We recently tested the BS6-compliant Suzuki Gixxer 250 for a comprehensive road test where we gave a detailed analysis of the quarter-litre naked roadster. The motorcycle impresses with its handling prowess along with the engaging engine and the MotoGP inspired livery. Here we bring you some images from the road test review.
The Gixxer 250 was launched in the Indian market in 2019 in the BS4 guise. The styling was all new and thus the aesthetics remained unaltered during the BS6 transition.
Suzuki did, however, add a new paint scheme to the roadster, the MotoGP inspired Metallic Triton Blue paint option, which looks more appealing than the colours available earlier.
Similar to the styling, the feature list, too, remains unchanged, and the BS6-compliant Gixxer 250 continues to pack features such as an LED headlight, an LED taillight, a negative LCD instrument cluster, a muscular fuel tank, and a twin-pod exhaust canister with a chrome tip and heatshield.
The digital instrument cluster packs basic information although it is yet to receive the Bluetooth-connectivity upgrade – a feature that was recently added to the Access 125 and the Burgman Street 125 scooters.
Unlike the fully-faired SF variant, the Gixxer 250 misses any windblast protection, and it’s noticeable while cruising at three-digit speeds.
The ergonomics are upright and city-friendly. The roadster motorcycle gets a flat handlebar along with slightly rear-set footpegs. The seat height of 800mm is friendly too, and it makes the ground easily accessible.
Mechanical specifications continue to include a 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled motor. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, the engine makes 26.1bhp at 9,300rpm and 22.2Nm at 7,300rpm.
The BS6-compliant Suzuki Gixxer 250 returned a fuel economy of 34km to a litre during the road test. Along with the 12-litre tank, the motorcycle should cover over 400km between fuel stops.
While the Gixxer 250 is an appealing package, it carries a price premium over its better equipped rival, the Bajaj Dominar 250, which may further push away potential buyers.
