Haojue DR300 aka the Suzuki
GSX-S300 finally set to go on sale in China. For those of you who
aren’t aware of Haojue Motorcycles, it is Suzuki’s Chinese partner. Their joint
venture company, called 'Changzhou Haojue Suzuki Motorcycle Co., LTD', deals in
a range of small-displacement Suzuki motorcycles. The company started the
production of the DR300 last month.
The Haojue DR300 is a fantastic-looking
motorcycle. It has an aggressive fascia that features a striking LED headlight
with integrated LED DRL. The short visor that bears the company logo is also a
nice touch. The golden KYB USD front forks enhance the big bike look. The DR300
has a sculpted 16-litre fuel tank with sporty extensions that add to the
motorcycle’s overall muscular appeal.
The Haojue DR300 weighs 177 kg and draws
power from an all-new 298 cc liquid-cooled engine. It is a twin-cylinder mill
which produces 29.23 PS of power at 8,500 rpm and 27.8 Nm of torque at 6,500
rpm. It has been tuned for better low and mid-range performance. It is linked
to a 6-speed gearbox.
The Haojue DR300's suspension setup
includes USD front forks from KYB and a 7-step preload-adjustable rear
monoshock. The braking duties are handled by a 298 mm petal disc at the front
with a dual-piston calliper and a smaller petal disc at the rear with a
single-piston calliper. For safety, the Haojue DR300 has dual-channel Bosche
ABS.
Haojue DR300 Dimensions
Aspect
Measurement
Length
2,055
mm
Width
720
mm
Height
1,050
mm
Wheelbase
1,420
mm
Haojue hasn’t announced the price of the
DR300 yet but it is being speculated that it would cost somewhere in the range
of CNY 33,000-35,000.
