Suzuki GS 150R - Drive Me Crazy (Not)

Suzuki has just launched a stunning bike GS 150R in 150cc segment for motorcycle buyers with its stylish and sporty look.

The GS 150R has a 149.5cc, air-cooled, SOHC engine with a 6 speed gearbox(1-down, 5-up) which produces 13.8 Bhp power at 8500rpm. and 13.4 Nm torque at 6000rpm.

NOTE: This bike is equipped with the engine balancer technology which reduces the vibration generated from inside the engine and delivers more comfortable riding experience. The 5 spokes alloy black wheels, with a bikini fairing, wolf-eyed headlamps and pilot lamps mounted on either side gives it the nice looks (taken from Pulsar, Zma, Apache, Discover etc.).

On a personal note, it would have been better if the bike came equipped with a monoshock rear suspension and atleast 15-16 BHP in the league of Bajaj Pulsar if not in the same range of Yamaha FZ16, R15. Also, it could have been rolled out with a multiple display like Bajaj Pulsar with indicators for low battery.

Features of GS 150R :

* Digital Instrument Panel
* Engine Balancer Technology
* Better Fuel Efficiency
* LED Tail Lamp
* Comfortable Handling
* Great Pick-Up
* Black Alloy Wheels
* Sporty Look

Available Colors of GS 150R are:

* Pearl Nebular Black
* Metallic Flint Gray
* Candy Max Orange
* Candy Dark Greenish Blue

The 150cc segment motorcycle market has already captured by the Bajaj and Yamaha but Suzuki is trying to get into the competition with the launching of its new bike GS 150R in the market in the range of 150cc.

SPECS:

ENGINE:
ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC
DISPLACEMENT : 149.5cc
MAXIMUM POWER : 13.8 Bhp @ 8500rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 13.4 Nm @ 6000rpm
CARBURETOR : BS 26 with TPS
ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 5.2 Seconds
TOP SPEED : 120kph
STARTING : Self Start/Kick Start
IGNITION : CDI

TRANSMISSION:
CLUTCH : Multiplate Wet
GEAR BOX : 6 Speed Manual
CHASSIS TYPE : Tubular, Diamond Type

SUSPENSION:
FRONT : Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
REAR : Swing Arm, Gas Charged

BRAKES:
Front : Hydraulic, Disc Brake
Rear : Drum

WHEELS AND TIRES:
WHEEL TYPE : Die Cast Alloy Wheels
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 2.75 x 18 - 42 P
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 100/90 x 18 - 56 P

FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 15.5 Ltrs

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH : 2095 mm
WIDTH : 775 mm
HEIGHT : 1120 mm
WHEELBASE : 1340 mm
SEAT HEIGHT : 790 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 160 mm

WEIGHT:
DRY WEIGHT : 134 Kg.
CURB WEIGHT : 149 Kg.

FUEL GAUGE : Digital
TACO METER : Analogue
TRIP METER : Digital
SPEEDOMETER : Digital
HEADLAMP : 12V, 35/35W
SELF START : Yes
LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Yes
LOW OIL INDICATOR : Yes
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : No
FUEL CONSUMPTION(CITY) : No Tests
FUEL CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) : No Tests

FINAL VERDICT: Old wine in a new bottle! Outer appeal is superb, but the need for a naked street bike is yet to be fulfilled. Certainly not enough to drive me crazy or any other biker for instance.