Suzuki Motorcycle India is developing a new 250 cc
motorcycle for the Indian market that will get introduced next year, according
to a report from Autocar India. The new product is likely to get the Suzuki
Gixxer 250 nomenclature.
Similar
to the Gixxer, the quarter-litre is likely to an India-specific product and
will directly rival the Yamaha FZ25 apart from the TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj
Pulsar NS200. The report further claims that Suzuki will also introduce a more
expensive faired version based on the Gixxer 250, which will rival the Yamaha
Fazer 25 and the Honda CBR 250R.
The Suzuki Gixxer 250 will feature muscular styling
inspired by its bigger brothers – Suzuki GSX-S750 and the GSX-S1000 naked
streetfighters. The motorcycle could take design inspiration from the Haouje
HJ300, which shares its platform with the Suzuki GSX-S300. The
motorcycle is likely to feature an all-digital instrument cluster and LED
headlights and taillights.
The Suzuki Gixxer 250 will
feature an all-new 250 cc, single cylinder engine with oil cooling. The new
motor is likely to develop a maximum power in the range of 22-25 hp, while it
will pair with either a 5-speed or a 6-speed transmission. Suzuki will use the
same frame from the Gixxer; however, it will get strengthening for the higher
specification. The motorcycle is likely to feature telescopic front forks and a
rear mono-shock with adjustable preload.
The upcoming Suzuki Gixxer 250 will feature disc
brakes at both the ends with ABS as standard, and whether Suzuki offers dual-channel
or single-channel ABS remains to be seen. Suzuki is likely to position the
Gixxer 250 between the Yamaha Fazer 25 and the Honda CBR 250R. We can expect
the motorcycle to cost INR 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
