Suzuki Gixxer

The Suzuki Gixxer SF is a fully-faired premium commuter motorcycle, which is based on the Gixxer naked motorcycle. It is targeted at a young audience looking for a stylish commuter motorcycle which can double up as a tourer. The Gixxer SF carries forward the sculpted fuel tank and the rear panels from the naked motorcycle, though the edgy body panels in the front section have made way for the full-sized fairing. This fairing has been styled to resemble the bigger GSX-R superbikes and, the company claims, has been aerodynamically shaped to improve the motorcycles touring capabilities. The Gixxer SF is built on a single downtube frame, which also is used in its naked sibling. It is powered by the same 155cc single cylinder engine which delivers 14.6bhp and 14Nm of torque through a five-speed transmission. There is an option of fuel injection in the SF FI model range. A rear disc brake is on the options list, as is ABS. The Suzuki Gixxer SF is available in four colours: blue, black, red, and a rather fetching red and silver. The MotoGP edition paint scheme gets the Ecstar logo, which is the official supplier of engine oil to the manufacturers MotoGP effort. There is also special edition model called the Gixxer SF SP. It comes with a different graphic layout, maroon coloured seat and a clear lens LED tail lamp. The SP model is now available in two colour schemes, one of which is a combination of grey and black, and the other is a combination of black and gold, with new graphics on the headlamp cowl and fuel tank. The latter is available only in FI form.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi is the top of the line motorcycle in the Gixxer range of premium commuter bikes. Powered by a fuel-injected version of the 155cc engine, the Gixxer SF Fi is aimed at the youth looking for a stylish and technologically advanced commuter bike. The Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi retains the sculpted fuel tank and the rear panels from the naked Gixxer, though it now gets a full-sized fairing. Styled to resemble the bigger GSX-R superbikes, the fairing has been aerodynamically shaped to improve the motorcycles touring capabilities. The aggressive riding position, fat tyres and the stubby exhaust give it a sporty character. The Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi is built on the single downtube frame. It is powered by the same 155cc single-cylinder engine that is used in the rest of the Gixxer range, though the fuelling is now taken care of by an electronic fuel injection system. The Gixxer SF Fi gets the same power output as its carburetted sibling 14.6bhp and 14Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed transmission

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The Xtreme Sports is a premium 150cc commuter motorcycle, targeted at young customers looking for a stylish yet efficient motorcycle for their daily commute. While it is based on the standard Xtreme, the Xtreme Sports gets a slew of cosmetic and mechanical updates to help it rival the likes of Suzuki Gixxer, Honda CB Unicorn 160 and the Yamaha FZ Version 2.0. To visually differentiate it from the standard Xtreme, Hero MotoCorp has equipped the Xtreme Sports with a redesigned cowl near the fuel tank and one underneath the engine. Hero has also included a revised headlamp unit and an instrument cluster.

The FZ-S Version 2.0 is the second generation of the FZ series commuter motorcycle, the FZ16 being the original. Design-wise, the model is extremely similar to the standard FZ V 2.0 which gets a two piece seat, revised bikini faring, and shrouds beneath the fuel tank. The FZ-S is powered by an air-cooled, fuel injected 149cc single-cylinder engine. The engine produces 13bhp of power and 12.8Nm of torque. The company has recently introduced a rear disc brake as an option for the FZ-S, at a premium of Rs 4000 over the variants with a rear drum brake. The new FZ-S is available in matte green, white, grey, black, dark blue and cyan. It has a new paint scheme called The Dark Night which is essentially an all-matte black paint scheme with chrome accents. It takes on the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Honda CB Hornet 160R, Honda XBlade and the Suzuki Gixxer

The Honda X-Blade is the newest addition to Hondas 160cc platform underpinning the CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R currently sold in the market. It houses the same engine as the other two models, which is a 162cc air-cooled, single-cylinder motor producing 13.9bhp and 13.9Nm. The power figures inch closer to the CB Unicorn 160 than the more powerful CB Hornet 160R. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox. Apart from the motor, the X-Blade comes with a 12-litre fuel tank, LED headlamp, digital instrument console and a gear position indicator. For braking, it gets a 276mm petal disc up front now with single-channel ABS and a 130mm drum setup for the rear. The motorcycle stands on 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels shod with 80/100-17 section tyre ahead and a 130/70-17 section one for the rear. The X-Blade sits between Hondas CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R in terms of price. It is available in two variants -- Standard and ABS. In its segment, the Honda X-Blade competes with the Yamaha FZ-S, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, and the TVS Apache RTR 180.

Ever since its arrival in 2008, the FZ series from Yamaha has enjoyed a strong presence in the 150cc motorcycle segment. With its stylish looks, reliable build quality and impressive performance, the FZ series has garnered big sales numbers for Yamaha in India. Now, with the introduction of the FZ Version 2.0, Yamaha is showcasing its new Blue Core engine concept that concentrates on improved efficiency. The FZ Version 2.0 is powered by a freshly designed air-cooled, 149cc single-cylinder engine which benefits from a closed loop fuel injection system. Tweaked to deliver a better fuel efficiency, the engine now produces 13.1bhp of power and 12.8Nm of torque. Developed in line with Yamahas new Blue Core engine development ideal, Yamaha claims a 14 per cent improvement in fuel economy over the existing FZ series. The motorcycle features a multi-function instrument panel with Eco indicator that lights up when the motorcycle is ridden in an eco-friendly manner. The overall weight is now 132kg because of the lighter chassis. Yamaha has only retuned the suspension and added new compound tyres with a different tread pattern. The new FZ Version 2.0 is available in two colours - panther black and scorching red, the motorcycle competes against the Bajaj AS150, Honda CB Hornet 160R and the Suzuki Gixxer

The Apache RTR 160 has been around for well over a decade now, and the 4V is the new generation of 150cc premium commuter from the Hosur-based manufacturer. It has got input from TVSs racing division, and the new 160 4V shows derivations that certainly make it sporty. For one, the engine has a four-valve head, which makes it the only 150cc premium commuter besides the Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 with as many valves. It also gets oil cooling. It generates 16.1 or 16.3bhp, depending upon whether it is the carburetted or FI engine. Torque stand at 14.8Nm. A rear disc brake is optional for the carburetted version but the FI gets a rear disc brake as standard. ABS is on the options list now, for a little over Rs 3000 more over the equivalent non-ABS variant. It is a single-channel system. You get a slightly narrower rear tyre if you opt for the rear drum. The RTR 160 4V takes a lot of design cues from the RTR 200 4V but adds a few curvy bits like with the tank extensions, which makes it a very good looking motorcycle. The Apache RTR 160 4V competes with the other premium 150cc commuters like the Yamaha FZ-S, Suzuki Gixxer, Honda CB Hornet 160R, Honda XBlade, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and its very own Apache RTR 180.

The CB Hornet 160R is Hondas answer to the Yamaha FZ-S and the Suzuki Gixxer. Based on the CB Unicorn 160, the CB Hornet 160R is the stylish 160cc offering from the Japanese manufacturer. The CB Hornet 160R is easily the best looking bike in its segment. With its macho look, which Honda was able to achieve by using bulky body panels, especially the fuel tank, Honda plans to target buyers who are style conscious. While the fascia still reminds us of the CB Unicorn Dazzler, the side profile is the best way to look at this motorcycle. The rear of the CB Hornet 160R also stands out thanks to the X-shaped tail lamp. In addition to this, it gets an LED headlamp, and a hazard light switch where one would ordinarily have got an engine killswitch. The CB Hornet 160R is powered by a 163cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 15.7bhp at 8500rpm and peak torque of 14.76Nm at 6500rpm. This engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The bike gets disc brakes at both ends along with the Combined Braking System instead of the standard disc-drum setup. Single-channel ABS is now an option, but both ABS and CBS are not available together. The front brake is larger than the CB Unicorn 160s, at 276mm. The rear disc size is 220mm. The bike rides on a 100/80-17 front tyre and 140/80-17 rear tyre, which matches the widest in the segment. The fuel tank capacity stands at 12 litres and the kerb weight at 142kg for the CBS version and 140 for the standard version.