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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
Hello Guys, Been a while since I was able to login due to some tight schedule. Just went through the whole thread since and a lot has happened here. Glad that the Gixxer thread is being kept hot buy you all.
Yesterday did the Chennai-Pondy-Chennai drive and following are a few observations. Since it was a business meet, I initially planned to drive in car, but since i got the Gixxer, never did any long trip and finally decided to take the Gixxy.
Wednesday evening, started direct from office to Pondy @ 5.15pm and kept driving at sedate speeds of around 70-75kmph. Throughout my journey, did not have a drop of rain, but the entire route was kind of, a drizzle had occurred right before I came. It was super cool and pretty enjoyable.
Just took a 20 min break for tender coconut. The shopkeeper too turned out to be a passionate biker and said my bike looks cool with the LEDs for parking and Head lights. He has booked a R15 it seems. Had a nice chat about some of the exotic bikes and cars which he usually sees during the weekend. Reached Pondy around 7.30-7.45pm.
Completed my work, and stayed over at a relative's place and next morning had planned to start by 7.30 to reach office on omr by 10. But as usual, woke up late and started only by 8.45. Tanked up and realized fuel was more than 4rs less compared to chennai.
Decided to catch up the lost time and also wanted to test the Gixxy's limits, Did the complete journey in speeds between 95-115. Took a 40 minute breather near kalpakkam for Tendercocnut.
The onward journey gave me around 45kmpl and I expected the return journey to be around 40, but so far, I think I have got much better milage taking into consideration the speeds at which I was driving. Will confirm when the bike hits reserve.
The bike is super smooth regardless of the speed. Awesome road-grip offered by the stock tires. Feels a bit edgy only when there is strong cross or head winds. The SF would just be a lot more planted in those situations. It has superb power delivery throughout the rev range and only loses a bit post 8.5k rpm. But still its too good for a 155cc. Absolutely zero fatigue in my onward journey and felt a little bit of tiredness during return as the speeds were a lot higher. Reached office by 11.
Some snaps from the drive.
Off topic: The FZ V2 is absolutely no match to the Gixxy in a drag. The Old FZ actually gives a lot more competition but still loses out.
Got a call from Pramaan Suzuki and they offered me couple of free tickets to this week's Gixxer cup race at irunkattukkottai on Sunday. Also heard from them that they have placed an order for the full faring I wanted to fit to my white Gixxer. They said they will get back to me in 15 days regarding status and price. Pretty exciting if I can convert my Gixxer into the SF.
Also bros, it would be great if we all chennai guys could plan a group drive.
Hello Guys, Been a while since I was able to login due to some tight schedule. Just went through the whole thread since and a lot has happened here. Glad that the Gixxer thread is being kept hot buy you all.
Yesterday did the Chennai-Pondy-Chennai drive and following are a few observations. Since it was a business meet, I initially planned to drive in car, but since i got the Gixxer, never did any long trip and finally decided to take the Gixxy.
Wednesday evening, started direct from office to Pondy @ 5.15pm and kept driving at sedate speeds of around 70-75kmph. Throughout my journey, did not have a drop of rain, but the entire route was kind of, a drizzle had occurred right before I came. It was super cool and pretty enjoyable.
Just took a 20 min break for tender coconut. The shopkeeper too turned out to be a passionate biker and said my bike looks cool with the LEDs for parking and Head lights. He has booked a R15 it seems. Had a nice chat about some of the exotic bikes and cars which he usually sees during the weekend. Reached Pondy around 7.30-7.45pm.
Completed my work, and stayed over at a relative's place and next morning had planned to start by 7.30 to reach office on omr by 10. But as usual, woke up late and started only by 8.45. Tanked up and realized fuel was more than 4rs less compared to chennai.
Decided to catch up the lost time and also wanted to test the Gixxy's limits, Did the complete journey in speeds between 95-115. Took a 40 minute breather near kalpakkam for Tendercocnut.
The onward journey gave me around 45kmpl and I expected the return journey to be around 40, but so far, I think I have got much better milage taking into consideration the speeds at which I was driving. Will confirm when the bike hits reserve.
The bike is super smooth regardless of the speed. Awesome road-grip offered by the stock tires. Feels a bit edgy only when there is strong cross or head winds. The SF would just be a lot more planted in those situations. It has superb power delivery throughout the rev range and only loses a bit post 8.5k rpm. But still its too good for a 155cc. Absolutely zero fatigue in my onward journey and felt a little bit of tiredness during return as the speeds were a lot higher. Reached office by 11.
Some snaps from the drive.
Off topic: The FZ V2 is absolutely no match to the Gixxy in a drag. The Old FZ actually gives a lot more competition but still loses out.
Got a call from Pramaan Suzuki and they offered me couple of free tickets to this week's Gixxer cup race at irunkattukkottai on Sunday. Also heard from them that they have placed an order for the full faring I wanted to fit to my white Gixxer. They said they will get back to me in 15 days regarding status and price. Pretty exciting if I can convert my Gixxer into the SF.
Also bros, it would be great if we all chennai guys could plan a group drive.
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