Suzuki Gixxer made 1076 units for December 2018, while for November, the figure stood at 2933 units. The yearly sales for the bike have also been down by 39%.
Suzuki Gixxer has been performing low for a while now. For December, its sales figure stood at 1076 units, the lowest amongst its competitors. The 160cc sporty commuter segment is actually one of the best performing segment.
In November, the figure stood at 2933 units, which is comparatively lower. In December, the monthly sales feel down by over 50%. Y-o-Y sales has been down by 39%, with 1756 units sold in December 2017.
Through industry sources, we got to know that Suzuki Gixxer and other motorcycles are getting an update. Could it be the BS-6 models launching? We suspect that.
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If such is the case, Suzuki might be clearing the existing inventory to make way for the BS-6 models. It is purely
If not, we expect the growing competition to have a hand in Gixxer’s declining sales. It competes with the likes of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Yamaha FZ V3 and Honda CB Hornet 160R. In this segment, Apache bags the most sales for December 2018.
Suzuki Gixxer gets a 155cc air-cooled SOHC engine that puts out 14.8 BHP and 14 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed transmission.
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Features onboard include LED tail lamps, fully digital instrument cluster and a sporty twin-exhaust port. For safety, it gets front and rear disc brake with optional single-channel ABS.
For suspension, it uses 41mm telescopic forks at the front and 7-step adjustable rear mono shock.
Meanwhile, we expect Suzuki Gixxer 250 to debut the Indian market. The launch is expected in 2019, probably in Q2.
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Engine and design patents of Gixxer 250 have been already leaked. A single-cylinder 250cc engine might debut with power figures ranging between 22-24 BHP and 20-22 Nm of torque.
