I am planning to ride my new gs with below speed.
Till 1st service speed will be maintained within 30-35kmph.
For 2nd and 3rd service speed will be maintained within 40-45kmph
For fourth and fifth service speed will be maintained within 40-60kmph
For 6th and 7th service speed will be maintained within 40-70kmph max.


Is this advisable?
Is it worth in terms of Fuel Efficiency while travel in 6th gear at low speed (40 KMPH)?

Hello Friends, Myself Gagan from Delhi. I have some doubt in my mind .. please clear the same.

1) I am in process of finalizing one bike for me , early though of buying scooter (which may be use by my wifey.. but she refused and she want to use my car .. occasionally - leave this hehehe).

2) Also i am 6.3"with weight is aroun 95kg tall my daily commuting is around 50 km in Delhi Traffic.

3) Now earlier I was in process to buy 125cc bike - stunner which is around 62000 rs (on road) , after reading many reviews for this bike.. i shifted to Ignitor which is around 68000 rs on road.

4) Now .. i am thinking that.. if i have to shed near about 70,000 rs for 125cc, why dont i go for 150cc bike.

5) Then I concentrated towards two bike Unicorn (72000 rs on road) and GS150R (71500 Rs on road).

6) In Delhi both bike is not easily visible means ppls not buying these bike (new 2013 models) - reason best know to them

7) I made promise to my wifey this time I will stick to three years to my new bike...

8) Now please suggest from the above two bike which one to go for.. a) Unicorn or b) Suzuki GS150r

Please provide brief supporting answer to your suggestion, by keeping every requirement in mind.


Thanks

Dear Jambuster

Since you are 6.3" and 90+ kg in weight and have shortlisted these two bikes then go for Suzuki GS 150 only. I did 5430 kms solo ride on it from Delhi to Kolkata to Bhutan to Sikkim and back without any problem this April (did 3 services enroute) and on the basis of its performance have entered Wanderer of the Year contest 2013 at Dear Jambuster

since you are 6.3" and 90+ kg in weight and have shortlisted these two bikes then go for Suzuki GS 150 only. I did 5430 kms solo ride on it from Delhi to Kolkata to Bhutan to Sikkim and Dear Jambuster

since you are 6.3" and 90+ kg in weight and have shortlisted these two bikes then go for Suzuki GS 150 only. I did 5430 kms solo ride on it from Delhi to Kolkata to Bhutan to Sikkim and back to Delhi and have written a travelogue in Tourer section (pl. also go through it on its first page). MOREOVER, On the basis of performance of this bike only have entered Wanderer of the Year 2013 contest and am getting Votes from Xbhp members also who own Suzuki GS 150. If I get any prize it would be because of support of Suzukians and you like members.

Ok +1 fot suzuki.... Anyother favourable or unfav.... Frm other members pla advice

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Hello Friends, Myself Gagan from Delhi. I have some doubt in my mind .. please clear the same.


Please provide brief supporting answer to your suggestion, by keeping every requirement in mind.

Hi Gagan,

Since your daily commute is 50kms in traffic, I advice you to test drive both the bikes in traffic condition.

Both are trouble free bike, but GS has it own advantage compared to the Unicorn.

* You'll get the Engine balancer technology (which are present in higher CC & performance bikes) coupled with 6 speed transmission, which will give you smooth engine performance & best FE even under harsh riding style.

* Unicorn's monoshock & Suzukis dual shock absorbers are equally good at giving comfort over bad roads, but when you're on long ride GS's wider seats aids better comfort (for both rider & pillion) over Unicorn. From my observation on a 350kms ride.

* Small creature comforts like, Engine Kill Switch , Pass switch , Gear Indicator , Digital meter are present in GS. Separate indicator lights on console are also a noticeable difference. Good dual horns are present.

* Also you'll get number plate, saree guard as standard parts. No need to pay for them separately.

* Buying a GS will make you unique in your locality and noted too., Since you'll be among the least no. of people who owns a very good bike.

Is this enough?

Thanks sir ji.... If GS is such a good bike.... Then why there is not enough bikes on delhi road.... Are the ppls does not know abt the bike or wht are the other reasons...

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Thanks sir ji.... If GS is such a good bike.... Then why there is not enough bikes on delhi road.... Are the ppls does not know abt the bike or wht are the other reasons...

If GS is such a good bike.... Then why there is not enough bikes on delhi road

Thanks sir ji.... If GS is such a good bike.... Then why there is not enough bikes on delhi road.... Are the ppls does not know abt the bike or wht are the other reasons...

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Having sold my gs 150 earlier this year after 3.5 yrs / 32000kms , my 2 cents on the subject :
- performance wise you are likely to be very satisfied, be it power, ride quality, mileage, reliability. It is in my humble opinion a better product than the uni.
- however, be aware that it will fetch rs.7000 to 10000 less than a comparable unicorn in the resale mkt after 3-4 yrs. I attribute this purely to a lack of marketing push by Suzuki in India for their 2 wheelers.

Rest, choice is yours !

Cheers
Srinivas

GS may not be as good as most of us the owners think! No other reasons for its rarity on Delhi roads.

Not sure how about in other states & cities, here in Chennai I could see many GS gliding through the traffic.. Compared to other bikes, GS is slowly picking up sales that too without any major ad campaigns..

Product confidence plays a major role as a deciding factor.. Some wants to take risk & try and other wants to flow with the waves..

Jambuster, the answer to your question is another question. When did you last remember seeing an ad for gs 150 r in any media and how about ads for any suzuki two wheelers.

Also compare the number of suzuki and honda dealerships in ur city.

ONE THING FOR SUEE IS THAT GS 150 R CERTAINLY INHERITS A LOT FROM THE BIGGER BIKES IN SUZUKI STABLE.

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It is really surprising how a company's product survive without proper publicity.

Yes, gs150r having low resale value as compared with unicorn.

Thanks to all who respond to my questions.

But i am still searching a response from tht person who already using this bike in delhi, how this bike perform, spare parts avail. , cost of ownership. As if this bike is lesser on delhi roads so its parts i dont think is easily avail locally????

Now please suggest from the above two bike which one to go for.. a) Unicorn or b) Suzuki GS150r

Hi Gagan,

Even i was on the same confusion before buying this bike. bt in the end, i decided to go for the GS150. Unicorn was so popular and common in the streets. But GS offers similar or better features than a unicorn at a similar price.

the thing was most of the people dont even know about this bike. as other members say, its the companys problem that they are not marketting it properly. Once you get this bike, u will never regret making this choice. we have members here who clocked 90K on odo. it shows how reliable the bike is.

last week had a trip to mysore (150 Kms one side). We (4 ppl) went in my GS and in an unicorn. I must say, after riding the uni for some 50 - 60 km, it feels slight pain for the pillion rider. where as in GS, both pillion and the rider had absolutely no pains at all.

Performance wise, i will say both are somewhat equal. But the sixth gear and the bikes extra weight are boon for us on the highways.

most ppl go for an unicorn mainly because of the brand name "Honda"