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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
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