Honda CG150 vs Suzuki GS150 | 1-1 Direct Comparison

After many years of slapping new stickers onto old motorcycles and calling it innovation, Honda has finally done something genuinely interesting. Yesterday, the covers came off their brand-new Honda CG150. Yes, that’s right, a CG, but not a 125cc this time, it’s a 150cc, which is an entirely new model. But here’s the catch: the new CG150 isn’t exactly cheap. Priced at a wallet-trembling Rs. 459,900, let’s see if it can justify the price by comparing it to the competition.

Specs of CG150

You get a nice vibration-free 150cc balancer shaft engine. Finally, a CG motorcycle on which riders won’t feel like they’re sitting on a generator.

On top of that, Honda threw in an LED headlight, alloy rims (no more spokes), and a modern speedometer borrowed directly from the CB150F. The cherry on the cake? It has a front disc brake combined with CBS (Combined Braking System), a feature that applies partial braking force to both wheels simultaneously to make sure you don’t end up eating gravel. Good thinking by Honda this time!

Competition CG150 vs Suzuki GS150

Now, if you’re thinking of alternatives, you’re probably eyeing up two rivals: the trusty old Suzuki GS150 and Honda’s own CB150. The CB150, though a bit pricier (around Rs. 30k more), is already a fan favorite. The Suzuki GS150, meanwhile, is a hefty Rs. 60k cheaper than the new CG150.

Let’s focus on the cheaper Suzuki first—can the new CG justify being 60k more expensive?

Here’s a comparison post:

Looks and Gizmos

On paper, the CG150 smashes the GS150 in the cosmetic department. You get shiny alloy wheels instead of Suzuki’s spokes rims. The CG also gives you LED lights, whereas Suzuki stays on good old halogen bulbs whose throw is too low that you have to attach after-market project headlights for long routes.

Brakes and Safety

In braking, the Honda CG150 again beats the GS150. Honda’s front disc brake and CBS combo is simply better than Suzuki’s drum brake setup, making the CG150 a far safer bike than the GS150.

Ride and Engine Feel

Engine-wise, Honda gives you that modern balancer shaft to minimize vibrations, whereas the GS150 doesn’t offer any balancer shaft. However, the GS150’s OHC engine and bar-end balancers on the handlebars are actually pretty good at killing vibrations anyway. So it’s not a clear knockout win for Honda here.

Design: A Subjective Battlefield

Style is subjective. Some like the retro simplicity of the GS150. Others will adore the flashy new CG150. But, parked side-by-side, most people are probably going to gravitate toward the fresher face. CG150 takes it here.

The Bottom Line?

Is the new Honda CG150 worth the extra cash over the battle-tested Suzuki GS150? On paper—and probably on the street—it looks like Honda has finally stepped into this decade and given us a genuinely appealing package. Yes, it’s pricey, but compared to the competition of the GS150 that charges you 400,000 for no disc brakes, no gear indicator, no CBS brakes, and no LED headlights, this pricing looks fine, but still Rs. 400,000 for a motorcycle, majority of Pakistani people will consider it on the expensive side.