Iannone, Rins unveil Suzuki GSX-R150, S150

Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins made a pit stop in Jakarta on the way back from their Australian test at Phillip Island to join in a public launch of the new Suzuki GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 range of motorcycles.

A crowd of about 2,000 turned out to see the machines at and the two riders, who met with the local media and signed autographs for fans.

The new Suzuki GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 will be produced in Suzuki's plant at Tambun, Indonesia, which will be the main plant for all GSX-R150 and GSX-S150s.

Developed and designed for the Indonesian market, the GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 are described as the lightest and most compact motorcycles in their class, with a seat-height to fit the market and with a design inspired by the GSX-R1000 and GSX-S750.

"It's been really wonderful to meet all our fans here in Indonesia and be welcomed by their enthusiasm," Iannone said. "Unfortunately, we couldn't test the GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 as they are really new in the market, but they both impressed me for their style and their familiarity with the GSX-R1000R that we tried only a few days ago in Australia. Suzuki in Indonesia is a beloved brand, really appreciated by the people, and these machines look really as the perfect solution for commuters who are looking for a good compromise between style and performance."

The GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 carry a double over head camshaft (DOHC) 150cc engine and can produce a maximum power of 14,1 Kw/10.500 rpm and a maximum torque of 14 nm/ 9.000 rpm, with six-speed transmissions. Their engines can be pushed-up to 13.000 RPM.

"This was my first time in Indonesia and I loved the affection of the fans," Rins said. "We found an excited crowd waiting for us but also for the new models we've been called to introduce. It's been an honor for me because I know how much the people here have been awaiting these specific models and it's nice to see that the GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 are really nice and appreciated."