Thanks Vikhyath, I figured that on Google as well. I have not driven the earlier model, but this was sounding really refined. The bike was almost inaudible in the first 2 gears.

Most bikes come with MRF tyres, sometimes CEAT. No choice provided. Bike comes with Exide Freedom battery, sometimes AMCO, again no choice.

I haven't seen more then a handful of GS150s in the past 2 years. None of my friends own it. This was a brand new test bike since it was not there on 15th Feb. The odo reading was also 23kms. The only problem I noticed was that it was hard to find the neutral gear.

Then come over when a G2G will be happening...and ride one of our bikes....

Thanks buddy, is it happening some time soon? I want to take the delivery on 21st of next month, so i need to make up my mind in another week or so. BTW, where did you purchase your bike from? I commute to Powai daily and Andheri on weekends. Maybe we could catch up sometime and share tips.

Only flipside is that I am told that the spares are not available in the open market and I need to order everything through the service center.

I decided to take a test ride on the GS150 as well as the SZ-R. First headed to Akshay Suzuki at Parel. They had a test ride vehicle. I did not want a customer's vehicle. The dealer Mr. Joshi showed me around and answered a lot of queries. I am told the bike is now available in 7 days after payment instead of the earlier 3 weeks waiting period.

They offer insurance only from New India. I was told that I could take it from elsewhere if I wanted to. He had the white, black and orange models on display. The blue one was missing. Most bikes come with MRF tyres, sometimes CEAT. No choice provided. Bike comes with Exide Freedom battery, sometimes AMCO, again no choice.

I was told they stock the bikes in Malad, but when asked if I could choose my piece, he refused. The test drive was really nice and built my confidence in the machine. I first tested alone, then with a pillion, the bike pulled really nicely. Seating was very comfortable. The bike comes to life with a nice smooth purr. I am told that the 2012 is not just a cosmetic upgrade. There are engine refinements done. Power has increased from 12.5 to 13.8bhp (Can someone confirm this?) And the FE is further improved by 10%

Overall, a solidly built machine which should last me for a 100k or above like my first bike. Only flipside is that I am told that the spares are not available in the open market and I need to order everything through the service center. I can't imagine myself going there everytime for things like cables or brake shoes.

Next stop was Kamla Yamaha. We were not allowed to test ride the SZR, but just look around. But we were certainly not impressed by the Yam after the Suzuki ride. The tank shrouds were touching my knees and the handle bar seemed cramped.

It is now almost certain that I will book the GS150, but I need to clear the scene about the spares. I am a DIY guy and don't want to depend on the dealer even though he promised a turn around time of 1 day for anything. Can some Mumbai guys help me with their ownership experiences?

Thats true about spare parts. We cant get GS150R spare parts in a common automobile shop. We need to get it from suzuki center only. and in riyaz suzuki (mulund), they wont give the spare parts separately. They are not even allowing to put other oil purchased from outside shop. I think, some spares available in babloo motors vashi.

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Pardon my ignorance, but what is the purpose of this mod? I think the electronic indicator has a battery display to show in case the battery is not charging.

They are not even allowing to put other oil purchased from outside shop.