Many manufacturers seem to be gunning for the small bike market, especially in the quarter-litre and below class. While Yamaha, Kawasaki, and KTM have been going great guns with their offerings, and Honda firing a broadside with the CBR250RR, conspicuous by its absence was Suzuki.
Right up till the 2016 Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. In a surprise unveiling, Suzuki dropped the covers of the GSX-R 125, a single-cylinder full-fairing sportsbike meant to take the fight to market leaders such as the Yamaha YZF-R125 and Aprilia RS125.
There were no real numbers to be had for the new small bike, save that Suzuki says the 2017 GSX-R 125 has “the best power-to-weight ratio, torque-to-weight ratio, acceleration, handling and fuel economy in the 125 class,” according to a Motorcycle News report. With a low seat height that is designed to be rider friendly, the mini Gixxer comes with an LED headlight, LCD instruments and keyless ignition.
Coming in three colours – white, black and Suzuki Racing Blue, the GSX-R 125 looks to be a hit in the learner bike market, and other places where 125 cc-class bikes rule the roads, such as Indonesia and India. The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 125 is set to hit markets sometime in the middle of next year.
It is a shame though, that it is likely that the GSX-R 125 will never come to Malaysian shores officially since Suzuki Malaysia is no longer in the business of producing small capacity motorcycles, preferring instead to service the large-displacement motorcycle market.
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As mentioned in the article, since this bike is targetted for the ‘learner’ segment, it is better not to bring in this bike. The current accident and fatality rates on 2 wheels in Malaysia are one of the highest in the region, and probably in the world.
It is like giving a sports car to a hot blooded youngster with a new “P” licence.The outcome is usually not pretty.
What the price of this bike indian rupees
Nice info Mohan!!
The 125cc sports bike is not attractive at all. The looks wise, it looks like a proper sports bike. However, the puny 1 cylinder engine makes it all show but no go. Not to mention it sounds like a typical kapchai too since only 1 cylinder.
The manufacturers should bring back the glory of the 250cc inline-4 sports bike. B2 license can ride, and it sounds impressive too.
Why do we need a street racer of 125cc when the kap-chai has reach 150cc? The street racers should be 175cc and above. Common sense right?
Once upon a time Aprilia RS125 lagi laju compared to Yamaha TZM 150 or Yamaha RXZ 135
Looks like a toy for teens. Looks irritating !
GSX R 150 for indonesian market