Suzuki Motorcycle India is among the
limited number of two-wheeler brands that have participated in the Auto Expo
2020, and the company has revealed its BS-VI compliant range at the biennial
motoring event in Noida. Among the BS-VI products showcased at the Auto Expo
2020 were the latest iterations of the Gixxer SF and the Gixxer 155.
Both motorcycles retain the styling cues
and the feature list from the old (BS-IV) model. Regular readers would know
that Suzuki Motorcycle India had launched the Gixxer SF and the Gixxer 155
Facelift in May and July last year respectively. Thus, the BS-VI models do not
carry any visual overhaul. Thus. The BS-VI Gixxer SF continues to feature a
full fairing design while the Gixxer 155 retains the roaster look. Both
motorcycles feature full-LED headlight, LED taillight and a digital instrument
cluster.
While the styling cues have remained
unaltered, Suzuki Motorcycle India has made several changes to the motor to
make its products BS-VI compliant. The motor retains the 155 cc, single-cylinder,
air-cooled layout, although the performance numbers are lower than the BS-IV
model. The BS-VI compliant single-cylinder motor on both, Gixxer SF and Gixxer
155 makes 13.6 PS of peak power at 8,000 rpm and 13.8 Nm of maximum torque at
6,000 rpm. In comparison, the old (BS-IV) version was delivered 14.1 PS at
8,000 rpm and 14 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The motor continues to use a five-speed
transmission.
Other hardware specifications have been
carried forward from the old (BS-IV) models. Thus, shock absorption tasks are
handled by conventional telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the
back. Anchoring duties are performed by disc brakes on both wheels while the
safety net comprises single-channel ABS.
Suzuki Motorcycle India also showcased several
accessories for the roadster that comprised knuckle guard, engine cowl,
saddlebags and a USB charger. Do note that Suzuki Motorcycle India is yet to
reveal the prices of the BS-VI Gixxer SF and Gixxer (155), although we expect
to hear an official announcement very soon. Suzuki Motorcycle India has also
provided various offers and on-the-spot bookings for customers visiting the
Auto Expo 2020.