Suzuki GS150R Ownership Experience by Anupdas
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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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92 comments
Deepak on January 29, 2010 at 7:09 pm
That’s a wonderful review Anup. And your home seems to be situated in a very nice place with greens all around. Enjoy!
Anupdas on January 29, 2010 at 10:52 pm
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.
fas on January 30, 2010 at 11:48 am
This is a unique color, never seen this on the GS before. Nice choice.
Satosh Kumar on January 30, 2010 at 12:56 pm
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.
RajaVenkat on January 30, 2010 at 11:39 pm
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.
Madhu on January 30, 2010 at 11:52 pm
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
Anupdas on January 31, 2010 at 12:18 am
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…
Anupdas on January 31, 2010 at 12:38 am
@ 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
Saravana Kumar on January 31, 2010 at 6:35 am
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..
Anupdas on January 31, 2010 at 7:18 am
@ 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
Saravana Kumar on January 31, 2010 at 9:27 am
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..!!..
Anupdas on January 31, 2010 at 10:01 am
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…
Kishan on January 31, 2010 at 3:49 pm
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/
Anupdas on January 31, 2010 at 5:03 pm
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
Sri on February 3, 2010 at 8:08 pm
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
Anupdas on February 4, 2010 at 5:37 pm
@ 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 on February 4, 2010 at 7:29 pm
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
Anupdas on February 5, 2010 at 6:50 am
@ Madhu
Congrats for getting your ride.
Maddy on February 6, 2010 at 3:35 am
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…
Maddy on February 6, 2010 at 3:43 am
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..
Anupdas on February 6, 2010 at 9:07 am
@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.
Tushal on February 7, 2010 at 2:31 am
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.
Vineeth on February 7, 2010 at 6:32 am
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.
Anupdas on February 7, 2010 at 9:18 pm
@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.
kiran on February 11, 2010 at 8:09 pm
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…
Raja on February 12, 2010 at 9:41 pm
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!
Madhu on February 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm
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
raja on February 15, 2010 at 8:50 pm
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
Anupdas on February 16, 2010 at 10:02 am
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.
Anupdas on February 16, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@ 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
.
Madhu on February 16, 2010 at 9:33 pm
@ 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
rajesh on February 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm
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.
rajesh on February 25, 2010 at 1:45 pm
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 ?
RAJA on February 25, 2010 at 10:25 pm
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?
Anupdas on February 26, 2010 at 3:20 pm
@ 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.
Madhu on February 26, 2010 at 3:28 pm
@ 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
Anupdas on February 26, 2010 at 6:59 pm
@ 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.
Rajesh on February 26, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Great mileage figures. mine also giving 55 solid
i hope it will improve after first service. just crossed 350 km in odo
Madhu on February 27, 2010 at 9:15 am
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 ?
rajesh on February 27, 2010 at 11:30 am
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
Anupdas on February 27, 2010 at 9:04 pm
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.
RajaVenkat on March 22, 2010 at 9:49 pm
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!
Harsh on April 15, 2010 at 6:46 am
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.
Anupdas on April 15, 2010 at 2:18 pm
@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.
Harsh on April 15, 2010 at 2:54 pm
@Anupdas
Thanks for the information.
In the 150cc range, would you suggest these 2 over Pulsar or CBZ Xtreme?
madhu on April 15, 2010 at 3:27 pm
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
madhu on April 15, 2010 at 4:56 pm
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
Anupdas on April 15, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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.
Harsh on April 16, 2010 at 7:33 am
@Madhu
Thank you..
Harsh on April 16, 2010 at 4:53 pm
@Anupdas:
Thanks
RajaVenkat on April 18, 2010 at 8:39 am
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.
madhu on April 18, 2010 at 2:11 pm
@ 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
RajaVenkat on April 20, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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.
madhu on April 21, 2010 at 10:32 am
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
Adi on April 22, 2010 at 1:02 am
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
Anupdas on April 22, 2010 at 6:01 pm
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.
Adi on April 23, 2010 at 1:07 pm
@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.
Adi on April 23, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Also adding to that the Sticker above the tank is that ur addition or the bike came with that?
Anupdas on April 23, 2010 at 5:16 pm
@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 !!
Adi on April 23, 2010 at 9:36 pm
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.
Anupdas on April 23, 2010 at 11:43 pm
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!!!!
Adi on April 24, 2010 at 12:15 pm
@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?
Adi on April 24, 2010 at 12:21 pm
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
Abhishek on April 29, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Hi all,
Getting the BIKE [GS 150 R] today evening.
Will give my review in a few days.
Anupdas on April 29, 2010 at 8:45 pm
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
Adi on April 30, 2010 at 2:50 pm
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
Anupdas on April 30, 2010 at 8:24 pm
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.
Adi on May 1, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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.
Knight on May 4, 2010 at 11:20 pm
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.
Knight on May 4, 2010 at 11:26 pm
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.
Harsh on May 5, 2010 at 9:52 am
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)
Knight on May 5, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I have no problem with this bike, rust and all just myths. depends on how u care..!!!
RAJA VENKAT on May 5, 2010 at 7:03 pm
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.
Adi on May 5, 2010 at 10:08 pm
@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.
Anupdas on May 6, 2010 at 7:22 pm
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.
Adi on May 7, 2010 at 12:08 pm
@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.
RajaVenkat on May 7, 2010 at 7:49 pm
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?
Anupdas on May 7, 2010 at 9:03 pm
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.
RajaVenkat on May 19, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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.
Anupdas on May 20, 2010 at 10:56 am
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……….
Anupdas on May 20, 2010 at 9:16 pm
@ Raja
Did you get your tank replaced?
Raj on June 1, 2010 at 9:38 am
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.
Anupdas on June 1, 2010 at 11:07 am
@ 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.
Anupdas on June 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
@ 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…….
Allwyn on June 13, 2010 at 11:18 pm
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??
Anupdas on June 14, 2010 at 2:42 pm
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.
Antony on June 20, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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.
Anupdas on June 30, 2010 at 11:22 pm
@ 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.
Shailendra on July 3, 2010 at 12:59 pm
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
sanjay on July 29, 2010 at 10:36 pm
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…….
Madhu on July 30, 2010 at 11:30 pm
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.
Raja on August 27, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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.