Suzuki Gixxer SF Road Test Review

Report: Joshua David Luther; Photography: Mohd. Nasir

We first reviewed the Suzuki Gixxer on a rainy August day last year. The bike did not fail to impress us. The Gixxer had a unique styling, an edgy design and a rev happy 155cc motor. We were quite certain that it would do well. Ten months have passed since then and to my luck, again on a wet June morning I got to ride the Gixxer’s evil twin, the Suzuki Gixxer SF. It would seem that Suzuki is breeding monsters in its stable. Well if you don’t consider the Hayabusa a monster, you need to start! Even the smallest from the stables of Suzuki are mean machines.

While riding the SF, I could not fail to notice that this bike has been built to perform like a race bike, look like a race bike and handle like a race bike. The lineages of motorcycle from which many aspects of the Gixxer SF have been derived are all award winning bikes. However, this is not a bike for the track, it is meant for a category of riders who have that passion to ride and the SF will indulge your passion no matter where you are heading.         

The Gixxer SF is undeniably one of the better looking bikes in the premium 150cc segment. This fully faired version of the Gixxer will dazzle you with its aerodynamic design and stance. While Suzuki has claimed that this bike has been tested in the same wind tunnel as the Hayabusa, the Gixxer SF is a more for show motorcycle. You have the same swept back headlight design as on the naked version of the bike. The fairings give the bike a bulkier look and the neatly sculpted air ducts are positioned well. The Gixxer SF has a new edgy looking aluminium dual-tip exhaust cover while the single seat, rider position, fuel tank, LED tail light are the same as the naked Gixxer, however the SF has a sportier appeal to it.  

 Suzuki Gixxer SF 155cc specifications 

The Gixxer SF has the same 155cc 4-stroke petrol engine as on the naked version of the bike. This peppy engine will produce 14.6bhp at 8000rpm and churn out 14Nm of torque at 6000rpm. Gixxer SF is fast for its category of motorcycle reaching a top speed of 127kmph> The bike handles well on curbs and bends. It may not be meant for a race track but if put to a corner the bike will follow it through seamlessly. Like the naked Gixxer the SF has 100/80 R17 tubeless tyres in the front and 140/60 R17 tubeless tyres in the rear which provide for ample grip on tarmac. The 5-speed manual transmission does its job smoothly and the grunt from the dual-tip exhaust is pleasing. The SF is 4kgs heavier than the naked Gixxer but it performs equally well. The bike also comes with a 7-way adjustable rear mono shocker to make the ride smoother as per your needs.

The SF returns approximately 47 km to the litre and the fuel tank can hold up to 12 litres. The bike is available in Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Mirage White and a special Moto GP edition in Metallic Triton Blue. While the standard versions of the bike cost Rs. 92,596 (On-Road Delhi) the Moto GP edition costs Rs. 94,238 (On-Road Delhi). The price for this bike is a bit steep but it is worth every bit of money you are spending. The SF will thrill you and on lookers as well. It handles like a dream and for its segment of motorcycle is quite light and zippy. The fairings prove to be an added advantage while cruising on highways and the overall appeal of this bike is quite impressive. Definitely a head turner!