- Suzuki Satria
The Suzuki Satria is a two-stroke
motorcycle made bySuzuki first released inIndonesia in 1998. Since then many different models have been made, such as the four-strokesport bike Satria F.The bike is not so popular due to it wasting a lot of gas, breaking faster and verging a lot of oil change. However, the bike can reach up to high speeds unlike other 4 stroke motorcycles.
The first type was released in 1998, with the second and third following in 2002 and 2004. the 4-stroke type was released in 2004 and new models are being released every year. The newest 2-stroke (120cc) stopped being sold in 2006. The newest model released in 2004 is named F-150.
F-150 Features
Twin Cam /
DOHC (Double Overhead Camshafts) 147cc engine, SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material) cylinder, SACS (Suzuki Advanced Cooling System), rear disc brake, 290mm front disc brake, dual vertical headlightsAdvantages
Suzuki Satria series, especially F-150 is capable reaching high speed in short time. The 147cc engine made F-150 is the biggest
underbone motorcycle among underbone motorcycles released in Indonesia. Because using SCEM, F-150 body is thin so it provides better handling. Larger front disc brake and rear disc brake gave plus points to safety.Disadvantages
Because of its 147cc engine, Satria F-150 is easily overheat, but it can handled by the SACS.It also cause F-150's high speed stability reduced.
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