The Suzuki Raider, which came out in the early 2000s, was a favorite among riders who were into customizing and modifying bikes. There were also thousands of Raider riders who formed their own R150 clubs and a lot got to race their bikes in various racing classes.
However, other bike brands came up with their own powerful and more exciting designs that competed with the Raider. It was time for an upgrade and Suzuki had to come up with several measures to keep riders loyal to the Raider.