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Suzuki RG 150R

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Model.

Suzuki RG 150R

Year

1997 - 99

Engine

Two stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, TSCC, 4 valves

Capacity

147 cc / 9.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke 61 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled

Induction

Minuni TM28SS, slingshot type carburetor

Ignition

CDI

Starting

Kick

Max Power

26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 12500 rpm.

Max Torque

25 Nm / 2.55 kgf-m / 18.4 lb-ft @ 10 000 rpm

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Transmission

6 Speed, close ratio

Primary Reduction

3.350 (67/20)

Final Drive

Chain, 2.937 (48/16)

Gear Ratios

1st 2.636 (29/11) / 2nd 1.857 (26/11) / 3rd 1.333 (20/15) / 4th 1.095 (23/21) / 5th 0.916 (22/24) / 6th 0.833 (20/24)

Frame

Box cut steel, perimeter frame

Rake

25o

Trail

94 mm / 3.7 in

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork , preload adjustable

Rear Suspension

Banana shaped swingarm, mono-shock

Front Brakes

Single 300 mm disc, 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 210mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Wheels

Tri-spoke Enkei mag-type

Front Tyre

90/90 -17

Rear Tyre

110/90 -17
Dimensions Length: 1996 mm / 78.6 in
Width:     664 mm / 26.1 in
height:  1148 mm / 45.2 in
Ground Clearance 133 mm / 5.2 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in

Dry Weight

128 kg / 282 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal

Top Speed

180 km/h / 112 mph (limited)


The RG150 was selected as the second-best new motorcycle of 1998 by Motor Trend magazine. It was produced almost exclusively for Thailand although around 100 were exported to New Zealand.

Also available at the time the RG150 was produced was the RGV150 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 RG150 and RGV150. The design of the seat was modified slightly between the two RG150 models (RG150E and RG150ES), 'S' meaning the sport version