Suzuki FU150… Produced by Suzuki Malaysia. Not yet released in Japan (as of March 2025).
Underbone frame with oil-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 150cc engine
The Suzuki FU150 is a model produced by Suzuki Malaysia that has not been sold in Japan. It is fitted with an underbone frame and an oil-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, four-valve, 150cc engine.
The machine in the photo has been tuned with a Yoshimura Japan muffler, aftermarket rearsets, etc. The 17-inch tires on both sides have racing tire warmers attached.
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The front and rear wheels are large 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and the front and rear brakes are disc type to support high power.
Black Suzuki FU150.
Highly recommended for people living in the Kanto region (around Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) who feel that participating in mini bike races is too difficult!
The photo shows the Suzuki FU150 model used in the Suzuki Asian Challenge, an Asian road racing championship that began in 2015. The bike does not have a gas tank at its feet and uses an underbone frame, similar to that used on the Honda Super Cub.
The engine is an oil-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a displacement of 150cc. The front and rear wheels are large 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and the front and rear brakes are disc type, providing a strong suspension system to support the high-power engine.
The Suzuki FU150 is a model produced by Suzuki Malaysia that is not sold in Japan, and is being used in the “RB150” series race currently being held at Circuit Akigase (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture), where the mini bike race “Moto Champ Cup” is also held.
The “RB150” is a one-make race using rental machines that began in 2017, and is hosted by Yuichi Takeda, a motorcycle racer who has competed in the Superbike World Championship and the All Japan Road Race Championship. This race, under equal conditions,
・I want to start racing, but I don’t have anyone to talk to.
・I stopped racing mini bikes for a while, but I want to start again.
・I can’t find a transporter to transport my bike .
・I’m not confident in my bike maintenance
. ・I want to enjoy racing at a reasonable price and easily.
This is highly recommended for people who feel that participating in mini bike races is too difficult at the moment. For beginners who are unfamiliar with bikes, lessons tailored to each individual’s skill level are also available.
Participants only need to bring the bare minimum of equipment, such as leather suits and helmets. For those who are interested in racing but are hesitant to suddenly purchase expensive leather suits, rentals of leather suits and other racing gear are also available.
The RB150 will enter its ninth year in 2025, and is currently held with classes for everyone from beginners to advanced riders, based on their level. The opening race was held at Akigase Circuit on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. If you are interested in the race, please contact the official Facebook page below or Akigase Circuit.
RB150seriesrace https://www.facebook.com/rentalbike150series/
Akigase Circuit http://www.akigase.co.jp/
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