2019 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 review, road test

The Gixxer SF 250 proves to be a very competent sport bike for the road.

Published on Sep 25, 2019 07:00:00 AM

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2019 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 review, road test

Chrome-finished exhaust trim is an eyesore that doesn’t gel well.

Suzuki’s Easy Start system is convenient and works well.

V-shaped LED tailight stands out thanks to its clean and simple design.

If you were to judge it by its looks, you’d assume the sporty-looking Gixxer SF is a back-breaker, but it’s not the case. I rode it through a nasty pothole-ridden section of road and came out unstirred. The 41mm telescopic fork and the slightly firm monoshock both do a more-than-decent-enough job of absorbing uneven surfaces. The suspension also doesn’t bottom out or feel crashy if you hit bumps at high speeds.

Contrasting silver highlights on the wheels look neat.

As a result, the Gixxer SF is not a KTM, but it’s still a sweet and confident handler that is easy to lean over. The fork feels progressive and is also competent when braking hard and changing direction quickly. Overall, the SF 250 is a very ‘neutral’ handling motorcycle. As for the brakes, the front isn’t the sharpest out there, but it’s powerful, progressive and more than sufficient.