suzuki – Mileage Reviews

Hero Hunk Vs. Suzuki GS150R

It’s been a while since we discussed 150cc bikes. So let’s get back to where the heart is. Today we will compare two bikes that have both been around for a good 4-5 years now and are both popular among people seeking 150cc motorcycles.

The Hero Hunk was first launched back in 2007 and is one of the most masculine bikes around. Weighing 146kgs, this is heavier than most bikes in the market. Of course, a reason this is the case is also because the Indian market is full of entry level 100cc+ bikes. The GS150R on the other hand, is more of a traditional variety and focuses on the functionality aspects – it gives you mileage and power at the same time. NDTV conferred the GS150R with the ‘Motorcycle of the year award’ in the year after its launch. So without mnuch ado, let’s look up the tech specs of both the bikes.

Tech Specs Comparison

Both the Hunk and GS150R are known for their power. The Hunk delivers a max power of 14.4PS while the GS150R offers a slightly lower power of 14PS which is nothing to scoff at either. The torque is good to from both bikes. The Hunk delivers 12.8 Nm @6500 rpm while the GS150R can deliver 13.4Nm @6000 rpm. Let’s look at the other specs as well in a side-by-side comparison chart.

Specification	Hero Hunk	Suzuki GS150R
Displacement	149.2cc	149.5cc
Max Power	14.4PS @8500	14PS @8500
Max Torque	12.8Nm @6500	13.4Nm @6000
Wheelbase	1325mm	1335mm
Ground Clearance	145mm	160mm
Kerb mass	146kg	149kg
Fuel tank	12.4 liters	15.5 liters
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs. 66125	Rs. 72457

Most of the specs are comparable among the two bikes. However, the GS150R has slightly higher power and weighs slightly more than the Hunk. So gut feel tells me that the Hunk could deliver a slightly higher mileage than the GS150R given similar engines. However, like many times in the past, I could be wrong on this. Let’s look compare the mileages from both these bikes to see how it goes.

Fuel Consumption Reviews

The Hero Hunk is built with a low friction core-2 engine and the ignitition system is microprocessor controlled that effectively helps optimize fuel usage. According to the manufacturers, the Hunk will deliver 65.1 kmpl under standard testing conditions. Suzuki does not have similar tall claims on its 150cc bike though. They say the GS150R could offer a mileage of around 55.7kmpl under standard conditions. Do note that standard testing conditions are vastly different from regular city roads and so you should be seeing much lower fuel efficiency in your everyday commute.

The city performance of bikes are pretty different from official claims. So before we conclude the Hunk as the winner in this fuel economy contest, let us look deeper into what the reviewers have got to say about the two bikes in their city road tests.

First up, the Hunk. We looked at seven different sources. Both Wheelmela and IndiaMart report an economy of around 53kmpl on city roads. Three of the reviewers claim a figure of under 50. While IndianDrives claims 47.2kmpl from their test ride, ProdEase report 49.1 kmpl. We looked at the claims from actual customers on the BikeAdvice forum and the reported numbers consistently falls in the 45-50 kmpl range. This is also matched by customer reviews on MouthShut where the reported number falls in the 45-55kmpl range. The best review is offered by MaxAbout who report a city road economy of between 52-58kmpl on the Hero Hunk.

Let’s now look at the Suzuki GS150R. There are again seven sources we looked at. Both IndiAuto and MotorBeam report a fuel consumption of between 45-50 kmpl. The xBHP forum has a much wider base of reported numbers with the figure lying between 40-56 kmpl. MaxAbout which reported a 52+ kmpl figure on the Hunk reports only around 48kmpl on the GS150R. The reviewers on MouthShut have been more consistent with this bike reporting between 48-52kmpl on their bikes. The highest reported figure comes from Olx customers who report a number between 50-65kmpl. This is however a number that I will take with a pinch of salt considering that Olx is a classifieds site where customers will put up a pretty rosy picture for their bikes just so they elicit more response from potential buyers.

Here’s a comparison chart of mileages as reported by various sources

Source	Hero Hunk	Suzuki GS150R
Official	65.1	55.7
IndianDrives	47.2	—
MaxAbout	52-58	48
WheelMela	53	—
IndiaMart	53	—
ProdEase	49.1	52
BikeAdvice	45-50	—
MouthShut	45-55	48-52
IndiAuto	–	45-50
MotorBeam	–	45-50
xBHP	–	40-56
Olx	–	50-65

Both bikes fare almost equally in the comparison. However, the Hunk appears to have a slightly better mileage compared to the GS150R. Also, considering the fact that it is more macho-looking at a lower price, my choise in this comparison would be the Hunk. Is your choice different? Tell me why it is so in the comments below.

Suzuki Slingshot Plus vs. Hero Passion X Pro

Today we will compare two bikes that are in the entry level or mid entry level segment – the Slingshot Plus from Suzuki and the Passion X Pro from Hero Motocorp. While the Slingshot Plus has been around for a while, the Passion X Pro is one of the later additions to the Hero stable having been launched only in the early part of 2012.

First up, let us compare the specifications of the two bikes.

Spec	Hero Passion X Pro	Suzuki Slingshot Plus
Engine displacement	109.1cc	124cc
Max Power	8.7 PS	8.6 PS
Max Torque	9.36 Nm	10 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 L	12 L
Kerb mass	116 kg	129 kg
Usable Reserve	2.1 L	2.1 L
Delhi ex-showroom	46800	52271

The Slingshot Plus is supposed to be a higher power motorbike compared to the Passion X Pro. However, if you compare them side by side, you see that they are not really very different. Both bikes offer similar power and torque. In fact, since the X Pro has a smaller weight to carry – both in terms of the dry mass as well as the max fuel capacity, the mileage is likely to be better with the Passion X Pro than the SlingShot Plus; at least theoretically. Let’s see if that truly is the case moving ahead in this article.

Fuel Efficiency Comparison

Under standard testing conditions, the reported fuel consumption is often very good. This is because these tests are under very favourable road and wind conditions and so you get the maximum returns on your fuel. According to Hero Motocorp, the Passion X Pro can deliver close to 70 kmpl under these conditions. In comparison, Suzuki claims that the Slingshot Plus can deliver close to 73.5 kmpl.

Now this sounds contrary to whatever we discussed earlier. Let’s look at what the tests on real-world conditions. We looked at reviews from 5 different sources for the Passion X Pro in our original article. Two of these websites – PricesofIndia and IndiaGarage reported seeing close to 60 kmpl on the X Pro. While PricesDekho and Tech2Auto reported a better deal at 65 kmpl, ProDease reported seeing just around 55 kmpl. Overall, the average fuel efficiency under city road conditions seems to be 61 kmpl on the Passion X Pro

In comparison, we had looked at reviews from 6 different sources for the SlingShot Plus. The reported mileages were more varied here. Users on MouthShut were the happiest and reported between 65-70 kmpl. While WheelMela reported 60 and ZigWheels 66, the reported numbers from xBHP and IndianDrives were lower at 45-50kmpl and 58 kmpl respectively. Even Olx had a reported number lower at between 55-60 kmpl. The average number in this case was 59.4 kmpl.

Source	Hero Passion X Pro	Suzuki Slingshot Plus
Official	70	73.5
Average on city roads	61	59.4

So what do you think is a better deal of the two? When I look at it, although the Hero Passion X Pro is a lower spec bike of the two, it delivers better power, offers a better mileage and is available for a cheaper price. Both bikes rank similar on the looks quotient. So the deal seems pretty clear – the Passion X Pro is the winner here.

Suzuki Access 125

We just discussed the Suzuki Swish 125 earlier in the day. This scooter was basically built off the engine of the Suzuki Access 125. Like the Swish, Access too is a 125cc scooter just with a design that was conceptualized earlier than the Swish.

Suzuki Access carries a 124cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine that delivers a power of 8.5 BHP and 9.8 Nm torque. If you look at this, this is all basically the same as Suzuki Swish. There is one major difference though. The Suzuki Access kerb weighs 115 kgs whereas Swish weighs only 110 kg. This has a huge impact on the mileage since the Access is basically pulling more weight for the power than Swish which means it could be offering a lower mileage than Swish.

Official Mileage Claim

Since the Swish and Access are different only in the exteriors, the mileage is inversely proportional to the weight of these scooters . As we had noted earlier, the Swish offers a mileage of 60 kmpl. Considering that the Access is 5kgs heavier than the Swish, the economy provided is expected to be much lower, and it evidently is. According to documents from the company, the Suzuki Access can offer 50.22 kmpl under standard test conditions. Do note that the real world mileages can go much lower than this.

Customer Reviews on Fuel Consumption

Let’s start with the review from BikeAdvice. The website rates the average mileage on the Access to be around 37.5 kmpl. On city roads, this apparently works out to be around 33 kmpl while on highways it’s 43 kmpl. BharathAutos has a better review. According to their report, you can draw as much as 44.7 kmpl on the Access. It’s not been mentioned if this is on city roads or highways although I presume this is on the highways.

IndianDrives calls the Suzuki Access the “most powerful” sco0ter in its category. At the same time, the website calls the design “ugly styled” and “nothing to impress”. The mileage doesn’t seem to impress either. In their test drive, the website was able to see 35 kmpl on city roads. That’s pretty low for a scooter.

A number of Access customers have reviewed their bike on BikeDekho.com. While some people have complained about after-sales service, a lot other customers have been happy with the performance of the bike. One complaint I could see from more than one customer was on the fuel economy. The reported mileage from these customers was anywhere between 28-32 kmpl on city roads and 35 kmpl on highways. If this is true, then this is ridiculously low and you should be staying away from the bike.

To decide, we need to look on to MouthShut. There are 172 reviews for the Access on this user review website and the customers have in all rated the scooter a 3/5 on mileage. This is definitely on the low side considering we have more powerful bikes in the 150cc/180cc range that get a 4/5 rating. Reading through the reviews, one can see why. There are several reviews reporting a mileage of around 20-25 kmpl. However, I should point out that there are also customers who have reported mileages around 40 kmpl on city roads. So I guess it’s a kind of a mixed bag.

As expected, the mileage reported on Olx is on the higher side. The average customer putting up his/her scooter on sale here has reported a fuel economy of around 30-45 kmpl.

A consolidated report of mileages reported by various sources is posted below. One thing is clear. This scooter definitely has mileage issues, even though it is not apparent due to infrequent reporting. I would personally recommend the Swish over Access considering it is more stylish and can deliver a better economy. In any case, should you still be interested in the Access, you can get one at a price of Rs. 51,205 on-road Delhi – just a thousand bucks or so cheaper than Swish.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	50.22
BikeAdvice	33	43
BharathAutos	–	. 44.7
IndianDrives	35	—
BikeDekho	28-32	35
MouthShut	20-40	—
Olx	30-45	—

Suzuki Swish 125

In terms of bikes, there are 4 commonly available segments – the entry level 100cc, the 125cc, the 150cc and the 180cc. Suzuki doesn’t seem to have one yet at the 180cc. They however have a couple of scooters that should give the other popular models in the space a run for their money.

The Suzuki Swish 125, as you guessed it right, is a 124cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine scooter that delivers a power of 8.58 BHP at 9.8 Nm torque. While we may be comparing apples to oranges, I thought it is apt to compare this with the Suzuki Slingshot Plus which is a bike with a similar engine – the Slingshot Plus too delivers 8.5 BHP but at a slightly higher 10 Nm torque. You can buy a Swish for yourself at Rs. 52, 312 on-road at Delhi.

Suzuki Swish 125 Company Claim

Equipped with a 125cc engine, the Suzuki Swish is among the most powerful among scooters in India which are commonly in the 100cc range. What this means is that the power and pickup you can see on the Swish is better than most other models available today. Unfortunately though, this power and pickup can affect mileages and so you may be seeing a mileage lower than what your friends are drawing from the other scooters. In any case, the official claim on mileage is around 60 kmpl which is still not all too bad.

Customer Reviews

Let’s start with MaxAbout. The website heaps praise on the Swish 125 for its impressive styling and power. According to their review, you can expect a fuel consumption of 40 kmpl on city roads with the Swish which can go up to 50 kmpl on highway roads. The reviews on the IndiaGarage forums are not very different either and the users expect to draw 45-50 kilometers on every liter of petrol on the Swish.

NewBikesinIndia gives a thumbs down though. Comparing the Swish to Duro DZ, the website claims that the Swish is not as good and gives you more than 35 kmpl in the city and on highways this can go up to 42 kmpl. OverDrive on the other other paints a totally opposite picture. In a similar review of Suzuki Swish and Duro DZ, they claim the Swish to be performing better extracting as much as 56.3 kmpl on city roads and 58.8 kmpl on highways. Let me tell you that I’m totally skeptical about these numbers.

The skepticism rises when you see the review from ZigWheels – in a comparison of the various scooters currently in the market, the website notes that the Swish is the least performing scooter in terms of mileage – obviously because of the better performance with respect to power. They report a mileage of just 38 kmpl on the Suzuki Swish.

One problem with reviewing mileages is it is difficult to tell when websites are reporting actually tested numbers and when they are simply regurgitating company claimed numbers. The best place to ensure we are seeing regular customer reported numbers is on MouthShut. For Suzuki Swish 125, there are 7 reviews on the site and these customers have together rated the scooter 3/5 for mileage. The reported numbers for city road conditions hover between 35-42 kmpl while that on highways range between 45-60 kmpl.

As always, the reviews on Olx vary from reasonable reports to extremes. Customers looking to sell their scooter on the site claim mileages of between 40-55 kmpl. I would personally go with the lower base.

So as you see, the reviews are fairly telling. You can claim to have the fastest scooter among your friends if you are buying the Suzuki Swish 125. But with great power comes a drop in mileage and so you may not be seeing the same mileage as your friends report. It’s a fair compromise to make and it is you who can decide what you should go for depending on what you need.

Mileage Snapshot
Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	60
MaxAbout	40	50
IndiaGarage	45-50	—
NewBikesinIndia	35	42
OverDrive	56.3	58.8
ZigWheels	38	—
MouthShut	35-42	45-60
Olx	40-55	—

Suzuki Slingshot Plus

Since the end of its joint venture with TVS, Suzuki has launched a number of motorcycles in each of the most popular segments like the 100cc, 125cc, 150cc,etc. We have already reviewed the Suzuki Hayate in the 100cc segment and Suzuki GS150R in the 150cc segment. Today we shall review the Suzuki Slingshot Plus bike in the 125cc segment.

The Slingshot Plus is technically a 124cc motorcycle that is built with a single cylinder 4 stroke engine that delivers a power of 8.5 BHP and a torque of 10 Nm. Other features on the bike include a wet multiplate clutch, a 160mm ground clearance and a total fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. Suzuki Slingshot Plus is priced at Rs. 52,271 on-road in Delhi.

Suzuki Slingshot Plus Fuel Consumption

For a 125cc motorcycle, the mileage that is officially claimed by Suzuki is pretty reasonable. The company claims that the Slingshot Plus can deliver 73.5 kilometers for every liter of petrol. But again, as I say with every review, this is under standard test conditions that are drastically different from what you can experience on a regular city road condition. So expect the fuel economy to go down when you use the bike for daily commute.

Customer Feedback

Let’s start with the lesser known Wheelmela. In their report, they claim to be seeing around 60 kmpl of economy. IndiaMart on the other hand, rate the bike high up on its “impressive styling” and “superior mileage” although no specific numbers are provided.

The reported numbers are pretty much on the higher side from xBHP. That’s a good thing because xBHP is a forum where real members post their reviews and so if the reported numbers here are high, chances are that you could be seeing these numbers too. Anyway, going back to the discussion, the customers there have reported a mileage of between 45-50 kmpl on city road conditions and something as high as 68 kmpl on the highways.

The reported numbers above on highway conditions is similar to what is reported on IndianDrives.com. This website reports a mileage of 66 kmpl on long stretches. However, this site also reports a city mileage of 58 kmpl which is pretty much higher than what we observed from the discussions on xBHP.

Reports are similar from elsewhere. ZigWheels, a part of the Times Group reports an overall fuel consumption efficiency of 66 kmpl (which means the highway numbers are possibly higher than what was reported on other sites). In any case, with such varying numbers coming from other sites, it makes sense to have a look at user reviews on MouthShut one time. There are 48 reviews here and the overall rating for fuel economy is 4/5. In their reviews, Suzuki Slingshot customers have reported all sorts of mileages. There are some who have reported 40-45 kmpl on their bike while some have reported a mileage as high as 65-70 kmpl. The more reasonable as well as commonly reported mileage is somewhere in between at 55-60 kmpl.

The same goes on Olx. Customers here who are trying to sell their bike have reported a mileage between 55-60 kmpl. There is one customer who has reported 65 kmpl but for now let’s take him to be an outlier here.

So there you go. The fuel consumption lever reported on the Suzuki Slingshot Plus is quite pretty to be honest. There are not too many complaints from users reporting on low mileages. So, it’s a good ride as far I am concerned. Here is a snapshot of mileages as reported by various websites and sources.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	— 73.5
WheelMela	60	—
xBHP	45-50	68
IndianDrives	58	66
ZigWheels	66	—
MouthShut	65-70	—
Olx	55-60	—

Suzuki GS150R

Yesterday we wrote about Suzuki’s entry-level bike, the Suzuki Hayate. Like every other competitor in this space, the 150cc segment is where the action is considering this is where the demand for power and the demand for economy meet.

The Suzuki GS150R was launched in 2008 and has since then been conferred with the ‘motorcycle of the year’ in its segment by NDTV. The bike comes with a 149.5cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine equipped with a sixth gear for highways cruising. The maximum power delivered by the bike can be 13.8 BHP that translates to 13.4 Nm torque levels. The GS150R is priced at an on-road price of Rs. 71,517 at Delhi.

Suzuki GS150R Fuel Economy

Suzuki claims that their GS150R bike is where the commuter class blends with the premium class. In simpler language that translates to a bike that delivers on both mileage as well as performance. Is that true? According to Suzuki, the GS150R can draw a mileage of 55.7 kmpl under standard test conditions. In comparison, the expected mileages of Yamaha SZ-x is around 62.4 kmpl while that of Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler is 60 kmpl – both these are bikes in the 150cc segment and have been tested under standard conditions.

Suzuki GS150R Test Drive Mileage Reports

MaxAbout has called the styling of the GS150R a little conservative. In their review, they report a city mileage of 48 kmpl while on highways, this is expected to go up to 55 kmpl. The mileage review is pretty similar from ProDease who rate the city mileage of Suzuki GS150R to be around 52 kmpl and the highway mileage to be 57.2 kmpl. This appears to be a better deal than what was reported by Suzuki.

A slew of reviews report similar numbers with respect to mileage. According to IndiAuto.in, the GS150R with a 15.5 liter fuel tank and top speed of 120 kmph can deliver 45-50 kmpl on city roads that increases to 50-55 kmpl on highway stretches. MotorBeam reports the exact mileage ranges as provided on IndiAuto.

On XBHP, the mileage reviews for Suzuki GS150R are mixed. People have reported fuel consumption of anywhere between 40-56 kmpl on city roads. Some people report that they see pretty good mileage during the first few hundred kilometers that drops after servicing. While that may be personal instances, the varying experience do not give us much information with respect to the actual mileage although we now know there are quite a few people who see lower mileages on the GS150R.

Something similar is noticeable on MouthShut.com. There are over 160 reviews for the GS150R with an average rating of 4/5 for fuel consumption. Although there are reports of mileage being as low as 35 kmpl, most people on MouthShut report the mileage to be around 48-52 kmpl so let’s take this as the norm.

Finally, checking into the bikes put up on sale at Olx, one could feel the mileages are pretty embellished. Customers selling the bike are reporting mileages between 50-65 kmpl. I honestly don’t think you can achieve 65 kmpl on the GS150R – that too in city conditions. Do remember that people who have put up their bikes on sale always say the nicest things and so you don’t have to take them at face value.

So there you go. I have summarized the reported mileage from various sources in the table below. Comparing this with other bikes in the 150cc segment, I notice that the mileage is not extremely bad and is pretty decent and consistent. So if you are already sold on the looks and performance, you should not bother much about the mileage. You may go for this one!

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileag (kmpl)
Official	–	55.7
MaxAbout	48	55
ProDease	52	57.2
IndiAuto	45-50	50-55
Motorbeam	45-50	50-55
xBHP	40-56	—
MouthShut	48-52	—
Olx	50-65	—

Suzuki Hayate

This is the first Suzuki bike we are discussing here on MileageInfo. The Japanese company launched the entry level Hayate motorbike in May this year. The Suzuki Hayate is a 112.8cc engine bike that can deliver a maximum power of 8.4 PS and a torque of 8.8 Nm. Other features on the bike include a 8 liter fuel tank capacity, a 2.3 liters reserve and a 4 speed gear box. The Suzuki Hayate 112cc is available in the markets at a price of around Rs. 42,991 ex-showroom at Delhi.

Suzuki Hayate Fuel Consumption

There is not much information about the mileage as provided on the company website. The word is that the bike is expected to give a pretty good mileage under standard test conditions – of around 72 kmpl. We have not been able to confirm this from the company itself. In any case, if you compare this with other bikes in the 110cc segment, you will find that it is nothing extraordinary. TVS Jive for instance claims to deliver 82 kmpl while Hero HF Dawn claims 82.91 kmpl mileage.

Suzuki Hayate Customer Reviews

BikeDekho has reviewed the bike and notes an overall mileage of 55 kmpl on the Hayate. MaxAbout though provides a more optimistic review of the Hayate. In their review, the website notes a fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl on city roads. While they have not tested it on the highways, they do indicate that this mileage is expected to increase on the long stretches.

The review from MotorBeam sides more along the mileage reported by BikeDekho. In their test, MotorBeam reports a mileage of 55 kmpl on city roads that increases to 62 kmpl on the highways. In comparison, ZigWheels sides more with the review from MaxAbout. They report mileages of 65 kmpl and 73 kmpl on city and highways respectively on Suzuki Hayate. The same goes with the review from Overdrive. They note the mileage on Suzuki Hayate to be 64.5 kmpl and 73 kmpl respectively on city roads and highways.

There are 21 reviews for the Suzuki Hayate on MouthShut.com. These customers have together rated the bike 4/5 for fuel consumption. From their reviews, we can see that the average mileage that one may expect from the Hayate to be anywhere between 42-50 kmpl. That’s a little disappointing after the mileage we saw reported from elsewhere. However, there are also people who have reported mileages between 59-62 kmpl which is a good thing. But in terms of the sheer number of people who have reported mileage under 50 kmpl, we are going to call that the average number.

Looking at Olx, one may be tempted to ignore any flaw that this bike may have. Customers here looking for buyers have reported mileages of between 60-75 kmpl. Let me tell you that this is totally unrealistic and do not consider this to be the average mileage.

So there you go. Here is a snapshot of mileages as reported by the various sources. Should you be going for this bike? Going by various test drives, I would definitely say ‘why not’? But looking at real customers expressing total dissatisfaction on MouthShut where they complain of mileages less than 50, it makes me a little nervous. Check out the reviews with regards to performance and power. If you are happy otherwise, you should go for it.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	72
BikeDekho	55	—
MaxAbout	65	—
Motorbeam	55	62
ZigWheels	65	73
OverDrive	64.5	73
MouthShut	42-50	—
Olx	60-75	—