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      Suzuki Oct 2020 Sales Highest Ever – Access, Gixxer, Burgman

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      Suzuki Motorcycle India sold 76,865 units in October 2020, and YoY exports grew by 15 percent

      Suzuki Two Wheelers reports total sales of 76,865 units last month, up 3.02 percent at 2,255 units volume gain, up from 74,610 units sold last year. Of this, domestic sales accounted for 67,225 units, up 1.53 percent from 66,215 units at 1,010 units volume gain.
      Domestic sales accounts for 87.46 percent of total sales. Exports grew to 9,640 units. Up 14.83 percent from 8,395 units at 1,245 units volume gain. Exports account for 12.54 percent of total sales. For the company, this is the highest ever domestic sales reported to date.
      Alongwith YoY sales growth, Suzuki Two Wheelers has also reported MoM sales growth. MoM domestic sales grew by 2,030 units, up from 65,195 units at 3.11 percent growth.
      MoM exports grew 49.09 percent at 3,174 units volume gain, up from 6,466 units. Total sales gain from the month earlier is reported at 7.26 percent at volume gain of 5,204 units, up from 71,661 units.
      Suzuki Sales Oct 2020 vs Oct 2019 (YoY) vs Sep 2020 (MoM)
      Devashish Handa, Vice President, Suzuki Motorcycle India said, “Suzuki’s growth curve has continued into the month of October as well. The ongoing festive season has saw us achieve a 3% year-on-year growth for the month. We have surpassed our Sales Volume of last October. This is quite significant since in 2019, the predominant Festive Season from Navratri to Diwali was concentrated in the month of October unlike this year where it is spread over the latter half of October and going upto the earlier half of November. This makes us a little more optimistic about the demand recovery post pandemic.”
      Festive season offers
      October 2020 brought with it good tidings for the auto industry with most manufacturers posting sales growth. While this doesn’t negate the business losses endured through Covid-19 pandemic related lockdown, it does portend some positivity for Q4 2020.
      A good start in October has been possible owing to the ongoing festive season, and sales momentum is expected to be sustainable through November too. With festive season sales being a period that manufacturers look forward to each year, this year has been even better for most manufacturers.
      Festivities at Suzuki Motorcycles meant the auto manufacturer offer free accessories up to 3k on its two wheeler purchases through October 2020. Eligibility was approved for bookings made online. Offers on scooters was capped at 1,500 bucks, and at 3k for motorcycles, and was valid for a pre-approved list of accessories.
      Suzuki Ride Connect
      With new launches being a major strategy during the festive season, last month Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street scooters saw the introduction of connectivity features as part of ‘Suzuki Ride Connect’ suite. This is via Ride Connector app, and includes navigation, calls, and messages through bluetooth.
      The console displays ETA updates, calls/SMS/Whatsapp alert/missed calls, calledID, and turn by turn navigation. Speed warning system lets one set desired speed limit, and sends alerts if speed is breached. Phone battery level, ETA, and Find My scooter with last parked update can be accessed.
      While a number of manufacturers were beginning to report sales contraction by the end of the last fiscal, Suzuki was in fact reporting sales gain for months at an end. This however was disrupted industrywide starting March when lockdown was announced. With business now being brisk, it can be expected that Suzuki Motorcycles is able to build on that interrupted momentum to becomes a more formidable force. More

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      Suzuki Sales, Exports Break Up Sep 2020 – Access, Burgman, Gixxer Top 3

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      Apart from Access, Burgman and Gixxer, none of the other products from Suzuki were able to breach the 1,000 units mark in September 2020

      Despite the two wheeler industry facing a tricky time of late in the Indian market, Suzuki Motorcycles India has managed to post positive sales. In the domestic market, Access was its lead selling product with 53,031 units sold last month.
      It attained a YoY and an MoM growth of 5.72 percent and 27.83 percent. Suzuki sold 50,162 units of its premier scooter in September last year and 41,484 units in August this year. Earlier this month, Access and Burgman scooters were updated with Bluetooth connected console. This is expected to help increase sales in coming months.
      Burgman Rakes in Decent numbers
      Suzuki’s flagship scooter Burgman followed in at the second position with 9,866 units of it retailed last month. In comparison to September last year, Suzuki sold 1675 units of Burgman more in September 2020 which led to an impressive YoY growth of 20.45 percent. In the month prior to this, Suzuki sold 8,215 units of Burgman was sold all over India taking its MoM growth to 20.10 percent.
      Suzuki Burgman was followed by Gixxer at the third position which recorded sales volume of 1,955 units in September 2020. This was much less both in terms of MoM as well as YoY comparison with 2,817 units sold in August 2020 and 4,526 units sold in September last year. This led to a negative growth of 30.60 percent and 56.81 percent respectively.
      Suzuki Domestic Sales Sep 2020 vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
      Rest of the products Intruder and Gixxer 250 sold sparsely with 259 units and 84 units of each recorded respectively. Of them, Gixxer 250 witnessed a heavy decline of 77.42 percent on YoY and 79.36 percent YoY sales volume. Although Intruder showed positive returns 139.89 percent YoY growth and 19.91 percent MoM growth.
      Exports- Not Encouraging Signs
      Exports of Suzuki two-wheelers have fared worse with Gixxer (3,3373 units), Burgman (1263 units) and Gixxer 250 (1,232 units) forming the top three products to be shipped abroad. While all three returned positive growth returns in terms of MoM, only Gixxer 250 returned an impressive YoY growth figure of 413.33 percent. Gixxer and Burgman recorded negative YoY growth of 40.40 percent and 31.06 percent.
      Suzuki Exports Sep 2020 vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
      It is evident that since the transition from BS4 to BS6 emission norms, the number of products on Suzuki’s portfolio in India has been reduced. The company has plans to launch more products in the coming months. One of the rumoured and much awaited product from Suzuki is the Intruder 250 cruiser.
      It is going to be based on the same platform as the current Intruder, but will get a more powerful engine from the Gixxer 250 series. Once launched, it will rival Bajaj Avenger 220, which generates about 5k sales every month. More

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      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa To Get Bigger, More Powerful Engine – Render

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      The new Hayabusa is expected to be ready sometime in first half of 2021
      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa Render

      Rumors of next generation Suzuki Hayabusa started doing rounds even before the second gen model rode into sunset in 2018 as global emission standards tightened. Suzuki wasn’t in a hurry to replace its iconic flagship and the only hint that a successor could be in the works came in the form of the concept GSX design study.
      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa getting ready
      Earlier this year, a leaked patent brought the Busa back to focus, and now, we have a speculative rendering of the final product which is just a few months away from its world premiere. As we can see, the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa is likely to borrow its styling cues from the 5-year-old Concept GSX.
      The third gen Hayabusa would be sporting LED headlamp, aerodynamically optimized front fascia new tank and tailpiece. However, the unmistakable large-displacement GT shape will not be fiddled with.
      Existing Suzuki Hayabusa
      What’s new?
      The 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa is not going to be a clean sheet design. Instead, the new motorcycle will emerge as a heavily improved version of the now defunct second gen model. The twin-spar aluminium frame is reported to be carried forward but with significant changes including latest Kayaba suspension system.
      According to Japanese media, the new Busa’s engine will carry forward quite a few components from the previous iteration but will have a larger displacement of around 1,440 cc. The larger displacement has now become a common technique for OEMs to comply with the Euro5 emission standards without having to forgo on power output. The new in-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor is estimated to dish out around 200 hp just like the older unit but expect the torque and rideability to be improved.
      The patent filings showed that the exhaust system, catalytic converters in particular, will undergo significant upgrade to tackle the stringent emission norms.
      Concept GSX Design Study
      Equipment
      Being a flagship motorcycle, the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa will loaded with modern electronic gizmos that are aimed at keeping all those horses from making a mockery of the rider. Thanks to the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), the new grand tourer will offer cornering ABS, traction control and several other features. Hill start assist, a color TFT dashboard, multiple riding modes are some of the other key highlights reported.
      Launch
      The 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa is expected to be unveiled towards the end of this year before going on sale in international markets sometime in first half of 2021. If Suzuki India decides to bring the new one to our shores via CKD route like it did for the previous model, we would be having an attractively priced superbike. Hayabusa BS4 retailed at about Rs 14 lakhs, ex-sh; when it was discontinued from India. It was the best selling bike in the segment in India. More

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      2020 Suzuki Access, Burgman Launched – Gets LED, Bluetooth Connected Digital Console

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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

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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