@SparKot: Yes it is from the new release.Yes you can make out the differences between old and new visually.
@vishnukmd: Thank you.
@vikhyath:Rs. 74528 is the onroad price.
Received no accessories from the dealer as such, however company gives crash and saree guard by default.

Hello everyone,

Congrats to all the new GS owners.

Just came back from 300+ trip to Mysore and need less to say GS rocks
My thoughts:
1. Ride comfort- Check
2. Road presence- Check
3. Few stares from others - Check(as GS is not that common in Mysore)
4. Millage - Hmmmmm ok Check (R-R method - filled for 400Rs and was able to ride for 235kms -fuel price @bangalore 76.6 so around 45kmpl)..
Maintained 75-80 kmph at all times..
5.My personal top speed improved - Check .. Was able to reach 119 but road took a curve and had to slow down..so i guess atleast 120 was surely possible for me

So I am happy and my bike is happy

So, the new GS is pricier by Rs. 3000 compared to the 2010 model. I wonder why.

I used to hate the chrome bits on my GS. Looking at the new one, Im actually glad mine has them. Along with the curvy lower side panel and 6 speed stickering, they added some personality to the side, which is now looking bland in the new model.

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@all: My most recently calculated mileage is around 46 kmpl i.e. ~ 300 km for 6.5 litres of fuel. Considering my daily commute of 30 kms in the worst traffic arteries of bangalore during rush hours, its not too bad.

Variables:
1> Ive mostly maintained my shifts within the 5k mark, but Ive also occasionally ripped it uncontrollably, near redlining it especially in the lower gears.
2> Ive also ridden with pillion for a quatrer of the distance.
3> Ive idled at many signals and jams for more than a minute, sometimes two.
4> Ive often been caught amidst the ugliest traffic jams and stop go traffic.
5> I havent bothered setting the chain since the last 700 kms; say about 300 km off the tighten\lube schedule. (chain, tighten, lube........sounds like S&M )
6> I usually ride with less than half a tank of petrol.

Considering all these factors, Im actually surprised that I got the mileage I got. I now see that the claims that many of you make about 60 kmpl+ mileage isnt all exaggerated. I suppose I dont need a video as proof to believe it now.

I guess I should simply lay off the throttle happiness for a while and go on a diet to get a better (mileage) figure.

Now Ive got a newfound appreciation for the way the GS is set up. The relatively weak but adequate low end apparently helps conserve fuel, while the above 5k rpm happiness keeps the petrol drinkers satisfied too. A good compromise between both worlds. I wish it weighed 15 kilos less. Maybe I should just reduce my own body weight.

I also wish we had R15 quality brakes. Most of the out-accelerating fun on this bike comes at above 50 kmph and the stock brakes cant constantly handle the abuse of sharp braking from above such speeds. My brakes are half dead after just 8k km.

I also also wish for a sportier seating, grippier tyres, lower centre of gravity and 4 more bhp..............I might as well wish for an r15.

I hope suzuki brings an r15 eater soon and I hope its a proper sports bike and not some stupid CBR250R wannabe.

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@ashoka: Did you take it upto Chamundi? Riding those slow, wide curves are an absolute pleasure on this bike. Theres a sharper downhill route too.

About the price hike, IMO its to increase incentives to the dealers to get them to advertise about GS like they're doing with the slingshots.

An FE above 40 km/l is good enough for the conditions you've mentioned for a 150cc bike.

I don't wanna start speculation wars here, but for all your needs, the GW250 is coming in the next year as you can see in the GW250 expectation thread.

But you seem happy with the GS150R because it is fuel efficient. You must have in mind that if suzuki bring in a bike to fulfill your wishes, then the FE will take a hit. Also, considering the type of traffic you've mentioned, you won't be able to use such a bike to its potential too often. For everything else, there's the GS150R.

Didn't you see the gsxr250 speculated pics?.....every thing depends on the Jan autoexpo.....also I feel the shock absorbers are not behaving the way they did before.....what could be the possible reason?

Nope I didn't had time for Chamindi hills :-(
None the less I studied in Mysore for 4 years and I have been to the hill plenty of times on my previous ride(Caliber 115).
Its a rider's delight to take the bike through the curves :-)

Anyway with that kind of riding, the efficiency you got is commendable.
Now I am having doubts regarding my bike's average again

@Newfan
I simply tried to see how long my bike goes with that "Fuel knob Off" technique of yours and I was able to travel 1.2kms (straight freeway with no clutch/brake applied and speeds of around 55-60)

So don't know what conclusion to draw from this but simply tried

Unfortunately, GS is an underestimated bike. The sole responsibility of it goes to Suzuki. Compare it with other bikes here.

@vikhyath: Price hike to increase incentives? Maybe. Is Suzuki is trying to compensate for its losses due to the strike... haev car prices also increased?

The GW250 is exactly what I dont want to see. Id rather buy a pakka sports bike ( hypothetically) in the 150 cc segment like the r15 than a misleading tourer like the CBR250.

My concerns about FE are a way of andaaj diagnosing if everything on my bike is working well. I initially had a lot of dissatisfaction about the 35-40 kmpl that I was getting....I thought my engine was a dud because others were getting 60 kmpl. Now that I've practically understood the factors that go into mileage like that, Im a bit less concerned about FE.

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@maestro: GSXR250? what? where???????

Even my front suspension isnt as bef0re. After my fall and the fork bend removal, Im not sure why, but Im kind of losing grip on the rear whenever I take sharp turns. My braking isnt spot on either. I suspect the front is set a bit too stiff.

Can you describe your issue?

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Has anyone worked on their suspension?

Kinda same.....the rear tends to slip on a turn and the front feels like I am riding a cycle.....every bit of road can be felt......

I've no doubt in my mind that within few months I'll move from 50-54 kmpl to 55-59 kmpl avg mileage segment till date(of course post 3000 kms ODO in my case). Note, I'm already getting about 55(or more) kmpl now!! but total avg takes some time to creep up/-

I noticed some sort of padding done on top of Axel (chain side) to prevent chain and axel from scrape each other. Chain starts to scrape this poor fellow(padding) when it's loose (30mm or more free vertical movement; as indicated in Manual). Whenever we tighten the chain ourselves, make sure chain is has 20mm vertical movement. Use a scale for precise measurement.
Gave a bath to chain in the used(recently replaced) oil; rode the bike for about 40 kms. Bought 500gm of Lithium based grease for Rs 110/- and greased up the dry chain. Chain looks good now.

Despite Suzuki-India's efforts to make its products more reliable; it's the SVC who play a major role in how customers feel about the bikes. At times it's better to get our hands greasy than to rely on SVC completely.

Questions:
1. Why all the names of the voters(in above survey) are not being displayed? can they vote anonymously?
2. What's the purpose of rear Axel torque bar?
3. Did anyone submit GS150R's numbers to "http://www.gearingcommander.com/"? why can't I see it?

And forgot to add one more thing...

Vibrations .. I know I will get a lot of replies regarding this by stating that there are no vibrations till 80 in GS and I too believe in that
but during my trip, post 60kmph, I was getting some noticeable vibes near the handle bar and foot peg. Any while doing 80+ vibes were predominant especially near right foot peg.. And if I just place my foot on the brake pedal OMG the feeling was ( much of the vibes are from brake pedal)..

May be i am feeling the vibes because till 50, GS is so smooth and vibe free

Nope didn't catch it on xBhp. Can you post a link?

Suzuki should try to the follow reverse pyramid marketing strategy.

GW250 comes in the streetbike segment like FZ. Even if we are not spoilt for choice in the 250cc segment, pretty much all classes will be filled up if the GW250 is launched. For track use there's the ninja 250, for touring there's the CBR250R, and the naked city bike category has to be filled by the GW250.

1. You have the option to vote anonymously in your profile settings.
3. It takes some time to be added even after submission because the admins of that website have to approve it.


Was that the first time you were riding at those speeds? I guess it'll smoothen out if you ride at that speeds more often. Also, how many kms was it since the last oil change of your bike?

In my case vibration/s peak when RPM is few hundreds below 4000. I think its the anti-vibe resonance; it was on discussion in GS thread few months back.

Vibe-free(less than what I feel @3.8xx RPM) 70-80 kmph ride is absolute serenity..

@ vikhyath: Its moer or less the same to me....GW250 seems like a CBR without the fairing....essentially a bigger karizma. Can we get something like a steroided r15 in a gw250? High revving with deadly handling? I doubt it. I hope the speculation about the GSXR250 turns out to be more than just that.

Maybe suzuki should introduce a nice drt bike and blow the hero impulse to bits. Its a brand new segment now and Suzuki stands a good chance of capturing that market if it makes a fast move. I'll definitely take it.

OT, sorry.

@ ashoka: Maybe a loose bolt on yours?

do you notice 2 votes in above 70 kmpl? one vote is mine.. This site allows guests to vote

I'm not a guest

Poll is meaningless if guests votes are in majority compared to registered members. I mean would believe in such a poll?

take the current situation:
among 50 votes only 17 are registered