Suzuki Gixxer 250 expected to launch in India at Rs 1.35 lakh by mid-2019

A report by a website suggests that the Suzuki Gixxer 250 will now launch in India by the middle of 2019, the bike was earlier expected to launch by the beginning of this year. The Gixxer 250 is expected to be a derivative of the Hajou DR 300, a motorcycle built by Suzuki's Chinese partner.The Gixxer 250 is expected to get styling similar to Hajou DR 300 bike. The mechanical changes expected are more mainstream fork suspension set up and new tyres. The engine will be a newly developed air and liquid cooled 250cc unit with roughly 22PS.[caption id="attachment_5877541" align="alignnone" width="1024"]

Suzuki Gixxer 250 might launch in India by the middle of 2019. Image: ZigWheels[/caption]The Gixxer's street naked styling and its mechanical package will make it a rival to the Yamaha FZ-25. Some bits from the Gixxer 150 are also expected to make its way to this bike mainly in the form of the instrument cluster. Other expected features are LED head and tail lamps. ABS will be fitted as standard, given the upcoming norms.The Suzuki Gixxer 250 is expected to carry an ex-showroom price of around Rs 1.35 lakh.