
Suzuki launched their first flex-fuel motorcycle in the country. The Japanese company has introduced the flex-fuel version of the Gixxer SF 250 sports bike at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. This bike is priced at Tk 2.17 lakh (ex-showroom) in the domestic market. The bike is about Rs 25,000 more expensive than the standard model.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex-Fuel Launched in India
Hybrid and flex-fuel vehicles are on the rise across the globe right now. A flex-fuel bike can run on ethanol as well as conventional fuel. The new Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 flex fuel variant is capable of using up to 85 percent ethanol. To implement this, the Japanese manufacturer has upgraded the modifier injectors, fuel filter and fuel pump.
These new upgrades are said to be seen on other Suzuki motorcycles in the future. The engine packed in the bike can produce a maximum power of 27 horsepower and 23 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox. However, Suzuki has not yet released any information about whether any changes have been made to the gearbox.
The bike gets features like smartphone connectivity, LED headlights and taillights and dual-channel ABS and digital instrument cluster. The company has made the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 motorcycle available in the market in two colors: Matte Black and Matte Red. It is reported that the booking of this flex fuel bike will start soon in the country.