Reviews of Suzuki Gixxer SF 250

awesome machine in 250 segment.. Super riding throttle is very nice, very comfortable handling, seating also very good. I have ride my gixxer 1300km it very awesome performance, braking also very good. fully faired looks make u feeling different from other.. people ask to me & notice to me. cons :- only on windshield.

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Most people have really missed this bike, it is the only bike for highway, city, village, mileage is excellent, looks attractive, speed is like wind if you give a challenge you can beat any of the car. crazy racing, when you sit on the bike so it feels like going on a long ride, the bike was specially made for travel.

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You will feel special when you ride this machine. It has nice riding position compared to other full faired bikes available in India in that price range. Mileage is good for its engine.. I am getting average of 35-40 depend on riding condition, as i ride in extreme speed. I have touched a maximum of 148km/hr with this bike. It's performance and pick up is smooth. Maintenance cost is not that high, as the regular service cost me around 1000rs/- in service centre. Have a test drive and i assure you will feel like buying it.I just feel a bit disappointed by its exhaust sound and horn could have been a bit more louder to suit its looks and design.

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It's a quality product in the 250cc category. Suzuki has blended performance, styling, ease of maintenance, and usability in the right mix.The bike can be used daily for commuting and for occasional long rides. It seldom feels cumbersome & gives you riding pleasure from a great engine. I would vouch for the gixxer sf 250 anyday of you're looking for that right balance of performance, economy & comfort.Cheers!

About the Reviewer

1. Buying experience - had 1 month waiting period, but got it on time. smooth transaction.
2. Riding experience - the motor is rev-friendly and butter smooth. good torque at lower rpm. good for a city commute. can dash out of traffic and green light really quickly.
3. looks - looks are not that sporty or aggressive like KTM RC bikes. but can give a bigger bike feel when u ride it.
4 - Servicing - The biggest drawback when compared to the KTM service center is the lack of premium-ness. Suzuki service centers feel really cheap. imagine taking a 2 lakh plus rs bike for servicing and u see a bunch of scooters everywhere. also, the lack of knowledge regarding some issues can be seen by servicing guys. this happens cos they are mostly busy with different vehicles without any resemblance in structure or parts. eg - KTM bikes are different but they are all bikes and many components are shared across the range. so the guys have good knowledge of issues faced by riders.
5- pros -
-super smooth and creamy engine even at high speed,
-super fast n torque,
-comfortable rider seat,
-good front brakes,
-cheap maintenance,
-big macho bike feel,
-gripey tires
cons -
-The ride connection is inaccurate and looks unprofessional. not accurate like Google Maps.
-The front windshield is too short for a bike of this size.
-rear seat too small
-The rear brakes need more bite.
-The service center is common for Suzuki scooters and bikes.
-mirrors do get lost fast cos of that single bolt connection if u close them every time during parking time.
-chrome plated exhaust looks cheap, should have been black or grey.
- The plastic fin on the tail rod below the rear light is unnecessary.

About the Reviewer

Due to financial issues purchased this underrated machine in the second market in an absolute steal deal. When I ride for the first time fall in love with engine performance and the look. It's a gentleman-type engine in below 6,000 rpm. But when we raise the throttle upward to the 6k rpm the bike gets monstrous mode. The chassis and dynamics and Dual channel abs help to control every momentum of the bike. Services and maintenance are really cheaper than an xpulse. Pros.. good engine handling and you can do anything with this machine. Cons
Spares have some issues and clutch on a tighter side and gear tight issue feels in traffic.

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Pros:
This is the best city bike in the 250cc segment. Extremely fun to ride if you like speed and acceleration. Good braking, abs. Try using nitrogen in both tires, castrol/motul/ecstar engine oil (every 6 months of service), and speed 97 fuel - it is clearly the fastest vehicle on the road! (given there are no ktms around).
Can easily reach 150 kmph on highways. Long rides >300 kms are enjoyable but can give you backache if your posture is incorrect. The design is very sporty and eye-catching, other commuters will admire your bike on the road and at traffic signals and ask about the model and price.
Cons:
Gear shifting is slightly hard. Quickshifting can be a great addition in the future.

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One of the best among its segment. I really liked the new design of the bike it's very eye catchy. Price is worthy . Comes in 3 colours. Another great thing is the mileage, 38.5 kmpl of mileage on a 250cc engine is rare to see. The built quality is good, parts are affordable. It's a suzuki so the maintenance and service will not pressurize your pocket. Great power power and torque. The only bad thing i according to me is the windshield, it's very small and can't protect you above 110 kmph but you can have an aftermarket windshield as well. Good for touring , you can easily tour at a speed of 120-130 kmph , no vibrations at all. Comfortable for city ride as well. Gets good handling, you can even do some track rides with some modifications on.Overall great value for money bike. Recommended as an upgrade from 100 or 150 cc or can be even used as a beginning motorcycle.

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The bike as once Varun painter from power drift put it, is very good at everything, but lacks that soul connection with the rider. And he is partly true.
The bike looks good mostly and the mileage is great at almost 40 km/l when ridden sensibly in city, 45 km/l on highways within legal speeds, with the stupendous fast race to top speed available at all times. Running costs including service costs, parts are not expensive compared to peers. Comfort is not a problem unless you are in sticky traffic when the clutch hand will start to pain. This brings to the fault with this bike, at this price slipper clutch should have been there.
Now when I said Varun painter was partly correct, its because the bike, while it has a soul, it comes alive after 5.5k rpm and to have fun, you need to keep it above 5000 rpm in lower gears while negotiating city traffic, it's fun but risky!
You are doing 75 km/h at 5000 rpm in 6th gear. At 6000rpm its 90 km/h and its pretty fast. But the urge to give a bit of throttle is always there, for the exhaust sounds sweeter. Even more so when an underpass, or tunnel comes. And you may not want to quickly exit those underground parking lots, enjoying that angry, sharp exhaust note.
So for daily commutes, they will be normal for the most part, relatively quiet and comfortable, but faster than the normal 150cc crowd without even making an effort. And if you want to have some thrills, it comes after 5000 rpm for some spirited riding, all along with howls and burbles of the twin barrel exhaust.
It's very practical within limits, but that's just your sensible enough.

About the Reviewer

awesome machine in 250 segment.. Super riding throttle is very nice, very comfortable handling, seating also very good. I have ride my gixxer 1300km it very awesome performance, braking also very good. fully faired looks make u feeling different from other.. people ask to me & notice to me. cons :- only on windshield.

About the Reviewer

Most people have really missed this bike, it is the only bike for highway, city, village, mileage is excellent, looks attractive, speed is like wind if you give a challenge you can beat any of the car. crazy racing, when you sit on the bike so it feels like going on a long ride, the bike was specially made for travel.

About the Reviewer

You will feel special when you ride this machine. It has nice riding position compared to other full faired bikes available in India in that price range. Mileage is good for its engine.. I am getting average of 35-40 depend on riding condition, as i ride in extreme speed. I have touched a maximum of 148km/hr with this bike. It's performance and pick up is smooth. Maintenance cost is not that high, as the regular service cost me around 1000rs/- in service centre. Have a test drive and i assure you will feel like buying it.I just feel a bit disappointed by its exhaust sound and horn could have been a bit more louder to suit its looks and design.

About the Reviewer

It's a quality product in the 250cc category. Suzuki has blended performance, styling, ease of maintenance, and usability in the right mix.The bike can be used daily for commuting and for occasional long rides. It seldom feels cumbersome & gives you riding pleasure from a great engine. I would vouch for the gixxer sf 250 anyday of you're looking for that right balance of performance, economy & comfort.Cheers!

About the Reviewer

1. Buying experience - had 1 month waiting period, but got it on time. smooth transaction.
2. Riding experience - the motor is rev-friendly and butter smooth. good torque at lower rpm. good for a city commute. can dash out of traffic and green light really quickly.
3. looks - looks are not that sporty or aggressive like KTM RC bikes. but can give a bigger bike feel when u ride it.
4 - Servicing - The biggest drawback when compared to the KTM service center is the lack of premium-ness. Suzuki service centers feel really cheap. imagine taking a 2 lakh plus rs bike for servicing and u see a bunch of scooters everywhere. also, the lack of knowledge regarding some issues can be seen by servicing guys. this happens cos they are mostly busy with different vehicles without any resemblance in structure or parts. eg - KTM bikes are different but they are all bikes and many components are shared across the range. so the guys have good knowledge of issues faced by riders.
5- pros -
-super smooth and creamy engine even at high speed,
-super fast n torque,
-comfortable rider seat,
-good front brakes,
-cheap maintenance,
-big macho bike feel,
-gripey tires
cons -
-The ride connection is inaccurate and looks unprofessional. not accurate like Google Maps.
-The front windshield is too short for a bike of this size.
-rear seat too small
-The rear brakes need more bite.
-The service center is common for Suzuki scooters and bikes.
-mirrors do get lost fast cos of that single bolt connection if u close them every time during parking time.
-chrome plated exhaust looks cheap, should have been black or grey.
- The plastic fin on the tail rod below the rear light is unnecessary.

About the Reviewer

Due to financial issues purchased this underrated machine in the second market in an absolute steal deal. When I ride for the first time fall in love with engine performance and the look. It's a gentleman-type engine in below 6,000 rpm. But when we raise the throttle upward to the 6k rpm the bike gets monstrous mode. The chassis and dynamics and Dual channel abs help to control every momentum of the bike. Services and maintenance are really cheaper than an xpulse. Pros.. good engine handling and you can do anything with this machine. Cons
Spares have some issues and clutch on a tighter side and gear tight issue feels in traffic.

About the Reviewer

Pros:
This is the best city bike in the 250cc segment. Extremely fun to ride if you like speed and acceleration. Good braking, abs. Try using nitrogen in both tires, castrol/motul/ecstar engine oil (every 6 months of service), and speed 97 fuel - it is clearly the fastest vehicle on the road! (given there are no ktms around).
Can easily reach 150 kmph on highways. Long rides >300 kms are enjoyable but can give you backache if your posture is incorrect. The design is very sporty and eye-catching, other commuters will admire your bike on the road and at traffic signals and ask about the model and price.
Cons:
Gear shifting is slightly hard. Quickshifting can be a great addition in the future.

About the Reviewer

One of the best among its segment. I really liked the new design of the bike it's very eye catchy. Price is worthy . Comes in 3 colours. Another great thing is the mileage, 38.5 kmpl of mileage on a 250cc engine is rare to see. The built quality is good, parts are affordable. It's a suzuki so the maintenance and service will not pressurize your pocket. Great power power and torque. The only bad thing i according to me is the windshield, it's very small and can't protect you above 110 kmph but you can have an aftermarket windshield as well. Good for touring , you can easily tour at a speed of 120-130 kmph , no vibrations at all. Comfortable for city ride as well. Gets good handling, you can even do some track rides with some modifications on.Overall great value for money bike. Recommended as an upgrade from 100 or 150 cc or can be even used as a beginning motorcycle.

About the Reviewer

The bike as once Varun painter from power drift put it, is very good at everything, but lacks that soul connection with the rider. And he is partly true.
The bike looks good mostly and the mileage is great at almost 40 km/l when ridden sensibly in city, 45 km/l on highways within legal speeds, with the stupendous fast race to top speed available at all times. Running costs including service costs, parts are not expensive compared to peers. Comfort is not a problem unless you are in sticky traffic when the clutch hand will start to pain. This brings to the fault with this bike, at this price slipper clutch should have been there.
Now when I said Varun painter was partly correct, its because the bike, while it has a soul, it comes alive after 5.5k rpm and to have fun, you need to keep it above 5000 rpm in lower gears while negotiating city traffic, it's fun but risky!
You are doing 75 km/h at 5000 rpm in 6th gear. At 6000rpm its 90 km/h and its pretty fast. But the urge to give a bit of throttle is always there, for the exhaust sounds sweeter. Even more so when an underpass, or tunnel comes. And you may not want to quickly exit those underground parking lots, enjoying that angry, sharp exhaust note.
So for daily commutes, they will be normal for the most part, relatively quiet and comfortable, but faster than the normal 150cc crowd without even making an effort. And if you want to have some thrills, it comes after 5000 rpm for some spirited riding, all along with howls and burbles of the twin barrel exhaust.
It's very practical within limits, but that's just your sensible enough.

About the Reviewer

awesome machine in 250 segment.. Super riding throttle is very nice, very comfortable handling, seating also very good. I have ride my gixxer 1300km it very awesome performance, braking also very good. fully faired looks make u feeling different from other.. people ask to me & notice to me. cons :- only on windshield.

About the Reviewer

Most people have really missed this bike, it is the only bike for highway, city, village, mileage is excellent, looks attractive, speed is like wind if you give a challenge you can beat any of the car. crazy racing, when you sit on the bike so it feels like going on a long ride, the bike was specially made for travel.

About the Reviewer

You will feel special when you ride this machine. It has nice riding position compared to other full faired bikes available in India in that price range. Mileage is good for its engine.. I am getting average of 35-40 depend on riding condition, as i ride in extreme speed. I have touched a maximum of 148km/hr with this bike. It's performance and pick up is smooth. Maintenance cost is not that high, as the regular service cost me around 1000rs/- in service centre. Have a test drive and i assure you will feel like buying it.I just feel a bit disappointed by its exhaust sound and horn could have been a bit more louder to suit its looks and design.

About the Reviewer

It's a quality product in the 250cc category. Suzuki has blended performance, styling, ease of maintenance, and usability in the right mix.The bike can be used daily for commuting and for occasional long rides. It seldom feels cumbersome & gives you riding pleasure from a great engine. I would vouch for the gixxer sf 250 anyday of you're looking for that right balance of performance, economy & comfort.Cheers!

About the Reviewer

1. Buying experience - had 1 month waiting period, but got it on time. smooth transaction.
2. Riding experience - the motor is rev-friendly and butter smooth. good torque at lower rpm. good for a city commute. can dash out of traffic and green light really quickly.
3. looks - looks are not that sporty or aggressive like KTM RC bikes. but can give a bigger bike feel when u ride it.
4 - Servicing - The biggest drawback when compared to the KTM service center is the lack of premium-ness. Suzuki service centers feel really cheap. imagine taking a 2 lakh plus rs bike for servicing and u see a bunch of scooters everywhere. also, the lack of knowledge regarding some issues can be seen by servicing guys. this happens cos they are mostly busy with different vehicles without any resemblance in structure or parts. eg - KTM bikes are different but they are all bikes and many components are shared across the range. so the guys have good knowledge of issues faced by riders.
5- pros -
-super smooth and creamy engine even at high speed,
-super fast n torque,
-comfortable rider seat,
-good front brakes,
-cheap maintenance,
-big macho bike feel,
-gripey tires
cons -
-The ride connection is inaccurate and looks unprofessional. not accurate like Google Maps.
-The front windshield is too short for a bike of this size.
-rear seat too small
-The rear brakes need more bite.
-The service center is common for Suzuki scooters and bikes.
-mirrors do get lost fast cos of that single bolt connection if u close them every time during parking time.
-chrome plated exhaust looks cheap, should have been black or grey.
- The plastic fin on the tail rod below the rear light is unnecessary.

About the Reviewer

Due to financial issues purchased this underrated machine in the second market in an absolute steal deal. When I ride for the first time fall in love with engine performance and the look. It's a gentleman-type engine in below 6,000 rpm. But when we raise the throttle upward to the 6k rpm the bike gets monstrous mode. The chassis and dynamics and Dual channel abs help to control every momentum of the bike. Services and maintenance are really cheaper than an xpulse. Pros.. good engine handling and you can do anything with this machine. Cons
Spares have some issues and clutch on a tighter side and gear tight issue feels in traffic.

About the Reviewer

Pros:
This is the best city bike in the 250cc segment. Extremely fun to ride if you like speed and acceleration. Good braking, abs. Try using nitrogen in both tires, castrol/motul/ecstar engine oil (every 6 months of service), and speed 97 fuel - it is clearly the fastest vehicle on the road! (given there are no ktms around).
Can easily reach 150 kmph on highways. Long rides >300 kms are enjoyable but can give you backache if your posture is incorrect. The design is very sporty and eye-catching, other commuters will admire your bike on the road and at traffic signals and ask about the model and price.
Cons:
Gear shifting is slightly hard. Quickshifting can be a great addition in the future.

About the Reviewer

One of the best among its segment. I really liked the new design of the bike it's very eye catchy. Price is worthy . Comes in 3 colours. Another great thing is the mileage, 38.5 kmpl of mileage on a 250cc engine is rare to see. The built quality is good, parts are affordable. It's a suzuki so the maintenance and service will not pressurize your pocket. Great power power and torque. The only bad thing i according to me is the windshield, it's very small and can't protect you above 110 kmph but you can have an aftermarket windshield as well. Good for touring , you can easily tour at a speed of 120-130 kmph , no vibrations at all. Comfortable for city ride as well. Gets good handling, you can even do some track rides with some modifications on.Overall great value for money bike. Recommended as an upgrade from 100 or 150 cc or can be even used as a beginning motorcycle.

About the Reviewer

The bike as once Varun painter from power drift put it, is very good at everything, but lacks that soul connection with the rider. And he is partly true.
The bike looks good mostly and the mileage is great at almost 40 km/l when ridden sensibly in city, 45 km/l on highways within legal speeds, with the stupendous fast race to top speed available at all times. Running costs including service costs, parts are not expensive compared to peers. Comfort is not a problem unless you are in sticky traffic when the clutch hand will start to pain. This brings to the fault with this bike, at this price slipper clutch should have been there.
Now when I said Varun painter was partly correct, its because the bike, while it has a soul, it comes alive after 5.5k rpm and to have fun, you need to keep it above 5000 rpm in lower gears while negotiating city traffic, it's fun but risky!
You are doing 75 km/h at 5000 rpm in 6th gear. At 6000rpm its 90 km/h and its pretty fast. But the urge to give a bit of throttle is always there, for the exhaust sounds sweeter. Even more so when an underpass, or tunnel comes. And you may not want to quickly exit those underground parking lots, enjoying that angry, sharp exhaust note.
So for daily commutes, they will be normal for the most part, relatively quiet and comfortable, but faster than the normal 150cc crowd without even making an effort. And if you want to have some thrills, it comes after 5000 rpm for some spirited riding, all along with howls and burbles of the twin barrel exhaust.
It's very practical within limits, but that's just your sensible enough.

About the Reviewer