Suzuki Intruder 150 FI Launch Details Revealed — Threat To The Bajaj Avenger Market?

At the launch, Suzuki confirmed that the FI version (the same engine as in the Gixxer SF), will arrive in six months time. We expect it to be revealed at Auto Expo 2018.

The Intruder comes with a 154.9cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It puts out 14bhp at 8000rpm and 14Nm at 6000rpm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Regarding the design, the motorcycle looks a bit half-baked. The massive upper-body doesn't go well with the somewhat skinny tyres. The tyres had to be of that size, to optimise performance and efficiency from the engine.

The standard version comes at Rs 98,340 (ex-showroom Delhi). So, the FI version could cost almost Rs 10,000 more, making it expensive than the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise.

The Intruder also offers more equipment than the Avenger 150, such as an LED tail lamp, front and rear discs, and single-channel ABS.

DriveSpark Thinks!

The Intruder 150 could be an experimental model by Suzuki, made to study the cruiser market. However, the bike isn't good looking despite Suzuki's claims that it is inspired by the larger Intruder M1800R.

How the FI version performs compared to the Bajaj Avenger, is something we will have to wait to find out.