Re: Suzuki GS150R

Yes I did in SUZUKI Service Mega Camp in Hyderabad. It's a good looking bike but they should have released one 250CC variant to justify the looks and rider's requirements.

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Hello Kamlesh, nice to hear from you! True, the 150cc segment has become incredibly competitive and in some cases a logical step before the 250cc segment. It will be interesting to see how this little Intruder fares after the big hit of the Gixxer family of bikes. 150cc bikers here are drooling after GSX S/R150, even me in some ways (haha).

In Latin America, a 250cc motorcycle involves a greater investment, around 60-80% over a 150cc motorcycle; hence the popularity of the latter. Intruder would be a wiser investment for most novice riders than a 250, say V-Strom 250, as even a 2nd hand SV 650 is easily cheaper than a brand new Japanese 250. BTW, Chinese 250s sell for about the same as a good Japanese 150 here. Hopefully, the Indian market encourages the purchase of a 250 over a 150 with a reasonable price difference only. Not so here.

Regarding GS150r, I have found our bike to be the best VFM bike (largely ignored by younger riders) and of course not properly marketed by Suzuki. But this has been said so many times before, we all know it too well. I've become used to not seeing ANY GSs for several days, other than my own! (lol).

Just an interesting story here. I commute to Mexico City at least 5 times per week, and I know this particular part of the road very well, a 10° or so uphill stretch from Lomas Verdes to Torres de Satelite, a very well known 500m stretch (where I used to struggle to remain in 6th before upjetting my GS). Well, I've had the chance to "fight" both Inazuma and Gixxer 155 (among many other different bikes) at different times at that part of the road. Most cars there just take it easy at some point and get passed by motorcycles no offense taken.

While the Inazuma clearly walked from me within the first 100 meters, with a solo rider, Gixxer did almost the same thing, to my surprise, with 2 people on it. We all know GS is no racing machine, but I was doing about 90 Km/Hr in 6th when I was passed! I did not downshift nor did I try to catch up to them, though. This gave me a clear idea of the potential of the 155cc mill. And I was impressed, as many 250s are unable to do this and the guys get frustrated when they can't go faster than yours truly!

That being said, my money is most probably going to the 155cc Suzuki family when I finally decide to sell my GS. Or I could just stick to the plan of getting a low mileage special edition GS150r if spares are available without any drama for another 5 years or so. It is just hard to think of getting any other motorcycle when you have been treated so well by such a comfortable and inexpensive machine. And all this in a bike with a basically unchanged design, as we all know, too.

Just for the record, I was able to pay for my black GS just by saving gas money from basically not using my car to go to work during 2 years. The riding experience continues to be excellent after 2 years of ownership, particularly since I was finally able to start using the power zone of the rev range, even up to 9,300 only yesterday. (I do that only occasionally, I have a 2-month old baby now!) I am sorry I don't own a helmet cam to show you, but it is fun to see my GS go fast without any glitches. The largest investment so far, other than the purchase, has been a gel battery and the upjetting process itself. Servicing is of course mandatory. Still on running my 27,000-Km GS on Repsol synthetic blend for about half the price of fully synthetic oil.

Thanks guys for reading, take care.

Gil

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Congratulations.

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Any GS owners having Tubeless tyre setup could you please share your experience? have you used it long term ( >20K kms) without any issues?

After many searches on the forum and other sites, i'm confused if i should go for tubeless at all? This is what i have found

* Using TT without tube as tubeless -> STRICT NO!
* Using TL with a tube on TL rim -> NO, but usable.
* Using TL on TT rim -> Maybe usable if fit properly, but don't use, stick with stock setup.

In 58K kms, only now i have faced puncture in the rear wheel (twice), but that thought of getting stranded on the highway with a flat, without anyone nearby hits me every day i ride.

So, is a tubeless on our GS safe to use? what initial checks should i do in case i decide to fit in TL tyres to avoid leakage?


On a related note, only after replacing the stock shocks, i'm noticing wear on the rear tyres - the exposed black rubber seems new and looking at the TWI, the tyre seems good for atleast 10K kms, but i have 2 cracks from the punctures on the tyre, so will replace them after this rainy season.

Grip has definitely improved, maybe the Zapper C isn't so bad after all?

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Small try

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I was thinking - what big difference would it make at all, and later i saw your location and it made lots of sense!

but noticed that you used the ignition key instead of the kill switch? - not a crime. just felt odd for a moment seeing the kill switch on and the bike turned off.

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Thanks r0rshack for your feedback. I don't have the numbers to support the video, but as you agree as well, these small adjustments go along in saving some fuel and thus improving the overall efficiency.

Have a nice day!

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How's this bike for daily trip upto 80 km?

I have uncle in my society selling it for 30k and bike is run only 11500 km..

How's fuel efficiency?

I am using currently discover 125 cc and its great bike but after 60-65 km it vibrate a lot.

I am not fast driver, will use it below 75-70 always..

Need input guys

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It is a sofa on 2 wheels. If the running-in/breaking-in was done well, not abused and driven gently (mild acceleration and 60-70 kmph in 6th gear) mileage would easily be 55-60 kmpl for GS. There will be a very mild vibration in 3500-4000 rpm called resonance - not intrusive. Engine is capable of running lacs of kms on the stock bore itself. Suzuki's spares might not be as easy to procure as your Bajaj but are long-lasting.

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Purchase it if the papers are clear.

Suzuki or no other manufacturer is going to produce such a touring friendly sofa on 2 wheels. You just have to live with its low pickup in city limits.

I used to ride 120 Kms on daily basis and it easily returns 55+ KMPL if ridden between 50-80 KMPH. Good Luck.

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My GS was hibernating since insurance expired in August.

My daily ride has increased from 60 KM to 120 KM because of office location change( again ).
So I am planning to start riding GS again.

To start with I have did the below tasks.

1) Replace front Fork Oil (Castrol 20W. SparKot's DIY on fork conditioning was very helpful when i lost track of what I was doing. Thank you Sir)
2) Replaced Rear Shock absorbers with OEM Gabriel units (3500 RS a pair (MRP of 1815 a piece). I should have purchased it last year when it was 2800 a pair)
3) Charged Battery
4) New Michenlin Front Tire

GS will be back to cruising mode when I renew my Insurance

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Hello..
50k comes up for my Oct 2009 gs. I know it isn't much considering the years, i have been riding this. But still its a good feeling

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Happy & Safe miles ahead

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Congratulations! How much did the bike cost you when you first bought it?
[MENTION=40024]BlackPanther[/MENTION]
Would like to ask you the same question as above

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My GS did 146KMPH yesterday. Of course on Main Stand. I never imagined a 150cc can do such speeds.

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I remember it to be 72000 without interest on EMIs.

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I remember it to be 72000 without interest on EMIs.

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I am sharing my experience with my GS 150R, it is completed 81K KM in Odo, running from January 2013. Here service center guys said they need to open engine for some work.
Mileage is still between 50-55,

Full Chain set replaced and Rear Suspension replaced at 45K Km
Air filter replaced at 60K Km
Rear Tyre is replaced at 72K km

Now engine needs to open and chain set need to replace at 81K Km.

I will try my best to update this forum about my GS150R time to time.

Happy driving...stay safe.

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At 81000 KM same thing happend with my GS its given at service center, I dont know what will be cost but they given estimate around Rs 15000. Yes last two year road condition in my became pathetic, I think only because of this reason my engine damaged. I hope they will repair the engine very well so my GS can kiss the road again for 81000 KM.
Friend how is your bike is performing after repairing engine?