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Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC - [2018]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Suzuki GSX-R 150 has a 155cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2018 GSX-R 150 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 150's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1990 Yamaha SDR 200 YPVS | 1990cc.1987 Yamaha SDR 200 YPVS | 1987cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 155cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 18.9 bhp (14 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 10.3 lb-ft (13.9 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 150 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2004 Yamaha XT 250 Single has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC.
The 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 121.9 bhp per ton and 66.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 GSX-R 150 competing with the 2004 Yamaha XT 250 Single [146.8 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Honda CB 250 Super Hawk [146.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-R 150 generating around 66.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Suzuki GSX 250 E [91.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1977 Yamaha XS 250 Twin [91.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 30.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 31.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC similar in acceleration to the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 150 MotoGP Edition (30.3 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC (30.3 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC and the 1991 Suzuki SG 250 N Goose
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1991 Suzuki SG 250 N Goose (0 secs) and the 2015 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T BOSS (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC has a maximum speed of 74mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 GSX-R 150 equals the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 150 SOHC then how about a 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 (85 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC (85 mph).
