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27 February 2015

Suzuki GIXXER wins nine bike of the year awards in India

Suzuki Motor Corporation has won bike of the year awards in nine categories that are presented by magazines and TV stations in India for its sportbike GIXXER, which is being produced and distributed by Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited, Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary.

GIXXER is a 150cc sportbike which was launched in India in August 2014. It has been earning high appraisal in India for its cutting-edge sporty design, superior fuel efficiency, and strong acceleration. Since its launch in August, the sales unit increased to 6,000 to 7,000 units per month. Suzuki will continue its effort to expand the sales of the sportbike GIXXER in the growing Indian motorcycle market.

List of Awards

Promoter Name of Award (2015) Award Date
AUTOCAR BIKE OF THE YEAR 9 January
NDTV Two-wheeler of the Year 16 January
Motorcycle of the Year (up to 160cc)
CNB Viewers’ Choice Two-Wheeler of the Year
BIKE INDIA BIKE OF THE YEAR (up to 150cc) 22 January
TopGear Street Bike of the Year 28 January
Zigwheels BIKE OF THE YEAR 5 February
EXECUTIVE BIKE OF THE YEAR
OVERDRIVE VIEWERS' CHOICE BIKE OF THE YEAR 11 February

Main Spec of the GIXXER

  • - Air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder, 154.9cm3 SOHC engine
  • - Maximum output 14.8PS/8,000rpm, maximum torque 14Nm/6,000rpm