Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Suzuki Thunder 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Suzuki Thunder 125. Suzuki Intruder 150: ~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 150
Suzuki Thunder 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
118 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
Weight
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 150
6.5/10
"Honest city runabout that punches its weight, nothing more."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics
Cons
−Wobbly underdamped suspension
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Carb jetting problems prevalent
Suzuki Thunder 125
6.5/10
"Reliable urban workhorse, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Near-indestructible air-cooled engine
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Excellent urban fuel economy
Cons
−Genuinely useless on highways
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Frequently abused by owners
Top 10 Accessories
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