The Whole New Bike is VROOM!!!!

The Whole New Bike is VROOM!!!!

Drenched to the bone, cursing the weather gods, and the start-stop traffic –all of which was making the mood quite gloomy indeed! Unfortunately, this was how my Suzuki Gixxer ride started. At the risk of sounding clich, the only silver lining I could think of was the winding road waiting for me as we headed up to the hill town of Lavasa.
This new 155cc bike, or as the Japanese bike-maker refers to it, ‘street sport’ motorcycle, was the centre of attention for most of the passer-by’s onthe road. The beautifully sculpted 12-litre tank, with its angular and bold side cladding design, made theSuzuki Gixxer look straightout of a Manga Japanese graphic novel. The dummytank extensions increasedits style quotient further by making it look edgier than any other bike in its class. Being a naked bike, the Suzuki Gixxer has no unnecessary fairings – and the slightly angled, yetperfectly contoured seat, made it appear like a Cheshire cat ready to pounce. At a glance, the saddle looks slightly smallbut it is very comfortable for the rider. It’s mesmerising even from the rear – the body coloured grab rails, like the ones in theYamaha R15, are tucked in smartly beside the seat. The icing on the cake comes in the form of the LED tail lamps.But Suzuki’s masterstroke is the dual muffler in chrome – which showcases the sporty heritage of the GSX-R Series. The digital LCD instrument cluster mirrors a smart phone. It comes with two trip modes, a fuelgauge, clock, and even a redline indicator.