Quarter-Litre Contender

After a long wait and endless speculation, Suzuki has finally introduced the Gixxer SF 250. We got a chance to swing a leg over it at the Buddh International Circuit – here’s why it’s better late than never.

- Ravi Ved

Since the introduction of the Gixxer and Gixxer SF in 2014-15, Suzuki has displayed some reservation about launching new motorcycles. In fact, the Intruder, launched in 2017, has been the only one to have come from Suzuki’s stable in all these years.

A quick look at their line-up reveals a huge gap in their product portfolio. There’s literally nothing between the Gixxer Twins and the V-Strom 650XT. Now, that’s a huge void to have, especially given that rivals have already got a head start in the 250 to 400cc space.

But, as they say, ‘better late than never.’ So, Suzuki has just introduced the new Gixxer SF 250, and we got the opportunity to swing a leg over it at none other than the famous Buddh International Circuit. The idea was to see if it really performs.

Cuts like a knife

The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 looks exactly like a full-faired 250 bike should – sharp and sporty. The fairing has an extremely clean and edgy outline. A larger windscreen would’ve worked better in making the ride more stress-free though.

We love how the motorcycle it looks in profile. Although the fuel tank holds just 12-litres, it looks large and muscular, which adds to the overall appeal of the motorcycle. The panel right under the fuel tank has been well contoured for the thighs to grip it properly. The grab handles seamlessly blend into the overall design of the motorcycle, which is just fantastic. And the quality of switchgear and panels are good.