Initially making its debut in Indonesia, the 2017
Suzuki GSX 150 is now in Vietnam, Philippines and lately, Thailand. The GSX 150
line up consists of three models : the GSX-S150 naked sports, the GSX-R150
sports bike and the GSX-S150 Touring.
All three Suzuki models carry a single-cylinder
147.3 cc, liquid-cooled DOHC power plant fed by EFI, and claimed to produce 19
hp at 10,500 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm. Power for the GSX 150 gets
to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and the engine is the same unit used in
the Raider and Satria.
Standard fitment to the GSX 150 is telescopic forks
in front with a single disc brake and 17-inch wheel fitted with a 90/80 tyre,
while the rear end is propped up with a monoshock, single disc brake and
17-inch wheel shod in 130/70 rubber. Also common across the range is the fuel
tank, with a capacity of 11-litres, while weight for the series hovers at
around 130 kg, with a difference of a few kg between the models.
The GSX 150 also comes with the latest in motorcycle
technology with keyless start, LED main light and alarm location function which
allows the bike to be located in parking lots. Also standard is a full digital
meter that includes a gear position indicator.
In Indonesia the GSX 150 is sold at IDR 23.9 million for the GSX-S150, while the GSX-S150 Touring goes
for IDR 25 million and IDR 27.9 million for the
GSX-R150. The GSX-R150 comes with a full-fairing, while the Touring model is
based on the GSX-S150, but is fitted with panniers, hand guards and windscreen.
