If you read all the previous posts, you would note that there have been multiple instances of paint peel-off reported by fellow xbhpians(some even put photographs). I'm surprised you guys missed it!
Nevertheless, if the issue has been resolved as you say there is none, thats just great!

Also, other 2 lesser bothersome issues have been poop pillion seating and low ground clearance from an Indian road infra perspective.

Hey Sushant, I got my bike on Feb 1st and already have completed 2000 kms till now. So I feel I'll be able to give you answers.
1. Rusting- Absolutely no rusting. As someone had mentioned before, the Gixxer was stock a couple of months ahead of the lauch so that ppl don't face too much waiting time. Rusting was common only in those initial set which were idle in the yards and you know the yards will be usually poorly maintained.
Paint Chipping- % of bikes with this issue is very small. Even in those cases they have been replaced without much issues.
Hard Gears- People complaining of it are mostly those with very less kms and not yet fully run in. Mine is getting smoother and smoother every day as I drive more. Post 1k service it has become much better than before and now it even smoother. I would say it needs at least 3 to 5k kms to completely run in. Just keep in mind, Suzukis are probably one of the best in gears. My uncle's 15yr Suzuki Fiero gear is still butter smooth.
Tyre Wobbling- I've not come across even a handful of gixxer owners with this issue.

2. If you're looking for outright performance at that budget go for the 200NS, but if ur looking for quality, better refinement, long term maintenance etc, the Gixxer beats 200NS hands down. And its not a poor performer either. It's the best in 150 cc segment. Remember Bajaj is known for their quality issues and I have first hand experience with pulsar, discover and wave in my family.

3. 200NS should be a bit taller than the Gixxer, but for 5.7 which is my height too, you won't face any issues with both. The Gixxer will be a little more compact size compared to the 200NS which gives you a big bike feel.

4. Yes the performance of 200NS is quite beautiful and justifies the price tag. But the real concern is how it holds after a couple of years use. Though the Gixxer is new, I would say the quality of Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki will always be a couple of notches above Bajaj.

Hope I have given you answers to make a decision. You won't regret both bikes. Both are extremely good, 200NS is raw power with macho looks whereas the other is a well put together and super refined Suzuki.

Hey there Kiran,

As i wasnt able to post my comments to the forum. I am writing this to you. I have planned to purchase new bike and have few queries as below.

1. Price difference on showroom and website price(2K, I am from pune). Is it ok?
2. Can we get any discount or offers from showroom or from Suzuki for this?
3. What are other necessary things we need to purchase along with Bike.?

Also can you please post this to "Suzuki Gixxer 155" ownership thread.

Thanks,
Vijay

I have seen this rear tyre hugger on the new Fazer FI 2.0. Photos are not of great quality. Please suggest if Gixxer and Fazer/FZ uses the same tyre specification/profile of 140/60R-17-Tubeless, can I have it fitted to the Gixxer as it would not only cover the tyre well but I have seen it does cover the chain to some extent. Will surely result in less dust and mud around the surrounding area.[ATTACH=CONFIG]166020[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]166021[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]166022[/ATTACH]

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I have seen this rear tyre hugger on the new Fazer FI 2.0. Photos are not of great quality. Please suggest if Gixxer and Fazer/FZ uses the same tyre specification/profile of 140/60R-17-Tubeless, can I have it fitted to the Gixxer as it would not only cover the tyre well but I have seen it does cover the chain to some extent. Will surely result in less dust and mud around the surrounding area.

It requires owners gixxer and fz16 to come together and tinker about compatibility; esp the mounting points. Every other means are apparently expensive.

Btw, I liked r15-v2 tyre-hugger more than fz16 v2.