New Satria 150

introduced a new version of Suzuki Satria FU 150. Duck SupersPort (Suzuki marketing gimmick called: hyper Underbone) was introduced by Kenji Saito, Director of Marketing IMNI, on the first day of opening of the Jakarta Motorcycle Show, Saturday (6 / 12).
Quite interesting, attractive appearance component for this Satria adopted from Yoshimura is already well known by the bikers in the country. Changes made are changing the model Suzuki headlights and fairing (hood), the instrument panel (speedometer design), the end of the exhaust, the framework aluminum, and the stirrup or holding back of the motor.
This time, consumers are fortunate enough to Indonesia. This is the latest model Satria is only marketed in three ASEAN countries with different names. In Thailand Raider named, whereas in the Philippines Dagger. Unfortunately, this model appears in the economic crisis began to grip more in some societies or classes of motor consumers.
Satria vs. Competitors - With this new look, the price was 150 Satria FU melenjit. Based on internal information Suzuki, within two months Satria had twice experienced price increases. Finally, with the collapse of the rupiah and because most of the components are still imported Satria, any price increase to reach USD 800,000. The end result, when launched, Suzuki Satria membanderol for Rp 17,890,000 (on the road in Jakarta and surrounding areas).
Compared with its main competitor, the Honda CS1, the difference in price almost Rp 1 million. However, Satria won for excellence in engine technology, capacity and energy produced. CS1 armed with a machine Honda SOHC (single overhead camshaft) with a capacity of 125 cc, while the Satria DOHC (double overhead camshaft).
For power, Satria is still excellent with a maximum capacity 16 PS@9.500 rpm, while the CS1 12.8 PS@10.000 rpm. Satria ability to produce maximum torque is also better, which is 1.27 kgf-m@8.500 rpm, while the CS1 1.04 kgf-m@7.500 rpm.
Another competitor is Jupiter MX Satria with a 135 cc engine which is currently the most expensive version (cast wheel and clutch automatic) offered at a price of USD 15,050,000. In terms of power and torque of Jupiter MX was lost. 11.33 PS@8.500 maximum power and torque of 1.165 rpm kgfm@5.500 rpm.
Lamps Home - Changes striking design of the Satria is fairing and headlights. Headlamp design similar to the Suzuki GSX-R600. The new version, the lamp uses a crown shape and the lamp beside sein with transparent mica-like rabbit ears. This lamp is equipped with a hat, or collectively "cowling" was black garnishes. Cap lamp installed on the fairing way menyekrupkannya instrument panel.

Panel Instruments - instrument panel design change significantly, although the position and shape of essentially the same as the previous Satria version. Basic motives of the instrument panel is now made as a woven bamboo walls.
Takometer using the basic model of the needle with a circular white instruments. Takometer be on the edge of coated chrome ornaments to give the impression sporty and exclusive. The old version, black takometernya periphery, similar to the panel.
The shape and size of the numbers also changed. A new version of a larger (of course easier to read), while the old Satria using regular letters long (italic or italics). Other instruments with digital impressions are the speedometer, fuel indicator, tripmeter, and indicator mode "eco" and "power". The numbers are easy to read because it uses an orange base.
Now the duck SupersPort motor is equipped with two choices on a model called the Suzuki S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Switch), which is "eco" and "power". Mode button is placed on the right side instrument panel and easy access to motorists when driving.
Other changes are on the front, the handlebars are now triangular coated with silver (previously black), while in the rear, changes to the exhaust end of the funnel। The new version berbentu triangular oval, typical Yoshimura. On the back, stirrup or handles on the back of the saddle come up with a new look. Similarly, the new framework alminium with protective feet on the right and left motors.