Suzuki GIXXER wins nine bike of the year awards in India

February 27, 2015 –  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 AUTOCAR NDTV BIKE INDIA TopGear Zigwheels OVERDRIVE

Name of Award (2015) BIKE OF THE YEAR Two-wheeler of the Year Motorcycle of the Year (up to 160cc) CNB Viewers’ Choice Two-Wheeler of the Year BIKE OF THE YEAR (up to 150cc) Street Bike of the Year BIKE OF THE YEAR EXECUTIVE BIKE OF THE YEAR VIEWERS’ CHOICE BIKE OF THE YEAR

Award Date January 9 January 16 January 22 January 28 February 5 February 11

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

Source Suzuki Motor Corporation by press release ©