VG Suzuki Nepal the authorised dealer of Suzuki two-wheelers in Nepal has introduced a new version of the Suzuki Gixxer SP with ABS in Nepali market.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the 2018 Gixxer equipped with the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) feature. The bike gets the same single-channel ABS unit that is offered with its full-faired sibling Gixxer SF, while the rest of the cosmetic and mechanical features remain unchanged.
Ever since its launch, the Gixxer has emerged as a benchmark for the segment, managing to ‘Stay Ahead of the Pack’ in terms of technology and performance.
The ABS option allows it to improve on an already exciting riding experience for Gixxer customers. The Gixxer series is an important cog of Indian product-strategy. With enhancements like ABS, it will continue to improve on the value-proposition the company offers to its customers.
The most notable upgrade to the bike for this year is the addition of a single-channel ABS as standard. Other updates are two new colour options for the SP, black and dual-tone black/gold and it also gets a new graphics on the fuel tank and front cowl. A new SP logo completes the changes.
As mentioned earlier, the Suzuki Gixxer SP ABS continues to be powered by the same 154.9 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, engine that is capable of churning out 14.8 bhp at 8,000 rpm, while developing a peak torque of 14 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The motor comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Braking duties are handled by 266mm disc brake up front and a 240 mm disc at the rear, assisted by a single-channel ABS unit. The suspension setup includes front telescopic forks and monoshock suspension at the rear.
On the features front, the Gixxer continue to offer Auto Headlamp On (AHO) headlight, LED tail lamp, fully digital speedometer, chrome-tipped twin exhaust, a 3-spoke light wheel, and two-piece rear fender. The new Suzuki Gixxer ABS will be available in three colours namely Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Sparkle Black, Candy Sonoma Red/Metallic Sonic Silver and Glass Sparkle Black.
The Suzuki Gixxer is one of the best 160 cc motorcycles available on sale right now, and offers a superb blend of style, performance, handling, and fuel economy. The Suzuki Gixxer currently competes with the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Honda CB Hornet 160R and Yamaha FZ-S FI V2.0.
The Suzuki Gixxer SP ABS is priced at Rs.2,99,900 in the Nepali market.