SUZUKI ACCESS 125 TO GET MAJOR UPDATES THIS YEAR – REPORT

SUZUKI ACCESS 125 IS SET TO RECEIVE MAJOR FEATURES AND STYLING UPDATES SOON. IT ALREADY COMES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM (CBS). 

Suzuki India is set to update its existing lineup with new features and styling bits. We all know that Gixxer is set to receive a major update soon. Fresh reports say that Access 125 will be updated too. 

Suzuki Access 125 is already updated with CBS, ahead of the safety regulation norms. The update will include some styling updates, engine revisions and probably some feature additions as well. 

Access is the best selling product from the company. It is also the best selling 125cc scooter in India, with sales of more than 45000 units on an average. 

Also Read: Suzuki Burgman 150 reportedly under works; launch expected in India

Gaadiwaadi reveals that the 2019 Suzuki Access 125 will get a new set of alloy wheels and minor cosmetic upgrades in design changes. Cosmetic upgrades might include new colour options too. 

Additions on the features list will include an external fuel-filler cap, found in TVS scooters. LED headlamps might also make its way on the updated Access. Its premium 125cc sibling, Burgman Street uses Full LED headlamps.

Lastly, the updated Access might also get fuel injection. Ahead of the upcoming emission norms, many scooters will get fuel injected BS-6 engines. FI engines will make them compliant with BS-6 norms. 

Also Read: Hero Destini 125 Vs Honda Activa 125 Vs Suzuki Access 125 – Detailed Comparison

Suzuki Access 125 will continue with the same engine specifications. It uses a 124.6cc air-cooled motor, that delivers 8.7 BHP and 10.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a CVT gearbox. 

For suspension purposes, it uses telescopic forks at the front and a swing arm unit at the back. Braking is handled by drum brakes at both the end with an option of front disc brake. 

Features onboard include alloy wheels, chrome detailing, CBS, analogue meter with a digital readout, One push central lock system, Front storage pocket and an optional DC socket. 

Also Read: 2018 Suzuki Burgman Street Review – A comfortable touring scooter

At a starting price of Rs 55,977 (ex-showroom), it competes with the likes of TVS Jupiter, Honda Activa 125 and Hero Destini 125

SUZUKI INTRUDER REPORTS NO SALE AGAIN FOR FEBRUARY 2019

SUZUKI INTRUDER HAS YET AGAIN REPORTED UNSOLD UNITS FOR THE PREVIOUS MONTH. DOES THIS INDICATE THAT THE CRUISER IS SET TO GET AN UPDATE SOON?

Suzuki Intruder was launched back in November 2017, inspired by the globally popular Intruder M1800R. It was well received by the Indian market, being a new 150cc cruiser. 

It competes against the likes of Bajaj Avenger 180, which is currently, the cheapest cruiser in town. However, the Intruder offers better features and a quirky sense of styling, which may appeal to the younger generation. 

However, since the past 5-6 months, its sales have been declining. For the last 2 months, Suzuki Intruder remained unsold. Despite being one of the cheapest cruisers, it still could not achieve much popularity. 

Also Read: 2019 Suzuki Gixxer launch expected this month – What’s new?

In the month of December 2018, around 350 units were sold, whereas, in November, 500 units were sold. In January, it took a deep plunge from 350 units to Nil. 

Comparing it on a yearly basis, in March 2018, the sales figure reported was 4895 units. In the same month, Suzuki launched its FI variant, which further boosted the sales. 

Our industry sources have hinted that Suzuki might update its motorcycle lineup very soon. The 2019 Gixxer and Intruder are expected to be launched in a couple of months. Both the bikes are already equipped with single-ABS. 

Also Read: Suzuki Burgman 150 reportedly under works; launch expected in India

Meanwhile, the sales of Gixxer is also dwindling gradually. For February, a mere 584 units were sold. There were many times when Gixxer was one of the best sellers in its 150-160cc sporty commuter segment. 

Suzuki Intruder is powered by a 154.9cc air-cooled engine that produces 14.8 BHP at 8000 RPM and 14 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The motor comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. 

Features onboard include Fuel injection, ABS, a fully digital instrument console, LED projector lamp, LED tail lamp, twin-exhaust muffler and split seats. You can opt for a backrest from the accessories list. 

Super bikes set to storm Indian roads

The next big war in the motorcycle segment is likely to happen in the high-end bike segment. Almost all bike makers are gearing up with a line-up for the super bike segment making the most of the new regulations for bikes of 800 cc and above.

Suzuki Motorcycles India (SMIPL) is in the process of getting government approvals for this segment. SMIPL vice-president (marketing) Atul Gupta said: “We are setting up three parallel process simultaneously to foray into the big bike segments. One is getting the necessary approvals.

Second, training our staff to handle the servicing aspect and third, identifying the cities where we getting large number of enquiries.” Mr Gupta refused to reveal the names of the bikes that are likely to be imported next year. However, auto industry sources believe the company is looking at importing Hayabusa and its GSX range of super sport bikes which could include GSX-1000.

Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha India has already got its service and dealership position in place and likely to import the first set of its super bikes by November. Yamaha Motor India managing director and CEO Tomotaka Ishikawa has already confirmed plans to bring in R1 and R6.

Arch rival Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India has also said that they are keen on getting the high-end bikes and would not keep out of the battle heating up in this segment. Sources believe that the company is looking at importing its cult bikes CBR 1000 and GLX 1800.

A senior marketing official with a two-wheeler maker said, “The market potential for the big bikes might be small as of now. But no two-wheeler maker can ignore the fact that almost every player will have a line-up ready for this segment. Especially the international bike makers will just have to pick and choose and homologate bikes from their international portfolio.”

Home grown Bajaj Auto’s Rajiv Bajaj in a recent press meet has confirmed that he sees potential in the premium bike segment. In fact, Bajaj is close to finalising its partnership with its long time technical partner Kawasaki to enter the above 500 cc bike segment. Even Royal Enfield is building up a 500 cc engine to be strapped on its bikes.

Via: economictimes.indiatimes.com

India to become Suzuki’s export hub

BANGALORE: Like its sister concern in the car segment, Suzuki Motorcycles India (SMI), a 100% subsidiary of Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation, will make India an export hub for two-wheelers.

Suzuki plans to export both motorcycles and scooters to emerging two-wheeler markets where the annual demand is over a million units. Speaking to TOI, SMI VP (sales and marketing) Atul Gupta said, “India will be our hub for exports to Africa, South America and countries around India.’’ The company is currently evaluating the investments required to carry forward its plans.

This move is in line with Suzuki’s scheme in the four-wheeler market, where Maruti Suzuki is looking at India as an export hub for small cars. About 30% of its revenues are expected to be generated from exports. SMI has so far invested Rs 350 crore in India since its inception.

Suzuki Smash Revo 2008 - Thailand

Revo is a cub model motorcycle brand of Honda in Indonesia. But, in Thailand the name Revo will be owned by Suzuki. Suzuki Smash Revo, officialy called FK110SD-E model in Suzuki. Smash Revo sounds commercially much better then Smash. Besides in Thailand, Smash Revo also sold in Vietnam. In Indonesia, it's sold in the name of Suzuki New Smash.

The weight and handling of the Suzuki Smash Revo is what you can expect from a 95 kilo, and a wheelbase of 1.23 meter. Nothing special about the handling of the bike, all we had the feeling that the 110 cc engine was a bit more powerful then the average 110 cc. Maybe the source for this extra power is the Mikuni VM-18 carburetor, the Mikuni VM-18 carburetor is often used in racing motorcycles. There are also special racing kits available for this Mikuni carburetor.

As all motorcycles in this price class, the Suzuki Smash Revo comes with electric starter and rear swing-arm with 2 coil spring the front suspension is a regular telescopic, coil Spring with oil damper. For brakes the Smash Revo has a single front Disc Brake and a rear drum brake. From the showroom the Smash Revo has spoked wheels, some dealers are maybe willing to exchange this for light metal wheels. Suzuki is using a 70/90-17 33P tire on the front wheel and a 80/90-17 43P tire on the rear wheel.

For fuel this Suzuki bike has a 4.5 liter Fuel Tank Capacity, and for fuel type it is standard Unleaded Petrol (91 Octance).

For performance Maximum power the Smash Revo can deliver 9.8 PS, at 9,000 rpm. With a Maximum Torque 1.0 kg/m at 7,000 rpm. The engine is a 110 cc 4-Strong, Single Overhead Camshaft model. Air Cooled with a bore x stroke of 53.5 x 48.8 mm with DC-CDI ignition. For lubrication we see the proved technology of SALCS (Suzuki Advanced Lubrication Cooling System) again.

The 2008 B-king

Most sexiest naked bike I have ever seen……!!

You have never seen, much less ridden, anything like the all new B-King. As the Hayabusa's raucous alter ego, if features a lightly modified version of that bike's new 2008 engine, complemented by its own state-of-the-art chasis and suspension ssytems. But its the B-king's aggressive "Don't mess with me" styling that really raises eyebrows, with an imposing engine exposed for all the world to see and twin exhaust pipes that suggest a truly onof-a-king sport riding experience. One look and you'll see, one ride and you'll know: there's nothing like the B-king. Nothing.

Technicial Specifications:
Engine: 1340cc, 4-stroke,4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Fuel System: Suzuki Fuel Injection
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, full adjustable spring reload, adjestable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping
Rear Suspension: Link-type, oil damped, fully adjestable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes: Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: Single hydraulic disc

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa

New Desing

Redesigned instrument cluster now features four analog meters for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature with a new S-DMS mode indicator, gear position indicator and adjustable engine rpm indicator.

New Engine

New 1340cc, DOHC liquid-cooled engine with 16-valves, Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers provides 11% higher performance and smoother operation

New Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox

New S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) allows the rider to choose from three different engine settings depending on riding conditions or rider preferences

New lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves with narrow 14 degree valve angle for high combustion chamber efficiency

New lightweight aluminum alloy pistons feature a revised shape and a higher compression ratio of 12.5:1 for maximum performance in all conditions.

SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders minimize cylinder size and improve heat dissipation and new hydraulic cam chain tensioner for reduced mechanical noise

New ventilation holes at the cylinder skirt for reduced pumping losses and increased performance

High efficiency curved radiator now features dual electric fans controlled by the ECM for increased cooling capacity. Oil cooler now has 10 rows cores for increased heat dissipation.

New large volume 4-2-1-2 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, dual triangular canisters and closed loop system that meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 regulations

New Shot-peened chrome-moly steel connecting rods for maximum durability

Ion plating treatment utilizing PVD (physical vapor deposit) method is applied to piston rings providing a smoother surface treatment for increased durability, reduced friction loss and reduced oil consumption

Slick shifting 6 speed transmission working in conjunction with an innovative back torque limiting clutch for smooth and controlled downshifts

New Chassis

All new aggressive aerodynamic fairing design with low drag coefficient retains it's signature Hayabusa look and features an updated, muscular look to work with the new more powerful engine and updated chassis

New fully adjustable inverted front fork featuring DLC coated inner tubes for minimal friction resistance and outstanding suspension performance over a variety of riding conditions.

Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with a 43mm piston and 14mm rod diameter

Lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum frame minimizes weight while maintaining high torsional strength

New bridged aluminum alloy swingarm features a new cross-sectional shape for increased rigidity and to cope with improved rear tire grip and increased engine output

New radial-mount front brake calipers for maximum braking performance and allows for smaller 310mm front brake rotors resulting in reduced unsprung weight and improved handling

Lightweight single piston rear brake caliper working in conjunction with a new larger 260mm rear brake disc

Newly designed wheels mounted with high performance Bridgestone BT-015 tires for unmatched handling and control

Passenger seat and rear subframe are lowered for improved passenger comfort

Fuel tank height is lowered to allow riders helmet to tuck in and windscreen height is increased for improved wind protection and optimum aerodynamic efficiency with the rider in place.

Newly designed vertically stacked twin headlights provide increased light intensity, improved light distribution and match the elegant flow of the new Hayabusa styling.

LED taillight utilizes a double lens structure with a clear inner lens and a red outer lens for maximum visibility and a high quality finish.

Technical Specifications

Engine:	1340cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Bore Stroke:	81.0 x 65.0mm
Compression Ratio:	12.5:1
Fuel System:	Fuel Injection
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Ignition:	Digital/Transistorized
Transmission:	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:	#530 chain
Overall Length:	2195mm (86.6 in.)
Overall Width:	740mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height:	1170mm (46.1 in.)
Seat Height:	805mm (31.7 in.)
Ground Clearance:	120mm (4.7 in.)
Wheelbase:	1485mm (58.5 in.)
Dry Weight:	220 kg (485 lbs)
Suspension Front:	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping
Suspension Rear:	Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression & rebound damping
Brakes Front:	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear:	Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front:	120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear:	190/50-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity:	21 liter (5.5 gal.) 20.0 liter (5.3 gal.) CA. model
Color:	Orange/Black, Black/Gray, Blue/Black

Suzuki to launch a 125cc ungeared scooter

Suzuki would be launching a new ungeared scooter during october to take on the Honda Activa which is leading the market in ungeared scooter segment. The new scooter would be with a engine capacity of 125cc and it could be one of the most fuel efficient scooters in the market.

The company is planning to introduce some new features on the scooter, which would be first in the industry. Suzuki's Vice President Mr.Atul Gupta said:

“Our research has shown that the Indian customer wants better mileage without compromising on power and aesthetics. We are working on better fuel mileage coupled with high torque (power) in our scooter.

Like motorcycles, there is a tremendous demand for higher-powered scooters in India. We would break the league with a superior product, different from the market which is currently being dominated by the 100cc automatic scooters.

We are working on certain India specific features in our R&D that would be strapped on the scooter, but cannot be revealed now.”

via:The Economic Times

Finally Yamaha’s Superbikes are here..!!

They are finally here. The macho 1670cc V-twin power cruiser MT-01 and the slick 998cc R1 are already lazing around in Yamaha’s garage in downtown Delhi. By the end of next month, the Jap bike maker is going to announce the price of their super bikes.

“We are putting in place the after-sales infrastructure now. It’s very important to have a solid back-up in place for these bikes. Technicians have to be specially trained to service these machines because they are highly sophisticated,” a Yamaha spokesperson said.

That’s not all. Yamaha also intends to train customers in the skills necessary to handle these superfast motorcycles. These super bikes will be sold for an estimated Rs 11-13 lakh, and when you are coughing up that amount of money, you expect the service back up to be spot-on.

Forty-five-year-old Arun Thareja, who is a super bike specialist and owns three of them, says, “People are going to go down on these bikes, so more than after-sales support, companies should be ready with spare parts like panels, indicators, panels and wind screens. And oh yes, the tyres wear out every 7,000-8,000 km, so the sales department should have a good stock ready. I think one or two service centres in each city would do.”

Even Suzuki is keen to launch their super bikes here. Says Atul Gupta, VP-marketing at Suzuki Motorcycles and Scooters India: “We are keenly studying three aspects of selling high-end bikes. One is how well can we homologate our high-end bikes for Indian conditions. Also, we are looking at what are the top cities where we see maximum sales potential and then the question of how well we manage to handle the after-sales and parts issues.”

So, companies planning to launch their top-end bikes here feel that after-sales service is what they should look into first. “We are already ensuring that Suzuki’s technical team is trained in Japan to handle those bikes who, in turn, will train our dealers in India. Training does not incur lot of cost; in fact, most Suzuki dealers have enough space, which is the biggest cost for them. But we are working out a very sound after-sales strategy for being able to sell our high-end bikes in the country,” Gupta adds.

Even Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is bullish about the niche market that India offers for super bikes. Says Sanjay Gupta, senior manager, marketing at HMSI: “We will be going forward by introducing safety riding skills first. We already have simulators in place at some of our dealerships where a customer is put through various emergency situations. At present, we are putting in place the basic infrastructure before introducing the big bikes here.”

So when you have a machine that accelerates from 0-100 kph in less than three seconds and has a top speed of 300 kph, it’s imperative for bike makers to have the necessary service infrastructure in place. And who knows, on Indian roads, an ambulance service also doesn’t seem very far fetched!