Engineered by Suzuki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R150 utilizes a 147.3 cc (9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.9 HP (13.8 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 128.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the GSX-R150 measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.93 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,300 mm (51.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 573 km (356 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
128.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (6.93 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–10,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~573 km (356 mi)
Engine
Displacement147.3 ccm (8.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power18.9 HP (13.8 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque14.0 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 48.8 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectric
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc
Performance
Fuel Consumption1.92 litres/100 km (52.1 km/l or 122.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases44.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionSwingarm Type
Wheelbase1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/80-M17
Rear Tyre130/70-M17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Petal
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Petal
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.131.0 kg (288.8 pounds)
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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