2014 Suzuki Gixxer 150 introduced in India by Salman Khan

Gixxer is the named reserved for the GSX-Rs. Whether it is GSX-600R, GSX-750R or GSX-1000R, most riders lovingly called their GSX-Rs, Gixxer. But in India, Suzuki has released the Gixxer 150, a naked bike with 150cc engine. Usually, the naked version of the Suzukis are named GSR, like the GSR750. Anyway, it is a good move from Suzuki to introduced the Gixxer 150 after a long hiatus since the introduction of the FXR150. This brings back its competitive edge to challenge the TVS Apache, Bajaj Pulsar and Honda Trigger in India. Said to be powered by the 13.8hp engine based on the GS 150R.

The Gixxer bears the resemblance of the GSR750 in terms of styling and comes with the tubular steel chassis type. The wheels are nice with that 6-spoke Y design. Front brakes are 2-piston caliper disc brake setup and the rear carries the usual drum setup for affordability measures. One interesting thing to look at is the exhaust muffler which looks striking and looks like from the bigger brother of 600cc bikes.

The usual question is whether this bike will makes its way to Malaysia or not? So far, there is no news or even rumors about it, but, I’m hearing Suzuki might CKD the GSX-1000R soon for the Malaysian market. So far, still rumors.