Suzuki RG150R: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki RG 150R | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1997 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, TSCC, 4 valves, liquid cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 61.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 12500RPM |
| Torque | 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
| Fuel System | Mikuni TM28SS, slingshot type carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork , preload adjustable Rear: Banana shaped swingarm, mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 300 mm Rear: Single disc 210 mm |
| Front Tire | 90/90 -17 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90 -17 |
| Length | 78.58 inches (1996 mm) |
| Width | 26.1 inches (663 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 139.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RG 150R was a Two stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, TSCC, 4 valves, liquid cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1997. Max torque was 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 12500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 147.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90 -17 front tire and a 110/90 -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 300 mm in the front and a Single disc 210 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork , preload adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Banana shaped swingarm, mono-shock.
1997 - 1999 Suzuki RG 150R[edit | edit source]
The Suzuki RG 150 was selected as the second-best new motorcycle of 1998. Also available at the time the RG 150 was produced was the RGV 150 which was a cheaper version with an air-cooled engine and spoke wheels which only had a disc brake on the front. Suzuki FXR150 replaced the RG 150 and RGV 150.