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Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street scooters get updates to cater to a new age of connectivity
Suzuki Motorcycle India has just announced new connectivity features on its two scooters and follows similar announcements made by Hero MotoCorp and TVS. Suzuki has held a virtual press conference announcing new and improved features on the Access 125 and Burgman Street scooters. These are first of its kind in the 125cc scooter segment and cater to the new age of connectivity via the smartphone and called ‘Suzuki Ride Connect’.
Bluetooth Enabled Digital Console

Suzuki Motorcycle India has officially launched the Burgman Street and Access 125 scooters with Suzuki Ride Connect. This new smartphone connectivity platform is via the Ride Connector App currently available for download exclusively on Android OS. It allows the user to avail navigation, control calls and message using Bluetooth.
Initially only offered on the two scooters Access 125 and Burgman Street, the feature could also make its way onto the other products in the company lineup. Along with updating technology, the Access 125 scooter also gets LED position lights. Take a look at the detailed video below, explaining all the features of new Bluetooth enabled 2020 Suzuki Access and Burgman.
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The Bluetooth Enabled Digital Console offers ETA updates, calls and SMS along with Whatsapp alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and missed call alerts and caller ID. Its over Speed Warning system allows the rider to set the desired speed limit. In the event of the scooter going above this set speed, an alert pops up on the digital console to warn the rider.
Phone battery level display, estimated time of arrival, Find My Scooter with last parked update are a part of this new Suzuki Ride Connect Bluetooth-enabled console. he displays are all big and bold for easy readouts.
2020 Suzuki Access, Burgman with Bluetooth enabled digital console – Features
Mr. Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India was present at the launch of these two scooters and states that the technology update was much in demand by today’s younger generation who want to stay connected while on the move. However, this does not in any way compromise the safety of the rider by using the mobile phone while riding the two wheeler. Apart from this new connectivity feature, rest of the features on Suzuki Burgman Street and Suzuki Access 125 remain the same.
Price and Colours
2020 Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street scooters are powered by a 124 cc engines offering 8.6 hp and 10 Nm of peak torque. The Access 125 is priced at Rs.78,600 for the disc brake variant while the price for the drum brake variant is at Rs.77,700. The Burgman Street is priced at Rs.84,600. The addition of the connected technology has made the scooters costlier by Rs.5,500. All prices are ex-sh.
Colour options of the Suzuki Access 125 include New Matte Blue, Metallic Matte Black No.2 and Pearl Mirage White. The Burgman Street gets colours of New Matte Blue, Metallic Matte Roadfaux Red, Metallic Matte Black No.2, Metallic Matte Fibron Grey and Pearl Mirage White. More

Suzuki has posted domestic YoY growth of 2.86% while MoM growth is at 23.7%
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., two wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan announced sales figures for September 2020 at a total of 71,661 units, registering a sequential 23.7 percent growth in volumes as against 53,142 units produced in August 2020. Of the total of 71,661 units sold, domestic sales stood at 65,195 units, and 6,466 units were exported. The pattern is common for a maojority of manufacturer’s, wherein, domestic sales recovery has been much more rapid than exports.
Suzuki reports 2.86 percent increase September 2020

Suzuki Motorcycle India reported an okay-ish 2.86 percent increase in terms of domestic sales in September 2020. Sales in September 2020 stood at 65,195 units, up from 63,382 units sold in September 2019.
Exports saw a de-growth of 37 percent down at 6,466 units as against exports of 10,276 in the same period last year. Total sales (domestic and exports) dipped 2.71 percent to 71,661 units in September 2020, down from 73,658 units sold in September 2019. Growth in domestic sales was more than expected seeing the uptick in purchase sentiment.
Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Sep 2020 vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
The ongoing festive season is traditionally recognised as one of increased sales, and the current year is no different despite the country only just grappling out of the clutches of a complete lockdown owing to the pandemic.
While Suzuki continues to be one of the smaller two wheeler manufacturers doing business here, the company has successfully posted small incremental growth over a sustained period of time. Business continues to grow on the back of strong sales for the Access scooter. With few bikes on offer, Burgman competes for the next noteworthy bit of sales share.
Next Launches
Having recently added new colours to the Suzuki Gixxer series, the company now gears up for some new launches. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT was teased in April and is scheduled for launch soon. This adventure tourer is expected to get digital display and smartphone connectivity. In its BS6 format it will be powered by a 645cc, V Twin engine that makes 72 hp power and 62 Nm torque. It slated to be priced higher than its BS4 counterparts which start at Rs.7.45 lakhs.
Suzuki has also released a teaser, which hints at a new launch. As per the teaser, launch is scheduled for 7th October. Rumours suggest it cold be the long awaited Intruder 250. This could be expected to be powered by the same engine that is seen on the Gixxer 250. This 249cc, oil cooled, SOHC engine offers 26.5 hp power at 9,300 rpm and 22.2 Nm torque at 7,300 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox.
The company has stated that production is back at normal levels, and with the upcoming festive season and positive buyer sentiments; sales should once again reach pre COVID-19 levels. More

Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced the launch of new colour options for their Gixxer range
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched new liveries for its Gixxer 250 and Gixxer 155 Series. The company had earlier released teaser images on social media handles announcing these new colour options which are being introduced to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gixxer series.
Suzuki Gixxer

As part of these colour updates, the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 will receive a New Triton Blue/Silver color scheme. This blue and silver colour scheme is reminiscent of the Suzuki’s early Grand Prix models of the 1960s. The Suzuki Gixxer Series, that consists of the Gixxer SF and Gixxer will look sportier with colour option of Pearl Mira Red and Metallic Triton Blue on the Suzuki Gixxer. These colours are added to the existing range of colour options.
These new colour options could command a higher price range over existing versions. The Suzuki Gixxer SF and the 250 also come with special MotoGP liveries at higher prices than that which the regular colour schemes command.

This is not the first time that the Suzuki Gixxer 250 has been seen in the Metallic Triton Blue. It was displayed at the 2020 Auto Expo in this same colour scheme so as to gauge the interest of customers. This was so well received that the company has now gone ahead with bringing in the new colour so as to enhance the looks of the Gixxer SF and Gixxer models.
Price List – Oct 2020
The Suzuki Gixxer SF250 with the colour option of Metallic Matte Black No. 2 is priced at Rs.1,76,140 while Metallic Triton Blue and Triton Blue/Silver, the prices go up to Rs.1.76,941. Price of the Suzuki Gixxer 250 in a Metallic Matte Black No. 2 color scheme and in Metallic Triton Blue is at Rs.1,65,441.
Suzuki Gixxer Price List – Oct 2020
The Suzuki Gixxer SF in all three colour schemes of Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Triton Blue and Pearl Mira Red – new colour is priced at Rs.1.24,970 and the Gixxer which is offered in Glass Sparkle Black and in two new colours of Metallic Triton Blue and Pearl Mira Red is priced at Rs.1,14,500. Apart from introducing new color options, the features of the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer series remain unchanged.
Performance
The high performance engine that is seen on the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and Gixxer 250 has been developed using the Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) technology. This 249 cc four stroke, single cylinder SOHC engine that makes 26.1 hp power and 22.2 Nm torque, is mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox and gets dual channel ABS as standard. The smaller Gixxers get their power via a 155cc, air cooled, fuel injected engine that offers 13.4 hp power and 13.8 Nm torque with transmission via a 5 speed gearbox.
In related news, Suzuki has also teased a new motorcycle that will launch on 7th October 2020. No name or details have been released as on date but this upcoming launch could be the new Suzuki Intruder 250 cruiser motorcycle that will have a lot in common with the Suzuki Gixxer 250. It is slated to be priced at around Rs.1.80 lakhs and could be powered by the same 249cc single cylinder oil cooled fuel injected engine that also powers the Gixxer 250. More

Demand in the two wheeler segment in India is on a gradual rise following months of de-growth
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd has registered domestic sales of 53,142 units in August 2020 as against 62,752 units in August 2019. This was a de-growth of 15.31 percent while exports dipped 46.10 percent. Taking total sales into account, Suzuki sold a total of 57,906 units in August 2020 as against 71,631 units sold in August 2019, registering a YoY drop of 19 per cent. The company states that production levels are being restored to normal and with the upcoming festive season, sales should also be once again at pre COVID-19 levels.
Suzuki’s MoM improvement

Even as Suzuki noted a 15.35 percent dip in August 2020 sales in domestic markets to 53,142 units when compared to sales in the same month of the previous year, there was a significant MoM improvement by 84 percent when compared to 31,421 units sold in July 2020.
In domestic market, the Access scooter stood at No. 1 on the sales charts despite de-growth to 41,484 units, down 14.72 percent as against 48,646 units sold in August 2019. Also in the scooter segment was the Suzuki Burgman Street 125, at No. 2, with 8,215 units sold in the past month, a de-growth of 10.59 percent as compared to 9,188 units sold in August 2019.
Suzuki Two Wheelers Sales and Exports Aug 2020
In the motorcycle segment, the Gixxer was at No. 3 and also saw lower sales last month to 2,817 units down 37.75 percent as against 4,525 units sold in August 2019. Lower down the order, but posting positive growth was the Gixxer 250 and Intruder. Suzuki sold a total of 407 units of the Gixxer 250, up 88 units when compared to 319 units sold in August 2019. The Intruder also posted positive sales up a massive 191.89 percent to 216 units in the past month.
Suzuki Exports August 2020
Suzuki exported 4,767 units in August 2020, a 46.10 percent de-growth as against 8,844 units exported in August 2019 but it was an increase of 59.38 percent over 2,991 units exported in July 2020. It was the Gixxer series that stood at top two positions in terms of exports last month.
Gixxer exports were at 2,957 units, down 36.30 percent as against 4,642 units exported in August 2019. However, the Gixxer 250 exports surged as much as 2,600 percent to 1,026 units in the past month, up from only 38 units which were exported in the same month of the previous year.
De-growth was also noted in terms of the Burgman Street 125cc, Lets and Intruder. Burgman exports dipped 51.47 percent to 560 units while Lets exports fell 83.55 percent to 192 units. Suzuki exported only 32 units of the Intruder in August 2020, down 85.45 percent when compared to 220 units exported in the same month of the previous year. Suzuki Access failed to find any takers in global markets while the Hayate has been discontinued even it had noted exports of 1,389 units in August 2019.
No
Suzuki Domestic
Aug-20
Aug-19
Diff
%
1
Access
41,484
48,646
-7,162
-14.72
2
Burgman
8,215
9,188
-973
-10.59
3
Gixxer
2,817
4,525
-1,708
-37.75
4
Gixxer 250
407
319
88
27.59
5
Intruder
216
74
142
191.89
6
Hayabusa
0
23
-23
-100.00
–
Total
53,139
62,775
-9,636
-15.35

No
Suzuki Exports
Aug-20
Aug-19
Diff
%
1
Gixxer
2,957
4,642
-1,685
-36.30
2
Gixxer 250
1,026
38
988
2600.00
3
Burgman
560
1,154
-594
-51.47
4
Lets
192
1,167
-975
-83.55
5
Intruder
32
220
-188
-85.45
6
Access
0
234
-234
-100.00
7
Hayate
0
1,389
-1,389
-100.00
–
Total
4,767
8,844
-4,077
-46.10 More

Automakers in India have commenced online bookings and service schedules in view of the coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic that struck the world from earlier this year has changed the way of doing many things, which was otherwise taken as standard. Behaviour patterns have changed and people are no longer comfortable in close proximity of others. Social distancing, use of sanitizers and washing of hands frequently is the new norm and wearing of face masks is the new garb.

Coronavirus has changed the way people conduct their businesses. Work-from-Home is being followed by most offices while other businesses and places of work are allowing a small percentage of workforce to come in on rotation on a daily basis.
The car and bike buying experience has also changed drastically. Consumers are wary of walking into company showrooms and dealerships to make their choices. This has given rise to the online booking process and a particular Suzuki dealership in Bengaluru has initiated the self booking process.
Benefits of Self Booking Process
One of the largest Suzuki Two Wheeler dealer in India, NineStar Suzuki has launched an innovative system to help their customers in these times of Corona virus. Owners of Suzuki Two Wheelers like Gixxer, Intruder, Burgman, Access, etc; can make self booking appointment for getting their vehicle serviced. This can be done online.

This process of booking keeps the customer safe. It allows for customer inflow in a spaced out manners. Staff can deal with each customer giving each buyer sufficient time to make their choices. This process helps in arresting the spread of COVID-19. It was noted that 36 percent of bookings were made outside of office hours. Below is a short video explaining the self-booking process.

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NineStar Suzuki let their customers chose the date and time of arrival and choice of their service centers. The customer gets a Web link to make a booking via a text and/or whatsapp message. The customer just has to click on the link, punch in the vehicle number and choose the date and time slot as per his convenience. This can be done at any time of the day or night.
Customers say it’s huge advantage and they don’t have to call or be nervous about the rush at the dealership as they can just open the link and check the available slots anytime. The event can be added to the customer’s calendar as well. Once the booking is made the customer gets 2-3 reminders via email and SMS before the actual booking time. Ninestar Suzuki has also given a QR code for future services to their customers.

NineStar Suzuki
Customers are extremely happy with the new process introduced by Ninestar Suzuki and are elated that they don’t come in contact with a lot of customers when they come for service. “The New booking system is excellent, hassle free and Very handy. Sends detailed confirmation email with re-schedule or cancel options and contact of assigned service technician” Ms Sujitha M. This is just the first step towards a completely contacts less dropping of vehicle for service, we envisage a time where the entire process of recording the repairs and estimation can be done online” says Mr Dharma Teja G, CEO & MD of Ninestar Suzuki. More