Suzuki Motorcycles really took the high end imported bike market by storm when it introduced the Hayabusa and the IntrUder M1800 into the Indian market in 2008.
Till now Suzuki Motorcycles India Ltd has managed to sell more than 150 units through just seven dealerships. Encouraged by the overwhelming response to these exotic machines, Suzuki is planning to launch the highly acclaimed ‘Gixxer’, the Suzuki GSX-R in the Indian market soon.
Atul Gupta, VP (Sales and Marketing), Suzuki Motorcycles India-
Suzuki is all set to support the craziest and sportiest young enthusiasts who are looking for these mean machines. We have sold around 150 units of two superbikes launched last year. Because of the increasing demand, we will expand the number of dealerships selling such bikes from seven to 12 across the country. We are also looking to launch our GSX-R1000 by next month.
Powered by a monstrous 1,000cc inline four cylinder engine pumping out 191bhp, this bike boasts of price tag of US$11,500 abroad and as Suzuki would be bringing this bike as a CBU, it would attract a hefty import tax of a little more than 100% which would result in a sticker price between 10 to 12 lakh rupees in the Indian Market.
Color Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, Red/Black
Brakes Front Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear 1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Curb Weight 203kg (448 lbs.)
Final Drive Chain
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 L (4.6 US gal)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130mm)
Overall Length 2045 mm (80.5 in.)
Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 in.)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Suspension Rear Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Transmission 6-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase 1405mm (55.3 in.)
Engine:
Engine 999 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression Ratio 12.8 : 1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Tech spec source – Suzuki USA website
Information source – Wheelsunplugged
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