Suzuki GS150R bags Motorcycle of the Year 2010 award

Suzuki GS150R, the 150 cc motorcycle from Suzuki Motorcycle India has been awarded the 'Motorcycle of the Year 2010' in the segment up to 160 cc by NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards 2010. NDTV Profit in association with Car India and Bike India presented the fifth year of 'Car India & Bike India Awards' at New Delhi on January 06, 2010. The award honoured the year's best cars, bikes and the people behind them in the automobile sector. Initiated in the year 2006, the Car India & Bike India Awards have emerged as the most credible automobile industry awards. Suzuki GS150R was adjudged the winner in the category 'Motorcycle of the Year up to 160 cc'. 

 

Suzuki GS150R is the flagship model from Suzuki Motorcycle India (P) Ltd, a subsidiary of one of the world's leading two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation.  The GS150R marks SMIPL's arrival in the 150cc market segment of the country. The bike is equipped with 150cc, 4-stroke air-cooled engine delivering robust acceleration performance in the low to mid range. The engine is specially designed to fulfill the conflicting demands of acceleration and fuel efficiency. 

 

The bike has a unique GSX-R-derived engine rpm indicator lights that provide indication to the rider about the optimum up-shift timing. Moreover, sporty style headlight, with built-in positioning light inspired from Suzuki international super bike, GSX-R, gives GS150R a very distinct and muscular look. The bike also boasts of a super sleek, streamlined aerodynamic shaped LED Tail Lamp and Integrated Rear Turn Signals based on GSX-R styling, which takes the style quotient to the next level. The dynamic GS150R is offered in four electric colours – blue, orange, grey and black. 

 

Commenting on this occasion, Atul Gupta, vice-president, Sales and Marketing, SMIPL, said "Suzuki has maintained a leading image by leveraging high-quality Japanese technology with its thorough understanding of the local automotive market. We are confident that GS150R will continue to fascinate bikers across India with its agility, comfort and affordable price. This will further provide impetus to our aim to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the Indian motorcycle industry."