Hi friends, my name is Anupdas, I’m a final year engineering student. I am crazy about motorcycles as long as I can remember. Learned to ride a moped at age of 10 and started to ride a Kinetic Honda by 12 and Hero Honda by 14. Till now, I have been using a 2 stroke Kinetic Honda on a daily basis with a pillion and hence developed a riding habit of low revving and smooth handling. When it came to bikes I shift gear just as the sound of engine changes from deep tone to sharp. And I found riding a Bullet very comfortable as it has high torque at low rpms, compared to other available commuters.
My first bike: Last year my parents gave me permission to buy a motorcycle of my choice and I wanted to own a Honda Unicorn from the very start. But recently Unicorn has become so common that I almost lost interest in it. Recently a new showroom of Suzuki opened in a place I go by, everyday. I saw an attractive new bike and wanted to know more about it and hence went there and asked about the details. The dealer was a very young man who explained that it was the new 150 cc bike from Suzuki called GS150R and asked whether I would like to have a test ride.
My test ride: I couldn’t start the engine since it uses a different system of clutch ignition system. Engine came to life silently and it started to move with release of clutch and almost zero throttle. I liked the low end torque of the machine and drove for around 2 kms. I tried to shift gears with rpm around 3500 in first two gears and 4000 in later four. The sound of engine was so smooth and engaging gears were effortless. The weight of the bike is hardly felt once it starts moving. Before I completed my test drive I decided, well this would be my very first bike. Soon after, I booked a greenish blue GS and last week a got my dear.
GS 150R performance: Till now I have ridden up to 300 Kms mostly around 50-55 range and decided not to rev more than 4,000 till the second service. I have ridden Pulsar 150,180, 200, Hunk, CBZ, Unicorn and FZ16. GS is very similar to the Unicorn but GS charmed me with her first ride and I fell in love with it.
Since I rode Kinetic for about 8 years which starts to sway as we reach around 60 kmph and to control one needs to transfer weight and grab on to handle bar as tight as possible, which will eventually tire you. Now that I started to ride GS, it’s so stable as if it reluctant to sway. Sometimes when heavy vehicle pass, causing to upset your rhythm, the added weight of GS will definitely come in handy.
Mileage: Even though it’s the heaviest in the 150 cc class, it is the most efficient of all. Even before the first service it gives me around 50-55. I would like to suggest this bike to everyone who likes to ride smooth and who rides with a pillion most of the time. This is the first time I’m writing anything on a site, please correct me if I’m wrong.
Regards,
Anupdas
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That’s a wonderful review Anup. And your home seems to be situated in a very nice place with greens all around. Enjoy!
Thanks brother, when i wrote the review i have ridden only 350 km and didn’t write it as an ownership experience but as why i selected GS as my first bike . I would like to share some more about GS150. Except very first refills it has given me an average of above 55 and last few gave as high as 65. But reserve to reserve calculation of mileage don’t seem to be a reliable one. The value changes all the time. If you ride it around 50-60 range you will definitely an average of above 55.
GS gives a big bike like feel and its ergonomics is best suited for long drives. Twice i had to break hard from 60 to a sudden stop and both times the bike just kept in straight line even with a pillion.
All around internet we can see heated discussions about Unicorn and GS150. After riding 1000 km, may be its still early the engine is not as refined as Unicorn. Handling is just as good if not better. Comfort is best in its class. Very responsive rear shock absorbers, it handles poth holes easily. Second is riding comfort of pillion which is undoubtedly the best of all Indian bikes.
This is a unique color, never seen this on the GS before. Nice choice.
hi Anupdas, its same with me too, its my new bike-1yr back,i bought a Candy Orange shade.
my father told me that a bikes performance can be understood when u go on a long ride wit it n also u learn its language. That night i wit my bike n my friend on unicorn started.we exchanged our bike 2 know which is better with every 40km we rode n we traveled 490km in total n the amazing thing was that my bike GS gave me an incredible mileage of 69..seriously we were amazed.
nowadays in city riding i get a mileage around 55..which i think is really a gud no. for a 150cc bike.
i dont think any other bike in this segment has such a riding comfort n advanced digital console like this.
I do recommend unicorn for those ppl who like 2 see analogue speedometer n little less power…n feel satisfied wit whtevr thy have.
GS is fr those ppl who love style power n qlty.its a different class guys.u got 2 feel it 2 enjoy it or always suffer of jealousy.
Great! I am looking forward to my own CANDY ORANGE GS150R sooner. I desired to go for BLACK. In chennai ABT-SUZUKI, could not get BLACK for me and ABT appears to be poor in inventory & logistics management. They are also poor, when it comes to pushing the bike for registration with RTO. I should have got it after regn. yesterday. They failed. In India the RTO / Dealership system does not work as well as it should. It is time SMIPLtd. put their dealers under some SAP like package, which would give the buyer a PRECISE view at the time of booking about the prospective date delivery of the bike, of the colour that one had desired. No regrets. But awaiting my own bike, in the next few days. I found a comment (adverse) over the NOISE in consumercompalints.com regarding the un-rectified noise level in GS150R from a owner. I also found the noise bit disturbing, during my test rides. Hope SMIPLtd., lives upto the SUZUKI BRAND IMAGE of overall eficiency.
Hi RajaVenkat,
I planned to get GS150R in ABT nandanam only. How ‘s their service?? Plz say ur valuable suggestion..
Like your review please provide your inputs on this
with test drive on GS150R wants to buy it have a doubt
Is this bike suitable for commute who also used to go for short trips with 4yrs kid on front and wife on pillon seat
Thanks fas and Satosh Kumar. Im still a fan of Unicorn. I chose GS since it seemed to have a better package and wanted to test its performance myself and guide others. Very few in my area know about this bike and its a real eye catcher.I’m enjoying it…
@ Rajavenkat thanks for your appreciation. About noise level of engine, i can say it with 100% guarantee this is one of the smoothest engine in 150cc. Now i have clocked 1000km and the engine is more refined and twitchy than it was before. Even with one fourth of throttle it reaches to 70 very quickly. I have decided not to put any strain on engine till 3000 km mark. If you dont look at the speedo you never know wat speed its goin. We may feel like 50 and it will be 65. With the stability of bike @ 60 kmph its like dragging and quite boring. Like a lover lullabying my girl till i know her better. Mileage figures are around 60 kmpl.
@Madhu. If you plans to put a 4 yr child on tank it will be really tough
. The Tanks is pretty big and there is a very little space between the handle bar and tank. If you are middle sized person a 4 yr old kid can easily sit between you and wife. It has the most spacious and comfortable seat of all . Before choosing bike I strongly recommend you to take some 5 km or so test ride… Im very positive you will like it 
Hi guys… I have seeing the reviews of Suzuki Gs 150r for a long time..and based on the facts I feel its truly the best bike in the 150cc segment..I just wanted to ask a few questions..
~How does the bike tackle the city traffic,corners,U-turns?
Tell me how you felt?
~And I heard that the sleek & shiny Steel finish given in the digital console,might sometimes glare the rider by hitting on the face when riding on a bright sunny day.Is it true?
I am planning to buy this bike and Please let me Know your answers…Thanks In advance..
@ Saravana Kumar
Though GS is the heaviest of 150 segment. Its weight is well balanced to provide stability in high speeds. But the real mastery of rider is needed to tackle the traffic and curvy roads. Once the bike starts moving rest all seems easy. All 150cc segment bikes are designed with lesser turning radius. Take your time to know your bike she wont disappoint you.
To avoid reflection from the chrome plating on tacho, they have given a tinted glass for visor. It always give a slight maroon like colour to the chrome. The reflection are more from the display pane (lcd screen}than the chrome lining. Nothing can be done when sun is just above our head, due to reflection we sometimes cant read the speedo but not much glare to make rider uncomfortable
Thank you very much Anupdas for your quick reply…Finally my dream of owning a GS 150R will come true in a week’s time..Thank you guys for your reviews..BikeAdvice really is a great Website..Keep Rocking..!!..
Its my pleasure, GS is worth owning. Wen you get the bike it wont give you a performance right away. The engine will be ready only after 3000km. Feel free to ask even a small doubt…
Ride Safe…
Anupdas, excellent review. Do keep updating us. The blue color looks great. Each and every curve and angle of the bike and graphics are clearly visible in blue color. When I went to showroom there were only 3 colors on display Orange, black and grey. I bought Orange color GS and has completed 4278kms. This bike is a pleasure to ride on highways.
Check this out: http://bikeadvice.in/suzuki-gs150r-review-kishan/
You are the first one to comment about the colour, we think almost the same. Yes thats the reason why i chose blue colour. This colour brings out the curves in her body better than any others. Black seems like and introvert and orange looks extrovert. Grey is classy suitable for executives and blue is attractive, a definite head turner.Please help me answer the queries…
Ride safe
Hi my frnd is planning to get a new bike of this 150 cc segment i sugg him to go for Xtreme because he is lean and since the bike is weightless its easy to manage in city traffic in this case i also heard GS150 r is heavy compared with other vehicle even more than a pulsar but he is interested in suzuki gs150 or for unicorn,. which one do u suggest him
1)xtreme
2)gs150R
3)pulsar 150
4)Unicorn
@ Sri
Its a tough call between GS and Unicorn. Weight of the bike is actually helpful in higher speed stability. It hampers manuvreability of bikes at low speeds which requires some driving skill. Unicorn is a very good bike with silky smooth engine and good mileage figures.
But GS is equipped with digital console and is giving mileage above all others in this segment.Currently its more value for money product.
Selection of bike reflects their own character itself. Ask him to take a test drive of all the bikes. Dont worry about weight, he will master the bike in no time.
Madhu@blr
Today I bring home the my GS150R
Driving GSR is a complete diffrent experiance feels like flying
@sri
I thing for driving GSR lean doesn’t matters but hight does …
More over my father in law is 58 yrs old he is too lean and still his favourite driving enfield bullet
Bangalore vasanth nagar dealer value motors customer service is good
Market price for GS150R is 69 got it at 66 discounted price
Will provide my complete ownership review after crossing the 1k mark
All thanks for your grate advice
@ Madhu
Congrats for getting your ride.
Yeah..A beauty..Gs150R has got the best part of suzuki..Itz butter smooth engine (at low rev)..Wen i took mine one above 80 kmph..Itz engine sounds lyk a mixer grinder n it feels tht the engine will break out of the body..My one read 6300 kms on ODO..Gs is not suitable for higher speeds….Not happy with its performance..I’m able to record a top end of 117 kmph (single) n it was refusing to go beyond tht..Where on my frnd’s FZ(150 cc) I achieved a honouring top of 129 kmph (with pillion)..Ne way very happy with its average..My one is giving around 56-60 kmpl…
In overall judgement I’ll not suggest to buy GS150 R..Instead people should go for Hero Honda CBZ X-treme..Itz has the all..
**Engine Refinement..
**Styling..
**Good Average..
**Ride Comfort..
**Stability..
And over all it has “PERFORMANCE”..Itz a real value for money byk..
..Have a safe ride..
@Maddy
I’m now at loss of words,you will be the first one to say that GS loses in high speed performance to FZ. The above stats seems unreliable. Even in a leading biking forum the reported top speed was 115 kmph.You are claiming a top speed of 129 that too with a pillion.Its seems more like a hype. FZ’s gear ratio is for acceleration and not for top speed and while GS is just the opposite.The above mentioned sound of engine above 80 may be a bike specific one. So far i haven’t ridden bike over 80 quite a few times. But from what i heard,the bikes really capability is over the speed of 60.
If not GS then the real value for money will definitely be UNICORN.It has got the best engine and the monoshock do make a difference in the handling of bike in uneven surfaces.
Well, after seeing the scale model GSX1000R, I feel that suzuki can do a GSX150R from this GS150R quite easily to compete with the R15 (again a smaller R1). But well, companies have their own mindset. Since this bike is bigger than any other 150s, a racing clone would suite, more than the smaller R15. But they have to change all the dynamics. Nevertheless, an effort would be worth it, if they can price it at around 1 – 1.25lakhs.
I am a fz 16 owner for the last 6 months and the top speed I have attained is 117km/hr without a pillion. with a pillion, the maximum is 99km/hr. I think 129km/hr top speed may be attained with performance modification. The fz is a low end performer and its the best in that dept. Apart from that the areas where the fz scores over the other 150cc bikes are.
1. comfort for the rider.
2. Monoshock suspension and low weight.
3. Great looks.
@Vineeth
You said it, even with some modification i don’t think FZ can attain 129 with a pillion. The Bike don’t have enough weight or aerodynamics to keep it stable at that kind of speed. FZ has is naked type, may be with semi fairing Fazer can do that speed with modifications. Thats why earlier I replied to Maddy as the stat was probably a hype.
Hi anup, even am a proud owner of GS. I bought the beauty in july 21 of 2009 and till date have covered 14000 kms.:-)
my beauty Is greenish blue colour and every body keeps watching it with awe. ithanks to the marketing strategy of SUZUKI, so that not many people know about this beast, so i feel unique among bikers 
. only problem am facing Is- i feel the head light a bit less powerful. could anyone suggest me the way of improvin it?
bike is remained absolutely unshaken. i travel around 80 km everyday. riding on both village road and NH4. in highways its real pleasure to ride. ya agreed it has low pickup initially, but above 4000 rpm you rev it hard in third gear, you will feel the adrenaline and you will be the king of road, it simply accelerates like anything. top whack i achieved Is 116 km/hr. i usually travel in speeds of 80 to 90. still the ride is butter smooth. i always wear a helmet and i have not noticed any change in engine sound except the roar of air
again cheers to all those GS owners…
Kiran is right!
GS-150R’s head lamp is a tad less brighter. It falls on a wider area, with NIL focus. Horn is a thrill and is gentle. A glove box or a scoop ahead of the Console, would have been handy. To keep a dusting cloth or a glove is – where do i go? I have a candy orange GS-150R since 1/2/2010. It is great to ride in Chennai roads. I feel comfortable on its saddle. The RPM flash light is bit hidden thanks to the bunch of clutch levers, that obstruct the view of the corner flash/rpm indicator. I shall come back after i clock 1000km! As Kiran has said, SUZUKI has not reached the INDIAN ELITE bikers. Even the SUSUKI Badge is bit un-recognizable. Many of my well-informed colleagues, are unable to distinguish it. They still think it is from TVS! SUZUKI should embark on a brand GS-150-R campaign. In the GS-150R, the SUZUKI badge should be more visible both on the TANK and on the cowls in the rear. It has not yet come out of the shadow of TVS – its estranged former JV. SUZUKI – wake up and be seen as an UNIQUE biking LEADER!Good Luck to ALL GS150R-ians.Jai Hind!
Hi Anup,
Completed 300 kms with my GS150R
Its a awsome fantastic bike their is no doubt on it
Have the following issues on my bike
Did any one come across the same problems is this normal during the initial days
1. Some times gear got struck somewhere between 3 to 4 or 2 to 3 gear and the display shows blank for gear on rpm meter gear display console
2. Bring to neutral is hard either it goes to 1st or 2nd gear have to shift in a typical slow way to reach neutral
3. As some one said in this blog earlier even my bike head lamp is not point focused but It brighten up the required area ( seems like a multi focus head light may be good as opponent vehicle won’t get glare
)
4. Once while bringing down the gear It got struck somewhere and it generate a weird sound ( like hitting a empty metal box)
And I never crossed the 55 kmph / 4500 rpm using the vehicle on eco mode only
Hope all my above issues will be addressed during the first service ( have to wait for another 20 days
Madhu is RIGHT! My GS150R is of the same category. I took it on 1/2/2010 and riding in Chennai City roads. I agree with all his points viz.,
“Some times gear got struck somewhere between 3 to 4 or 2 to 3 gear and the display shows blank for gear on rpm meter gear display console”
YES. I have it. Perhaps, after some running in, the gear engagement should settle down, I hope.
“2. Bring to neutral is hard either it goes to 1st or 2nd gear have to shift in a typical slow way to reach neutral”
-YES. But it is same with all one-down n-up gear-shaft bike. One has to be nuanced to find the NEUTRAL! Earlier, in LML-Energy, ENFIELD I had the same situation. Luckily in GS150R, one can look at the NEURTAL-GREEN Lamp! Else, it would be too difficult to find the NEUTRAL position.
3. As some one said in this blog earlier even my bike head lamp is not point focused but It brighten up the required area ( seems like a multi focus head light may be good as opponent vehicle won’t get glare
)
-YES, it glows well WIDELY/BROADLY – without any FOCUS!?!
4. Once while bringing down the gear It got struck somewhere and it generate a weird sound ( like hitting a empty metal box)
-I have a KNOCKING sound, when I park it!
Another POINT(BIG) I wish to add here is that, without the FRONT-DISC braking, BRAKING-ONLY-WITH-THE-REAR-DRUM while riding in about 60KMPH, the DRUM-BRAKING is not SHARP and BRAKING is greasy. Should GS150R – gone for a bigger-diameter-drum, for its CLASS? This is quite evident, when I touch 60KMPH and wish to halt immediately in a signal for a bargin-DOG in my city’s roads.
Request to ANUP!
Please make the latest COMMENT appear in the TOP of your BLOG!
And I never crossed the 55 kmph / 4500 rpm using the vehicle on eco mode only
Congrats on your ride Madhu.
Now i have completed 1700 Km and i can assure you that after first service you wont even remember what your problems were.
The sweet spot to shift gears while riding economy mode is 4.5 K. Since you are driving it under 4.5K and as the engine and transmission are still under running period its a little tight. Try to rev a little above and try shifting you will find that its easier than before. And also when you downshift gently rev so that engine will be in power band to which you are shifting.
If you are on 6th gear and on braking you have to shift all the way to first, the best practice is to shift gears gradually as you are braking and you wont be able to shift gears on stand still. After some Kms on ODO you will find it easy to find neutral. I personally feel that neutral is easily found while gently shifting from 2nd and a little hard from 1st.
About strucking of gears, i too have experienced it. It usually happens when engine is hot and as you shift the gear indicator will go blank and engine rpm rise to the maximum attainable for a second. It made me worry for the first time. SC guys told to use a little more pressure while shifting gears will do the job. A typical symptom during the running in period.
In my area all the roads have street lights and yet i havent noticed about the multi focus. But i think its pretty good as whenever i give a high beam to oncoming vehicle they usually accept it by giving a low beam.
Dont worry about your ride, you have chosen a wonderful bike. Done ride the bike in same rpm for a long time occassionally rev it and then decrease. And also rev till 4.5 K mark in all gears to give them a proper running in. I hope this will help you.
@ Raja
I think the above mentioned problems are inherent to all GS
. And about making the latest comment appear on the top its all up to the moderator. Personally I don’t feel there is a need for any change. The current pattern gives continuity with discussions and is more preferable. Compared to other blogs this one provides a very few options, once posted only the moderator can edit 
.
About the braking with only rear brakes, I fully agree to you. With the weight of bike, the rear brake needed to have a little more bite. While braking,i always use both front and rear. Using only rear wont slow down any bike and making it too tight may lead to locking of wheels. The best practice is to apply rear brakes first and then gently applying front brakes to stop. Added with front and rear GS will do fine to stop in time. But I cant comment on speeds above 80 as I still haven’t ridden above that speed
.
@ Raja,
The gear issue I mentioned may be because of my first 10yrs old love splendor driving habit now I feel driving GS150R comfortably
Am sure all the issues will settle down once the engine disks and components gets smoother
Regarding applying breaks I agree with anup and @ city as well as highway always drive defensively if the break is too strong then we can save the stray dog but we will lost control / balance due to the sudden slow down
Today gone for a ride to shivaji nagar along with my kid on front and my dad on pillon it was a comfortable ride for all three of us; Its awesome bike with almost 120 kg human weight the bike didn’t shows any pulling power issue after crossing the initial 19 kmph speed and the surprise factor is with that weight I was able to lean and zip thru the evening bangalore traffic
The only let down factor is Suzuki’s bad marketing stratagy
They invested lot of money to invent this dream machine but they didn’t spend even few penny for promotion / advt for this great legend
I have Candy Max orange bought in chennai from ABT just a week before. today i crossed 250 in odo. i felt the gear getting stuck when downshifting from 3-2 and not anywhere else.someone mentioned about ABT’s RTO procedure. Yes it is true and they will delay it. What i did is pushed them to prepare all the documents same evening i bought the bike and next day morning i myself took the bike and documents to RTO and gave the documents to an agent, showed the bike to inspector and that agent took impression of my chasis number in a form. Thats it. i got the number that evening itself.
Riding and handling is amazing giving super road grip. I filled nitrogen air for good mileage and also using only speed from bharat petroleum.
Even considering to change it to tubeless tires.in MRF maximum tubeless is ony 17″ but this has 18″ rims. Any one tried this ? good to go to tubeless ?
Few deficiencies in the BUILD of GS150R stuck me today. The pillion rider’s foot rest & the rubber-grip is poor to the core. One can easily peel-it-off. It is that much strong! Further, it gives a rattling noise and does not click-back with a Grip into its holder, when not in use.
The city lamp switch – when left in ON mode, glwos the tail-lamp, which is a nice hazard warning. Why SUZUKI did not think it fit to – connect the front Parking-Lamps / City Lamps, to the same LED circuit, which would have been nicer? (The front city lamp/parking lamp in a glow state when the engine is in OFF mode but glowing – would add much style to it. Isn’t it?
@ RAJA
Thats a nice suggestion brother, it would have been nice if the pilot lamps remained ON when the key is in OFF position.
As you said rear foot rest is a little low quality. The right rear foot peg’s rubber torn within few days, I complained and they replaced it for free.
@ Raja
I did tried to peal off the pillon riders foot rest and its not that easy
More over it doesn’t generate any noise and if I fold it it holds its position
It may be a minor glitch on your GSR Check with the dealer and got it replaced
Agree with you on rest of the comments
Don’t worry you got a greate bike
I am getting 48 kmpl milage that’s amazing on city roads coz my pillon rider is 90 kg and am 70 My GS150R is 145 kg so the total weight is almost 250 kg ± with that weight it gives me 48 kmpl
@ Madhu
Im gettin a mileage of 50 kmpl with a pillion of 70 and me 75. But I must say this Engine is a little noisy @ low speeds now but mileage figures are very satisfying im sure there will atleast be a an increase of 10 percent if I ride alone.
Great mileage figures. mine also giving 55 solid
i hope it will improve after first service. just crossed 350 km in odo
Now I started using shell super unleaded petrol only as the bike is to reach its first service milestone
Some one said filling nitrogen air on both wheels are good for vehicle and that improves mileage ?
Please let me know where can I fill nitrogen air in bangalore ?
yes nitrogen air in tires will increase tyre. also im planning to change to tubeless for rear wheel alone. it will also increase mileage.
most of the bharat petroleum pumps have nitrogen pump.
some may give it for free if you put speed petrol for 500+ or 10 for each tyre
Nitrogen is filled in almost every high performance vehicle. Normal air consists 72% Nitrogen, its inert and it also gives uniform pressure. When the tire gets hot, Nitrogen compresses and hence more of tire makes contact to road and hence traction increases.
In my place (Kerala, Thrissur)its 50 bucks for both tires. Im planning to fill it with Nitrogen at the earliest.
Nitrogen air filling in tyres will keep the Tyres Cool.. It will not get heated when going for long drive. I do’nt feel that it will improve milage.
Just filling Nitrogen as such wont improve mileage. But considering that it will retain the pressure for longer duration can indirectly give us better mileage. As I explained above, when tires get heated Nitrogen absorbs heat and compress which will in turn reduce the tire temperature.
Since it doesn’t have oxygen, oxidation and corrosion of rubber will be less leading to the long life of tyres.
my gs150r is doing fine. i have no major issues. but suzuki should be quite conscious on its QC, while buying its components. particularly the iron / metal parts of it. my gs150r’s front indicator mount is rusted and the paint has got peeled off in about 30 days!?! Hope the bike is a SUZUKI and not from my Chennai-Periamet!?! But, my dealer’s tech. told he would replace it with the WARRANTY! Why all these fuss with SUZUKI? should it not source good and rust-free parts?
My cousin, who had a similar issue under the petrol-tank( i am yet to examine his bike of about 8 months), has been turned away by Jains Suzuki Pallavaram, quoting some trivial warranty-conditions. Unfortunately, he was knocked off from his GS150r near Tindivanam(NH45) after he was hit from behind by a speeding truck, had his bike under repair(with Jains/Pallavaram). He had great trouble in claiming the money from the insurers and part-funding his portion of repairs/restoration (Rs.32k?). Suzuki & its dealers should be compassionate with such un-fortunate guys and be prompt to remedy the parts.
Good Luck SMILtd.
You have miles to before you could rest.
Any thing that is complained, make your dealers have a broad heart / mind – to help the guys out. You are a deserving winner and keep that up!
Hi,
I have read quite a lot about GS150R and Unicorn now.
It is confusing so as to which one to buy.
Can someone suggest which one will be better on Bangalore roads? I assume speed will be around 50-60 Kmph on Bangalore roads, so I am looking forward to suggestions with respect to handling, comfort, mileage and performance.
Thanks.
@Harsh
Its better to go and take a test ride both of these to know which one suits you better. Both of these bikes have very similar engine performance. Unicorn being smooth and silent where as GS being smooth and grunty.
As for now with the digital techno and 6 gears, GS will be more of a value for money product.
@Anupdas
Thanks for the information.
In the 150cc range, would you suggest these 2 over Pulsar or CBZ Xtreme?
Hi Harsh,
I am from bangalore and wqs in similar sittuation on jan 2010
Now am riding GS150R happily
Unicorn and GS150R almost similar but GS150R is better in terms of space, riding comfort, and it has digital speedometer etc…
Unicorn just doing the sticker upgrades and hiking the price
Just try a test drive on GS150R
Hi Harsh,
Pulsar is a diffrent league (my personel opnion is pulsar is not made for milage looking commuter segment)
Where as X’treme and unicorn shares the same engine
GS150R is unique among the rest its the leadert in highway racing and milage champion in metros like banglore
@ bangalore hectic trafic safer speed you can reach is 50 kmph 60 is risky but you can achive it on non peak hours
Well said Madhu. I dont have words to express my anger to Honda for ignoring Indians by only giving such irrelevant upgrades. Launched in 2004 the engine is still the most reliable one. But it could have been upgraded to some 200 CC over these 6 years.
@Harsh
Bajaj and TVS gives the most value for money products.Suzuki has priced GS in a very moderate 67K for a 150CC bike. About CBZ extreme its styling is a debatable one. When i enquired about the mileage of CBZ and Hunk all of them were getting mileage around 50 for those who drives in 50-60 range. With an all round performance GS seems to be a better buy.
@Madhu
Thank you..
@Anupdas:
Thanks
RajaVenkat Apr 18th, 2010 at 9:02 am
GS150R’s fuel tank is rusted and some other parts too.
The mouth of the tank, where it holds(takes) the PETROL. I could not inspect the tank’s inside from outside.
How did they go for such a POOR tank?
Won’t the rust-mixed-petrol spoil the ENGINE(acclaimed).
The dealer is not listening and under warranty Loathes to give me a new one.
It is a GREAT SHOCK for me and my cousin who has taken a GS150R on my recommendation.
Whats your suggestion? Remedy?
SUZUKI M-India should commence a THOROUGH QUALITY CONTROL audit of its parts.
It should Go only for GOOD and lasting components.
Won’t such issues malign GS-150R’s reputation with spurious / nil-quality parts.
@ RajaVenkat
Don t worry yaar it will be replaced under warranty
Just visit the below mentioned link and update the details
the same dealer will rush back to you with replacement that too with in 4 working days
http://suzukimotorcycle.co.in/contact.asp
select service in the options box
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By the way i am not working or associated with Suzuki
yes, i am using GS150R
Madhu
thanks for the assuring reply. How in first place SUZUKI, that is known for its THOROUGH quality control, went for such SPURIOUS parts, perhaps sourced from vendors of questionable quality? How they failed to do their homework when they sourced the parts? It is shabby. Won’t rust-mixed petrol spoil the engine or seize it? Under what conditions would an engine seize?
Just for record and reference, the link below would speak for itself.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=rajahamsaa&target=ALBUM&id=5462254854831051105&authkey=Gv1sRgCOrd9bb-t7eCFg&feat=email
I have no malice against suzuki Motorcycles. But as a person, who has coughed up Rs.68k, I expect a good bike, without any complaints in its infancy.
The engine is a great one besides the overall fairing and the digital console, which is unmatchable.
I Agree with you on this
hope you posted the picasa picture link also in uzuki complaints web site
sure your issue will be fixed asap
hi guys i am planning for my first bike and GS150 is on top of the list.Now the above color is what i am looking forward to the blue color looks dashing and wanted to know there is a new model of GSR right?So have all the issues been fixed that were there earlier like rusting etc and also i am thinking of changing the tires immediately since they are not tubeless.
I am 6feet and around 60kg and i have been riding a Eterno for past couple of years so i wanted to know GS slightly heavy than eterno will it be a big issue.Though i am able to move my eterno which weighs around 130kg easily from standstill.
Also what mileage can i expect from this i am not a rough driver but i do drive around 50-60 Kmph.
Is GS good for long drives about 60kms.
Thanks
Hii guys, I just got back home after second service of my baby. Its just awesome, the bike has never felt this great even when i rode it for the first time. The engine has become butter smooth and gear shifts are just a matter of touch. Many have been complaining about rear brakes,as i travel most of time with a pillion i asked them to increase the bite and this time SVC guys changed the brake spring and shoes for free and it has become very responsive.
@ Adi
Every bike has some inherent problems. Since GS is a new one it did had a few problems such as rusting of tanks,rectifier efficiency etc. But all these problems are said to be rectified in 2010 model.
GS suits you very well. You are tall and you are used to heavy eterno. I’m 5 7″ and 70. Before changing to GS i have been riding gearless kinetic honda for 8 years. But when i changed to GS I didnt feel any kind of difficulty to handle the bike. The added weight is a boon while cruising in higher speeds. I have done some 4000 kms so far and did some touring of non stop 100 km journeys, and she has never caused any trouble. Trust me 60 km journey will never seem too long. The stock tyres of GS does it job very well in tarmac, after a little breaking in of tyres for about 200 km it will be grippy. At 50-60 km speed tubeless and tubed tires wont make that much difference in performance.
One more thing bike wont feel that smooth in the beginning but after couple of services it will be like a polished gem. Be a proud owner of GS.
@Anupdas Thanx a lot for the info gee can’t get eyes of that color really love it.
Can you tell me how do i know i am getting the new 2010 model also i was thinking about tubeless tires just because don’t want to be stranded in a road were i can’t find people to get it repaired.So which tires should i go for.
And what mileage is it giving you? rectifier effiency hmm
I am going for test ride in few days but just wanted to know when i take the delivery or before it what all should i do so that i can atmost avoid issues like the rusting etc.
Also adding to that the Sticker above the tank is that ur addition or the bike came with that?
@Adi
My bike is 100% stock. XTP denotes extra torque power. It has got engine balancer technology and Suzuki jet cooling system . Engine balancer technology uses weights to remove vibration in high rpms and S.J.C.S sprays oil to specific engine parts to prevent heating. I dont know why they haven’t advertised about these technologies. The 2010 model mainly differs the previous one with new graphics, sporty new silencer cover and dual tone colour. I personally feel that dual tone greenish blue with nebular black is a real killer. God i should have waited four more months. The orange and black one reminds me of Fz.
If you are riding in highways,stock tires will do well. And also i read in a blog that only 17″ tubeless tires are available at present and stock GS has 18″ alloys. My bike is giving me a mileage around 50-52 with a pillion.I havent really done a full ride by myself recently so dont know what it is. Just after first service i once got a mileage around 70 but at that time i did biking late night at speed around 55-60 with very few shiftings. I think GS will give a mileage around 55 if you keep engine rpm within 4.5K mark.
About the rectifier I will quote a reply by BLITZ on xBHP forum
” The bike’s generator produces alternating current (AC). (the generator is on one end of your crankshaft). However, the battery and bike need a direct current DC charge (that is a fixed steady input voltage) – that’s what the regulator rectifier does. The regulator sets a top limit to the voltage that goes from the generator to the battery (i.e. fixed at no more than 14volt for a 12 volt battery) and the rectifier converts the alternating current of the generator into the fixed DC voltage the battery needs. The old part no. is SH727AA. The upgraded one is SH727BA. The new one powers the headlight better.”
In 2010 model they have again upgraded the rectifier which is better than two.
Give a detailed report after you do a test drive. While test driving atleast ride 2 0r 3 Kms and rev well !!
hmm rev kk i will try to rev it also will try to get more than 3 kms for sure want to test it a lot regarding i heard low pick up in 2nd year so will be testing that with a pillion for sure i will try to get it going from 2nd gear since my Honda Eterno Does.
Now i heard there are new set of Tires CEAT Vertigo that are 18″ Alloys so if u want that is some enough even MRF Zapper the Tires which the GS has in stock comes in Tubeless.
I just want to change it to tubeless i don’t mind if they are same stock tires or different.
Now i am just waiting since the new models are not yet arrived completely and the dealers are first selling the old Models.So i don’t know if i can tell that i want the 2010 model and nothing else and with lastest manufacturing date.
But that all comes later but i already have a feeling that this bike is very much suitable for me since i am not in any way too concerned about Style even though i am in my 20s.
I like the performance horses that’s why i had to choose b/w Unicorn and GS.
And There weights were added advantage since i rided RTR180 and it was really very light and it was like a toy considering how i ride my Eterno.
Any way the Rectifier thing didn’t understand much except that to power the headlights better DC current is needed.
but that all said thanks a lot for such detailed info will take a test ride of this baby as soon as possible.
Thats nice to hear Adi. I was very worried as you are now when i chose this bike. My friends never liked me going for GS. They never even knew about GS and in my college still im getting more attention than 220′s or RTR’s. I’m really happy to share my experience with any biking enthusiast. If you still find any difficulty to identify the 2010 version, just check the following link [http://suzukimotorcycle.co.in/GS150R.asp#]. And about the test drive, look how you feel about the seating, the shift lever is slightly different one take your time to get used to it then go for bang. The other thing to notice is the turn radius.
I usually keep away from street racing but there were instances when i lost my cool and went in full throttle and thank to my stead I haven’t lost to RTR 160 and 180, i lost in the initial phase but later i caught them after crossing 60 and smoked them. RTR was a tough one though. Even after crossing 80, you wont think you are goin fast unless you look speedo. The real fun factor starts from 3rd gear, rev her and it will drive you crazy!!!!
hi
i just got my GS150r before 1 week and i am very happy with the performance.but i dont know how to calculate the mialage of the bike.pls help me.
Congrats for getting your bike.
You need not worry about mileage since it going through the break-in period. There are two methods to check the mileage
1. Can mileage test
2. Reserve to reserve test.
First one gives pretty accurate mileage. The fuel hose to the carburettor is removed and measurable can is connected. Carburettor is emptied and a calculated amount of fuel is added say 100 or 200 ml. The trip meter will gives you accurate mileage.
The second one is the easiest but not so accurate. When you hit reserve reset the trip meter and then refuel. The trip meter reading when you hit reserve again will give you an approximate mileage. The reserve to reserve method is not accurate since the petrol evaporates a little by little when kept under sun. Usually long ride and highway riding gives much accurate r to r method.
Since your bike is new ride bike cautiously till you get used to it.
Happy Biking…..
@Anupdas you mentioned about Turn radius and i am wondering you talked about it mainly because of its wight of 149kg.
So when u take a U turn lets say do u feel immense Weight in slow speed at lets say 2nd gear?
Now most of test drive bikes don’t have the speedo attached but do have the rpm going so While test riding i should try to rev it above 5000?
Also i like to add I really like the old Silencer Look the new ones Are Like a slash in the end part and don’t look that good
Hi all,
Getting the BIKE [GS 150 R] today evening.
Will give my review in a few days.
Sorry for late reply Adi. On last weeks lightning modem and network adapter got busted, it took some for the BSNL guys to get a new modem. I just mentioned about turn radius since it will give a clear cut idea on how the bike handles in slow speeds, personally i feel that the turn radius is a little big compared to other 150 CCs. And about the weight of the bike. The kerb mass is 134 i.e the dry mass without any liquids in it. engine oil and an average of 5 l petrol will make it weight around 142 Kg. Unicorns weight fall in that range too. So the weight is not so high as compared to others.
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The new silence cover is given that cut to give more sporty look. I think you like very simple design
haha no it is not like that yeah i am bit old school but clearly the old silencer looked better also i am not much worried about wait was able to handle RTR 180 with ease which is actually more heavier than my eterno buti found it more lighter. It is like trade off between performance and other things.
but still i am yet to take a test ride since stuck with my grad exams will be going in a week for sure.
Thanks for all the info Anupdas
Thats true, if we compare bike and scooter of same capacity surely the bike will outperform scooter in all fields. The main reason being the weight centralization and seating position. The bigger tire, telescopic suspension and lighter handle make it more easy to handle the additional weight. You will see it for yourself that you can handle the bikes in very small speeds < 5Kmph pretty easily if you are using clutch properly. But in scooters one needs to strain their shoulders and arms to hold them.
hmm actually i think honda eterno was one of the best in the market and i can say i am good driver i know well to handle the clutch. I ride with my friend who has a RTR 180 and my honda baby can match it to some extent leaving the Red light which i do pretty well still with using the clutch well.I am actually able to maintain 70-80Km/h now we don’t drive at that speeds every time.But some how young blood kicks in sometimes.
But it is in the end 180 CC and eterno is 150CC but top speed i have reached around 101Km/h on the DND flyway it is a long clean stretch.
Now coming to GS i am not 100% sure currently since i got to ride 2 min of this bike from a person who has it i don’t know him so couldn’t get a feel of the bike.
unicorn i have driven and i will not comment on the Engine at all after using Eterno i think they make some of the finest engine.But i have test rode Uni i liked the engine refinement but with upgrades such low and slow and Honda service i have had really bad times with them.
So will be going for a test ride only on 6th since very busy at the moment.Hope this baby doesn’t dissappoint me.
i have only problem is how big she looks on me since i drive eterno and i look like a mice in a elephant.
So will be taking a Camera with to see if i actually look like that again.
i had my First choice as RTR 180 but with i happen to going for my higher studies had to cut my budget down.
Really eager to see this and will report back.And thanks for the info on the bike vs scooter really i think a big difference i think that is why i think if u are switching from scooter to bike u may find a bike lighter since it is more balanced than Scooter which doesn’t go to much into aero dynamics etc.
I am a proud owner of this Suzuki GS150R for last 6-7 months with more than 14,000 kms till now. Daily I used to commute more than 60 kms for going to my office and returning home. This is the perfect bike I ever used, I really enjoy its 6th gear on highways, as I’m mostly drive on highways. It is good in city too. Mileage I’m getting 55 on highway and 45-50 on city. My bike color is Orange Candy, beautiful color.
I forgot to mention about the sitting comfort, this is the only bike with better seating, because of its wide seat. So for short people may find it difficult to tough their legs on road. I feel like I’m sitting in a Volvo Bus, that much comfortable. Enjoy your life with Suzuki, it is class vehicle, Because I used Splendor, and in first gear Splendor tends to jump the font wheel. But this Suzuki even if you try to Wheel the bike, you can’t. Because that’s the Safety, Technology, Weight-Balancing, Comfort and top class engineering you get from a bike from Japan.
I am still not clear on how to identify if the bike is the latest 2010 model? (This is to ensure that I do not face problem of the rusted tank)
I have no problem with this bike, rust and all just myths. depends on how u care..!!!
Hi!
“Anupdas on April 22, 2010 at 6:01 pm
… to increase the bite and this time SVC guys changed the brake spring and shoes for free and it has become very responsive.”
I do not understand whats the brake-spring. My bike is due for its 2-nd service. I am also not too happy with rear braking. What should I insist to get the enough bite for sure?
How do i ensure that the service guys have done, what they claim to have done? How do I trust but verify?
In city riding, where clutch matters most, my left wrist and fingers have to be too deft and exercise much with bit of extra effort – in the inching Chennai Traffic? Any remedy? Can I request for a loosening of clutch for better/friendly play.
Thanks.
@harsh the new bikes come with new Graphics the 2010 model and a more sportier looking Silencer and The RR unit has been changed to CA from earlier BA and AA as far as i know for earlier problems of Headlamps.
Just see the Suzuki Website you can see the new Silencer and also the color is Dual Tone Now.
Nice comment Knight. Thank you Adi for clearing Harsh’s doubt and did you test drive GS?
@Raja Venkat
By brake spring i was mentioning about the spring which gives the action to the brake pedal. The new replaced brake spring was soft compared to the first one and on my second service, S.C changed brake shoes as well. The new setting had more braking power than the former, but within a fortnight it too lost its bite. So i think that’s a limit for rear brake.
GS is heavy and 130mm drum brakes wont provide much stopping force. One definitely must use both brakes simultaneously at an approximate ratio of 70:30. I replaced my brake springs as it was a little rough and produced some screeching sound.
About the clutch, You can definitely ask the service center to reduce the tension.
@anup no i am very busy with my Final Year exams and also some other work has cramped me up for time. I have made plans for Sunday to Visit Bittoo Suzuki in Delhi.If i am short on time i will just book it and will test drive the next day.1000RS booking amount 200 cancellation charges doesn’t hurt much.
Thanks Anup. Ya, I get the point. Once in 30 days or so, it is better to have a visit to the Suzuki Mechanic/Dealer, for the tightening of the Rear Brake. I was doing the same with my earlier BAJAJ bikes. The brake’s punch is lost in about 30 days of biking – i agree. I felt, what you had mentioned earlier was a different matter of RE-FIXING the brake. The 2010-GS150R model is learnt to be having a different focus-head-lamp? Is it so? can the earlier owners have the benefit of the new-focussed head lamps? Any scoop about it? Similarly, one needs to tighten the slack chain-drive too, once in 30 or odd days. Right?
Thats correct,so far i have clocked 5K kms on ODO and slack chain was tightened atleast thrice. When I asked about the mechanic he said its because the chain is new and it stretches when its new and then will remain constant. About the head light the new RR( CA series) unit is said to be more efficient than the former and thats what makes the difference. As you are due to second service please ask about it and give a detailed post.
friends!
have a look at the link below:
http://www.consumercomplaints.in/complaints/suzuki-gs150r-c390412.html
rusting is getting SUZUKI a really bad name i believe.
How come SUZUKI Motorcycles India is so brazen about all these?
Can we be assured about our GS150R. It is a big money for me and for anybody who had spent that much. I am sure, Suzuki would earnestly address these issues and individually assure GS150R patrons.
Update: 20-06-2010.
Completed third service at 5350 Km. Did carburetor tuning which is advisable after 3rd service. Changed brake fluid and cleaned brake shoes. Bike running happily……….
@ Raja
Did you get your tank replaced?
Hi,
Suzuki GS 150R is a very good bike and I have clocked 20,000 kms in 1 year 3 months, brought the bike in Feb 2009). I am having no issue till date and my bike is averaging 55-60 kms. You have to change the gears perfectly to get the max power, i have touched 110 kms/hr in no time. About the chain slag, it happens for the first few kms and then completely fine. Very low on maintenance too.
@ Raj
You have posted some enviable figures, ODO reading 20K in just this time you really loves to ride,mileage figure and at least in the top speed I have outperformed yours (113). Once I knew the kind of acceleration it gives when rev past 5K, I’m finding it very hard to ride in slow speeds and as a result mileage is around 45-50. Is there any special technique you have to squeeze that much mileage from your bike. It would be really helpful for many.
Keep riding, keep posting.
@ Raj
Please answer these queries, yours answers will be very informative. If you get enough time, please share a detailed ownership experience.
1.Have you done any modifications in your GS( head light, tires etc).
2.What engine oil are you using at present? Which all did you try?
3.Did you face any rusting issue?
4.Have you ridden 2010 GS? If yes, can you compare with yours?
Thanks in advance…….
many GS users say that they hear a knocking sound from the engine when the engine is hot. Do you’ll have this prob. i was about to buy GS nxt week but after hearing abt this i am looking for Unicorn wat do you’ll say??
I didnt get the problem mentioned by you. Many of the GS owners around are comparatively freshers, new engine takes some time to settle. During the initial break in period the engine will get hot due to high internal resistance. Any engine will get noisy when they get hot. But these sounds will reduce as the engine parts gets seated. I have been riding GS150R for past 6 months and covered over 6000 kms, have not noticed such sound. When you turn the engine off there will be a click click sound due to the presence of catalytic converter.
Anup, you said it right. When you turn the engine off, there will be a click click sound due to the presence of catalytic converter. That is normal behavior.
Regarding unicorn and gs150r, both bikes are equally good. Even the engines are equally smooth. Unicorn is smooth and silent. Gs150r is smooth and grunty. The sound of the bike is mainly from the exhaust. To check engine smoothness, it is the vibrations you feel in the footrests and handles. Dont confuse exhaust sound with engine smoothness/vibrations. Hunk has same unicorn engine, but hunk sound is louder, so is unicorn engine bad?? Unicorn and gs150r initial pickup is very simiar, but gs150r is much smoother at high speeds and has 6th gear for highways.
Unicorn has monoshock, which helps in taking sharp, bending turns and riding zig-zag. Only insane people ride zig-zag on city roads and put others in danger. In city riding, monoshock or twin rear shocks dont make much difference. Gs150r has rear gas-charged twin shocks, which give more comfort and smoother ride on bumpy roads. That is the reason even harley-davidson has twin rear shocks for comfortable long rides.
Dry weight is weight without engine oil, brake oil, and without petrol. Unicorn dry weight is 130 kg. With engine balancer and 6th gear, gs150r dry weight is just 134 kg dry. So, not much difference here.
Unicorn lacks digital speedo, LED tailamp, etc, but for just 1.5k extra you get all that in Gs150r. Also, gs150r has engine balancer and 6th gear. Clearly, gs150r provides more equipment than unicorn for almost same price. Though looks are subjective, Gs150r is better-looking than unicorn. Gs150r is more value for your money.
I wish we get a rear disc brake option in gs150r for about 2k extra. It would be great.
@ Antony
Very neaty explained. But for commuters like us rear disc brake is not needed. They can only be used to reduce the speed but not for an abrupt halt. When we apply brakes the weight shifts to front. With most of the weight being on the front wheel, the rear wheel tends to be light under braking and will therefore lock up and skid very easily. Thats the main reason why even the high performance litre class bikes have small disc brakes. If they dont need one do our bikes need rear brakes? Definitely not, many must have experienced in braking under slippery conditions even those with drum brakes lock up.
Personally I have experienced such scenarios. Ask any one who rides R15, RTR 180 and P220, who havent faced such rear wheel lock ups? Its a nightmare to ride on a bike with rear disc on slippery conditions.
hi,
iam shailendra from mysore i am also a big fan of bikes and i to have gs 150 which was purchased in oct -09 and this my 7th bike 2nd from suzuki group well to tell abou this bike i have purchased this bike without even having test ride. iagree with most the guys that this bike is quite heavy but once u r on the bike we are safe either riding in the city or on the highway i have crossed 7000kms and have no problems with this bike i would proudly say that this bike is really balance bike for ,milage,road grip, and handling
hi anup,
Im on a thought to buy GS…. n I experienced a test ride.. i feel like am in the air when im on 50′s kph… i expected that it would be around 30kph at that time with out look at the speedometer…. what i feel is she is such a good bike n all the people r intrested in CBZ extreme…. what is the diff in both the vehicles…….
GS150R is diffrent from all other 150cc bikes in terms of its split personality characterstics.
On city road with ECO mode acts as a money minded mileage guy gives 50 to 55 kmpl
On Highway with its POWER moad it acts as speadster with the strudyness and comfort like Bullet
Drive it and belive
Experiance it I mean just test drive both the bikes for 1 or 2 kms on the same day and on the same type of road you will feel it
Then listen to your heartbeat it would beat in the following rythm GSR gsr GSR gsr.
I have been using GS150R for the past 6 months. But I find the Head Lamp awfully inadequate in its job. When I biked on a pitch-dark road recently late in the evening, i could not find any light – to guide me. I found the HeadLamp of GS150R totally useless, for my biking. Perhaps, it was a warning to oncoming motorists – to avoid kicking me off! Why such a shabby headlamp faring by SMIL?
Can they give me a better lit HeadLamp?
Or, what are the remedies for me? Retrofitting any other head-lamp, is possible? If so, which one should be tried. I expect SMIL to address this issue and I invite GS150R bikes to help me out! Thanks in advance.
which engine oil will be the best for suzuki gs 150 r ? plzz tell me or i will cry
Try motul 3000 4t plus 20w-40 or gulf or shell
Try hard to get motul its the best
i am using total quartz 7000 sm 10 w 40 i think total oil is really really good isnot it? how much motul costs? plzz reply the oil i am using is semi synthetic okk
Am talking about motul or gulf 20W-40 mineral oil
Motul will cost you between 180 to 200 rupees
It lasts for minimum 2000 kms
sorry to interrupt but i am using total 7000 sm 10 w 40 engine oil it costs Rs 550 in my country nepal its semi synthetic and i heard from internet that semi synthetic oil is really good than mineral oil i also heard that it lasts for 2500-3000 kms but i am gettin my oil changed every 1500- 1700 kms because i really want my gs 150 r bike in best condition u know well thanks a lot for your information and one thing i also heard that if one person is using mineral oil then he cannot directly jump into synthetic oil what i mean to say is if u r using mineral oil and now u want to keep synthetic oil in your bike then u cannot do that directly okk as changing from mineral oil to synthetic can cause damage to your bike sory it became so long
and ya i am from nepal ok not india but i know indian language very well i understand hindi and can speak hindi
You can try shell or gulf semi synth or if available try motul semi synth oil
We can switch to full synthetic during the oil filter change at 8000kms
Its not like mineral then semi and try synth
Have seen many of my friends switch to synth after 8 k on odo with no issues
Hi All,
I’m Suresh from Bangalore, also interested in GS150r.
I’ve some concerns to decide this motor cycle.
1. Looks bulky & hard to manage in traffic. This is my feeling. Share your real experience.
2. Suzuki’s after sale service & spare parts are NOT positive. This is what I got. Please share your views.
3. In colors, only metallic is FLINT GRAY. But from show room, they said all are METALLIC colors. Share your views Pls.
Thanks for all to spend your valuable time to read my post & replying.
Have a nice day.
Am also from bangalore
Yes its bulk and hard but you will feel that only while parking and before starting once started the engine its smooth like butter and weight cant be felt at all
I Haven,t faced issues while driving on traffic jam actually the weight helps me on good control.
Try a test drive you will come to know it
There are many gs on bangalore roads now
Servicing is not am issue at bangalore as its good
Checkout at airport road, millers road and k h road suzuki showrooms
Anybody, please suggests that which one is suitable for me – Its GS150R or Honda Unicorn. I need a comfortable seating (I am mostly with my wife and 7 year old child in pillion). My maximum riding distance will be 1500 kms per month.
@Visva well i will tell you to test ride both uni and GS since GS might not be that easy for you since the pillion seat is high and most of my friends have told bro your bike is tall. So if you have a family i suggest you take a test ride and see if they are comfortable as well. Even though i feel Uni and GS will be almost equal in pillion height with GS a bit higher. Overall 1500 kms is fine I am currently doing 2100 kms and have already done like 7500Kms within 3.5months and the Bike has been Good to me till now with the odd issues. i Will be posting my Detailed review soon on Bike Advice.
Thank you Madhu Bhai for clearing most of the queries.
@ Visva
If its about comfortable seating for your wife and kid, I will say GS as it has got one of the spacious seats. Go for a test ride and see if the bike suit you.
Even I was in similar sittuation, did a test drive and decided.
Unicorn is a good bike but its not the best per current standard
I opted for GS because
The seat is leangthier and bigger to accomodate a kid and wife comfortable.
Its smooth and refinement is better than unicorn.
GS is comfortable for even long ride
And it has the latest gadgettery digital speedo.
Don’t trust me, take your family and try test drive on both do remember to consider your family members feedback before finalizing.
Deal all, thank you for your comments. I also feel that GS150R’s seat is little higher than Unicorn – as Adi suggested. With regard to Unicorn delivery in Coimbatore, it takes 6 months. (for grey and red – 3 months).
@madhu,
Thanks for your reply.
I bought GRAY color GS. Fully metalic color. I’ll post my experience sooon.
Today, I booked my Bluish Green GS150R. Will get it on Wednesday.
Thanks for your comments and reviews.
@Tamil Selvan,
Good choice. You will realize happy every time you ride. It’s Pleasure experience.
@ Tamil selvan,
Welcome to the world of GSPians,
To get cleard with your doubts you can join and ask doubts to rest of The GS150R owners in xbhp.com where we have a thread for GS150R.
Hey Guys,
I have had the GS150 for almost 6 months now. I am completely happy with the bike. I am getting a mileage of 48-50 per liter. That’s because i regularly touch 90Kmph or more. The only thing I am a little disappointed about is the handle. It looks a like an old design when compared to the Apache RTR.And it is a bit difficult in the beginning to handle the bike because of its weight when stuck at a traffic jam. But again, the engine is the best in its class. I clocked 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. I was amazed at that myself. Can do better than that I feel now. I am happy with the seating position as it is very comfortable. Though the pillion rider may feel it is a bit high. 2nd gear is amazing for sudden acceleration. Over all I am a Suzuki fan and I am glad that I own a Suzuki..!!
I recommend this to everyone.
Cheers,
Abhishek
Hello all,
After a lot of research and hard decision making, I bought a blue black gs150 last month. First thing I noticed on delivery, the tank was rusted near the mouth and the side panels had a lot of scratches…..the showroom poeple got this changed within a week of me informing them…..cant say bad about after sales. The vehicle’s run ~650 kms now and I just gave it in for its first service. Bike is good….lacks initial punch but makes up for it in the midrange. Among the problems I noticed was the chain got loose within the first week and had to experience a lot of gear shift jerking and unnecessary clutch use to keep it running smooth. Engine’s become rough after some 350-400 kms. And worst of all….shitty mileage of 40 kmpl. Now, its too soon for me to say I love my bike’s performance….cos its lacking some power and response is a bit slow. But one of the test ride machines I rode was amazing!!! Nothing short of brilliant! I cant wait to get my bike out of the run in period.
Hii Ram,
Its sad to hear from about your GS. How severe is the rusting issue?
GS does lack pick up, its due to its weight. Bike has run only 650 Kms, its too early to say about the engine. You can do your first service soon, dont wait till 1000 km. Its always better to change the oil sooner as it will remove sludge and many other particulates. You will feel a great difference in gear shifting once you do first service.
The drive chain of any new vehicle will get loose initially. After two or three tightening it will be in a stable state. The loose chain may be a reason why the mileage is down. On first service ask the mechanic to tune the carburetor, I think it is set to lean mixture.
I have been using GS150 R for past 2 yrs.I has lot of problems like
1. Engine Noise
2. Low Milege.
3. No road grip on wet conditions.
4. Headlight low focus.
15days after purchasing my 1st vehicle (GS150R) I had to replace Pistons and gaskets. Still noise problem persists.
But Positive point about the bike is stable even u cross 105 Km.
hey anup,
it was rusted around the mouth of the inlet cap…..it wasnt too bad….could only spot rust on the mouth….nothing further inside or below the tank. anyway its fixed now….that tank probably found its way to some other unfortunate, ignorant owner.
Yeah, I was intending to change oil as early as 150 kms but circumstances held me back. Got back my gaadi from 1st service man. Ive put in gulf pride. My SC initially told me they were using castrol but I found out it was veedol and they said it was 260 bucks….so went out searched for motul or gulf, and got gulf pride after reading about it on xbhp….saved myself nearly 100 bucks on it. The mechanic didnt make any carb adjustment…said it was best to leave it on company tuning till 2000 kms….Im thinking he was just being lazy. I think its set to lean too cos the engine heats up fast. Anyway Ive read your and mach50′s posts on carb tuning as well on xbhp….I’ll experiment when I find time. For now, the gaadi has a marked improvement in engine response….responds better at lower gears but has lost a bit in the higher gears. One worrying thing is that after riding some 10 kms, I noticed there was some engine jerking like it was running out of petrol….but there was more than enough in the tank. When I took it out of SC, it was nearly empty….so I filled it with half litre of HP or BP and later one more liter of Shell…..Im thinking maybe thats the culprit but am not sure. Also, engine’s gotten a bit rougher and gear shifts notchier(I rarely use heel shifter). Went upto 6k rpm on fourth gear and it felt nice to not be as restricted as before.
Sorry for the long post…had to let it out.
Im damn glad to have found people I can talk to about the gsr. I registered myself on xbhp…..hope to keep myself in the loop.
@ Ram
The length of post don’t really matter. I remember how anxious I was when brought GS home
. I’m more than happy to help you guys. All the problems you mentioned are common during initial break-in period. Engine is not completely set, the friction between the piston rings and cylinder is high and it gets heated quickly. So we get a feeling of engine becoming rough after a 10 min ride 
.
Within two oil changes it will get better. Its actually good to raise the engine rpm to 6K rpm occasionally. But dont do it if you are feeling that engine is stressed. Motul and Gulf Pride are considered as the best mineral oil as per user review. The service centre oil may go to a maximum of 1000 kms not more than that.
Tuning the carburetor is not that difficult provided you know what the procedures are. Its a nice to see you following xBhp. There are some experienced riders who are able to clear all your doubts post your queries once you become member.
Hi Ram
make sure they fix your rust issue if not don’t worry just update your issue with what the service ppl responded details in suzuki website link http://suzukimotorcycle.co.in/contact.aspx
with in 3 or 4 days the dealer will call you
our bike reserve capacity is close to 4 litters
the engine jerking may be due to the insufficient supply of petrol as a result of too lean carb settings just ask the service center people to tune it
as its not good time to fine tune your carb before crossing 1500 kms
@ Anup
Did i said anything about oil no right okay
thanks guys. like I said, the rusted tank was replaced within a few days of me telling them. I just posted it here as a heads up to people that the rust issues are still there in the 2010 model.
@madhu: I gave it to the sc again to fix that jerking issue. Those guys told me it might be an airblock in the fuel pipe or something…..I told them to check the carb setting as well like you said. lets see what they do.
xbhp account got activted. I’ll see you guys there.
Hi friends,
I am Residing in Ayyapanthangal. Tomo I have planned to Purchase my GS150R Black at SMK Suzuki,Porur. I read through all reviews about this machine. Please guide me in this machine’s overall performance based on your experience and also Suzuki service support. Is there is any major problem you have faced with this machine until now. How abt the mileage?
I wamt to buy gs150r. piease send me overall information
Hello everyone,
I booked Dark-Greenish Blue GS150R couple of weeks back. However, I noticed new stickers on the bike over “http://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/”. Concentrate on the tank and you’ll find it.
I’ve started to worry now, because the dealer seems to have the old stickers in stock. They’re also ready to deliver immediately. I’ve still not made my final decision.
Does anyone wanna comment on new stickers?
- D3moN
[Bangalore]
@ D3moN
If the stickers are just like my bike, it will be a 2009 model. I would advise not to buy the 2009 version when there is an improved 2010 version. The dealers may be trying to sell their remaining stock. Its not like 2009 is a bad one but manufactures make slight modification to their models according to the feedback and problems of the previous one.
If you are spending a 70K you should go for the latest model. *http://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/GS150R.asp#
That’s what I thought.
Thank for confirming it.
- D3moN
[Bangalore]
i need to know something about the engine oil on my suzuki gs 150 r bike what i want to ask is can i keep engine oil upto the maximum level mark on my suzuki gs 150 cc bike ? i mean what is the perfect level for engine oil should i keep engine oil upto the maximum mark or between minimum and maximum or something else plzz reply your reply would be very helpful gs 150 owners and one more question what will happen if i keep engine oil over the maximum level???????????
plzz help me for something on my gs 150 r bike, to which point should i keep engine oil i mean should i keep oil upto the maximum level or between minimum and maximum or something else say or i will cry haha and what will happen if i overfill the oil ?????????????????????
By filling 1 litre the oil level will be exactly middle point of the maximum and minimum level. Manual says to fill 1 litre if only oil is changed, if filter also is changed fill 1.1 litre.
Don’t worry about engine oil. More is not always good, if the oil level is high it will create a back pressure and restrict the free movement. In new engine oil level wont decrease much, it will be best to use mineral oil. By changing mineral oil every 2000kms engine will be fresh as new.
Motul 4T and Gulf Pride (20W40) are good mineral oils for GS. Castrol Power 1 semi synthetic is also a good option but not Castrol Active 4t.
It is better to fill the oil between max and minimum, since the parts inside the box splashes the oil and spreads throughout the engine.
if you retain the oil below the minimium level, splash will not be perfect & engine lubrication and oil spreading will not be perfect, so that engine will get overheated.
If you retain the oil level above the maximum level, gears will be fully immersed inside the oil, as a result splash will not occur so the engine will get heated up. some times at higher spped gears may get relocated because of the immense oil pressure at higher rpms when fill the oil more than max level.
so be careful in the oil level,
Hii guys, today my GS turned one year old. She still looks so young that its hard to believe that I have done over 11,000 Kms.
With Gods grace, our relationship was very peaceful. Not even once had she troubled me. Completed 6 services so far. As a birthday gift I’m planning to give a Teflon coating to make her even gorgeous…..
Got mine on 13 Jan 2010; already fallen for its butter smooth engine sound.
mmmmm
- D3moN
[Bangalore]
@D3moN
Congrats bro for your poccession. I’m sure you will be driven crazy…………
Hi Anupdas,
That was a good review…i have one question for you as you have exp of this bike.My height is 5.4″ 60kg weight…does this bike will suite me as i heard that its heavy bike.
Actually i am also having the same question sandeep…also i have heard that this bike is having rust and mileage problem as it gets old…Anupdas could you please help up to solve our queries.
@ Sandeep & Ajay
Thanks for your compliments. With your height it will be really tough for you to try any 150 cc bike not just GS. With wider seat it will be a little more tough in GS
. But if you are an experienced rider you can handle bike with ease. The weight factor never come into picture once the bike starts rolling. It will be tough for you park and stop go traffic .
Even then I know a guy with your posture, smoking others in GS like nothing
. Its a well balanced bike and you can keep it in control with minimum effort. So if you like the bike and feels comfortable you can go for it…
The issue of rust was there in initial 2009 batch bikes, Suzuki replaced the tanks for those who had rusting issue. Mine is a 2009 Model bike and I haven’t faced any problem so far. I’m a regular in Motorcycle forums and from feedback the rusting issue is very rare from 2010 model onwards. Hope this will clarify your doubts.
Happy Biking….
Thanks Anupdas…
But what about the mileage factor as the bike gets old…
Being it as any bike maileage, performance….
all it depends on how you maintain it
i got 62 kmpl local in my GS
and did also got 45 kmpl too
it all depends on how you drive, maintain and where you fill petrol also does matters
Hi,
After reading lots of review,today i test drived GS.It is smooth and instantly i booked one
Greenish Blue,Thanks to anupdas bykes photo,which helped me to finalize the color.I need to wait 1 and half month.
Once i get it,i will put my review.
Cheers !!
Thank you mate. GS has a unique color scheme except the black no bikes come in its color scheme. Flint Grey is classic and suits executives, Orange looks Macho and Greenish Blue looks killer. The color scheme makes every curve in her body visible and quite unique.
@ Vikas
I have been riding bike for 14 months now, its too early to say about the bike after a long run. So far, its been good. During the initial break-in period I used to ride very cautiously and got good mileage as high as 65. Now I ride a bit carelessly with more speed, even then I get ~55 Kmpl. On highways mileage figure is above @ 60-70 speed.
Cheers
@ Anupdas,
I am bit worried as the Greenish Blue Color in suzuki website is different from yours bike.I have booked one from cochin, after seeing the bikes photograph you put here.
Mine is a 2009 model and the latest 2010 model has a dual tone of greenish blue and nebular black. Its a killer combo.
@Anupdas & Vikas
Thanks friends…
You solved my lot of queries
@Madhu…
Thanks
Hey Anupdas,
) In that case will it be good in average point of view.
I am Vinayak from pune,you might be aware of pune traffic,i am interested in GS but i dnt see thses bikes on road frequently,mostly i see honda,HH or bajaj bikes…is this bike is good for city traffic?(Extra info I am 5’5″
Sorry I’m from South India, guess it would be very busy :p. What ever the traffic may be, you can handle bike. Initially it may seem difficult but once you get familiar you can cut through any traffic.
I’m 5 6″, I can barely touch both legs on ground at same time. But it dont really matter
. Do a test ride and see if you are comfortable and revert back to me..
Happy Biking…..
Anup
Good looks but not the best
Smooth handling and comfort traveling
Fair mileage
Suitable for soft drivers
Best in class digital console
Not much color variants
Servicemen won’t take care of your GS as you do
Parts are a little costlier
GS rear view mirrors are not so attractive
I got that greenish blue one yesterday. One issue however is, the gear box is much harder than any ordinary bike. Everyone here telling that they have got much smoother gear shifting experience.
Perhaps it gets smoother after some time/services ?
Congrats for getting this beauty. I think that you are not used to shifting in GS at correct engine revs. Within few days you will know when and where to shift.
Some find it very difficult to use heel shifter, personally I use only toe for shifting up and down. The break in period is not just for engine and transmission but for the rider as well. However experienced one is, it will take some time to make it an extension of ourselves.
Do let us know when the gear shifts get better.
Happy biking….
Anupdas
Thanks Anup!
I will let you know once I spend some good time riding. Good site here, really helpful !
I am not a techie but all I can say is, this one looks much much better than the 6 year old unicorn in all aspects. The suzuki guys should really concentrate on publicizing and providing better service. Most of the people don’t even know abt the bike.
Greenish blue with black, just awesome !
Hi
Anup
I also booked GS orange colour. My worry is that focus of headlight. I heard that headlight is week & not given better light at slow speed. I took a test ride & liked very much. I sold my new pulsar 135 for GS. Gear shifting & engine is very smooth like butter.
Pls. suggest.
Hii Sanjay,
A change from P135 to GS will be very noticeable. P135 was launched after GS, so why did you decide to go for GS all sudden? If you enjoy riding you wont be disappointed
It wont be as zippy as P135. The Rectifier and Regulator unit was changed twice and now headlamp is not an issue. If search Internet, you can see all sorts of complaints about GS, trust me if you take proper care of bike nothing will happen. Keep updated……
Happy Biking..
Good morning Anup,
Thanks for prompt reply.
I choose P135 at first sight. I liked look & sporty style.
But after some days it observe that long riding with pillion is not comfortable.
I feel lot of back pain even after 20-25 km riding & engine is so noisy as compare to GS.
Sits are so hard & suspension is not well as compare to GS & P150. When i took a ride of my friends GS then i decided to change my bike. I feel bad to change P135 in 5 month with 20K loss to resell it. But it is OK for GS.
Is my decision is right ???
What is your opinion.
@ Sangram
Very true, Suzuki is trying to advertise Slingshot rather than GS150. When I decided to go for GS, no one really knew about the bike. Even after 16 months, situation hasn’t changed much.
In many forums and websites, people often raise issues but no one cares to post once they fix it . So people find only negative comments and issues about bike.
Hi Anup,I also booked my dark greenish blue gs150r and waiting for its delivery.The waiting period for this ride is 2 months here.
Hi……
im confuse between apache 180 rtr and suzuki 150 gsr………
which one is gud ?
Hi Anupdas,
According to me its more than a year now that you are using GS…after this much of period what is your current experience abt this bike…if you are told to purchase 150cc bike now then which bike you will prefer at this stage?
Hi Anupdas,
Any comments?
@Anupdas:
You are 100% right, these Suzuki fellows are not making new innovative ads,
I bought my first bike Suzuki GS150R(yet to post my user review) a year back, whenever I stop in signals, every month I have answered atleast 10-15 fellow riders about the bike, many are not aware of this little beast.
Hi Anupdas,
Any update?
hi everyone..
m also a proud owner of S150R… and i m really enjoying riding this bike…and sometimes feel unique coz none of my frndz are owning this bike…
and its mileage is also superb compared to other 150cc….
and the best part is its braking..
it stops whenever u want it to stop..provided u know to handle disk brake properly or efficiently..
and it never wobbles when u hit d brake harder…earlier i was owning discover135….and whenever i used to brake harder…rear part of the bike used to wobble…but in gs150r this one is totally missing…
however, i bought this bike in august 2010 and i have almost nothing to complain about it..except one
i.e the headlight..i feel its intensity is very low…and thats y i want to replace the stock…
any suggestion from anyone?
and yes one more thing,….sometimes while accelerating….it makes some “khat khat noise” like just when u hit the accelerator..whether u r riding at 20kmph or 60…however, will take my bike to service station soon and will tell them to rectify it.,.
anywyz
its a very very old post…..hope some one will see my “query” some day and will answer my question…;)
Happy riding
Hi, I have bought GS Back 3 months back. and i have only completed 850km.. Problem is i am getting only milage 35-37.. i m little heavy too… still bike is smooth and rocks… Please help.
I had taken GS150r white yetserday. On my first 2 people had enquired about the back. Looks are great and performance is also good. The vehicle is smooth in slow speed in top gear. i had driven in 6th gear at 40kmph and there is no jerking like other bikes in such slowspeeds and engine is smooth. Little bit noise from the engine when compared to unicron at slow speeds. Not crossed above 60kmph. Mileage needs to be checked covered only 100km.
I will update my bike status in future after service.
Sanu,
my friend, its the riding style that matters. Do not worry, take GS for a long ride for some 100+ km and ride it at a speed of 50 to 55 kmph and use even the 6th gear. Problem gets solved. Even i had the same problem..i followed the same and it got rectified automatically.
you have not mentioned the speed levels you travel. Its not with the weight of the rider
ALL THE BEST
I wish to clame warrenty for my Suzuki Gs150R bike.. Its just only about 8 to 9 month’s old and i am really not happy and satisfied with the bike and its performance.. I am having a lot of problem in the engine.. I am really fedup in taking my bike to the service station (Suzuki service station) as many number of times just for the problem i am having (miss firing of the engine and knocking noise).. And also my bike engine performance is really not like a 150cc bike.. So i want to know how can i replace the bike with the clame of my bikes warrenty.. I will be really thankfull , if you guy’s would reply and get back to me as soon as possible.. Looking forward for your reply.. Apart from there problem’s, my bike is really superb.. I luv my bike apart from tat.. Thank you..
dear admin of this site, Anupdas pls advice me for my above question.. I will be thankfull for your advice.. Looking forward wit eager.. Ty.
Hi viewers,
my GS is completed 450 km and i would like to point the following issues.
1) The initial pick up is bit slow but on 3′rd and 4′th it gives much better acceleration on eco mode. but in power mode the power slightly increases.
2) Finding neutral, especially from 1′st gear is really problem. it goes to 2′nd and from 2′nd it can easily put onto neutral.
3) my left hand has pain while driving . i don’t know what causes the pain. hoping this problem to be solved after 1′st service.
4) Engine seems to be bit noisy.
5) Disk Brake is not so powerful.
And also i would like to share my positive thoughts about my GS.
1) Awesome Suspension…! road gutters are not a problem for my GS.
2) Riding is very comfortable.
3) Horn is tremendous..!
4) High Quality Switch gears.
5) Very informative and Visible instrument panel.(none other bike has instrument cluster like GS)
6) Very responsive front suspension than unicorn/CBZ.
Overall i am satisfied with this deal. i am now getting around 48 kmpl.
Regards
Hariesh – 8547578345
Dear all,
I brought gs150r 1 week before white color, some tips for new bike please.
hey guys i am going to buy this beast in june…is the new production same as first???if different what are the diffrences?
which colour i should prefer???
please reply fast….
u can contact me at http://www.facebook.com/manas34
manasagrawal36@gmail.com
9404659642
hi…. Me too planning to own this lovely bike by next week. But only thing concerns is the engine sound. I visited a showroom and the bike i saw there sounds weird. I asked the guy there why so… and his answer was it is a 6000 kms old bike with no service done. That does not sound great to listen. Please let me know… whether i need to check for the engine sound before buying the bike. And also let me know what are all the other parameters need to be checked. Planning to take a Greenish Blue one which is shown in this review.