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SUZUKI NZ LAUNCHES NEW COMMUTER CONTENDER
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ollowing the popularity of Suzuki’s GSX150F,
the commuter category is a strong part of
Suzuki New Zealand’s success.
While it’s no secret that the biggest segment
in the New Zealand motorcycle market by sales
volumes is the light sport/commuter category,
Suzuki has seen an incredible amount of success
here recently with the affordable GSX150 range.
With the new ABS laws soon to see the 150 leave
our shores, new for 2020, and sure to shake up
the market further, is the recently launched new
GSX250R model range.
Produced in both fully faired and naked
versions, the new Suzukis are learner legal, yet
are full-size motorcycles capable of both open
road and urban duties.
Thanks in part to the huge success of the smaller
GSX150F line, Suzuki continues to be the number
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one selling road bike brand in New Zealand. The
launch of the new GSX250R seems certain to
help the brand maintain that position, and pricing
for the new GSX250R is set at a very attainable
$4799 and $4999 for the naked and faired
versions respectively. A price point Suzuki says is
“unbeatable” for value.
The design of the new Gixxer takes styling
cues from Suzuki’s legendary stable of cult
motorcycles such as the GSX-R series, as well as
the high-speed Hayabusa.
Power comes from a single-cylinder 250cc
engine that apparently draws from Suzuki’s
MotoGP experience. It incorporates SOCS (Suzuki
Oil Cooling System), combining weight reduction
and friction reduction technologies to provide
high output, compactness, low fuel consumption,
high durability and ease of maintenance.