Izuka C150 2010 — Specifications

In 2010, releasing a 150 cc custom was a bold gamble, or even a quiet provocation. The Izuka C150 embraces this position without complex, placing accessibility and relaxed style well above explosive performance. Its air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine of 149 cc delivers 13 horsepower, a power that doesn’t promise to shake the stopwatch but guarantees absolute serenity on the handlebars. With a wet weight of 150 kg, it is maneuverable and reassuring, an ideal base for those discovering the cruiser world without wanting to tame a 1800 cc engine.

The aesthetic approach is clear: low lines, stretched profile, 14-liter teardrop-shaped tank. It adheres to the classic codes of the small custom, with a finish that emphasizes robust simplicity over excessive chrome. The final chain drive and five-speed gearbox offer simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics, far from the complexities of a shaft or automatic transmission. The braking system, mixed with a disc at the front and a drum at the rear, is perfectly sized for a machine whose rev counter stops well before excesses.

On the road, the philosophy of the C150 is confirmed. The top speed is around 95 km/h, a ceiling that makes it an ideal companion for the city or small departmental roads, but a brake on any highway ambitions. It purrs more than it roars, devours the kilometers with a disconcerting economy of means, and weaves through traffic with the agility of its low weight. It’s not a motorcycle for scraping the bottom or seeking a crazy lean angle; it's a machine for getting around with a certain idea of cool, feet forward, without rushing.

The Izuka C150 is aimed at a very specific audience: the absolute novice looking for a first motorcycle without hassle, the urban dweller who wants a personalized look for their daily commutes, or the occasional second rider. It constitutes a gentle and inexpensive entry into the world of customs, far from the Harley-Davidson Sportster or Yamaha V-Star 250 which, although small, already display a more assertive temperament. It’s a motorcycle that teaches you to ride slowly, to appreciate the journey for itself, and to understand that, sometimes, true luxury is not having to prove anything.