December 28th, 2007Review Of Suzuki Zeus
The Suzuki Zeus marks the Japanese huge entry into the decision-making section of the Indian bike market. The Zeus is Suzuki’s second contribution after the entry-level bike Heat.
The Zeus is ready with a single cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke 124cc engine that make a peak power of 8.7 bhp (one of the lowest in its class) at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 10 Nm at 3500 rpm. Thus the lack of power is offset by the on the whole torquey presentation. Zeus is one of the few bikes in the market that do not have a steady velocity (CV) carburetor.
On the styling department, the unique front bikini fairing and under-engine front cowl imparts a fashionable and aerodynamic seem to the Zeus. The V-shaped, large multi-reflector headlamp get better visibility and bright gear pointer lights come above a speedometer and a quick-reacting tachometer in typical twin-pod format.
in spite of contribution some goodies like optional disc brake for the front wheel, die-cast sub-frame and aluminum rear grab rail, the Zeus misses out on vital features like electric start, box section swing arm for better turning stability (the Zeus features a straight tubular swing arm) and thicker stern tyre.
Technical Information
| Dimensions And Dry Mass | |
| Overall length | 2040 mm |
| Overall width | 770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1240 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Overall height | 1085 mm |
| Dry mass | 113 kgs |
| Engine | |
| Type | Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 53.5mm x 55.2mm |
| Displacement | 124 cm3 (cc) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Carburettor | VM18 |
| Air cleaner | Non-woven fabric element |
| Starter system | Kick |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Gearshift patterm | 1-down, 4-up |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm type, Coil spring, Oil damped |
| Front brake | Drum brake (130mm) |
| Rear brake | Drum brake (130 mm) |
| Front tyre size | 2.75-18 42P |
| Rear tyre size | 3.00-18 52P |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition type | Electronic Ignition (CDI) |
| Spark plug | NGK |
| Battery | 12V 9.0 kC (2.5 Ah)/10HR |
| Headlight | 12V 35/35W |
| Brake light/Tail-Light | 12V 21/5W |
| Fuel Tank : Capacities | |
| Including reserve | 12.0 L |
| Reserve | 2.1 L |








