Suzuki GS150R is HERE......

Suzuki's Flagship GS150R launched finally.....

Inspired by the success and the rate at which Yamaha is boosting up in India, Suzuki had launched the much awaited Suzuki GS150R.

The Suzuki GS150R is a 150cc bike that develops an output of 13.8bhp @ 8500rpm and torque of 13.4Nm @ 6000rpm and is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Suzuki has taken a deliberate conservative approach to its new motorcycle. It is a perfect conformist in the subtle approach game exemplified by Honda rather than the in-your-face approach as highlighted by the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar, the Yamaha FZ16 and the TVS Apache RTR. It yet again hints of the sub-segmentation in the 150cc class with sporty style and rorty performance ranged against classy turnout and refined manners with an undaunting persona. It isn’t difficult to fathom which trait the GS150R packs in abundance and that is again the sort of approach taken by Honda with its Unicorn.

Specifications : Suzuki GS150R
Engine: Air, cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Bore x Stroke (mm): 57.0x58.6
Displacement: 149.5cc
Max Power: 14PS@8500rpm
Max Torque: 13.4Nm@6000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.35:1
Carburetor: BS26 with TPS (Throttle Piston Response)
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric/Kick
Transmission: 6-Speed
Suspension: Front – Telescopic
Rear – Swingarm
Tyre Size: Front – 2.75x18
Rear – 100/90x18
Brake: Front – Disc
Rear – Drum
Fuel tank: 15.5 litres
Overall length: 2095mm
Overall width: 775mm
Overall height: 1120mm
Wheelbase: 1340mm
Kerb weight: 149kg

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Finally something from Suzy, which they needed to launch atleast 1-2 years back... Overall a good package within the price range..

- Headlights remind of Fiero, anyhow it is good..
- Tail something between CBZX and Gladi..
- Tank is big eeew... less curvy. and simply reminds me some 100-125cc commuter..


- Also the old fashioned rear brake lever..
- Sticker job reminds me of Victor GLX..
- I can't get over with Maruti Suzuki coming in my head upon seeing that S...

A delayed response by Suzy, let's see how people take it.. i

Unicorn with further tweaks in engine (1-2bhps more) and further comestic surgeries (pilot lamps, digital meters) will still be better than GSR150, IMO..

Bike looks good, can say a better Unicorn. We all asked Honda to fit LCD n LEDs on Unicorn but instead of Honda Suzuki worked on it. If today someone ask me to select bike between Unicorn & GS150R then I definately select GS150R.

6-Speed gear-box..Whoa! Now, that's surely a first for a 150cc machine (or ANY machine) in India (barring the R15, probably??)..

What will be the significance of Top gear assuming top speed of machine to be 105 kmph.

I would prefer in-your-face bike rather than a subtle one. I will ride a bike that shows "I am here" attitude rather than "Sorry..spare me. Look at others" attitude.

We are just forgetting about that only a good bike is not the only factor to sell bike. Customer loyalty, previous company record, attracting people with something new and reliability are one of the few other important factors. I will anyday go for a Pulsar or RTR because I know their performance. I will even go for Unicorn once because they have been in the 150CC segment for a long time (I say this becoz I don't like it). Suzuki? heck no !!! A company which shows Busa with heat to attract people in India.. I don't have a reason to go for Suzuki. I will be happy with my desi bike manufacturers who are in no sense less than Suzuki, atleast in the 150 CC segment. And please start thinking from Indian point of view and not just as a xBhpian.

Looks pretty good to me. This might definitely turn around Suzuki's fortunes. The overall styling looks somewhat similar to a Unicorn with the LEDs and Digi Console being out-standing. The bikini fairing has nice pilot lamps making it different from a Uni. The bike is heavy at 149 kgs and has a long wheelbase. So it might be good in the highways, especially with 6 gears.

A good,'safe' launch by Suzuki. BTW, how much is the on-road price wherever it was launched?

well, yes this bikez gonna compete with Honda unicorn. Honda Unicorn for me is the best bike in its class, Its got that reliable bullet proof engine, Honda earned that respect in a tough way against some good bikes. Suzuki has to give good reliable engine and the other gizmos to steal the show from Honda. It will be tough for suzuki, they will be baptized with fire, lets see if they are up to it. On the same breath I would like to add that its high time Honda upgrade their unicorn, its about 4 years now since they launched unicorn.

If Honda gives a completely upgraded 150cc then suzuki might be caught in the wrong foot here.

Only redeeming factors about this bike IMO

1. Super sexy tail cluster! I love it! Or maybe just good photography? Nevertheless, great looking tail lamp!
2. Dual power mode feature - although a sad attempt at replicating the SDMS in their higher powered bikes
3. Nice clean digi console
4. Suzuki engineering

The really sad parts

1. Sad sad sad engine specs. It'll be smooth as hell, but no power
2. The entire bike has the feel of a gimmick. They're again simply banking on their bigger bikes.

Overall, sure i think it'll be a technologically superior bike to the pulsie 150, but this should have been released 2 years back - it would have sold like hot cakes. Now? With RTR, FZ16 (I'm not even counting r15 in this segment) and Uni in the market? Nah!

Next!

A decent bike.Though power figure has not made it to 15hp.Looks are well off though not that FZ16 muscular.But enough to give relatively sombre Unicorn the complex.How it performs on road.............................I will wait for Bike India's trusted verdict.
Sunny bhaiya..........................some photoshoots or a first impression for this bike??????????Eagerly waiting.
Its better than the contemporarily launched CBZ xtreme in all aspects.6speed tranny for an air cooled 150cc is the first in India.Very much like the Apache 150,it has the power and econo mode.Though it would have been better if the power mode boosted the power by atleast 2hp..............................similar to high end Suzuki Bikes where 40 bhp is unleased on GSX R1000 in A-mode.Anyway a good option for the Indian power commuter.

guys did any one see the kerb weight 149 thats too much,suzuki has lost in that dept.

Didnt suzuki get a better name than this ?? In AP it doesnt sell out much bcos of the name.

The name GSR150 sounds fantastic.. But the later part... LANZA... it doesnt suit here in the local language. It has a total different meaning.

The Word LANZA is almost as close to a Slang in telugu language. IT means Prostitute.... Lets see how many of them buy it here.

PS: views above are purely mine

Sorry Aryan, I think everyone got carried away. Coming back to the topic, the GSR-150 is a bit heavy in the specs given by thunder. Almost par with a P220/ZMA and heavier than a P200. I don't see anything that can adding the weight so much...are you sure it is 149 kgs?

Here is the official press-release from the Suzuki website:

Welcome to Suzuki Motors India: Suzuki Launches all-new GS150R

I did not find Lanza written anywhere on bike, I think it will be called only GS150R in India.

'In addition, the bike has a Majestic Fuel Tank bringing high user satisfaction with the impression of being ‘stronger’. The shock absorber has a separate oil reservoir, which facilitates oil cooling effectively, thereby, ensuring growth in its performance. Its Engine Balancer Technology, equipped with ‘balancer driven gear fitted with a rubber damper’, further delivers a more comfortable riding experience to the bike enthusiasts.'

Xbhpians, if you went through the Suzuki press-release....

you are kidding me right? Some points here:

1) Impression of being stronger? So.... that means it really isn't??

2) The shock absorber has a OIL RESERVOIR??? And it helps in ENGINE COOLING ?

3) Majestic Fuel Tank ?? Majestic in caps....