SUZUKI INTRUDER

The bike has that butch look of its elder sibling the Intruder M1800R and in these images, we can see a lot of premium touches like the black alloy wheels, all-digital instrument cluster, disc brakes for both front and rear wheel and a nice bucket-style seat for the rider and a small pillion seat as well. The bike has a flowing design which is further accentuated by the bronze-gold stipe that runs along the profile of the bike and also the centre of the fuel tank. The bike also comes with large tank extensions that give it a muscular appearance but at the same time, the beefy rear cowl makes the bike look a bit out of proportion. Overall the new Intruder looks too imposing to be a 150 cc in the images but we would like to reserve our judgment until we actually see the bike in flesh.According to the brochure that was leaked a few days back, the new Suzuki Intruder 150 will get the same 154.9 cc single-cylinder, air cooled, 4-stroke engine that currently does duty on the Gixxer. In fact, the engine makes the same amount of power and torque at 14 bhp and 14 Nm, but here the peak torque kick in at 4000 rpm, whereas in the Gixxer it comes at around 6000 rpm. This means the Intruder will have better low- and mid-range torque. The engine continues to come mated to a 5-speed gearbox.Upon launch, the new Suzuki Intruder will compete with Bajaj's Avenger series. We will soon be bringing you our first ride impressions of the new Suzuki Intruder 150 so keep watching this space.Taking inspiration from the Suzuki M1800, the Intruder 150 mixes the relaxed riding posture with a modern design to match its cruiser motorcycle profile. At the front, the bike features LED headlamp, Suzuki's floating instrument console similar to the Gixxer.The Suzuki Intruder 150 has a butch look of a power cruiser with a flowing design and bulging shoulder lines along with the Intruder badging on the fuel tank. The bike also gets a massive and muscular tank which makes it stand apart in a crowded Bajaj Avenger bikes in India.What remains as the big question is what kind of a price tag does it come with as that would decide whether the Intruder 150 competes head-on against the Bajaj Avenger 150 or the Avenger 220, both of which have been a popular choice of motorcycles among those who want a cruiser-style motorcycle. Watch this space for updates.This motorcycle is expected to be a premium cruiser offering by Suzuki and it might be going against the Bajaj Avenger 220 upon its launch. As the name suggests, the motorcycle will take inspiration from the original M1800R and could be powered by the 154.9cc engine that also does duty on the Suzuki Gixxer. If this is the case, the engine will have a power output of about 14 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque and could come with a 5-speed transmission setup. The engine, however, could be turned for better low-end torque delivery given the cruiser-themed design of the motorcycle.The Suzuki Intruder 150 also gets a twin-port exhaust, similar to what is offered on the Suzuki Gixxer series. Powering the Suzuki Intruder 150 is believed to be the 154.9cc single-cylinder unit that does duty in the Gixxer range. The power and torque out of this motor is 14.8PS and 14Nm respectively. While the state of tune might be retained for the Suzuki Intruder 150, the company might also look at tweaking the performance to make it more suitable for highways.The Suzuki Intruder appears to be a premium offering for its segment. We will see how it looks in the flesh soon. The baby Intruder also appears to have good ground clearance in the images. Suzuki dealerships in India have already started accepting bookings for the all-new Intruder 150 and deliveries are expected to begin soon after its launch. The Suzuki Intruder 150 is expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh.Suzuki Intruder 150 Vs. Bajaj Avenger 150 Comparison Suzuki Motorcycle India is looking to make a mark in the entry-level cruiser segment with the launch of the Intruder 150 cruiser. Suzuki's small cruiser motorcycle is primarily a smaller version of the Intruder M1800, which is on sale in India. The Suzuki Intruder 150 will lock horns with the current segment leader, the Bajaj Avenger 150 and we bring you the specification comparison of the Suzuki Intruder 150 and Bajaj Avenger 150. Design Taking inspiration from the Suzuki M1800, the Intruder 150 mixes the relaxed riding posture with a modern design to match its cruiser motorcycle profile. At the front, the bike features LED headlamp, Suzuki's floating instrument console similar to the Gixxer.The Suzuki Intruder 150 has a butch look of a power cruiser with a flowing design and bulging shoulder lines along with the Intruder badging on the fuel tank. The bike also gets a massive and muscular tank which makes it stand apart in a crowded Bajaj Avenger bikes in India.As for the Bajaj Avenger's design, the cruiser is lean yet sporty with its alloy wheels and black colour theme. The Avenger 150 features a wide rear tyre and leaner front tyre revealing a true-blue cruiser styling. The Bajaj Avenger 150 is sleek, sporty and an aggressive looking cruiser motorcycle from Bajaj.The Avenger 150 might miss on the digital instrument console and LED headlamp, but several reports suggest that Bajaj is developing the next-generation Avenger series and is expected to be launched in 2018, which could come with all the missing features on the current model. Overall Design Rating Suzuki Intruder 150 - 7.5/10 Bajaj Avenger 150 - 8/10Engine Specifications & Gearbox The Suzuki Intruder 150 will share the engine with the Gixxer and will be powered by the 154.9cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine producing 14bhp and 14Nm of torque. The unit comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. A 149cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine powers the Bajaj Avenger 150, developing 14bhp and 12.5Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed gearbox.The Suzuki Intruder 150 edges out the Bajaj Avenger 150 by the thinnest margin with higher torque figures. The Intruder 150 with 14Nm of torque will offer better performance at low and mid-range. That said, the Avenger ride and handles well in the city as well as on long journeys. Overall Engine Rating Suzuki Intruder 150 - 8/10 Bajaj Avenger 150 - 7.5/10Pricing The Suzuki Intruder 150 is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 90,000 to Rs 95,000 ex-showroom, while the Bajaj Avenger 150 is currently priced at Rs 81,459 ex-showroom (Delhi). With additional features, Suzuki Intruder 150 is expected to be priced higher compared to the Bajaj Avenger 150.