The Suzuki Intruder 150 cruiser motorcycle was launched in India to compete with the Bajaj Avenger. After 5 years on the market, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer has pulled the plug on the Intruder 150 motorcycle. The bike was released with the same design language as the larger Intruder M800 and M1800.
The motorcycle's extensive use of plastic materials failed to attract many buyers, and in 2022 the bike had no buyers. In addition, the motorcycle's price was a little higher than the Bajaj Avenger 160, which costs Rs 1.11 lakh (ex-showroom). One of the reasons for the motorcycle's failure in India could be the aesthetic and design language of the Intruder 150.
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The Gixxer's 154.9cc engine was also used in the Suzuki Intruder 150. The engine produces 14.5bhp of power and 14 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed transmission. When it comes to Gixxer, it has proven to be a successful product for the company in India. Telescopic front forks and mono-shock rear suspension were also part of the mechanical elements. Disc brakes and single-channel ABS were installed on both ends of the car.
Suzuki may launch the Intruder 250 in India which was patented back in 2019. If it is released, the Intruder 250 will be powered by the same engine that drives the Gixxer 250 series, albeit it may be tweaked to meet its cruiser qualities.
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In other Suzuki news, the Indian market has received the V-Storm SX 250 Adventure motorcycle. The V-Strom SX 250 is designed to be an all-around motorbike that can be used for daily commutes, interstate cruising, and off-road adventures. The motorbike is built on the Gixxer 250 platform and is powered by a 249cc 4-stroke oil-cooled engine that produces 26.5 horsepower and 22.2 Nm of torque.
