i think the disc is of waste quality i never had this kind of exp with pulsar

Guys,
The issue is not with disc but the brake pads....when i had that issue and complained it to the service center. The SVC guys opened the front brake assembly and reset the brake pads position and fit it again.....this is the explanation given to me...but my disc stopped squeaking......so its not an issue with disc but the pads..... hope my explanation helps....

I know some pulsars which have those squeak sounds too, so i dont think the quality is very bad.
oh wait, i should take that back, the quality is bad, i noticed little rust on the 2 circle things(guess on the right side of the disc)

But they seem to have fixed the squeak in my disc, dont know what they did.

Hahaha .

Please post the pics ASAP. I am eager to see the bikes.


Vishal


Speedy,
Get down to some serious stuff then.Go to the svc & talk to the head mechanic that inspite changing the discs,the squeaking sound still comes.Give it to them in writing & I am sure your problem will be resolved.
If the above does not work,write to Suzuki India & you shall receive a response from them.

As per my knowledge,the disc is of Good quality & as Akhil mentioned there might be a problem with the pads.

All the Best.


Vishal

Congratulations all----

CONGRATULATIONS ALL----

Guys,
SUZUKI GSR 150 has been awarded the motorcycle of the year award for the bike upto 160 CC at the NDTV Car & Bike AWARD.

The winners of NDTV Car and Bike Awards 2010 in respective categories are:

TWO WHEELERS:
1. Motorcycle up to 125cc: Bajaj Discover DTS-Si
2. Motorcycle up to 160cc: Suzuki GS150
3. Motorcycle up to 200cc: TVS Apache RTR180
4. Motorcycle up to 250cc: Kawasaki Ninja 250R
5. Motorcycle above 250cc: Royal Enfield Classic 500
6. [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]Scooter[/COLOR][/COLOR] of the Year: Mahindra Duro
7. Import Two Wheeler of the Year: Honda CB1000R
8. CNB Viewers’ Choice Two Wheeler: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
9. Two Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year: Hero Honda Motors
10. Bike of the Year: Kawasaki Ninja 250R
CARS:
11. Micro Car of the Year: Tata Nano
12. Small Car of the Year: Honda Jazz
13. Mid-size Car of the Year: Fiat Linea
14. Executive Car of the Year: Chevrolet Cruze
15. Entry Premium Car of the Year: Skoda Superb
16. Premium Car of the Year: Mercedes Benz E Class
17. Import Car of the Year: BMW [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]7 [COLOR=blue !important]series[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
18. SUV of the Year: Toyota Fortuner
19. MUV of the Year: Mahindra Xylo
20. Premium SUV of the Year: Audi Q5
21. CNB Viewers' Choice Car: Chevrolet Cruze
22. Car Manufacturer of the Year: Maruti Suzuki
23. Car of the Year: Honda Jazz





Watch the telecast of the awards on NDTV Profit on 9th Jan at 1:00pm and repeat on following Sunday at 9:00pm.

i guess all these bikes were the only ones their category launched last year . they had to win

i think upto 160cc would have had other bikes as well.
Like bajaj launches a new pulsar every year with some cosmetic changes
Even the new hunk and cbz with cosmetic changes would have been there.
I guess even fazer.

Not sure if these were included or not though

hey guys even the suzuki site has updated man our bike is the winner of car & bike of the year 2010

i m planning 2 buy gs 150r which colour should i choose

Welcome to xBhp&Congrats on your decision!
Color is completely a personal choice mate. I would choose the grey color in GS-not coz the others are bad-all are good, just that grey appeals to me.

rightly said

Test Ride Report

hi guys..

I have had a test ride of the GS 150R yesterday, & their are few things I would like to confirm & mention here.

First of all let me tell you all that I have been riding short stroke high revving Hero Honda CBZ Classic from 8 Yrs now.

Now some Pro's of GS150r

1. Big bike feel - I felt like sitting on a big bike.
2. Very comfortable sitting position & handle bar position.
3. Very smooth engine.
4. No Vibes at all which I liked the most.
5. Looks - well it is personal choices but I quite liked this bike
6. 6th gear - a boon on highway for easy cruising.
7. Digi Speedo - Wonderful that's what I call it
8. Mileage - Company claims 62kmpl but on real condition anything between 50-55kmpl is good.

Now Cons

1. Bike Felt Sluggish in Eco mode which was Expected alright, but when I turned in to power mode & started revving the bike I felt bike to be sluggish again I mean I dont know thier is no Grunt at all in the Initial range & I tried tesing the top speed I dont know what top whack I hit ( cos the speedo cable was disconnected) but I think I must have hit 80 or 85kmph that's all before I was to take a U-turn but thier was some more Juice left in the bike

Now I would like to know is thier any other mode than Eco & power cos I felt Initial to be too lazy.

But as a overall package it is a wonderful bike

Ok, let's try to get this straight!

Anyone or everyone who is telling you all rozy stories/concepts behind the Eco Mode and Power Mode either knows nothing or is a very good Sales Man aka Rocket Singh. None of the Indian Bikes that I know of has a feature where in you can switch over the Mode so as to extract either the fuel efficiency or power.

Both of the modes: Eco and Power in a GS 150R are a simple indication to inform that the band where you are Leaving the Fuel efficency (in eco Mode) and when you have got the maximum from the engine ( in Power Mode). None of the modes has got anything to do with any kind of Mapping of electronic Advancement of the performance.

So no wonder the bike preforms ditto in both of the modes. Further you can always consult the owner's Manual to know how to switch off both the (indicator) modes.

About the top speed of the vehicle and Long Stroke Short Stroke, mates, its again more of a mental blockage.

few of the long stroke Bikes I know of are:
the Baap of all-- Bullets,Karizma,GS 150 R.

As far as I know, a yamaha R15 is a long stroke bike and a Yamaha FZ 16 is a short stroke bike. now, if only stroke is what matters in a bikes performance than I wonder how R15 and a Karizma are faster bikes as compared to few other short strokes of the same capacity engine.

also, it is right in saying that long stroke bikes are more torquey as compared to Short strokes but it again is a very reletive statement and has too many ifs and buts attached to it.

The last time when I tried my hands on a new GS150R, I touched 114 kph but then again lets not forget that it was on Odo and I expect some marginal errors to it. GS 150 R is a relaxed bike, and I expect it to give decent mileage of around 48 to 55 kpl. Its not a bike that you, ideally would buy for a drag but rather for a relaxed comfortable, commuting/ touring. and keeping in mind the preformance of engines from earlier Suzuki vehicles namely Feiro, Heat, Zeus and Access, I expect a GS150 R too go miles and miles before seeing a workshop before overhauling.

all peace
dcs

Thanks DCS for making my confusions clear, my ansers in Bold.

I am not saying it is not a good bike.. Just that wanted to confirm few things.. it can do miles & miles @ 85, 90kmph easily & we can conclude that it is the best 150cc tourer available in the market at present.