As we have reported sometime back, Suzuki has finally launched a 125cc commuter under a typical name ‘Slingshot’. This bike is seen as an upgrade to their decent performer Zeus. Slingshot sports a 125cc single cylinder engine borrowed from Zeus.
Following are the highlights of the new launch:
- Engine: 124cc 4 stroke, Air Cooled same as Zeus
- Power output of 8.7PS @ 7500 rpm
- Torque: 10Nm @ 3500 rpm
- All Black theme
- Slingshot would be offered in two variants: Spoke Wheel and Alloy Wheels
- 130mm Drum Brakes standard, No Disc Brakes, not even optional.
- Electric Start would be standard across all models
- 5 speed gearbox with 1 down 4 up pattern same as Zeus
- 12 V 5Ah battery in comparison to 12V 2.5Ah of the Zeus
- Glossy and Sparkling Colors: Yellow, Orange, Silver, Black and Red
- Slingshot weighs 127 Kgs (Kerb)
- Ground Clearance increased to 160mm from 155mm of Zeus
- Length reduced to 2035mm from 2040mm of Zeus
- Wheelbase increased to 1265mm from 1240mm of Zeus
- Same 12 liters tank
- Ex-showroom price of Rs. 45,000
- BSIII compliant
Suzuki has priced the bike in the same range where Zeus exists currently, hinting that Zeus would finally be taken off to prevent any cannibalization.
Slingshot borrows lot of cues from its bigger sibling GS150R. This bike would compete directly with Hero Honda’s Super Splendor and Glamor, Yamaha’s newly launched YBR125 and HMSI’s Shine.
We hope Slingshot propels Suzuki’s growth to new heights to encourage them to become more aggressive in the market.
- Saad Khan
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Nice Look, feel like new genration bike…
try this new Engineering
Well I am tired of 125cc launches, common Suzuki give us 200cc machines.
It is definatly a goog looker as compare to 125′s of hero honda,tvs,bajaj,yamaha,honda(shine). Only stunner is a better than this in design.
once i took test ride of suzuki zeus and liked it very much so if that good engine is now coming with a good design so it is a complete package.
“130mm Drum Brakes standard, No Disc Brakes, not even optional.”
the yellow bike in pic do have front discs!!?
The Alloy Wheels are skinny and odd designed.
Why the same 8.5 bhp engine?Can’t Suzuki give a 10.5-11 bhp engine to match the aggressive looks and give a disc brake as an option?
This bike looked cramped with compared to honda twister. This is like a gs150 with zeus engine! Do suzuki have nothing new to offer?
only 8.7PS power….is that the best suzuki can come up with…come on give us a streetfighter bike with at least 180 cc+ engine………..
I think Slingshot is the move in pro wrestling, nice name for a bike ! I hope Suzuki’s next release will be Chokeslam !
125CC engine is suppose to produce more then 10 BHP but here its producing 8.7 which is lower then twister.there is no point coping looks of bigger sibling GS150R as it was not a great looking bike in the first place.
Who told u GS150R does look good…put a Pulsar,CBZ,Hunk all together & ask people which they like…they will sure say GS150R…anyway looks is not everything…GS150R is the most reliable bike…solid build quality,,.bullet-proof engine..& some say GS150R is copied from other bikes…dudes just google u will see GS150R design is copied from Suzuki’s GSR&GSR-X series bike…its this Indian companies lik bajaj,Hero honda…that copied Suzuki’s designs long before…this is the truth…Just don’t bluff without any proof…
They call this as stylish 125cc
and some says its ugliest among all 125cc bike
I would say it looks different [standing out but not outstanding] from all other bikes in that segment
anyway in the coming days we are going to see how it performance
This is what i found on suzuki web site,
“Mr. Atul Gupta, Vice President (Sales and Marketing), Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, It has been our constant endeavour to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the Indian motorcycle market and the Suzuki SlingShot is a direct result of us listening to what the customers want and delivering a world class product that meets their requirements. The Suzuki SlingShot offers a complete package in terms of Style, Comfort, Performance and Practicality all combined in a 125 cc bike. The customer wanted a bike that was as frugal on fuel as a 100 cc bike, yet had the looks to match a 150 cc premium bike combined with a price point that made the product affordable yet met all requirements which the Suzuki SlingShot offers.
Inspired by its bigger siblings the GSX-R series, the Suzuki SlingShot boasts of sharp edgy head lamps, an all new front fender design and a convenient gear position indicator for ease in riding in city traffic. A state-of-the-art engine fed by a BS carburettor with a Throttle Position Switch (TPS) optimizes the ignition timing coupled with a DC CDI along with the Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system results in obtaining high combustion efficiency for enhanced mileage and reduced emissions.
With a newly designed sturdy upswept frame construct with a longer swing arm coupled with a preload adjustable rear suspension and a race inspired light weight alloy provides the Suzuki Sling Shot with the perfect balance and agility for varied road conditions without compromising on comfort and ergonomics.
The Suzuki SlingShot is available in four colours Metallic Mustard Yellow, Metallic Fox Orange, Candy Antares Red and Pearl Nebular Black.”
Hmm,not bad…but i think 8.75 ps is less power
Instead of buying this we can blindly go in for CB Twister. CB twister is 110cc engine with 9 bhp and also comes with optional disc brake and a better mileage than Sling shot. And just look at the back break lever, it looks very ugly and it will hit the speedbreakers for sure. This same problem occurred in platina too.
Suzuki Slingshot 125cc seems to be quite good in comparison with other 125cc bike.
Suzuki is a brand know for robust quality,reliabilty,bike responce.etc.
Slingshot is one of that kind.
I have bought myself a slingshot a week ago I have gone to malshej ghat with my bro on back who weighs dot 83 kg.but I didnt felt lack of power through all gears.pic-up no prob.
I thing I would like to mention I just filled 200 rs of fuel last night The trip meter clocked 255.6 km return trip frm malshej.which is outstanding.
Trust me guys this suzuki can be bought blind foulded.
Atlast suzuki says-
GAZE UPON THE DREAMS.
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Pritham please make sure you are the first one to post review on slingshoot
Hi madhu yes im the first to review dis bike.
I also hav suzuki-
Samurai,gs150r,slingshot.
And nxt bike the naked suzuki gladius 650.
Pritam pl tell me somthing more about sling shot, like power , average , riding experience on city road , I am confused between hh passion pro and sling shot because even though sling shot 125 cc it produce same power like passion pro.
The bike can surely use some power for a 125cc. Even the platina100 gives 8.* bhp for god sakes. I dono the 8.7bhp plus 5 speed has advantage over shine, gladi or super splendor. Its hard to choose but from the inexperienced common mans viewpoint like myself will sure to step back from slingshot especially due to lowest of all power output.
Another lack luster model i suppose……..
@ suzuki: better redesign your engine.