my experience

my experience

I tested it at SMK Suzuki, Guindy, Chennai. Despite of its low power (13.8 BHP) and high weight (149 kg), the bike responded well. I could hear the voices of people who say that GS-150R’s pickup is poor, but comparing it with my Discover, it was fantastic. It had a sixth gear and the engine has been tuned for peak power at higher rpms, hence perfect for long distance touring. Not only long distance, my daily commuting itself, is like a touring, because I travel 40 kms a day with a pillion, my wife and I was looking for a touring machine which would offer enough torque for a ride with pillion. It had rpm blinker, and excellent mileage, super stability on highways. But the only drawback was the tyres.
I don’t know why Suzuki prevented a set of tubeless tyres. I enquired all tyre dealers in Chennai for 18” tubeless tyres. But it was hardly available except Ceat. I was looking for MRF/Michelin/Pirelli. So I would have to spend additional Rs.5000/- on tubeless tyres. Additionally the bike’s aesthetics did not attract me more or prevented me from being keen on it. It was ruled out of the list.