How fast can a stock Raider R150?

Answer 1

You probably mean how fast IS a Stock Suzuki Raider R150? Speed tests are a very dangerous thing to do on a Raider 150. I must stress that YOU DO NOT SPEED TEST A SUZUKI RAIDER 150 OR R150 on stock tires (IRC 70-90 and IRC 80-90), as they fail to stop safely at more than 100 KPH. Neither do you make a speed test if you are not AT LEAST 5 years experienced in driving beyond 120 KPH.

For speed tests, wear high cut leather shoes (steel-toe preferably), elbow, arm, knee, and shin protectors, and full motorcycle body armor. Wear a closed-face helmet of good quality.

That having been said : A whole lot depends on your body weight. I have a stock Raider R150 2008 and a modified Raider 150 2005 model. A lot also depends on what type of road you are riding, what tires you have on, and the engine's revolutions when you change gears.

I tip the scales at 152 lbs. My stock Raider R150 has Dunlop 80-80 Low-Profile rear tires and Michelin Pilot Sporty 70-90 front. Changing gears at 10,000 RPM, my Raider started out peaking at 9,500 RPM on 6th gear at 135 KPH after break-in. This was on a 7 km. empty stretch of asphalt road, slightly angled down, 15 degrees. This increased to 140 kph after 3000 kms. If you find enough clear road to actually start changing gears only at 11,000 RPM, a stock raider can pull to 150 KPH if your weight is around 150 lbs. Again, the secret is to shift gears at 11,000 RPM and to find a clear, safe track to do this. Usually it's hard enough to find an empty, safe stretch of road to use the Suzuki Raider's 6th gear.

A race-track is the best place to test your Suzuki Raider. Remember to always wear a helmet and safety gear when driving.