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Suzuki Slingshot 125 cc Review

The new Suzuki Slingshot 125 cc comes with air coiled single cylinder engine which is Suzuki’s Pulsed Secondary AIR injection system which reduces emission and it has sharp looking alloys and thin blades – made from light weight material. Some of its prominent features are five speed gear box, drum brakes, new Zeus engine, electric start, high ground clearance and BS III emission norms.

Appearance

The new Suzuki Slingshot has sharp Yamaha FZ S kind of mask, fuel tank has the new graphics and the wheels are multi- spoke alloy wheels supported by drum brakes .The tyres are wide and long, and the tail end is sharper as compared to the front part. The bike supports both electric and self start up.

The dashboard is implanted on the top of the headlamp cluster and the mask has been made in body color. The turn indicators are located in the headlamp cluster and it is designed big in shape. The fuel tank is bigger although the capacity is same as previous model. The fuel tank also has stickers. The step up seat has a separate space designed for the rider that separates it from the pillion. The grab rail is painted in different color and rear panel also has graphics.

Engine

The bike has 125cc, 4 stroke, air cooled, SOHC , single cylinder engine that gives a maximum power output of 8.5 Bhp @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 10 Nm@3500 rpm. The engine has the 5 speed gearbox and the gear shifting pattern can vary from down to 4 up. The carburetor is VM 18 and the ignition system used is CDI.

The new bike gives fuel efficiency of 60 kmpl.

Color

It is available in four shades Metallic Mustard Yellow, Metallic Fox Orange, Candy Antares Red, and Pearl Nebular Black. The colors are used on the mask, fuel tank, front fender and the side panels – otherwise the color used is mostly black.

Ride and handling

The new bike has drum brakes which provides complete riding support and stability to the biker. The new bike comes with many features resembling Zeus – the coil spring, telescopic front fork, the oil damped fork and the swing arm.

The new Suzuki Slingshot has bigger wheels and fat tyres which gives better performance and the bike has the 18 inch multi spoke alloy wheel that helps to increase fuel efficiency .The high ground clearance of 160mm makes it easy to ride off the roads and the wheelbase of 1265mm provides complete stability .The sitting position is comfortable due to the presence of step up seats.

Advantages

1. Smart Braking System

2. Better suspension

3. Headlights are improved

4. Fuel Guage – Analogue Self Start

5. Tacho Meter, Trip Meter and Speedometer are Analogue

6. It is another low cost and light weight option for everyday commuting.

7. The new bike gives fuel efficiency of 60 kmpl.

Disadvantages

It resembles Suzuki Zeus. It has not many features to attract young bikers. No improvement in looks to attract new bikers. Power and efficiency is average.

Price

The on road price of the bike is Rs. 50, 949 (drum brake version) and the on road price of drum alloy version is Rs. 52,998.

Technical Specifications

1. Displacement: 125cc

2. Engine: Four-stroke, Air-cooled, OHC

3. Maximum Power: 8.5 Bhp @ 7500 rpm

4. Maximum Torque: 10 Nm @ 3500 rpm

5. Gears: 5 Speeds

6. Cooling Type: Air

7. Height: 1125.00 mm

8. Battery Type: 9.0 KC 10HR / 12V / 2.5 Ah

9. Wheel Type: Spoke, Wheel Size: 2.75×18 – 3.00x-18 mm

10. Suspension (Front): Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped

11. Suspension (Rear): Swing-arm type, Coil spring, Oil damped

12. Brakes: Drum 130mm