After increasing the asking prices of the Intruder and Gixxer range last month, the Japanese automaker Suzuki has once again increased the ex-showroom rates of these motorcycles. Last time the hike for most of the bikes was around Rs 186, save for the Gixxer SF that observed a raise of Rs 1,216. This time the hike is more severe, as the surge ranges between Rs 2,013 to Rs 2,074.
Here are the revised prices: –
Model |
New Price |
Old Price |
Premium |
Suzuki Gixxer |
Rs 1,16,700 |
Rs 1,14,687 |
Rs 2,013 |
Suzuki Gixxer SF |
Rs 1,27,200 |
Rs 1,25,156 |
Rs 2,044 |
Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
Rs 1,67,700 |
Rs 1,65,627 |
Rs 2,073 |
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 |
Rs 1,78,400 |
Rs 1,76,326 |
Rs 2,074 |
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP |
Rs 1,79,200 |
Rs 1,77,127 |
Rs 2,073 |
Suzuki Intruder |
Rs 1,24,400 |
Rs 1,22,327 |
Rs 2,073 |
*All prices, ex-showroom Delhi.
Takeaways: –
- It is important to note that Suzuki hasn't made any mechanical or cosmetic changes to excuse the price hike.
- The reason for the price hike hasn't been shared by the maker.
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- In the 160cc segment, the Suzuki Gixxer naked streetfighter rivals the likes of Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 (Rs 1.10 lakh), TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (Rs 1.07 – 1.10 lakh), Hero Xtreme 160R (Rs 1.03 – 1.06 lakh), and the Yamaha FZ version 3.0 (Rs 1.07 – 1.09 lakh. It was already the most pricey bike in the segment, and with the price bump, it has become even more expensive, which might affect its sales.
- The most popular Suzuki motorcycle, the Gixxer SF fully-faired motorcycle has no direct rival in the Indian market. However, the Yamaha R15 (Rs 1.47 – 1.50 lakh) and the Hero Xtreme 200s (Rs 1.17 lakh) can be considered its closest alternatives.
- The Gixxer 250 is priced competitively against its core rivals- Yamaha FZ 25 (Rs 1.52 lakh), and Bajaj Dominar 250 (Rs 1.67 lakh). There aren’t any direct rivals to the Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF.
- The Suzuki Intruder cruiser, on the other hand, now demands as much money as the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 (Rs 1.24 lakh).