Well, I think I was the luckiest to have a test drive of the Suzuki GS150R
bike. But a very short one. Since I knew the owner of the Showroom in
Bangalore, he allowed me to have a test ride. But as usual Bangalore’s
peak hour traffic was a hindrance to test it properly. I’d the test ride
in the first week of November’08.
As many people have mentioned, it also feels like typical Unicorn.
It’s silky smooth engine as well as the gears. I did check all the 6
gears but didn’t get a stretch to cross 60kmph speed. The gear lever is
unique and it is returnable to the same position just like the other toe
only operated gear levers. But for people who want to use heal and toe
can also do it as per their convenience.
Suzuki GS150R is targeted at commuters and not sports enthusiasts. It
is more of an all-rounder. I felt if they’d given a mono suspension,
then all Unicorn lovers will switch over to this bike for its extras
like digital Speedo and 6th gear.
The torque is good and you can cruise in 3rd gear in low speeds. The
only drawback is its Kerb weight of 149 kgs which is heavier than
Unicorn. But the weight can be an advantage while touring and cruising
above 100 kmph.
The digital speedo gives all the information including time and which
gear you’re riding as well as there is a light just like in TVS Scooty
Pep, which glows if you’re over-riding the desired RPM. There are two
modes economy and sports setting and as per your choice the light glows
if you’ve crossed the ideal RPM. The tachometer looks excellent.
The electricals are good with the tail lamp being LED type. I can say
Suzuki GS150R is Jack of all and Master of None. Even the mileage also
should be good considering Suzuki’s past record. The bike is expected by
the end of Jan or First week of Feb’ 09. And the regular test rides may
start from Second week of Jan’09.
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