Much interested has been raised by the launch of the 2019 GPX Racing Demon 150GR and 150 GN in Malaysia, notably the Panigale look-a-like styling of the Demon 150GR. With pricing for the Demon 150GN set at RM9,800 before road tax, insurance and registration and price for the 150GR due out soon, paultan.org was given a first ride of the duo recently.
Power for the Demon 150 in both GR and GN flavours comes from a 149 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. A six-speed gearbox and chain final drive takes care of the driveline and 8-litres of fuel is carried in the tank to feed the carburettor.
Suspension is with upside-down forks in front and a YSS monoshock propping up the rear end. Rolling on 120/70-14? and 140/70-14? wheels, front and rear respectively, the Demon 150 GR is claimed to have a 120+ km/h top speed from manufacturer’s testing figures, with braking done by a single hydraulic disc on the front and back.
We took both bikes through the paces at the Tangkak race track and found that the small wheel size made for fun and interesting handling, with none of that scooter “instability” claimed by many. There were no complaints about the quality of build and the only thing we wished for was more braking.
In summary, the 2019 GPX Racing Demon 150GR, with its sports styling and the Demon 150GN, catering for the naked sports crowd, are a pair of fun bikes that will suit the city rider. What do you think of this pair of fun bikes that hail from Thailand? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.
GALLERY: 2019 GPX Racing Demon 150GN
GALLERY: 2019 GPX Racing Demon 150GR
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If they can have support like how Benelli support their bike then this will sell well.
This entry level market is changing from brand preference to looks preference.
With Mohan on the bike, i bet my EX5 can tapau this bike…hihihi.
That does not matter at all coz upon reaching destination nobody will notice my EX5.
Perggghh mantap
looks like a kids bike with the bike looking so small.
9.8k with with less performance? Well.. Good thing with air cooled carburettor ensure lower risk of breakdown compare to liquid cooled EFi. But its just too expensive. Its not even from.Japan or Europe!
Since it’s an unknown brand from Thailand, no Tq…
I think if both bike got injection instead of carburetor this bike must be very nice
Yup, can’t accept carburetor for such a bike and price in this day already. Even cubs have EFI already. Hopefully their facelift or running change models will be updated with EFI later on to boost those two bike’s appeal
1) Designed look good & fun however wit a rider seated on it, looks so much like a funny (clown’s) bike..
2) Carb – air cooled – unknown reliability, for that price.. Em somthing that i wont take in as a toy..
Even Thailand branded bike edi reach RM10k price. What is our government doing? Sleeping?
Buy ex5 better.. Save fuel..
Each bike designed has its target consumer in mind. Those who want style and speed will always overlook EX5, nuff said.
There are those who ride a bike coz they have to… and those who ride a bike coz they love to. No ones the same.