The GS 150R marked a step in the right direction, but it’s the naked Gixxer, followed quickly by the faired-in Gixxer SF that really hit the sweet spot.
Finally giving Suzuki a serious presence in the red-hot 150cc class. Turnaround models for Suzuki, the Gixxer rode away with every Bike of the Year award worth winning last year, while the Gixxer SF is building a formidable reputation.
As a bike to beat in its segment. We tested the new 150 at Suzuki’s test track in Japan and came away impressed, and pitted it against Bajaj’s Pulsar AS 150 in a bloody battle as well. Apart from its new-found lightness thanks to losing flab in key areas, the SF’s riding position now suits a race bike, new alloy footpegs shifting backwards.
And the bike front end dropping 20mm down on its forks, with true clip-on bars now in place. You can see the Gixxer SF has lost its headlight, and a new cowl covers the rear seat. The Gixxer Cup SF makes a reasonably attractive looking race machine, although there’s room for improvement when seen from the rear, where the tail fairing is much too bulbous.