Suzuki Raider J115 Fi

The Suzuki Raider J115 Fi turns out to be the perfect underbone motorcycle in the Philippines market in the small displacement segment. It has the classic-looking approach to its styling, some of which are taken from the bigger Raider R150 Fi.

It has a very sporty looking headlamp up front that would remind you of the bigger sibling and has the turn signal indicators installed on it. The telescopic front forks have quite a lot of travel. The seat is pretty long and comfortable for the pillion to be very relaxed on.

Coming to the instrumentation, there is a complete analogue unit with a big dial for the speedometer and other relevant information like a fuel gauge, high-beam indicator, and neutral indicator, given on the side.

The Suzuki Raider J115 Fi has everything that you would need to have an amazing ride. Both the telescopic front forks as well as the swingarm rear are oil dampened and provide the perfect comfort, just in case you come across a sudden bumpy road.

The big 17-inch wheels help in keeping the motorcycle stable on the road even when you are pushing the throttle to its limit. Yet, the slimness of the tyres (70 mm for the front and 80 mm for the rear) make for a superb performance while the fuel efficiency is concerned. The 3.7-litre of fuel tank capacity works great to offer a very long riding range, especially with the very attractive and impressive mileage of around 63 kmpl.

Besides this, the low seat height of 765 mm and the lightweight nature makes it very easy to handle and manoeuvre in busy traffic.

Not a lot can be doubted on the powerplant section of the Suzuki Raider J115 Fi. The bike features a 113cc single-cylinder engine that comes with two valves and an air cooler. The motor can make a maximum power of 9.25 hp at 7,500 rpm along with a peak torque of 9.1 Nm, coming at 6,500 rpm.

The produced power is sent down to the wheels via a 4-speed constant mesh gearbox. The engine under the hood is super smooth on the power delivery, much more than most other scooters in the low displacement segment.

The Suzuki Raider J115 Fi does turn out to be an exceptional model even on the braking department as well. The amazing stopping power comes from the disc brake for the front wheel while a drum unit is given for the rear.

The tyres, though being slim, have good enough tread to keep the bike planted firmly on the road. The large 17-inch wheels offer stability on high speeds, unlike the small wheel scooters.

The Suzuki Raider J115 Fi does turn out to be a great buy among its competitors for its affordability, if not the performance. However, considering the fact that 110-115 cc moped underbones are not very common, the Raider marks its presence with a very efficient engine that is decently powerful and extreme fuel saviour at the same time.

Both of its close competitors, Honda RS125 Fi and the Kawasaki Fury 125, are more expensive, getting this Suzuki Raider to rank higher among the people who face slight budget restraint. Moreover, if your buying a two-wheeler for the first time, this entry-level model is the perfect one for you.