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Spec comparison: Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Yamaha Fazer vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Hero Karizma R

Will the Suzuki Gixxer SF bring in the much needed flavour in the face of established competition

Overdrive|May 03, 2015, 19:17:06 IST

A fully faired motorcycle within one lakh was just a notion a couple of years ago. You could order semi-faired motorcycles like the Hero Karizma R, Bajaj Pulsar 220F, Yamaha Fazer and Honda CBF Stunner, however the fully faired motorcycle within a lakh was always elusive. That is if you discount the Hero Karizma ZMR which was available for a tad above the hallowed one lakh mark. But recently the launch of the Suzuki Gixxer SF saw the fully faired motorcycle finally being available for Rs 94,000 on-road. This also brings up the debate if you should buy a fully faired 150cc motorcycle or a semi-faired one. We clear your doubts through this specifications comparison.

The Fazer has been around since 2009 and is basically the semi-faired version of the very successful Yamaha FZ. Continue Reading...

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