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suzuki Zeus..... its a workhorse dude, dont expect it to give you some race track experience.

It has 8.5 bhp @ some 6-7000 rpm.

running on 18" wheels, it leaves with too less options of going tubeless.

the fuel consumption is around 60-65 km to a liter.
oops, did I tell u that it has the same heart as that of Suzuki Heat 125.
Suzuki Heat 125 + Electric start+aluminum pegs+rpm indicator+gear shift indicator+5amp battery+ few stickers gives u Zeus.

Zeus used to come in three versions,,, Zeus Spokes, zeus Alloys and Zeus Disc.
of late, they have phased out Heat 125 and now with some non -functioning Mods like, all black Engine, new stickers and changed Front and rear indicators, Zeus disc is on sale. Priced at 46,151.00 ex showroom in Faridabad, it Ideally is not a very sensible buy if you are asking for some good power , but if reliability and ruggedness is what you are asking for, go for it blindfolded. It has the alloys from Enkei, and amazing are they. also, most of the consumables have a comparitive longer life. Chainsets and all are good, but unfortunately you would not get Zuki spares anywhere else but a Service centre. any more info required...feel free to get in touch.

P.S: am no longer working for Zuki so the opinion expressed here is pretty unbiased. hehehehehe

vipin_s

Pros :
Superb Engine/smooth gearbox
Excellent build quality
Very torquey, effortless riding with load (segment best)
City mileage 45+kmpl
Highway cruise (60-70 kmph) 55+kmpl

Cons :
Svc network

I would rate Zeus as segment best and Heat as best VFM in 125cc. Ask you pal to go for Zeus blindly !!

vikaskurup

well he is confused between gladi rs type and zues alloy and disc one.....what do ull guys think.

abhichotu.abhi

i have seen a few zues having some 90000kms on ODO and still going very strong, the reliability of the engine is the best in the 125cc segment.
itz a bike that u can keep lifelong and still drive it hassel free.

Devilpulsarian

Thr are better bikes in the same segment, your friend can consider them...!

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HydBiker

That's what I thought until I had a chance to ride it for 30-45 minutes on the highway and across towns. And that statement is wrong.

Yeah, the Platina for example.

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vikaskurup

here is some glimpse of why gladiator for my friend and why a zues

suzuki zues:
he is a suzuki fan
engine smoothness
reliability

yamaha gladiator:
styling
will be using on saturday sundays only for leisure purpose.(so styling will make more sense)


also please recommend which bike is better for long ride as thats what the main purpose is among both the bikes.

MACH50

@Vikaskurup.......

If your friend is looking for a 125cc workhorse...............go for the Zeus.Very strong engine,killing pick up in the city and grunty sound.Mileage is 69kmpl, by road standards.It actually feels like a Yamaha RX100 or an Enfield Bullet,fast and stable,comfortable for daily long commutes.It is a very strong bike,crash it ten times and no one except you would know.So what more you need for a city ride where there are so many causes to be dented here and there.

Yamaha Gladiator is good,but in city performance for the Zeus is better.

Now the negatives,Zeus is not good at 100+Kmph.Front becomes very light,catches even slightest of winds,suspension is set for comfort zones and is harsh when ridden fast and hard.5th gear is just the overdrive gear meant for cruising,no pull above 6500rpm.

But if you talk of handling,it has a very comfortable seating posture and you can jerk and twist n dribble sideways leisurely(thats what I do in city......leaving the traffic in a mess )

One more plus point of this bike................if you want to make it racier......Its ready for it.This bike is very easy to mod(KN airfilter sets optimally in stock box!!!,requires CR6HIX or CR7HIX irridium sparker,inbuilt Mikuni can be set to race tune),and after mod it behaves like a 150cc without any stress signs on engine.(mine experimental Zeus got mods,its loud and fast,still mileages 60kmpl !!!revs till 9000 rpm in all gears till 4th).Tyres are one of market best.......MRF NYLOGRIP ZAPPER,18 inch.

Yes there are other options and the only other good options would be CBF Stunner Fi.(way too costly for being a 125cc).It does the 70-90kmph better than most Indian 125cc bikes.

Honda Shine is good too but theres no big bike feel.

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