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Changes made to the race-prepped Suzuki Gixxer SF explained in images

Overdrive|Jun 10, 2015, 12:00:20 IST

Suzuki is the latest manufacturer to jump on the single-make championship bandwagon, and their motorcycle of choice for their one-make series is the Suzuki Gixxer SF. The Race Suzuki Gixxer SF is a modified version of the stock Gixxer SF that you see plying on Indian roads. The Japanese manufacturer has left the engine on the Gixxer as is, simply adding a free-flowing air intake and a free-flow exhaust to the package. Revised gearing means that the motorcycle is allowed to hit a higher top-speed, and the power figure, though still subject to dyno testing, is likely to be between 18-19PS. The motorcycle also gets softer compound MRF tyres, ideal for race conditions. We managed to put the Race Suzuki Gixxer SF through its paces at the Kari Motor Speedway, and you can read all about it Continue Reading...

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