The Suzuki Gixxer 250 is a sports motorcycle from Suzuki. It was launched in 2019 and is still on sale. Sports bikes put performance first, usually with a sportier riding position and sharper handling than everyday bikes. With a 249 cc engine it sits in the 150–250 cc class.
Power comes from a 249 cc single-cylinder oil-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 26.5 PS at 9,300 rpm and 22.2 Nm of torque at 7,300 rpm. Its bore is wider than its stroke (76 mm x 54.9 mm), a short-stroke layout that generally favours higher revs. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 170 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is lively, with easy overtakes and relaxed highway speeds. The claimed top speed is 130 km/h. It has electric start.
It has a 6-speed manual gearbox with a 1-down, 5-up shift pattern, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a diamond frame. Suspension is by telescopic forks at the front and swing arm at the rear. Braking is by a 300 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS. ABS on both wheels keeps either tyre from locking under hard braking. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 110/70-17 at the front and 150/60-17 at the rear.
The seat is 800 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 156 kg ready to ride. Ground clearance is 165 mm — enough for most speed breakers. It is 2,010 mm long, with 1,340 mm between the axles. Its 12 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 35-38.5 kmpl work out to roughly 462 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes a digital instrument console, an LED headlamp, Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts and gear shift light. Safety equipment includes side-stand engine cut-off.
The manufacturer's warranty is 2 years or 30,000 km. It comes with 3 free services, the first due at 750-1000 km or 30-45 days. For the Suzuki Gixxer 250, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹1,199 doorstep service.
It is best suited to riders who want performance and sharp handling.
Recommended tyre pressures are 29 psi front and 33 psi rear, solo or with a pillion. The published service intervals are 1st service at 750-1000 km or 30-45 days, 2nd service at 4500-5000 km or 165-180 days and 3rd service at 9500-10000 km or 350-365 days. Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
