Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

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Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

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Thanks a lot for the suggestion . I am buying the gixxer.

[Gixxer_SS]

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Hi All,

I am going to own my first bike and I am really confused between Gixxer SFI FI ABS and Fazer FI V2 2018. I need expert suggestion on this.

I live in Mumbai and I am buying the bike for below 2 reasons -

1.Daily Commute
2. Long drive once in a month. (For occasional long drives Gixxer SF FI ABS is better)

I am having this confusion mainly for the following reasons -

1.After sales servicing of both the brands in Mumbai. Yamaha or Suzuki whose servicing is better in Mumbai. (Don't know about service in Mumbai but Suzuki spares are cheaper than Yamaha)
2.Pillion riding comfort. (FZ is better)
3.Braking of both the bikes. As I will commute daily in Mumbai traffic, braking is very important. (Front brakes are better in Fazer they have better bite. Gixxer SF FI ABS has better rear brakes with disc as standard)
4.How much better is Gixxer SF FI for having an ABS. (During monsoons it is impossible to judge the surface friction and adjust braking. ABS is safer and worth the investment. I chose the Gixxer SF FI ABS over the FZ just for ABS)

Looking for some expert advice.

[RookieRider1907]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Can we fit fairing to Gixxer to make it as Gixxer SF? Is it a straight fit? How much does it cost?

Retrofitting a fairing on gixxer is not a straight bolts on job, still there are some people who have done this. You will have to weld a lot of brackets for the fairing plus the headlight arrangement will need changing.

[111diablo111]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Can we fit fairing to Gixxer to make it as Gixxer SF? Is it a straight fit? How much does it cost?

[archiereds]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me how the headlight performs at night. I have read its very risky at night due to lack of light.

[ashwinprakas]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hi All,

I am going to own my first bike and I am really confused between Gixxer SFI FI ABS and Fazer FI V2 2018. I need expert suggestion on this.

I live in Mumbai and I am buying the bike for below 2 reasons -

1.Daily Commute
2. Long drive once in a month.

I am having this confusion mainly for the following reasons -

1.After sales servicing of both the brands in Mumbai. Yamaha or Suzuki whose servicing is better in Mumbai.
2.Pillion riding comfort.
3.Braking of both the bikes. As I will commute daily in Mumbai traffic, braking is very important.
4.How much better is Gixxer SF FI for having an ABS.

Looking for some expert advice.

Get a UG5 Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi if ABS is not a concern and if it is, then go for the RTR180 ABS or RTR200 ABS depending on your taste.

Not sure about Mumbai but down south Bajaj offers the best after-sales support be it in terms of service or spare availability.

No pillion comfort in Gixxer opt for Fz instead

I'm yet to come across a performance motorcycle that comes with a comfortable pillion seat.

[8reaper]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

No pillion comfort in Gixxer opt for Fz instead

Hi All,

I am going to own my first bike and I am really confused between Gixxer SFI FI ABS and Fazer FI V2 2018. I need expert suggestion on this.

I live in Mumbai and I am buying the bike for below 2 reasons -

1.Daily Commute
2. Long drive once in a month.

I am having this confusion mainly for the following reasons -

1.After sales servicing of both the brands in Mumbai. Yamaha or Suzuki whose servicing is better in Mumbai.
2.Pillion riding comfort.
3.Braking of both the bikes. As I will commute daily in Mumbai traffic, braking is very important.
4.How much better is Gixxer SF FI for having an ABS.

Looking for some expert advice.

[archiereds]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hi All,

I am going to own my first bike and I am really confused between Gixxer SFI FI ABS and Fazer FI V2 2018. I need expert suggestion on this.

I live in Mumbai and I am buying the bike for below 2 reasons -

1.Daily Commute
2. Long drive once in a month.

I am having this confusion mainly for the following reasons -

1.After sales servicing of both the brands in Mumbai. Yamaha or Suzuki whose servicing is better in Mumbai.
2.Pillion riding comfort.
3.Braking of both the bikes. As I will commute daily in Mumbai traffic, braking is very important.
4.How much better is Gixxer SF FI for having an ABS.

Looking for some expert advice.

[tremonade]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

How much does the front fairing cost?(the one covering the headlight). Because the part which hold the screw is broken on the top, so I will have to change the whole thing.

Also, I'm planning to change the battery. Which one would be better?

[StreetWeapon]

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1350 in hyderabad

😳
It costs Rs.1176 in Trivandrum

[tremonade]

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1350 in hyderabad

Cool. I guess None Star Suzuki is just Looking to make profit

[MotoBlizzard]

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Has anyone changed the sprocket kit for Gixxer SF?

I called up Avanish Suzuki in vijaynagar, and they said the kit costs 1.3k plus extra 250 for fitting.
Then I called up Nine Star Suzuki in Sarjapur road, and they said it will cost 1600(he also told me the MRP is 1600) plus extra for fitting.

Now, do different service centers have different rates? Can anyone confirm what's the exact price of it?

1350 in hyderabad

[tremonade]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Has anyone changed the sprocket kit for Gixxer SF?

I called up Avanish Suzuki in vijaynagar, and they said the kit costs 1.3k plus extra 250 for fitting.
Then I called up Nine Star Suzuki in Sarjapur road, and they said it will cost 1600(he also told me the MRP is 1600) plus extra for fitting.

Now, do different service centers have different rates? Can anyone confirm what's the exact price of it?

[ashwanth.r]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

I never told them to add the additive,I only asked them to change the rear fender. Don't know why they added the chain lubricants and all.

Cleaning and lubing the chain is okay - it is part of the routine service. Adding petrol or oil additives is just a way to make little more profit.

[tremonade]

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How many Kms have you done on the bike so far?

19k kms. I got a pre-owned bike.