Suzuki Vecstar
103 kg dry and expressway legal in Japan: the original Vecstar 150.1
Researched November 9, 2026 from 13 sources
At a glance
The story
Built for city trips and longer rides, Suzuki's Vecstar scooter carried an 8-liter tank. Its name blends vector and star. In Japan, the 125 was a second-class moped; the 150's motorcycle status allowed expressways.12
Show the numbers
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1994–2007 | Suzuki Vecstar 125 / 150 (CF42A / CG41A / CG42A) |
| 1994 | July's 125, October's expressway 150 |
| 1995 | Britain gets the AN125 S |
| 1997 | CG42A: 152 cc and a wider bore |
| 1999 | Throttle sensor meets emissions rules |
| 2001 | Shopping hook joins the 150 |
| 2003 | 125 shares the 150's rear rack |
| 2005 | 125 production ends |
| 2007 | SBS-only pearl-black finale |
| 2007 | 150 production stops in August |
- 1994
July's 125, October's expressway 150
The 125 debuted in July; October's 150 added Japanese expressway access. Launch dry weights were 99 kg and 103 kg, respectively.1
- 1995
Britain gets the AN125 S
The AN125 S reached Britain in February on 10-inch three-spoke wheels. UK AN125 figures were 10.2 hp and 15.9 seconds to 60 mph.3
- 1997
CG42A: 152 cc and a wider bore
By April, the CG42A 150 used a 57.5 mm bore and 152 cc, versus the original CG41A's 57 mm bore and 149 cc.4
- 1999
Throttle sensor meets emissions rules
October's BA-CG42A 150 paired a throttle-position sensor with revised carburetion, improving acceleration while meeting new emissions rules.4
- 2001
Shopping hook joins the 150
March's 150 update added a shopping-bag hook with a rubber stopper to keep bag handles from slipping off.4
- 2003
125 shares the 150's rear rack
Post-update 125/150 figures were 111/113 kg vehicle weight and 54.0/44.5 km/L at a steady 60 km/h.2
- 2005
125 production ends
Japanese 125 production ended in 2005 as the Address V125 arrived.2
- 2007
SBS-only pearl-black finale
The last 150 version arrived in August, wearing an SBS-exclusive pearl-black finish.4
- 2007
150 production stops in August
Stricter exhaust-emissions limits brought Japanese Vecstar 150 production to an end in August.2
Power over the years
From 12 hp to 13 hp in 0 years.
Versions
5 versions worth knowing, with their power.
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Standard
Vecstar 125 (Japan)
1994–2005
12 hp -
Standard
Vecstar 150 (Japan)
1994–2007
13 hp -
Standard
Vecstar 150 BA-CG42A emissions update
1999
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Standard
Vecstar 150 blue/black color revision
2005
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Special
Vecstar 150 SBS Pearl Black
2007
How to spot one
Look for
- Distinctive headlamp with two bulbs.2
- Wide, flat floorboard.2
- UK AN125: trapezoidal headlamp and built-in indicators.3
- UK AN125: 10-inch, three-spoke alloy wheels.3
Year by year
- April 1998 (Japan)
The 150 palette includes silver, black and deep maroon.4
- November 2000 (Japan)
Sonic Silver Metallic joins Pearl Novelty Black on the 150.4
- March 2001 (Japan)
A shopping-bag hook with a rubber retaining stopper appears below the seat on the 150.4
- 2003 (Japan)
The 125 adopts the same rear carrier as the 150.2
- November 2005 (Japan)
Candy Napoleon Blue and Phantom Black Metallic become the 150's color choices.4
- August 2007 (Japan)
The final 150 gets SBS-exclusive Pearl Black paint.4
Don’t confuse it with
Vecstar 
Address V125 Address V125
The Vecstar 150 has a fuller body, despite sharing 3.50-10 tires.6
Prices
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| Year | Price | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Launch price | $3,158 | UK AN125 S, 1995; approx GBP1=$1.58 |
| 1995 | Price when new | $3,158 | UK AN125 S; approx GBP1=$1.58 |
| 1996 | Price when new | $3,533 | UK AN125 T; approx GBP1=$1.56 |
| 1997 | Price when new | $3,770 | UK AN125 V; approx GBP1=$1.64 |
| 1998 | Price when new | $3,816 | UK AN125 W; approx GBP1=$1.66 |
| 2000 | Price when new | $3,494 | UK AN125 X; approx GBP1=$1.52 |
| 2001 | Price when new | $2,760 | Japan 150; approx JPY121/USD |
| 2005 | Price when new | $3,188 | Japan 150; approx JPY110/USD |
| 2021 | Auction sale | $9 | 125, 27,143 km; approx JPY110/USD, JBA Yokohama |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $147 | 150, 1,673 km; approx JPY150/USD, Aucnet |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $100 | 150, 18,242 km; approx JPY150/USD, JBA Yokohama |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $147 | 150, 38,990 km; approx JPY150/USD, BDS Kanto Recycle |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $20 | 150, 23,606 km; approx JPY150/USD, JBA Yokohama |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $93 | 150, 8,585 km; approx JPY150/USD, JBA Yokohama |
| 2026 | Value today | $470–$1,610 |
The rest of the story is in the app
The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.
Versions
- Why each of the 5 versions matters
Legend
- 8 stories from its legend
- “149 cc opened the expressway”
- “Refuel without opening the seat”
Generations
- The story of each of the 2 generations
Market
- 1 thing to check before buying one
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.
See all 13 sources
- SUZUKI DIGITAL LIBRARY｜digital archive globalsuzuki.com
- スズキ・ヴェクスター - Wikipedia ja.wikipedia.org
- Suzuki AN125 Specs - AN 125 Specifications - Suzuki 125 Info whitedogbikes.com
- スズキ ヴェクスター150の買取相場を知って売る xn--bnq35iwd30u.com
- Motos | Fichas Motociclismo fichas.motociclismo.es
- スズキ ヴェクスター150-Vecstar150 da-iwai.sakura.ne.jp
- 2016 ヴェクスターミーティング - 湖南でヴェクスター、ときどき大阪の日々 govecstargo.blog.fc2.com
- 『バイク擬人化菌書 8』は2022年5月31日発売 - 株式会社モーターマガジン社 motormagazine.co.jp
- スズキ株式会社 リコール情報 2009年12月3日 ヴェクスター150のリコールについて suzuki.co.jp
- Suzuki VECSTAR 125, 125 см3, пробег 27 143 км: статистика цены — MotoBAY.SU motobay.su
- Suzuki VECSTAR 150: статистика цен и продаж в Японии — MotoBAY.SU motobay.su
- スズキ ヴェクスター１２５のバイク買取価格の相場 bike250.net
- スズキ ヴェクスター１５０のバイク買取価格の相場 bike250.net
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- ja.wikipedia.org
- whitedogbikes.com
- xn--bnq35iwd30u.com
- fichas.motociclismo.es
- da-iwai.sakura.ne.jp
- govecstargo.blog.fc2.com
- motormagazine.co.jp
- suzuki.co.jp
- motobay.su
- bike250.net
