Review: Suzuki GS150 "Tour-King"

[waqas18]

wow really a very very nice GS u have...

[waqas18]

Yeh haina proper review. Baki GS aur GD owner tou Pakwheels pe bas tareef hei karte rehte hai apni bikes ki.

ap ghor se threads parho.. jo problems hain wo bhi share ki jati hain...

[pakiboy104]

Assalamualkium Dear Brother!
First of all MASHALLAH! you got a clean and nice ride!
second thing is about front disk brake and the seat!
are seat orignal? and where to got these disk brakes?

[SyedMoazzam]

Then who's the tour king of pakistan?

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Chingchi rickhshaw(H)

[Silver_Knife]

Thats one of nicest review about GS150 that i have read so far. And nice photography

[060276]

Nice write up hassan bahi ...

[Automotorsport_Lover]

Most stunning GS150 on Pakwheels!!

Loved ur side and rear boxes!! They so good looking MashAllah... Perfect fit and nice matching with bike! Nice review...
Get a new stand, get ur horn sorted out, you can opt for HIDs, U should consider replacing the rear drum or claim it under warranty... ur drum is faulty which results in those noises and eats up shoes quickly... Other things are minor in my view and common with almost all Pakistani bike...

Its a cool bike uv got there, it still needs af ew more bucks to be investeed to make it super fit bike! May you acheive it... Best wishes!

Where did u get those boxes? Who did charger wirings?

[Xarak]

@Xarak.....125 wale bhi sirf tareef karte hein.....I m yet to hear something (out of the many) negative(s) from u about your 125....

@12guage.....On a serious note, please please please share the source n price of these side boxes and console. ....u have been looking for them for ages now

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CG ka tou sabko pata hai ke 1 hei neg point hai. Chin jati hai. Khair Allah hifazat karne wala hai. Mere samne kitne logo ki Chonda 70 chini hai. Nothing is safe in Pakistan.

[12gauge]

@all

Thanks everybody.

Assalamualkium Dear Brother!
First of all MASHALLAH! you got a clean and nice ride!
second thing is about front disk brake and the seat!
are seat orignal? and where to got these disk brakes?

Yes bro, the seats are similar to a standard GS150.

from review i think GS is flop bike you have almost double "DON'T LIKES" list as compare to "LIKES" and many of those cons are very serious i mean you can't call this product successful
and specially you can not recommend some one to purchase this bike which has such an long list of problems
i own pridor 100 and i am facing couple of issues as an katak sound in 2nd gear & too soft rear suspension etc
i take these issues seriously and now i really feel how can i recommend this bike to some one for purchase
despite it have some other positive things and in GS case i mean seriously that is an huge list of errors
there are some serious quality control issues this bike is now no more cheaper suzuki is demanding
good money for this bike they really need to sort out all those issues its really sad to see RUST has become
symbol of suzuki bikes and that defines suzuki quality

And I Am Sorry To Say Please GS Guys No Offence But In My Personal View
It Does Not Deserves Laqab Of "Tour King" With All Those Issues

Bro, I can probably list like a 1000 flaws (both internal and superficial) in the look/appearance of Katrina Kaif but does that mean that she is not hot?

look at it this way: even after listing 1000 flaws, hardly any man would ever refuse her.

look at it yet another way: knowing all the flaws, Would I make the same choice (GS150 "Tour-King") again? you betcha! .

Your review has given answers of most of the questions i had in my mind
One thing you missed is the availibility of spare parts in small cities and villages Nearest city where i can get spare parts for a suzuki is 160 km away while i can get any Honda spare parts from a small city 5 km from my village But Its the only 150cc bike with self start and comfortable ride for long drives. Infact now a days i am planing to get a bike and may be i go for Honda Deluxe because i had it for 5 years and love its ride, Braking, Durablity
Happy riding

yes you are correct there bro. availability of spare parts is a problem but then again its only a minor inconvenience and it shouldn't get in the way of enjoying this monster.

Then who's the tour king of pakistan?

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Anything thats get you from A to B while having fun.

I hope some manufacturer sees this post. Maybe, we would be able to spice up the local motorcycle market. Keep discovering!

lets keep our fingers crossed brother.

Most stunning GS150 on Pakwheels!!

Its a cool bike uv got there, it still needs af ew more bucks to be investeed to make it super fit bike! May you acheive it... Best wishes!

I'm all ears brother and would love your input.

Regards.

[Xarak]

ap ghor se threads parho.. jo problems hain wo bhi share ki jati hain...

12gauge tou kuch ziyada hei frank hai. I totally agree with his likes and dislikes. (A)

[waqas18]

12gauge tou kuch ziyada hei frank hai. I totally agree with his likes and dislikes. (A)

CG ka 1 hi negative point wo bhi chin jana... lolzzzzz hahaha

[gull_s_777]

First of all i must really admire the way you have given full detail review of bike
and MashAllah you have gotten one really mouth watering GS the best i have seen
i am really surprised from where you got those all stuff and modifications are done
very neatly

Agree
Love the neatly done modification on disk brake while still maintaining original look of GS
I would happily spend 15-20K if i could get it done like this.

Its a cool bike uv got there, it still needs af ew more bucks to be investeed to make it super fit bike! May you acheive it... Best wishes!

Indeed Auto bro
OP has got a fine bike but he is little let down because of too high expectations
I mean look at Dislike 11,

[I]11. the 12-volt power outlet which are otherwise very useful are limited in their capacity. they only allow 110-watts of electricity which is only useful for electronics and not enough for cooking/heating equipment. it would have really neat if I could power a small electric stove or a heater.

[/I]He also wants the bike to cook for him.

[amjad635]

Bro, I can probably list like a 1000 flaws (both internal and superficial) in the look/appearance of Katrina Kaif but does that mean that she is not hot?

look at it this way: even after listing 1000 flaws, hardly any man would ever refuse her.

look at it yet another way: knowing all the flaws, Would I make the same choice (GS150 "Tour-King") again? you betcha! .

Totally Irrelevant Comparison
you are comparing GS with Katrina Kaif

well i am amazed if you can point out 1000 flaws from Katrina
than i am sure you can point out 1000 flaws from even bikes like Hayabusa

[I]11. the 12-volt power outlet which are otherwise very useful are limited in their capacity. they only allow 110-watts of electricity which is only useful for electronics and not enough for cooking/heating equipment. it would have really neat if I could power a small electric stove or a heater.

[/I]He also wants the bike to cook for him.

[Automotorsport_Lover]

Agree
Love the neatly done modification on disk brake while still maintaining original look of GS
I would happily spend 15-20K if i could get it done like this.

Indeed Auto bro
OP has got a fine bike but he is little let down because of too high expectations
I mean look at Dislike 11,

[I]11. the 12-volt power outlet which are otherwise very useful are limited in their capacity. they only allow 110-watts of electricity which is only useful for electronics and not enough for cooking/heating equipment. it would have really neat if I could power a small electric stove or a heater.

[/I]He also wants the bike to cook for him.

He thinks he has got a Honda goldwing or a burgman! (H)

[SyedMoazzam]

He thinks he has got a Honda goldwing or a burgman! (H)

I want a gold wing;)

[12gauge]

CG ka 1 hi negative point wo bhi chin jana... lolzzzzz hahaha

Bro, Honda CG125 is you know.....umm..... just a bike. anyways, the worst things that I hate about Honda CG125 is its tendency to induce "short man syndrome" in riders. lols!

I mean, seriously! why is it that CG125 riders are always trying to measure up?
are they insecure with what they have?
are they insecure cause the only plus they are getting in their Honda CG125s is 1. resale 2. availability of cheap spares.
why is it that CG125 riders are always trying to over-compensate with big words such as PICK, PERFORMANCE, SPEED and ACCELERATION? Its a daily commuter motorcycle for crying out loud. the most important feature in a commuter is comfort. PERIOD!

Anyways, lets not be too harsh on CG125 the traumatic levels of noise and vibrations they produce probably shakes a couple of million brain cells loose in their riders everytime they ride it for more than 5 minutes. lols!

Indeed Auto bro
OP has got a fine bike but he is little let down because of too high expectations
I mean look at Dislike 11,

[I]11. the 12-volt power outlet which are otherwise very useful are limited in their capacity. they only allow 110-watts of electricity which is only useful for electronics and not enough for cooking/heating equipment. it would have really neat if I could power a small electric stove or a heater.

[/I]He also wants the bike to cook for him.

Bro, luxuries are a funny bunch. the moment you have one, you start wanting for more. the 12-volts 110-watts power outlets allowed me and my wife to watch horror movies in absolute darkness and total wilderness at 8,000 plus feet. the experience/pleasure was priceless and would definitely remain in our memories for a long time. The sky was shimmering bright with the light of stars and were were watching "freddy vs jason".

as with any luxury, the funny thing here is that it would have been more nice if I could use that same power outlets to generate some heat cause it was really cold and nothing beats sipping on a hot bowl of tomato soup in cold nights. lols!

for now, I have purchased a small portable LPG stove which is convenient enough to be carried in a backpack. I guess the desire of sipping on a hot bowl of tomato soup is about to turn into reality next weekend.

Totally Irrelevant Comparison
you are comparing GS with Katrina Kaif

well i am amazed if you can point out 1000 flaws from Katrina
than i am sure you can point out 1000 flaws from even bikes like Hayabusa

Flaw1: Hayabusa is not in my ownership. 999 flaws remaining. shall I continue? lols!

Regards,

[dr.omair]

@12guage
Bro, u still haven't shared your source n pricing of these awesome side boxes
I have bewn searching all over the place for them but in vain
I'd really appreciate if you could enlighten us on them.....thanx

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[amjad635]

Flaw1: Hayabusa is not in my ownership. 999 flaws remaining. shall I continue? lols!

Regards,

No please don't continue as i can see you seem expert in this art

[12gauge]

@12guage
Bro, u still haven't shared your source n pricing of these awesome side boxes
I have bewn searching all over the place for them but in vain
I'd really appreciate if you could enlighten us on them.....thanx

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Bro, kindly contact Mr. Shuja of Suzuki "MR" Rawalpindi. his cell# 0343-5009929.

Regards.

[Anyone]

[QUOTE=12gauge;4084908]AoA Everybody.Its often the simplest of things that bring the most happiness in life. I never truly understood that sentiment until I got an opportunity to get my hands on a motorcycle.Boy! How have I been living all these years? is this for real? can one get from A to B and have fun at the same time? these were some of the questions that immediately crossed my mind.Then there is the feeling of some serious horsepower between one's legs. more than one horsepower if you get what I am saying .I was hooked. boots in the breeze, wind in my face, with the sweet sound of a high revving engine. AND THEN IT HIT ME "I WAS BORN TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE".The current crop of street-bikes just didn't tickle my fancy. the heavier ones were a little too heavy as I still have a steep learning curve to climb before graduating to a multi-piston machine. Anyways, after an exhaustive search, I found the one that fit the bill. Suzuki GS150 "Tour-King".Features:1. 150 cc of displacement2. 12 Brake Horsepower3. Front Disk, Rear Drum4. Plenty of Luggage carrying ability (Trunk and Panniers)5. External 12-volt power outlet (waterproof).6. Secondary 12-volt power outlet (inside rear trunk)7. Self Start8. Handle Bar Pouch9. 13 liter fuel-tankWhat I like:1. The bike's suspension is really superb. Its quiet comfortable even for longer than usual rides.2. The bike's rake and trail are really designed for long and easy riding. the higher rake/trail stabilizes the bike even at really slow speeds.3. Front disk brakes make stopping this monster a breeze. rear drums are only "so,so" at it.4. 12 volt-power outlet on handlebar allow usage of GPS navigation equipment (or a cell-phone or MP3 player). yes! one can also use it to recharge stuff.5. Wide seat offers plenty of room for a comfortable seating experience for the buns.6. wide and high angle handlebars truly help in eliminating the fatigue from arms and shoulders7. Self start is a real plus cause kick-starting is just exhausting and grows really old really fast. plus my knees don't feel as young as they did 15 years back.8. back-rest for the pillion rider also makes it quiet a pleasurable experience for the one sitting behind you. in turn, it makes the whole ride even more pleasurable for you as you hear less complains.9. the internal 12-volt power outlet (housed inside the rear trunk) makes it possible to use it as a power source for the camping lights and recharge your laptop and stuff like that.10. the handle bar pouch is a just a dream accessory. it makes it very convenient to place the most/often needed stuff such as cell-phone, hands-free, cigarettes and lighters within reach. the best part is that you can take it off, wash and put it back on if it gets dirty.....by the way, I'm not suggesting that you make/attend phone calls and smoke while driving a motorcycle. :)11. the bike is quiet soundless for its engine size. even while revving the engine, it hardly makes any sound. unlike Hondas that make your brain explode inside your head when somebody crosses you by.12. the bike's engine is also very smooth. hardly any vibration at any RPM level. unlike the current crop of street-bikes that even shake your teeth loose.Things that I don't like: (most of the stuff that I am about to mention are probably linked to poor quality control)1. the frame of the bike is already starting to rust. rust spots are growing everywhere. even some of the nuts and bolts have decided to join in.2. the rear drums make a strange sound when applying brake pressure. the authorized Suzuki mechanic told me that it happens with most of them. nothing to worry about. his advice: learn to live with it. this world isn't prefect. wow! thats deep.3. the texture on the handlebar grips kinda bits into my hands. don't like it one bit.4. some of the markings here and there (specially on the controls) are pretty much vanishing all by themselves. poor quality ink/stamping I guess.5. poor quality of paint. almost everywhere you can see signs of paint saying "good bye buddy, its been a short but fun ride".6. the trip-meter isn't working anymore. I'm not even sure that it worked from the beginning. I am just assuming that it worked.7. the bike's got a habit of breaking rpm and clutch cables like its some sort of a national responsibility.8. you'll surely be surprised to learn how fast it eats rear brake shoes. the authorized mechanic told me that it happens because of the heavy weight of this bike and takes some serious braking power to stop it in its tracks.9. the slim tyres look fugly. as per my discussions with my mechanic, if I install fatter tyres, the bike will become sluggish. I do plan to install fatter tyres cause these one are just destroying the look of this otherwise handsome monster.10. the muffler which does an amazing job of reducing the exhaust sound gets really hot to touch (learned it the hard way on several occasions). the company should have provided the muffler with a heat shield.11. the 12-volt power outlet which are otherwise very useful are limited in their capacity. they only allow 110-watts of electricity which is only useful for electronics and not enough for cooking/heating equipment. it would have really neat if I could power a small electric stove or a heater.12. the side covers aka tapas have no locking mechanism. imagine the level of trust held by company in our society.13. chain makes a funny griding sound at low speeds. the mechanic says that its pretty normal with chain driven bikes and I must oil this chain and its sprockets regularly but still, if I oil it too much then I get drips and runs from sides of the chain cover which is just nasty.14. there is no beeper installed with the turn signals. at times one forgets that the left/right turn signal is on. a beeper would have been nice.15. the brake light in the rear trunk was really weak/dim. I had the OEM (factory installed) replaced with an aftermarket bulb and now it shines like it should.16. the locking mechanism on the rear trunk and panniers should have their own keys. a single key for the ignition, side lock, fuel tank, rear trunk and pannier is just asking for trouble. too many locks with one key will wear the key out sooner than it should.17. the fuel selector is all wrong. turning it up means moving the reserve arrow down, who can remember all that? I still have to ask the mechanic to turn it to "ON" position. is there any way to permanently disable this awesome