Suzuki Avenis 150 (UC150X) CG43A
1999—2005

I have tried to tell the model history of the Suzuki Avenis 150 (CG43A) as I know it. I would be grateful of any contributions — sales brochures, magazine ads, magazine articles, pictures, specs, facts, corrections etc. Please scan the material in JPEG format (large enough that all the details are visible) and send them to me. Please tell me the source and the publication date if possible. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow these instructions.

In late December 1998, just days before New Year, Suzuki announced that they have launched two new scooters, the 125cc ”Avenis” and the 150cc ”Avenis 150”. The Avenis 150 (BA-CG43A) was s a mid-sized scooter equipped with a 152cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder engine. It had 12-inch wheels front and rear, for ease of maneuverability and driving stability. The rear wheels were equipped with a parking brake. Suzuki calls it a 150cc scooter that aims for a higher level of texture and driving performance. It was equipped with a newly designed water-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder SOHC engine. With a maximum output of 16PS, it enables light and smooth driving by combining it with the V-belt automatic transmission. It had telescopic front forks and a hydraulic disc brake at the front. The design of the Avenis was elegant and sporty with a sporty mini visor (windshield), large headlamps, and characteristic turingn signals. There was a spacious 24-liter storage space under the seat. Refueling the 9-liter tank was possible without having to open the seat. A few years after its introduction, it was supplied to Kawasaki on an OEM basis in 2002 and was also sold as Kawasaki Epsilon 150. At that time, there were mutual supply between Suzuki and Kawasaki, with models like Suzuki Skywave 250 Type S being supplied as the Kawasaki Epsilon 250, and Kawasaki supplying the Varios 2 and D Tracker, which were sold as Suzuki GSX250FX and 250SB.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

1999 Suzuki Avenis 150 color options: Candy Koran Orange (Y0W), Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D) and Pearl Dark British Green (Y7G)

1999 Suzuki Avenis 125 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 124 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 14 hp (10.3 kW) @ 9 500 rpm @ 10.8 Nm (1.1 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1999 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1999 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

In January 2000, a second version of the Avenis 150 (BA-CG43A) was released with revised color schemes. The two color options were Pearl Dark British Green (Y7G) and Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D).

2000 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

In April 2001, color schemes of the Avenis 150 (BA-CG43A) were revised again. The new color options were Pearl Dark Space Blue (Y7H) and Sonic Silver Metallic (YUX). There were no noticable technical updates meade for the model during its model history. According to Suzuki, the model was not discontinued until 2005, but I haven't found any information of any updates of even new colors during the last years it was made. In March 2002, the model BA-CG43B was introduced. Not by Suzuki, but by another ”bg three” Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki. ”Epsilon 150” was released by Kawasaki after receiving OEM supply of Avenis 150 from Suzuki. Technically, the Suzuki and Kawasaki scooters were identical, only the colors and badges were different. The only color available for the Kawasaki Epsilon 150 was Pearl Frosty White. To my best knowledge, there were no Suzuki Avenis scooters made in white. That's a way to tell the models apart, if you don't notice the Avenis/Epsilon badges. Sales of the Kawasaki Epsilon 150 discontinued in October 2005 Suzuki stopped making the Avenis 150 and the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supply from Suzuki was discontinued.

2001 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki Avenis 150 Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine: 152 cc 1-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke. Automatic transmission. 16 hp (11.8 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2



2003 Suzuki year code: K3



2004 Suzuki year code: K4



2005 Suzuki year code: K5

1999–2005 Suzuki Avenis 150 specifications (Japan) Model code: BA-CG43A Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in) Overall Width: 685 mm (27.0 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 119 kg (262 lbs) Engine code: G408 Engine type: Liquid-cooled 1-cylinder 4-stroke, SOHC Cylinder displacement: 152 cc Bore x Stroke: 60 x 50.4 mm (2.362 x 1.984 in) Compression ratio: 11.1 :1 Peak power: 16 hp (12 kW) @ 9 500 rpm Maximum torque 13 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Fuel economy: 41 km/l at 60 km/h Carburetor: BDSR29 Starter method: Electric starter Ignition method: CDI Lubrication method: Wet sump Lubricating oil amount: 1.5 liter Fuel tank capacity: 9.0 liter Clutch type: Dry automatic centrifugal shoe type Transmission type: CVT V-belt automatic CVT gear ratios: 2.737〜0.804 Primary reduction ratio: 1.000 Secondary reduction ratio: 2.647×3.500 Secondary drive type: Chain Frame type: Underbone Front brake type: Hydraulic disc Rear brake type: Drum brake Front tire size: 120/80-12 65J Rear tire size: 130/80-12 69J Caster: 24° 40' Trail: 73 mm (2.87 in) Steering angle: 45° Minimum turning radius: 2.0 m (6.56 feet) 1999–2003 retail price in Japan: 399,000 yen 2004–2005 retail price in Japan: 418,950 yen

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