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      Suzuki Sep 2020 Sales Grow – Gixxer, Intruder, Burgman, Access

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      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

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      Suzuki Gixxer, Gixxer SF 155 and 250 Get New Colours – Prices Oct 2020

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      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

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      Suzuki Intruder 250 Launch Teased For 7th Oct? – Bajaj Avenger Rival

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      Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced to launch a new motorcycle on 7th October 2020
      One of the fastest growing two wheeler brands in India, Suzuki Motorcycle will be launching a new motorcycle on 7th October. This has been confirmed via company’s latest teaser; which reads – “Introducing A Superior Way To Ride.” In addition to this, there is not much info revealed.

      If you look closely, the teaser image text has been imposed on a shape which resembles the digital speedometer of the Gixxer and Intruder motorcycles. Considering that the Gixxer series already has been launched with 155cc and 250cc engine option, it is likely that this new teaser more or less is indicating towards the launch of much awaited Intruder 250 cruiser motorcycle. Back in June this year, we had shared leaked patent images of Intruder 250.
      Existing Intruder is powered by the same 155cc engine which is seen on board the Gixxer 155cc. Not only that, the two also share a lot of parts like digital speedometer, brake system, etc. With Suzuki launching Gixxer 250 in India, it was only time that the Intruder 250 was launched.

      Engine Specs
      As mentioned before, new Suzuki Intruder 250 will be sharing engine with the existing Gixxer 250. It will be powered by a single cylinder 249cc oil cooled SOHC FI engine which is rated to deliver 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm of power and 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm of peak torque. Engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox while starter system is electric.
      In comparison, Intruder 150 FI receives a 154.9cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, air cooled engine offering 14.8 PS peak power at 8,000 rpm and 14 Nm peak torque at 6,000 rpm. This engine gets mated to a 5 speed gearbox.
      Dimensions of the new Suzuki Intruder 250 will be more or less similar to the Intruder 150 – which is 2130 mm long, 805mm wide, 1095 mm tall, 740 mm seat height, wheelbase of 1405 mm, ground clearance of 170 mm, fuel tank capacity of 11 liters. Kerb wt will be in the range of 165 kgs.
      Rivals
      Demand for cruiser motorcycles is on the rise. For long, it has been the territory of Royal Enfield motorcycles like the Classic, Bullet and the Thunderbird change. But times have been changing. In 2018, Jawa arrived; Bajaj also launched a more powerful Avenger – all with the aim to eat into the market share of Royal Enfield. But none have managed to succeed as RE enjoys near monopoly with over 85% market share.
      Now, in a span of few days, there is a likely chance that two new cruisers will be launched in India – both will be rival to the Royal Enfield’s. One will be from Honda, which will launch on 30th Sep (to be called Highness), the other will be from Suzuki, in the form of Intruder 250.
      With the launch of Intruder 250, Suzuki would be largely aiming at taking on the Bajaj Avenger series, which manages about 6k units sales every month. In comparison, the Intruder only manages about 150 units a month. More

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      Suzuki Gixxer, Burgman, Access, Intruder – Aug 2020 Sales and Exports

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      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

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      Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2020 – Burgman Blue Colour Launched

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      Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) reports August 2020 sales at 57,909 units
      Sales fell from 71,631 (Domestic + Exports) vehicles sold in August 2019. August 2020 domestic sales is reported at 53,142 units, and exports at 4,767 units. Total sales decline is reported at 19.15 percent. MoM growth is reported at 46 in August 2020 sales over July 2020, when 31,421 vehicles were sold, and 2,991 units exported.
      FY21 YTD sales slowdown

      Business at SMIPL is in strict adherence to extensive SOPs outlined to address the Covid-19 pandemic situation to ensure safety for dealer staff and customers. With lockdown relaxation, doing business has become easier than in May 2020, and that reflects in overall reporting of MoM sales by most manufacturers. Top selling Suzuki two wheelers in India are Access, Burgman, Intruder and Gixxer.
      Speaking about products, Suzuki has launched a new colour option for the Burgman scooter today. In official speak, it is called Pearl Suzuki Medium Blue No. 2. It is available at a price of Rs 79,700, ex-sh. Other colours on offer with Burgman are – Metallic Mat Fibroin Gray, Pearl Mirage White, Metallic Matte Black No. 2 and Metallic Matte Bordeaux Red. Below is sales table of Suzuki India for Aug 2020.
      SMIPL Aug 2020 Sales
      While lockdown has has created certain bumps that manufacturers now need to tide over, the auto market had been struggling even prior to lockdown. However, at the time Suzuki Mototorcyle India was able to report MOM growth even when others were struggling with sales growth, eventually equating to 5.7 percent growth in the last fiscal.
      A feat, that’ll be difficult to better seeing FY21 YTD sales. Previously, the company had announced a target of one million units annual sales by 2020. Despite all efforts, general market slowdown was going to make the task a difficult one, but with Covid-19 pandemic related lockdown and economic slowdown, he task is now an impossible ask.
      Suzuki operates a doorstep sales and service platform, which allows customers to book requirements as per convenience. SMIPL is confident that the upcoming festive season will bring in more positivity in the auto industry. For now, Suzuki’s inroad into the Indian two wheeler market sees its scooters do better than its motorcycles, contributing the king’s share of its domestic sales.
      With resumption of business, SMIPL has also announced price hike across a range of its products in recent weeks. With BSVI a mandate since April 1, 2020, plans had to be put on hold at the time owing to lockdown. As business restarted, Suzuki Gixxer BS6 variants were launched in May 2020.
      Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “This double digit sequential growth of more than 46% has been made possible with the continuous efforts and hard work of our dealerships.”
      Suzuki recall
      At the end of July 2020, SMIPL announced a recall of 612 scooters. This included BSIV Burgman and Access 125 units manufactured between July 2019 and October 2019. Potential defect was listed as Crankshaft R taper angle being not matched properly owing to a programming error in production line 4. The error meant less contact in generator rotor, wherein cyclic loads may cause fatigue failure of Crankshaft resulting in engine stoppage.
      Globally, Suzuki’s middleweight parallel-twin engine patent filing that is now accessible points to a lighter and cleaner, naturally aspirated engine that will power 650cc bikes. In India, they are getting ready to launch the BS6 V-Strom. More

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      Suzuki Dealer Launches Self Booking System For Gixxer, Access, Burgman Owners

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      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

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      Suzuki Motorcycle, Scooter Sales July 2020 Declines 50% – Gixxer, Access, Intruder, Burgman

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      MoM sales have increased, but YoY sales have declined by a staggering 50%
      Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) is witnessing revival of demand since manufacturing resumed on May 18, 2020. SMIPL sold 31,421 units in the domestic market and exported 2,991 units in July 2020. Total sales amounted to 34,412 units at sales decline of 50.29 percent from total sales of 69,236 units in July 2019.

      In July 2018, sales was reported at 58,805 units sold. Last year this time, the company was progressing well at 18 percent growth. Current Covid-19 pandemic related consequences have been far reaching, and two wheeler sales for the most part has been subdued across manufacturers.
      MoM sales grew 37 percent in July 2020 compared to June 2020 when sales was reported at just over 25k. This is by design as manufacturers have only been gradual been able to increase business activity considering lockdown has been lifted in a phased manner over since May 2020. In August 2020, SMIPL will enter the 3rd phase of ‘Suzuki at Your Doorstep’. Currently, the online platform is operational across 279 dealerships so more folks can make a purchase at their convenience.

      Suzuki Motorcycle Scooter Sales July 2020
      As sales gradually rebounds, Suzuki rolled out its 5 millionth bike at its Gurgaon plant in the first fortnight of July. SMIPL was on a growth track at the end FY20 at 5.7 percent over FY19. As early as 2016, SMIPL had set a target of 1 million units in annual sales by 2020. India isn’t just a humongous two-wheeler market, it’s also a growth market. SMIPL has been foresighted about India accounting for 50 per cent of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s (SMC) global sales.
      Suzuki BS6 bikes
      In the first week of March, most of the Gixxer series was introduced as BS6 compliant. About two seekers later BS6 Suzuki Intruder was launched. This was well within the end of month deadline to stop selling BS4 two wheelers.But before the deadline, came a countrywide lockdown owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting July 2020, SMIPL revised its BS6 Gixxer series price range by 2k. Suzuki next plans to launch the V-Strom 650 in BS6 avatar. Bookings have opened, and teasers have been released.
      Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “With the unlock phase, the automobile industry is now marching towards normalcy in terms of production, distribution and sales while continuing to adhere to all the precautionary measures.
      From August 2020, we will try our best to achieve Pre-Covid-19 production and sales volume. We at SMIPL follow detailed operating guidelines in addition to the Government norms and regulations emphasizing on social distancing and making wearing of masks mandatory for all employees at all times.
      The gradual increase in our sales that we witnessed in only the second full month of resuming manufacturing operations has been made possible after the launch of our doorstep sales and after sales service program – ‘Suzuki at Your Doorstep’. Considering these days most of the customers search about a Suzuki product online before purchasing, we added the digital model of sales as well.” More

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      2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R with new colours unveiled

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      The Matte Black and Triton Metallic Blue colour options get subtle visual tweaks to mark the model year update
      It is the season of model year updates in the Japanese two wheeler world and a vast majority of this updates are limited to introduction of new liveries. The 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R is the latest motorcycle to receive fresh colour themes for the new model year. The updated liter class supersports bike is set to go on sale in Japan on 30th of July.

      Apart from new colour options, there are no mechanical changes to Suzuki’s popular liter-class missile. The colour themes see only subtle changes to market the model year update. The 100th anniversary livery which was introduced earlier this year has been carried forward without any changes. This special colour theme with blue and silver combination with florescent green rim stripes, inspired by the brand’s MotoGP machine stands out from the rest.
      The new matte black colour option gets contrasting red decals on the fairing, fuel tank tailpiece and rims. The massive grey SUZUKI decals on the fairing add to the sportiness. The final colour options is Triton Blue Metallic white and florescent green accents. This colour option also give pride of place to Ecstar decal on the front fairing. In reality, one would be hard pressed to realize the tweaks to the colour themes.

      2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
      Specs
      As we said, there are no changes to the 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R apart from the updated colour themes. The modern sportsbike continues to employ the 999.8 cc liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine which belts out an impressive 197 hp and 117 Nm of torque. The motor is paired to a 6-speed transmission by means of a slipper and assist clutch.
      The flagship Suzuki Gixxer is equipped with a comprehensive Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which supports an array of electronic systems include 10-step traction control system, Motion Track ABS, launch control etc. Other feature highlights include three riding modes, quick shifter (for both up and down shifts), negative LCD instrument console, LED headlights, etc.
      The 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R continues to be underpinned by a twin-spar aluminium frame with adjustable swing arm pivot to allow modification for race tracks. The superbike sits on top notch Showa upside down front forks and rear monoshock. Braking is courtesy of 4-piston Brembo discs upfront and single-piston Nissin unit at the rear. The front and rear tyres measure 120/70-R17 and 190/55-R17 respectively. More