Suzuki GSX-R150

The Suzuki GSX-R150 resembles its elder sibling GSX-750 in terms of design and styling. The appealing character of the GSX-R150 depicts more of a sporty look that makes it look attractive on the front. Riding the GSX will give you a sporty feel every time you ride it on the road as it will deliver a different kind of feel when you ride on it through the city roads.

Other than the design and styling, the Suzuki GSX-R150 resembles the look of a pure sports bike that makes it stand out among most of its competitors in the small bike segment. The utility features include a multi-function LCD display which comprises modern features like a tachometer bar, odometer, time, and position indicator. The functional design of the Suzuki GSX-R150 is sporty to the next level and is very bulky in appearance along with a long windscreen that ensures comfortable rides even at higher speeds.

The ergonomics of the Suzuki GSX-R150 make it a bit difficult to handle on busy roads or during heavy traffic. The real ride and handling are depicted as soon as you reach the highway and it is during that time that its true nature is revealed when it unleashes the boundaries of speed limits. The mountain road riding experience with this bike will surely be a memorable one with the Suzuki GSX-R150.

The fluid-fledged race tuck is possible only for the clip-on bars that provide a reasonable height and comfortable leg setup for better handling. The front and rear disc brakes provide sufficient support to the telescopic front and swingarm rear suspension setup ensuring a comfortable ride and superior handling in the corners with the excellent balancing of the bike's weight.

The GSX motorbike derives its power from the 147cc single-cylinder engine that looks very small in size from under the hood of this huge bike. Regardless of the size of the engine, the riding quality and efficiency tend to be great. The motor has been perfectly tuned to become revolution-friendly and extract peak power along with torque.

The 147cc engine when paired with six-speed manual transmission churns out a power output of 18.9 hp and torque of 14 Nm. Moreover, the transmission is great as the six-speed return type gearbox is smooth on the upshifts as well as downshifts.

The braking and safety feature for Suzuki GSX-R150 comprises telescopic forks on the front and a mono-shock feature on the rear that ensures a better riding experience. The braking equipment consists of disc brakes for both the front and back wheels. However, since it is a sportbike, the stoppage power tends to be an essential factor that ensures its progress.

The wheels are very thick with 90mm on the front and 130mm on the rear that tends to provide a better road grip to the rider. Other safety features include dual stepped seat type, Swing Arm Rear Suspension, and side wings.

The Suzuki GSX-R150 has lived up to the brand image of the bike and except for the small displacement engine, this bike is a machine designed to rule the corners. This bike tends to be the perfect choice for the ones who are in search of something small, light, and yet sporty in appeal and performance. It is a better choice in comparison to most of its competitors that are available at a higher price range in the Philippine market.