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**Shamanth Gowda** · 06-12-2015, 01:10 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by truelypulsarian View Post

Hey dude control urself.

Like the other member mentioned the gs150 r is way smoother than the gixxer its a fact.
Its not the matter of new engine & old engine . Its the engine character and refinement levels that describes the smoothness & refinement of the engine.
Gixxers engine is designed in a sporty rev happy manner were as the gs150r engine is meant for comfortable crusing & very commuter friendly purpose.
My friends 20k old gs150r is very smoother than my 8.5k old gixxer. I felt the good amount of smoothness only at the initial days hardly about for 500-1k kms after that the smoothness levels are gone down not drastically but i can feel the smoothness is lost up to some extent now the engine sounds more grunty than smoothly.
My friend doesnt maintain his bike properly he even dont know when was the last time that the engine had changed & also he drives his bike in a rude & harsh way.
No warming of the engine at the early morning hours or after the very long usage intervals he just starts the engine and zooms away with hard acceleration but still that engine is very smooth than our gixxers engine.

Same experience bro... But I have not ridden gs150. Recently changed to Motul 7100 FS 10W40 and bike revs happily from mid range to top with good grunt.. Only issue is I still have hard down shifts. Adjusted clutch cable ply in svc still same issue. Other than this the bike is a hoot to ride

**raintree** · 06-12-2015, 01:17 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Freak inExile View Post

How does starting a motorcycle consumes fuel equivalent to 60s worth of idling at traffic line?
All I do is just press start-ignition-button to start the engine.

I have the same question too, have read in some articles which says there is no significant fuel savings when switching it off for anything less than a minute's wait. But this works for me for now. Should keep it idling on longer traffic signals and see how the fuel efficiency is sometime later.

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Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

Periodically have ridden CBZ, Ninja300, Duke200, Pulsar220, ZMR, GSR150, R15V2.

Judging by the rides you have owned/ridden before, I am not surprised you aren't getting much mileage

You sound like a rev happy kinda guy.

Me on the other hand have been riding commuter bikes(mostly parents, friends) below 200 cc from age 15 and I am 27 now but the Gixxer is the first I ever owned myself after a 4 year break. Maybe I am not careless enough yet

**Jithesh Kt** · 06-12-2015, 01:40 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

[MENTION=23756]truelypulsarian[/MENTION], Ok mate no hard feelings. Just shared what I felt in my mind. Well any idea on my other doubt ?

And any one tell me how exactly to calculate the milage using reserve to reserve method ? Don't suggest full tank to reserve method. Full tank fuel cost around 1000 bucks :P
I can't get an idea of that. Like fill the fuel, reset the odo when it hits reserve... and then ?

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I won't keep the ride idle in traffic signal. Not because I am concered about milage. When I stop usually the bike will be in 1st gear. Then making it into Neutral is really a pain when the engine is running. In my style of holding clutch won't completely close the clutch (I pull the clutch with two fingers only. Rest of the fingers will be in between the clutch and handle bar. So it blocks the complete closing of clutch). Due to this bike move slightly forwards, kind of we will feel that boy is going jumb or something

. So I usually kill the engine if the time is more than 30seconds.

**srinath2494** · 06-12-2015, 01:41 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

Mileage: Not something to write about and compensated with Bigger Tyres.

Expected this line in the beginning itself

**truelypulsarian** · 06-12-2015, 01:45 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Shamanth Gowda View Post

Same experience bro... But I have not ridden gs150. Recently changed to Motul 7100 FS 10W40 and bike revs happily from mid range to top with good grunt.. Only issue is I still have hard down shifts. Adjusted clutch cable ply in svc still same issue. Other than this the bike is a hoot to ride

So do u suggest other gixxer owners in this thread to try 7100?
I had a very bad experience with 7100 when i used it in my 220.

**satyajitrc** · 06-12-2015, 02:47 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by truelypulsarian View Post

Like the other member mentioned the gs150 r is way smoother than the gixxer its a fact.
Its not the matter of new engine & old engine . Its the engine character and refinement levels that describes the smoothness & refinement of the engine.
Gixxers engine is designed in a sporty rev happy manner were as the gs150r engine is meant for comfortable crusing & very commuter friendly purpose.

Very truly said Buddy and still yet the Engine has vibes.
Have mentioned that in my small review.
Even with Riding Gloves it is significantly felt.

Originally posted by Freak inExile View Post

Please list out drawbacks however insignificant. It will help others to have a better perspective on Gixxer.

Freak inExile,
Summarized the notable points

1. Has vibrations at lower RPMs.
2. Extreme mud slinger and dirt magnet.
3. Headlight design seems tricky and hence the beam is affected.
4. Horn needs upgrade
5. Rear Turning signal come in the way of leg while unmounting. Be careful.
6. Mileage could have been better in spite of rev happy nature.
7. Extremely uncomfortable for a rear passenger since Pillion seating area is small.
8. First Gear is way too powerful than required and hence second gear suffers. Hill climb could be dicey.

But again the above points are specific to individuals since I can manage with the above issues with my requirement.
Mind it NO Bike is Perfect and it is the Rider requirement that makes it Perfect.
Hence have given a healthy rating for the vehicle.

Originally posted by raintree View Post

Judging by the rides you have owned/ridden before, I am not surprised you aren't getting much mileage

You sound like a rev happy kinda guy.

Me on the other hand have been riding commuter bikes(mostly parents, friends) below 200 cc from age 15 and I am 27 now but the Gixxer is the first I ever owned myself after a 4 year break. Maybe I am not careless enough yet

Raintree,

Partially true for me at the median age of Thirties & Forties.
But all our 4Ws & 2Ws in the family have given excellent mileage.
From Baleno to CBZ to ZMR and were maintained like heck

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Originally posted by srinath2494 View Post

Expected this line in the beginning itself

Thanks for the compliment Srinath but you still enjoyed it, I presume.

**srinath2494** · 06-12-2015, 02:58 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

Thanks for the compliment Srinath but you still enjoyed it, I presume.

Yes, just as much as I did earlier

I wonder how would it be for me when older people like you cannot manage to extract the mileage you expected.

**Shamanth Gowda** · 06-12-2015, 03:37 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by truelypulsarian View Post

So do u suggest other gixxer owners in this thread to try 7100?
I had a very bad experience with 7100 when i used it in my 220.

I have done around 200km with the new oil and so far the experience has been good but nothing outstanding. Still feel the vibrations on foot pegs at higher rpm. But for highway rides, acceleration from 4k and above is awesome. The bike revs to redline so easily now . So if one travels a lot in highways like me then sure give the oil a try. For commuting in city it's not so dramatic.

**divine_devil** · 06-12-2015, 03:43 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

I had a test ride of gixxer recently and I am planning to book one (Not sure if gixxer or sf),

On your list of shortcomings,

Freak inExile,
Summarized the notable points

1. Has vibrations at lower RPMs.

True, but it adds to the character of the bike (KTM duke has vibes too....)

2. Extreme mud slinger and dirt magnet.
3. Headlight design seems tricky and hence the beam is affected.
4. Horn needs upgrade
5. Rear Turning signal come in the way of leg while unmounting. Be careful.

I dont see how this is the bike's fault it depends on the proportions of the rider, even then the turn signals are fully flexible...

6. Mileage could have been better in spite of rev happy nature.

I beg to differ with this, its competitors pulsar 150as and fz fi v2 (inspite of having FI) are giving lesser figures (My friends own these)

7. Extremely uncomfortable for a rear passenger since Pillion seating area is small.
8. First Gear is way too powerful than required and hence second gear suffers. Hill climb could be dicey.

It is a street bike and that powerful 1st gear is really a boon when it comes to launching yourself out of red lights in traffic, It does what it is meant to do

But again the above points are specific to individuals since I can manage with the above issues with my requirement.
Mind it NO Bike is Perfect and it is the Rider requirement that makes it Perfect.

So true, I am just trying to add my views as I have been conducting immense research by test riding bikes below 1 lakh and by far gixxer is the best in this segment

**satyajitrc** · 06-12-2015, 03:50 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by divine_devil View Post

I had a test ride of gixxer recently and I am planning to book one (Not sure if gixxer or sf),

Yes Divine Buddy I have mentioned these are personal takes and still rated healthy 8/10.
So on this side of a 1/10 of a Million it is an awesome for City commuting.

BTW the FI system used by Yamaha is a blue core technology and not a pure FI.

**blitzz577** · 06-12-2015, 04:06 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Sorry about my comment being a little out of sync..

Originally posted by Jithesh Kt View Post

Are you nuts ? How can you compare your brand new bike with a bike which is already done several services and engine is well set ? As per my knowldge Suzuki not recommending to drive it above 4.5k RPM before first service. I never felt any vibes at 'some' RPM below 4.5k. Didn't gone beyond that yet due to Suzuki's guildlines. Atleast start comparing after frist service, after engine is well settled with the riding condition. Don't expect a bike to perform butter smooth right after getting out of the factory.This is the same I have to tell every new owners who is crying that gear shifting is hard. It needs time guys?

I hope you are being friendly... No I am not nuts and I am as informed as you are (if not more) regarding how to maintain the motorcycle during run-in.. I exactly remember GS150r during its run-in period and it was smooth and such motorcycles are smooth even during break-in. I am wrong to compare both these different machines but I am just experiencing the bike for the first time and I was just curious (not complaining) as to why I feel the vibes while many mention there are no vibes. However I have chosen to wait.

Originally posted by truelypulsarian View Post

Hey dude control urself.
Like the other member mentioned the gs150 r is way smoother than the gixxer its a fact. Its not the matter of new engine & old engine . Its the engine character and refinement levels that describes the smoothness & refinement of the engine.Gixxers engine is designed in a sporty rev happy manner were as the gs150r engine is meant for comfortable crusing & very commuter friendly purpose.My friends 20k old gs150r is very smoother than my 8.5k old gixxer. I felt the good amount of smoothness only at the initial days hardly about for 500-1k kms after that the smoothness levels are gone down not drastically but i can feel the smoothness is lost up to some extent now the engine sounds more grunty than smoothly.My friend doesnt maintain his bike properly he even dont know when was the last time that the engine oil had changed & also he drives his bike in a rude & harsh way.No warming of the engine at the early morning hours or after the very long usage intervals he just starts the engine and zooms away with hard acceleration but still that engine is very smooth than our gixxers engine.

I learnt from the service centre manager (hoping he is aware) that even gixxer has similar counter balancer shaft (as in GS150r) which aides vibes removal. This is why I was curious and this was a USP in gixxer for me. However I can live with it given the fact that I am really enjoying the ride characteristics of the motorcycle.. However I wish to get this checked post a proper run-in to avoid any big issues with engine..

**divine_devil** · 06-12-2015, 04:13 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

Yes Divine Buddy I have mentioned these are personal takes and still rated healthy 8/10.
So on this side of a 1/10 of a Million it is an awesome for City commuting.

BTW the FI system used by Yamaha is a blue core technology and not a pure FI.

Thanks for letting me know this, the showroom guys tried to justify the higher price of new fz with fuel injection! But still there are more fz v2s on the road than gixxers! When driven back to back gixxer felt more connected than fz (personal take)

**HyperRetard** · 06-12-2015, 04:18 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Didn't this thread have over 2100 pages?
How come only 350 now?

**Satellite.kid** · 06-12-2015, 04:25 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155 (1000 Km Review)

Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

...
BTW the FI system used by Yamaha is a blue core technology and not a pure FI.

Correction.. and OT.

Yamaha's blue core technology has nothing to do with their FI, even the version2 SZR has a blue core engine. It's something similar to Suzuki's SEP tech in Gixxer which basically allows the engine to give optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Blue core/SEP doesn't necessarily require FI.

Secondly, I do not understand what do you mean by pure FI. Anyways, FI in FZ v2 is like any other good FI system with closed loop.

**srinath2494** · 06-12-2015, 04:35 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by HyperRetard View Post

Didn't this thread have over 2100 pages?
How come only 350 now?

No. Its just growing.

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