Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 : Is this the most versatile 250? : PowerDrift
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- čas přidán 7. 10. 2019
- After Shumi's ride at the Buddh International Circuit, Varun is getting up close and personal with the Gixxer SF 250 in the urban jungle. Making his way through the twisties, spending some time on the highway, we took it to where it will be ridden the most, the city. Does the SF 250 live up to the promise of a versatile machine or is something missing?
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Hello #PDArmy! What should Suzuki do to make the Gixxer SF 250 go from 'Almost there' to 'Must buy'? Tell us in the comments!
Projector headlamps .................. It will be more attractive.........
USD forks
Better exchange offer for my sf 150 😋
I own one sf 250 and rode delhi to uttrakhand just after 2nd day of purchase.. There is some heating issue right now. But i think it'll b gone after first service
@@imrahulkumar07 i own sf 250 and trust me this led head lamp is amazing. I rode this in the darkest
For the first time I come to know oil cooler 250cc motor has Fan for cooling oil
No reviewers admit this
Well done Powerdrift 👍
No it doesn't have a fan
Yes it has cooling fan..for sure
yes beacuse it doesn't use air cooling fins on engine as FZ250 or RTR 200
Hello, I own the Gixxer SF250, and I love every bit of it.
Every time I park it, I turn around at least once to admire its beauty.
Love the punchy mid range which tears apart all other 200cc around me when you twist the throttle.
Superbly refined engine, great seats and seating postures.. Simply love its nature... ❤️
Wow, it's really heartwarming to see such love for the bike.
Bro, how's the pillion seat..
@@danushsai6968 It's adequate. It's not plush. But will work for young people.
Bro i love this bike....but is there any way to change the headlamp (front look) like ninja 300? It would look dope🔥
@@blackbrute2504 You can if there is any supplier providing a custom mod. But since you are planning to amend the electricals, don't do it since it will void manufacturer's warranty.
when I look at the sporty commuter bikes above 200cc one bike I always wanted to buy the old karizma r (1st gen) 😔
Oh, the old memories!
My friend have it 😁 very calm and smooth bike...I like the exaust..the pull he has 🙂
Yes it's lovely
Yes , the sound of chain karizma gen 1 ❤️
I have 2005 karizma and recently serviced
here is the x factor u missed out bro... this is the cheapest machine to maintain and svc charge and spare charges are almost equal to sf 150 and which is 30 to 40 percent cheaper than dom and duke 250....and yea the japanese reliability ...u can update windvisor or brakes nt a deal braker
@live2ride,
Just the comment that I was looking for!
but fz 25, not fazer 25 as it looks horrible, makes so much more sense than this..almost 30k cheaper as well
@@deepeshkatiyar1 ride a naked gixxer bro 😆
@@deepeshkatiyar1 fz25 is a 5speed air cooled engine , r15 makes more sense than fz25 and it is not really good at highways
@@deepakrajaram2010 And r15 is good for highways?? what about the dual channel abs, bigger engine and power figures? And r15 is still more expensive!
Seriously 41 at highway!!!
I on my Apache 200 claim around 35 to 36 man!!!
That's impressive
Truly impressive!
Yes Definitely it's more than NS200 and RTR2004V!! 😳
My RTR 180 even around 36-38
That's Japanese efficiency 😍
Dude I claim 40+ on highway for 2004v
Fantastic video Varun. This bike is sexy as hell in black. I'd love to have this bike for commuting around Delhi. I just saw the new Ninja 2020 650 too - it's gotta be my dream bike alongside a Tiger or Africa Twin 😍
The list is growing longer, Karl. We can relate ;p
@@powerdriftofficial I need a sports bike, adventure tourer, commuter, and a kawasaki H2 to beat everyone on the Gurugram highway. Maybe an Indian Scout when I grow old and want to cruise.
Damn bruh, I like your list
Buy sf250 karl... From my experience more than 300cc bike a waste on Indian roads
Is there any fan of Suzuki engineering..??🤔
They got the world's first cooling system for motorcycle.
They made a small bike called the hayabusa some 20 years ago which is still apparently "relevant"
@@aravindraja1502 still it is very efficient in my sf 250 ...no heat at most of the time. That boy kicked my heart 😍😍😌
🤝
I'm eagerly waiting for the bike
Hi all,
I own a Gixxer SF 250 Matte Black.
For the pooja holidays I went on a 900kms round trip on my machine. The bike is really superb to ride for longer duration.
No butt/back pain at all.
My height is 5.3 and i had best riding posture and comfort.
Gears - Smooth.
Brakes - Needs extra bite as said in this review. I agree on this.
LED Headlight - Does the job nicely in the night. But at dusk( around 6pm-7pm) , you will be wondering whether the light is on or off. But after that - visibility is good.
Windshield - It's just gives the looks. Aftermarket DB visor available. so can be changed
Engine heat - nothing felt on the highways, but in city traffic a warm heat can be felt in the legs. But bearable not the burning kind.
Mileage - I cruised at 100kmph on the highways and never felt any vibrations. Overall route - 70% highways and 30% city rides. I got 37.5 kmpl.
Seats are good. Pillion seats - not for long rides/ shorter duration rides can be manageable
Guys, I've given my personal overall experience about this bike.
We are expecting a 250cc comparison..
Gixxer 250 vs CBR 250 vs Fazer 250..
Atleast do CBR vs Gixxer comparison.
@Powerdrift
That would be awesome, we'll look into it. ;P
Add a duke 250 just to spice it up😍
Supporting it ....letz see the quarter litre war ....include exact fuel efficiency of both engines in both high and city ride ....
Yes @Powerdrift..a quarter litre battle is something we are all looking forward to.
@@powerdriftofficial yess !!! A gixxer sf250 vs cbr250r video would be lit 🔥
2 words : Reliability and Durability
The Duke or the dominar will never last as long with as little maintainence as the suzuki and offer this level of mileage and speed. Japanese bikes are just better built ,plain and simple .
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XLi
U got the point buddy
The Fuel Efficiency makes it a good tourer also, love the design not the exhaust tips.
I'm wondered by the Fuel Efficiency of this machine!! 😳
It's surely very impressive!
@@powerdriftofficial love your reviews #PDArmy 🙌🙌
Yeah it gives equivalent to these numbers even before its first service.ican say this because i own one🙂🙂🙂
@@deepakkumawat9852 What is the combined FE you are getting? Cheers.
I fear no man, but that thing
*_THE WINDSHIELD_*
it scares me.
Haha, good one!
Dude , it doesn’t work .....I’m thinkin of getting double bubble
@@thestealth293 it also spoils the look of the bike... it's just too small. Suzuki always does this, first make an almost perfect bike then mess it up by doing something stupid...maybe its just me
lol
@@powerdriftofficial me too
i own 250 Motogp Edition ❤️❤️❤️ Beast Machine
Wow! Tell us more about it!
I think the MotoGP edition is the best styled of all color options.. congrats..
@@pravinmurthy true.. attractive color hai ❤️
Can you share ur Fuel efficiency figures ?? So we know pd is right or wrong ..
@@itzmesanooj Sure I will share
I own this black beast! It suited my budget its power is adequate to my liking as i owned rs 200 before and it got stolen so i've to look for a bike and the gixxer sf 250 since it's launch attracted me and 3 months after owning it i can say that one must go and ride it themselves to experience it and then take any decision in real life this windshield also is somewhere good looking when you see the bike all together it has a different body language! And it has a great torque mid range which i love the most which is great in city like Delhi. A proud owner of this beast!
Wow, that's really nice. Sad for the RS though 😕
Bought the Gixxer SF250 Moto GP edition after a lot of research. I wanted to buy the MT15 but it was a huge disappointment for me. Must say, I think I have made the correct decision. The fuel efficiency numbers mentioned here are true. Even I couldn't believe it and I had to do multiple calculations at multiple times. You can cruise at 4000rpm 6th gear and you wouldn't even feel like the engine is running. I thought missing out on liquid cooling would be a huge negative but the oil cooling is really cool and you wouldn't miss it. Suzuki did it to make the engine lighter and improve fuel efficiency. The duke 250 is a great choice but the maintenance cost is too much for me. For my first servicing it cost me only 808rs. I expect maintenance to be very cheap compared to other companies.
Check my instagram the moto gp colour really pops up. :)
@sangy_bora
Bro is MT 15 not a good option??im planning to buy it... Pls share ur opinion
does it wobble beyond 130kmph, that's the deciding factor for me between gxr and domi 250
@@satheesahla nah bro. It's super stable. Just take a test ride and you will be amazed by it's stability on roads at triple digit speed.
My third service cost was only 836₹. It's has very cheap maintenance cost😁👌
It's Fuel efficiency numbers are better than my RTR 180 & 200 fuel economy. 😑
Ouch, that hurts!
BSVI 250sf should have these changes👇
1.Cast alloy swing arm
2.Taller windscreen
3.Radial mount calliper at front disc
That will sure make it interesting!
Fuel efficiency 👍🏻 side look amazing just little improvements
And well done PD as always
Why don’t you make movies 😅
Thanks, Jaimin. Maybe someday, we'll make a movie too 😅
PowerDrift i will wait for that day
Well i own one now... And completed 800km just in 2 days of purchase... Awesome bike
Wow, what did you like the most about it?
@@powerdriftofficial everything.. Seating, power, headlamp but just felt weaker in breaking at higher speed.
How is the head lamp?
@@hodophile_diaries u'll never b afraid of darkness if you have this lamp.. Awsome lights
Top speed?!
Powerdrifts bike reviews have always been the best and will always will be. Like all the past reviews this one also clicks right. I have been thinking about buying the 250 for a long time and your review made me take the decision and in a good way 👍
Oh wow! We're really glad for that. Good luck!
This man has greater acting ability than some of the overrated Bollywood actors.
Cinematography is on the whole next level😍 never fails to amaze us....
Thanks a lot, Harsh. You guys keep us motivated.
I'm just watching for you Varun... Your narration and editing 👌👌👌💕💕💕
I love how you guys are clearly understanding and stating how these machines are actually going to be used everyday, commutes and weekend rides ! Loving the script !!!
Great..no nonsense review. I own this bike and all the points fit perfectly!!
I wondered
Well done Varun Painter, very enthusiastic presentation and awesome editing,
5* not for the bike, but for you 😃😃😃
Man ! First of all awesome video Loved it totally. The moment when you were about to pick the must buy cup !! I wish
Thanks, Ashish. Do share the video!
Just love how you ignored CBR 250R is in the market.
CBR is reviewed back in 2013 .... This is new kid in the town.
Everyone ignores it coz its old... But its still one of the best Sports Tourer in quarter litre segment...
Even Honda hardly cares..😂😂😂
Even honda don't cares about .. /
Really need to learn this kind of editing ❤️❤️
You can revisit the engine heating test once ambient temperatures are much higher than what they're right now. It's unlikely to heat up with temps around 28C but could be different when it hits 40C.
It's giving me 42kmpl after 3rd service at 60 to 70 speed
Always Power Drift review best... Love From Bangladesh... Very waiting for Sf 150 reviews
Fuel efficiency is impressive✌
Awesome PD❤
Thanks, Sourabh.
Sourabh Marje photo
After SF250 launch i was considering it as my upgrade from FZ25, but after test drive I didn't find much of difference between both. Dominar seems to be more sensible option.
Infact Gixxer sf150 was more fun to ride than sf250
Thank god u came varun.its not like I hate shumi, but seeing him in every other review s kind of monotonous.looking for a comparison between Fazer 25 and Gixxer sf 250 atleast a drag 👍👍happy Diwali to PD team.
Thanks, Prasanna. That's a cool idea! We'll look into it...
To make Gixxer go from 'Almost there' to 'Must buy', Suzuki should upgrade the windscreen. Upside down forks could help. May be a DOHC set up & LED turn signals.
Please compare the CBR 250r with Gixxer 250sf, as they churn out same power with different cooling systems. Should be interesting when PD does it. Loved the bike. Love all your videos! :) Good Luck! Jay
A comparo would definitely be fun!
However, we must consider the fact that they belong to different price segments. Which is understandable, because of the tech they are equipped with.
I did a non stop touring in my 2018 Gixxer and I must say that despite being Air cooled I barely experience any heat from the engine while driving. If it's oil cooled then I must say Suzuki has nailed it
Windshield should have been like the apache 310 one
Yes, that would've helped.
At peak speeds/rpms in the highest gear,I get an efficiency of 37 on my Gixxer sf 155.
The 250 seems to be rather efficient for its engine displacement.
Dynamic editting 😊
Super narration 🤩
Love to see more videos like this
And you surely will! Thanks!
Bhai japanese bikes me looks aur price jo bhi hota hai, woh reliable aur refined jaroor hota hai, jiska 25% bhi indian brand me nehi hota
Refinement is surely a major plus point for Japanese machines, and the SF 250 is no different.
Expecting more guys ... Good start in the video and have some lags after the bike Snaps passes
is the front suspension not good enough for a bit rough road ?(a road with some pit)
3:57 Harley..? 🎧🎶
Sharp ears, mate!
@@powerdriftofficial pinnalla..!🤩🤩
It might look ugly in the photos. But trust me, both the Gixxers of 2019; whether faired or naked look absolutely stunning in the real world. I Just couldn’t take my eyes off them when I saw them first time. They are worth the price the Suzuki is asking for. 💓💓
Awesome video editing, everything is perfect, just the way I want to see a review.
Hey PowerDrift,would love to see a Gixxer250 review from y’all.
Hadn't seen a review like this before....Keep going...
@varunpainter what would your favorite pick be ? SF250 OR DUKE 250 BS6. ?
@PowerDrift guys please make future vids in 60fps your vids are very enjoyable...
At last a video out from the tracks🌿green frame love…
Once in 2014 hero decided to make hx250 r with about 30bhp of power. but after a year they cancelled their plan bcz they thought that buyer of india are moving up to 300 or more cc engine, so nobody will buy a 250cc bike. But still 250cc bikes are rocking. It is always not about the cc but the thrill and feedback from the engine. Like duke and new gixxer. Even bajaj is planning to launch 250cc adv bike. How a company like hero is still under dilemma about market demand is hard to understand.
Great review..Guys why so late review for this bike..keep it coming as soon as possible
Thanks, mate. We're working speeding things up.
I want to know more about vibrations and suspension. I feel too much vibes and stiff suspension
Did varun sleep midway through the review? I was about to, where's the trademark powerdrift energy man?
Please share about the headlight visibility in highway . Does the fan for oil cooling make noise
Can pls compare with CBR 250r
#PDArmy
As a daily commuter should I go for r15v3 or gixer sf 150 full fiercing one
I am confused which bike I have to choose Duke 250 or SF 250 can you help me... I just want good look, fuel efficiency, service cost and comfortable also which bike i should choose?
Is there any detailed review of the sf 155 as im planning to buy it and i prefer power drift's review over any other channel
Really hoped you guys could've said something about the headlight visibility at night and rain.
Not sure about the duke but the Suzuki has good..no great light spread from the headlights. But the intensity isn't as great as the dominar :(
So well lit or moderately lit roads, you will feel some lack..but dark roads become bright, so no worries there
@@debjit17 does it wobble beyond 130kmph, that's the deciding factor for me between gxr and domi 250
if they made it just a bit more frantic it would have been really fun !!!
I had my finger crossed hoping it would be varun or kartikye . Thankz powerdrift for not going with that shumi guy.
But why😂😂
@@VSRides cause that guy is a totally self obsessed one. And keps saying his own rides
Everyone asked for sf vs cbr in 250 segment.. no one is to do.. we want it from PD #PDArmy
130 speed is smooth as like cutting a butter, no noise ... nice bike
If you want to upgrade from a R15 V3, then it's the best Japanese option for you. This bike handles great on the corners.
Great mileage but my Cbr250r 2k19 gave me 40kmpl while staying constantly between 100-130kmph. Please #powerdrift do a comparison between the old legend vs the new boy in town. I’m sure many want it!
Any problems bro in 2019 CBR ?
Onkar Tambe no complaints from the engine. The cosmetic part needs a desperate upgrade
Awesome review as always. 👍
But also include the headlight review at night. It's important.
Thanks for the suggestion, we'll pass it on to the team.
Not sure about the duke but the Suzuki has good..no great light spread from the headlights. But the intensity isn't as great as the dominar :(
So well lit or moderately lit roads, you will feel some lack..but dark roads become bright, so no worries there
Nice Bike when that available here in the Philippines?
Can we get a video on the GIXXER SF 155
Why Powerdrift did not review Honda CBR 250r till now ? Eger to get the comaprision between Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha Fazer 250 and Honda CBR250r.
Varun Painter ... I hated your initial videos when you replaced Sagar. But man your recent videos for the past 6 months are awesome.
I am waiting for Aprilia GPR 250... And also looking forward to anything coming out of Bajaj Triumph partnership.
Own a Gixxer 150.
Must buy if you are using for daily commuting!
I feel like all the bikes that are having a fairing should have more aggressive sitting ergonomics, because for comfort you are having the naked street fighters like the Duke pulsar or MTs
These are sports tourer bikes so relaxed seating position makes sense
how is the riding posture? Is it aggressive like R15?
First thing I do when I start a PowerDrift video.
1 - Like (As #TeamPD always puts the best out)
2 - put the resolution of the video to 1080p. (as all the videos are treat to the eyes)
3 - always comment as it motivates the team to do more.
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How is the Gixxer 250 as a sports tourer . How are the front brakes ,many reviews say that they aren't good i am a little concerned about it as iam also planning to buy Gixxer 250 . Thanks in advance.
Are those wide mirrors striking the vehicles around you ?
Varun's jacket is dope!!! Which jacket btw???? Any leads???
This motorcycle need more dual tone colour options and bigger windscreen....
Hey brother Should I buy This of fz25?
It would be my first bike..
My mom will be sitting as pillion...
Also does back pain?
Please reply in detail..
This one or gixxer 250 naked or fz25??
Are you shooting at BRT nigdi?
Is it faster than the r15v3 or dmnr250 , what is gps topspeed of this bike
TVS should and must fill this gap by introducing a low tuned 310 cc with a smooth engine and a decent pillion seat and call it a 310GT
They nailed everything else with the rr310 except
1) engine refinement
2) Pillion support
3) A tad higher cost.
The rr310 has potential, TVS needs to go the extra mile to finish the race.
Wow, this would be interesting! Hope TVS is reading this!
#PowerDrift pre-ending was good--"Almost There". Its true
Sf 250 or rc 200 or Duke 250..
Pls answer... I am very confused
Notification squad assemble....
The squad has grown bigger, Captain!
Sf250 vs duke 250 for city and touring both? Plz suggest ..budget is not an issue
Well, how come did u manage to avoid talking about cbr250 against this sf??
There are certainly several people who owned cbr, or considering to own one but in dilemma to choose what over sf or cbr?
What would be your answer to those ??
Bike aside. This is a very well crafted video.
Ktm claims around 30 kmpl for the duke 250 and it's really hard to believe that it gives around 40 kmpl in city
You guys should check it again
Wait Varun didn't say his iconic lines so im doing it for him- I'm Varun Painter and I'll see you later 😏👀😂 #pdarmy
It is indeed the most versatile fully fared bike in India. I presently ride one myself.
Plz do comparison review on cbr 250r & gixxer 250 . PD
Please make a video of comparison and top speed of fazer250 and gixxer sf250
Currently anyone knows on road price for sf250 and R15 V4 in Pune ?
Please make a Quarter litre segment comparisons..I think this segment is the first step for every new rider before they become amateurs....
For me Honda CBR250 still make sense although its decade old...#pdarmy
would love to see a comparison between this and R15 V3.
Please PoweDrift!
Great suggestion, we'll talk to our team about it.
Pls Make a video about the Gixxer 250, the naked version of this bike.
We're looking forward to getting our hands on it.