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Suzuki Gixxer SFZ OR Gixxer SFZ FI
Hi fellow bikers,
After test riding AS150, Fazer, Hornet, and Gixxer, I finalized Gixxer SFZ (blue) and paid the booking amount of Rs.1000 8 days ago.
But Today, March 25th, International Business Times quoted Suzuki's National Head Marketing, Mr.Suresh's statement that they'll be launching Gixxer (SFZ) in Fuel Injection (FI) variant including rear disk brake anywhere starting next financial year, that is 1st April, 2016. The engine/design/power, etc. will be same as the old gixxer SFZ/gixxer model. There is only slight difference made by adding aggressive looking sharp graphics to SFZ model than the current variant.
I knew reading old post from Feb,16 that Suzuki will be launching FI and rear disc brake variant models when they showcased it in Feb, Auto Expo. Just the launch dates weren't announced at that time.
I need your advice as should I go with the carburetor based variant with only front disk OR wait for FI and rear disk based on my following needs/usage of the bike and the following point to be considered:
1) I am not into stunts/racing and neither in throttling too much on highways
2) I stay on highway and ride to Pune city (10kms) and then in Pune traffic (5-6kms)
3) On highway I keep my speed in between 60-70 kmph, whereas in city its between 30-40kmph.
4) Twice a year I go for a bike trip on highway to Goa, Solapur, Nashik, etc. (approx. 500-600 kms)
5) What I read on few biking blogs/forums that FI technology is useful ONLY if you ride at fast speeds (80kmph +) / racing, etc. where this technology benefits towards more fuel efficiency. (Is that true: Please give your inputs If I read something wrong)
6) I don't require a rear disk brake as I feel drum are sufficient considering my usage/traveling/speed.
7) Dealer informed me that the new price will be at least 10K more as it will include both rear disk and FI. (Well, pricing is not an issue, but SFZ variant will come with rear disk as standard plus FI option).
For all those who need to know: I choose Gixxer for its mileage (company's claimed; 64, users claimed: 52-62), its sporty, hunk looks, as well as a best fit for daily use as a commuter.
Considering all the above which variant should I buy? The current one or the FI one? Does FI variant gives more fuel efficiency/mileage than carburetor based bikes? If, yes, then generally how much is the fuel efficiency difference between the both in realistic use?
Note: In Mr. Suresh Babu's Suzuki's National Head Marketing, statement he did not stated that in FI variant the mileage (company claimed) will be same/more than their current 64kmpl as advertised.
After test riding AS150, Fazer, Hornet, and Gixxer, I finalized Gixxer SFZ (blue) and paid the booking amount of Rs.1000 8 days ago.
But Today, March 25th, International Business Times quoted Suzuki's National Head Marketing, Mr.Suresh's statement that they'll be launching Gixxer (SFZ) in Fuel Injection (FI) variant including rear disk brake anywhere starting next financial year, that is 1st April, 2016. The engine/design/power, etc. will be same as the old gixxer SFZ/gixxer model. There is only slight difference made by adding aggressive looking sharp graphics to SFZ model than the current variant.
I knew reading old post from Feb,16 that Suzuki will be launching FI and rear disc brake variant models when they showcased it in Feb, Auto Expo. Just the launch dates weren't announced at that time.
I need your advice as should I go with the carburetor based variant with only front disk OR wait for FI and rear disk based on my following needs/usage of the bike and the following point to be considered:
1) I am not into stunts/racing and neither in throttling too much on highways
2) I stay on highway and ride to Pune city (10kms) and then in Pune traffic (5-6kms)
3) On highway I keep my speed in between 60-70 kmph, whereas in city its between 30-40kmph.
4) Twice a year I go for a bike trip on highway to Goa, Solapur, Nashik, etc. (approx. 500-600 kms)
5) What I read on few biking blogs/forums that FI technology is useful ONLY if you ride at fast speeds (80kmph +) / racing, etc. where this technology benefits towards more fuel efficiency. (Is that true: Please give your inputs If I read something wrong)
6) I don't require a rear disk brake as I feel drum are sufficient considering my usage/traveling/speed.
7) Dealer informed me that the new price will be at least 10K more as it will include both rear disk and FI. (Well, pricing is not an issue, but SFZ variant will come with rear disk as standard plus FI option).
For all those who need to know: I choose Gixxer for its mileage (company's claimed; 64, users claimed: 52-62), its sporty, hunk looks, as well as a best fit for daily use as a commuter.
Considering all the above which variant should I buy? The current one or the FI one? Does FI variant gives more fuel efficiency/mileage than carburetor based bikes? If, yes, then generally how much is the fuel efficiency difference between the both in realistic use?
Note: In Mr. Suresh Babu's Suzuki's National Head Marketing, statement he did not stated that in FI variant the mileage (company claimed) will be same/more than their current 64kmpl as advertised.
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