Suzuki India launches it first 150 cc motorcycle in India.. the GS150R
This post (and a few more in the coming days) is meant to chronicle the launch of motorcycle(s) in India between May-Oct 2008 (the period during which "The Bike Chronicles of India" was briefly inactive)..
[Posted Below are Hi Res Photos of the GS150R..]
On 23'rd Oct. 2008, Suzuki launched its first 150 cc motorcycle for India, the GS150R. The following has been taken from Suzuki's press release for the GS150R..
"Armed with world’s first eco-mode-equipped engine rpm indicator, the new bike has a unique GSX-R-derived engine rpm indicator lights that provide indication to the rider about the optimum up-shift timing.
Moreover, sporty style headlight, with built-in positioning light inspired from Suzuki international super bike, GSX-R, gives GS150R a very distinct and muscular look.
The bike also boasts of a super sleek, streamlined aerodynamic shaped LED Tail Lamp and Integrated Rear Turn Signals based on GSX-R styling, which takes the style quotient to the next level."
So Whats' New in the New Suzuki GS150R..??
- 6 Gears
- "Engine rpm indicator lights" (as you must have read above)
Looks:
The GS150R actually is a proportionate and handsomely styled motorcycle. But don't get me wrong when I say that this design should probably have come 3-4 years back.
Yamaha FZ16 definitely makes a biker sit up and ogle at it more than once..
This design (GS150R) should probably have come 3-4 years back..
Maybe the bike would look distinctive in the flesh..
In 2008, the Yamaha FZ16 has shown what impact "Distinctive Styling" can make on bikers/consumers.. both the Yamaha FZ16 and the Suzuki GS150R makes 15 Ps max. power. But then the Yamaha (FZ16) definitely makes a biker sit up and ogle at it more than once.
The other hand the Suzuki GS150R has Styling elements which can be traced back to current India 150 cc bikes. For example, the "Rubber Gaiters" on the front forks shout Pulsar 150/180 (the current Pulsar 150/180 has dumped the rubber gaiters though). Even the headlamp which actually mimics the look of the headlamps from Suzuki's International lineup of SuperSport Bikes and Superbikes, actually end up looking very much like the ones from the Bajaj Pulsars. The Front fairing does features pseudo air scoops though.
The side and tail panels also aren't very distinctive in design and kind of reminds me of the Honda Unicorn. The tank, footpegs, exhausts, rear and front fenders, black painted alloys and engine covers all somehow give away a feeling of deja-vu.. at least by looking at the pics/photos of the GS150R. Maybe the bike would look distinctive in the flesh.
Equipment Levels
The GS150R comes with a Digital Speedometer and a Tail Light which comes equipped with LEDs. The turn indicators on the rear are integrated with the tail light unit (much like the ones on the CBZ Xtreme). The GS150R gets 6 gears which would be the second Indian Bike to feature one after the Yamaha R15.
The GS150R will comes in four colors:
- Black
- Red
- Gray
- Blue
Price:
The GS150R would be priced at Rs 59,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), which would be on par with the current 150 cc motorcycles sold in India (Except the Yamaha FZ16 and R15)
The GS150R is avilable for booking right now but would be delivered in January 2009. One can visit Suzuki Motorcycle India's website for more details.
Suzuki GS150R, Technical Specification:
Engine
- Type: Four-stroke, Air-cooled,SOHC
- Displacement: 149.5 cm3 (cc)
- Max Power: 13.8bhp@8500rpm
- Max Torque: 13.4Nm@6000rpm
- Compression ratio: 9.35/1
- Carburetor: BS26 with TPS
- Ignition: CDI
- Transmission: 6-speed (1-down, 5-up)
- Starting: Electric & kick
Dimensions
- Overall length: 2,095 mm
- Overall width: 775 mm
- Overall height: 1,120 mm
- Wheelbase: 1340 mm
- Ground clearance: 160 mm
- Seat height: 790 mm
- Dry weight 134 kgs
- Curb mass 149 kgs
Tyre Size
- Front: 2.75-18 42P
- Rear: 100/90-18 M/C 56P
Electrical
- Spark plug: CHAMPION P-RZ9HC
- Battery: 12V, 5Ah
- Headlamp: 12V 35/35W
Posted Below are Hi Res Photos of the GS150R (Source:gs150r.blogspot.com)..
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