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    Suzuki Sales Sep 2022 (Highest Ever) – Access, Avenis, Burgman, Gixxer

    Suzuki two wheelers reports domestic wholesales and exports growth in September 2022; Cumulative sales at 86,750 unitsImage – BLazeR9Suzuki two wheelers continue to go from strength to strength without much hullabaloo. The manufacturer has no claims in the big volume games. And, has consistently improved its sales numbers.What’s notable is that Suzuki’s highest monthly sales has come at a time that’s fraught with supply chain constraints. Given that Suzuki has long outlined its growth plans for India, it sure looks like the time is finally right.Suzuki 2W Sales Sep 2022 – Highest EverDomestic wholesales for September 2022 are reported at just over 72k units. Growth stood at 27.21 percent, up from 56,608 units. Volume gain stood at 15,404 units. Domestic 2W sales makes up the majority of its total business at 83 percent. Exports too improved. Up to 14,738 units from 12,404 units. Volume gains stood at 2,334 units at 18.82 percent growth. Cumulative sales for the month are reported at 86,750 units, up from 69k units. Volume gain is up at 17,738 units at 26 percent growth.With Covid-19 pandemic related business constraints, sales targets were further delayed. However, Q3 2022 has finally provided a much needed boost in the arm. And with the festive season ongoing, Suzuki two wheelers could be looking at yet another fruitful month this October.Suzuki 2W sales Sep 2022Suzuki Q3 2022 sales just shy of 2 lakhMoM domestic wholesales are up from 64,654 units to 72,012 units. Volume gain stood at 7,358 units at 11.38 percent growth. Exports fell marginally, down from 14,905 units. Volume loss stood at 167 units at 1.12 percent decline. MoM cumulative sales were up from 79,559 units at volume gain of 7,191 units. Sales growth stood at 9 percent.The quarter just ended saw a total just shy of 2 lakh units. At 1,97,558 units, sales were up from 1,79L units. Volume growth stood at 18,552 units over Q3 2021 at 10.36 percent growth. Volume gain stood at 29,784 units over Q2 2022 when sales wsa reported at 1,67,774 units. Growth stood at 17.75 percent.All this despite some supply constraintsSatoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “We feel proud to share that the company recorded an overall sales of 86,750 units in September 2022. This resulted in a total year-on-year growth of 27.6% as compared to the same month last year. This highest ever monthly figure despite some supply constraints is a testimony to the increasing acceptance of Suzuki two-wheeler products.With the festive season approaching in the country, we believe there will be improvement in the customer sentiment. Moreover, there should also be a gradual streamlining of the supply chain. We are looking forward to the auspicious festivities in October to continue this sales momentum.” More

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    Suzuki Access New Colour Launch – Dual Tone Green And White

    Access 125 gets a 124cc engine that makes 8.6 bhp of power and 10 Nm of torque with decent frugalitySuzuki Access Solid Ice Green/ Pearl Mirage White125cc is one of the most competitive segments in scooters. Many often consider TVS Ntorq as the benchmark in this segment. But that is for people seeking thrills and performance. For many, Suzuki Access 125 strikes most things right. With a right mix of efficiency, performance, and looks, Access 125 is one of the most popular scooters in 125cc space.Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), today launched a new exciting colour variant for its popular scooter, Suzuki Access 125. The ‘Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White’ colour has been introduced for Suzuki Access 125 Ride Connect and Special Editions. The new colour will join the existing range to appeal to a broader customer base. This is the first time Suzuki Access has gotten a dual-tone colour theme. At the peak of festive season, Suzuki hopes to push sales further with the help of this new colour option.Suzuki Access New ColourThis dual-tone colour theme is made up of Solid Ice Green and Pearl Mirage White. Solid Ice Green takes up most of the surface. Including centre part of its front apron, headlight cowl, front fender, and side panels. Pearl Mirage White is found on either side of front apron, and on the panels at the floorboard.To contrast this new dual-tone theme, Suzuki has also given a brown coloured seat cover that pops and accentuates this new colour. Access 125 gets an external fuel filler cap finished in chrome which adds convenience. Access 125 gets round ORVMs that are also finished in chrome.Suzuki Access New ColourSpeaking on the occasion, Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “As we step into the festive month, we are pleased to launch a new exciting colour variant for Suzuki Access 125 to further add to festivities. Idea is to offer refreshed, vibrant and youthful colour options for the customers to choose from. Suzuki Access 125 has proved its mettle in India and is considered to be a success story as it has managed to win people’s hearts across the country.”Specs & PricingSuzuki Access new colour is only offered with Ride Connect Edition and Special Edition. Ride Connect Edition comes with a Bluetooth-enabled digital console. It enables features such as turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call, SMS and WhatsApp Alert display, missed call and unread SMS alert, speed exceeding warning, phone battery level display and estimated time of arrival.Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White colour with Ride Connect Edition is offered with a choice of drum brakes with alloy wheels priced at Rs. 85,200. Upgrading to disc brakes with alloy wheels costs Rs. 87,200. Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White colour is also offered with Suzuki Access 125 Special Edition which only gets a disc brake version. It is priced at Rs. 83,000 (all prices ex-sh, Delhi).Suzuki Access Solid Ice Green/ Pearl Mirage WhiteSuzuki Access new colour seems to be a tempting proposition and is expected to draw customers during festive season. In terms of rivals, Suzuki Access 125 competes with TVS Jupiter 125, Honda Activa 125, Yamaha Fascino 125, TVS Ntorq 125, Yamaha RayZR, Hero Maestro Edge 125 and Suzuki’s own Avenis 125. More

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    Suzuki 2W Sales Breakup June 2022 – Access, Avenis, Burgman, V Strom 250

    Suzuki Two Wheeler YoY domestic sales saw a 30.77 percent growth in June 2022 while MoM sales declined 12.54 percentImage – MRD VlogsSuzuki Two Wheeler has reported a 30.77 percent YoY growth in June 2022 in domestic markets. Sales stood at 52,928 units as against 40,474 units sold in June 2021. Volume gain was at 12,454 units. MoM sales on the other hand dipped 12.54 percent from 60,518 units sold in May 2022 leading to a volume de-growth of 7,590 units.Suzuki Access scooter was the most sold model in the company portfolio in June 2022. Sales stood at 34,131 units, up 8.70 percent over 31,399 units sold in June 2021 to command a 64.49 percent share. May 2022 sales had stood at 35,709 units leading to a 4.42 percent MoM de-growth. The Access scooter was the third best-selling scooter in the country last month, after the Activa and Jupiter.Suzuki Sales Breakup June 2022Suzuki Avenis scooter, launched in India in November 2021, was at No. 2 with 9,284 units sold in June 2022. With a 17.54 percent share in the company lineup. Sales in May 2022 had stood at 8,922 units leading to a 4.06 percent MoM growth.Also in the scooter segment, the Suzuki Burgman was at No.3 with a 10.81 percent YoY growth to 8,793 units, up from 7,935 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 32.31 percent from 12,990 units sold in May 2022. V-Strom SX 250 sales stood at 380 units in June 2022 from 1,729 units sold in May 2022 leading to a 1,349 unit volume de-growth.Suzuki Sales Breakup June 2022Gixxer 250 and Gixxer sales in June 2022 had stood at 171 units and 144 units respectively leading to a 307.14 percent growth in the case of the 250cc bike while sales dipped 86.07 percent YoY for the Gixxer. Sales had stood at 42 units and 1,034 units respectively in June 2021. MoM sales also saw the Gixxer 250 post positive growth by 10.32 percent while Gixxer sales dipped 85.41 percent.Hayabusa sales fell to 25 units in domestic markets in June 2022 down by 28.57 percent from 35 units sold in June 2021 but increased 13.64 percent MoM over 22 units sold in May 2022. Sales of the V-Strom 650 and Intruder were down to 0 units in the past month as both have been discontinued.Suzuki Exports June 2022In global markets, Suzuki saw sales of 15,089 units, up 64.23 percent over 9,188 units shipped in June 2021. MoM exports also increased 37.07 percent from 11,008 units sold in May 2022. It was the Suzuki Gixxer that found the most demand globally. Sales stood at 8,822 units in June 2022 up 180.15 percent over 3,149 units shipped in June 2021. MoM exports also increased 33.90 percent from 6,584 units shipped in May 2022. Share percent however fell from 59.81 held in May 2022 to 58.47 in June 2022.Suzuki Exports Breakup June 2022Exports of the Suzuki Burgman were at 2,280 units in June 2022 leading to a 32.78 percent YoY de-growth and 20.50 percent MoM de-growth from 3,392 units sold in June 2022 and 2,868 units sold in May 2022. At No. 3 was Suzuki Gixxer 250 with a YoY and MoM growth to 2,197 units causing share percentage to increase from 11.66 percent to 14.56 percent MoM.The Avenis scooter also found 1,320 units shipped to global markets last month to command a 8.75 percent share in the company lineup. Suzuki Hayate sales dipped 10 percent YoY to 360 units while MoM exports increased 200 percent from 120 units shipped in May 2022. Intruder YoY exports fell 41.49 percent to 110 units from 188 units shipped in June 2022 while MoM sales increased 19.57 percent over 92 units exported in May 2022. Exports of Access and Lets were down to 0 units in June 2022. More

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    Suzuki Katana India Launch Price Rs 13.61 L – Blue, Silver Colours

    In India, Suzuki Katana will be offered as a CBU – It is powered by a 999cm3 four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-four engine2022 Suzuki Katana IndiaWith a growing market for large displacement, premium motorcycles in India, more such models have arrived on our shores in recent years. The newest addition to this list is Suzuki Katana. Priced from Rs 13.61 lakh, ex-sh, the new Suzuki Katana is now on sale across the company’s Bike zone dealerships from today.2022 Suzuki Katana StylingThe most striking highlight of Katana is its sharp, cutting-edge styling inspired by a kind of Japanese sword named KATANA, hence the name. Up front, it gets a hexagonal projector headlamp cluster which is headlined by a short windscreen. Front end is encased within a quarter fairing which enhances the bike’s aerodynamic appeal and also houses LED DRLs.Sharp cuts and creases dominate the body panels giving Katana its distinct styling. Other prominent visual highlights include a single-piece contoured seat, a floating tail section, a muscular fuel tank, a rear tyre hugger, a side-slung exhaust canister and colour-coded alloy wheels. The updated Katana can be had in two colour options namely Metallic Mat Stellar Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver.Commenting on the launch, Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “We feel proud to announce the launch of the KATANA in India. The KATANA reflects Suzuki’s ongoing commitment to fine craftsmanship and its willingness to sweat every detail to get them right. The launch is a part of our strategy to solidify our big bike portfolio in the country. We received a lot of queries from motorcycle enthusiasts after showcasing the KATANA in the last auto expo. It is based on the positive feedback of our potential customers that we decided to introduce the KATANA in India. We are confident that KATANA will be able to make its own cult following in India too.”2022 Suzuki Katana IndiaFor 2022, Suzuki has updated the powertrain of the Katana which features the same 999cc 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine as before. This motor is now Euro 5 compliant and is rated to dish out 150 bhp at 11,000rpm and a peak torque of 106 Nm at 9,250rpm. The mill now churns out 2 horses more than its predecessor and this has been achieved thanks to new intake and exhaust cams, valve springs and airbox.Features & UnderpinningsPower is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox with an upgraded slip and assist clutch. Suzuki has tweaked the electronics suite of the flagship street naked bike called Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) which now comes with a bidirectional quick-shifter as standard.It also comprises rider-aided features like a revised throttle-by-wire system, three ride modes, and a reworked five-level traction control system. In addition, the fully digital instrument console has been updated with a new ‘night mode’ for better visibility during the dark.2022 Suzuki Katana IndiaKatana is based on the same twin-spar aluminium alloy frame that underpins other flagship 1000cc models like GSX-S1000, VStrom 1050 and GSX-S1000GT. This frame is suspended on 43mm KYB inverted forks up front and a mono-shock at rear that has been tuned for adjustable rebound damping and spring preload. Braking duties are handled by twin disc brakes at front and a single disc at rear. More

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    Suzuki 2W Sales June 2022 – Gixxer, Access, Burgman, Avenis

    Suzuki Two Wheeler YoY domestic sales up at 53k units – growth reported for June 2022, MoM sales declineImage – SouRik MotoworldThrough H1 2022, Suzuki 2W continues to improve on the sales front. For June 2022, the company reports domestic sales at 52,929 units. Owing to low base sales a year earlier, sales growth stood at a noticeable 30.77 percent, up from 40,474 units. Volume gain stood at 12,455 units.Of the manufacturer’s total business in India, domestic sales dominate at over three quarters of total business. Exports accounted for 22 percent of total business volume last month. Suzuki 2W exports are reported at 15k units in June 2022. Up from 9,188 units YoY, volume gain stood at 5.9k units. Sales growth stood at 64.23 percent. Total sales last month were reported at 68k units, up from 49,662 units. Volume gain stood at 18,356 units at 37 percent growth.Suzuki Q1 and Q2 2022 salesMoM domestic sales however were on a decline. Sales fell from 60,518 units to a 12.54 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 7,589 units. Exports improved by more than a third, up from 11k units. Volume gain stood at just over 4k units. Total sales fell from 71,526 units at volume loss of 3.5k units to a 4.9 percent decline.Total domestic sales in Q2 2022 stood at 1,67,774 units up from 1,16,866 units sold in Q2 2021. The large volume gap, and consequent recovery is attributed to low base sales a year ago. In curbing the spread of Covid-19 a year earlier, businesses were required to pare down on ops. Through Q1 2022, Suzuki 2W domestic sales were reported at 1,69,960 units, down from 1,76,756 units. Volume loss stood at 6,796 units at 3.84 percent sales decline.Suzuki 2W Sales June 2022 and Q2 2022Suzuki India a big marketWhile Suzuki two wheelers isn’t a top manufacturer in India, possibilities here are endless. And Suzuki has continually improved its position. It now sells more two-wheelers in the domestic market than Royal Enfield and Yamaha Motor India.And while volumes here may appear to be trailing the top three by a wide margin, for Suzuki, the Indian two wheeler market is its biggest. And Suzuki is intent on further improving its position and market share. Where vehicles are concerned, the Indian two-wheeler industry is huge. An iMarc report put Indian two wheeler market volume at 15.2 mill units in 2021. And growth is foretold in the next 5 years. This aligns well with Suzuki two wheelers growth plans.Demand growth for Suzuki two wheelersSatoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “In June 2022, we successfully registered an overall sales of 68,018 units, which translated into a Year-on-Year sales growth of 37%. This consistent sales performance is the result of growing demand for Suzuki two-wheelers in India and in the overseas markets.As a responsible company, we remain committed to delivering quality products to all our customers. We are grateful to all our customers, dealer partners and staff members for their continuous support and belief in the brand, Suzuki.” More

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    Suzuki Sales, Exports Breakup May 2022 – Access, Burgman, Avenis, Gixxer

    Suzuki two wheeler sales improved YoY and MoM in domestic markets while exports dipped MoMSuzuki Burgman. Image – Rash Gear.Suzuki two wheeler reported a good month of domestic sales in May 2022. Sales increased 383.64 percent YoY and by 11.40 percent MoM to 60,518 units. This was compared to 12,513 units sold in May 2021 and 54,327 units sold in April 2022. YoY sales growth was posted by every model in the company lineup.Suzuki Access scooter was the best-selling model with 35,709 units sold last month, up 267.91 percent over 9,706 units sold in May 2021. This was a 26,003 unit volume growth with a 59.01 percent share. MoM sales increased 8.43 percent from 32,932 units sold in April 2022. On the list of top 10 best-selling scooters in India in May 2022, the Suzuki Access was at No. 3 after the Activa and Jupiter.Suzuki Sales Breakup May 2022Suzuki Burgman sales improved 373.22 percent YoY to 12,900 units in May 2022, up from 2,745 units sold in May 2021. It was also a 42.94 percent MoM growth over 9,088 units sold in April 2022. Share percentage increased from 16.73 percent held in April 2022 to 21.46 percent in the past month.Suzuki Avenis scooter, launched earlier this year saw sales of 8,922 units in the past month which was a 19.46 percent MoM de-growth over 11,078 units sold in April 2022. The new V Strom SX 250, also a newcomer to the company lineup has seen sales of 1,729 units in May 2022.Suzuki Domestic Sales Breakup May 2022There was also the Suzuki Gixxer (987 units), Gixxer 250 (155 units), Hayabusa (22 units) and V Strom 650 (4 units) sold in May 2022 though there were 0 units of the Suzuki Intruder 150cc sold due to the fact that it has been discontinued as not even a single unit was sold in domestic market during the period Dec 2021 to May 2022.Suzuki Two Wheeler Exports – May 2022In export markets, sales improved 65.09 percent YoY to 11,008 units in May 2022 from 6,668 units shipped in May 2021. MoM exports however, dipped 37.67 percent over 17,660 units shipped in April 2021. While every model except the Hayate posted a YoY growth, the company saw each of its models report a MoM de-growth.Gixxer topped the export list with 6,584 units shipped in May 2022, up 86.83 percent over 3,524 units sold in May 2021. MoM exports dipped 18.58 percent over 8,086 units shipped in April 2022. Share percentage also increased from 45.79 percent held in April 2022 to 59.81 percent in the past month.Suzuki Exports Breakup May 2022At No. 2 was the Suzuki Burgman with exports of 2,868 units in May 2022, up 39.22 percent over 2,060 units shipped in May 2021. This was an 808 unit volume growth with a 26.05 percent share. MoM exports fell 54.42 percent over 6,292 units shipped in April 2022.Of the Suzuki Gixxer 250, the company saw exports of 1,284 units, up 132.61 percent over 55 units shipped in May 2021. This was however, a down 42.32 percent MoM over 2,226 units shipped in April 2022. There were also 120 units of the Hayate, 92 units of the Intruder and 60 units of the Access exported in the past month while Avenis and Lets exports were down to 0 units. More

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    Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – Gets Chain Drive

    Launch of the upcoming Suzuki Burgman electric scooter is still a couple of years awaySuzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksIt has already been established that Suzuki is working on an electric scooter specifically for the Indian market. Based on Burgman Street 125, this upcoming e-scooter has been spotted testing on Indian roads on multiple occasions. Spy shots suggest that design of the electric scooter is similar to that of its petrol-powered counterpart.Earlier in April this year, it was reported that development of the Burgman electric scooter had been delayed by two years. According to Suzuki officials, development time of the upcoming electric scooter has been extended thanks to high ambient temperatures in our country.Suzuki Burgman Electric Patents LeakedIn recent times, there have been many mishaps related to electric two-wheelers across the country due to high temperatures during the summer. Hence, Suzuki has decided to take some extra time to failsafe their technology. Meanwhile, a new patent drawing of the upcoming electric scooter has been leaked online. The latest patent image reveals a few significant variations in comparison to the previous patent leaked some months ago.As per the latest patent drawing, the electric scooter is built around the same frame as the petrol-powered Burgman Street 125. However, this time it features a chain drive system which is unusual for an electric two-wheeler. This chain drive comes out of an AC motor placed far forward on the frame under the seat to drive the rear wheel.Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksAdvantages of chain drive over belt driveA chain drive system has many advantages over a belt drive setup. For instance, the belt drive setup offers a transmission efficiency of 91-94 percent whereas in case of a conventional chain drive it stands at 97-98 percent. Moreover, a belt drive setup is more expensive than a chain drive unit. Also, chain drive is more rugged and adept in tackling harsh Indian conditions like monsoon, bad roads, etc.Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksAs a belt always needs to be in a tight position, it will keep the motor, wheel axles and ball bearings under load all the time. On the other hand, a chain drive is always designed with a slack and can transmit power even under extreme slack. Only disadvantage of a chain drive system over a belt drive setup is the constant maintenance the former warrants.Other HighlightsFurther, an AC-DC inverter has been placed smartly underneath the floorboard that converts the battery’s DC output to AC for the motor. A DC-AC converter is mounted on the side of the battery pack to step the voltage down. Suzuki has made use of a fixed battery pack instead of a removable unit. This comes as a surprise, since Suzuki has formed a consortium with other Japanese brands to develop swappable battery technology.The battery looks big enough and should offer more range on a full charge in comparison to a similarly rated removable battery. One major downside is that the battery pack may eat a large chunk of the boot under-seat storage which might affect its practicality. More

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    Suzuki Intruder 150cc Cruiser Discontinued – 0 Units Sold In 2022

    Going forward, Suzuki will focus on naked, faired and ADV segments that have much higher demand in comparison to entry-level cruisersSuzuki Intruder 150cc DiscontinuedLaunched in 2017, Suzuki Intruder aimed at offering a unique experience to enthusiasts. It did manage to create a niche fan following, but not something that could be valued from a business perspective. The bike’s prospects hit rock-bottom in 2022, as not even a single unit was sold in the domestic market from Dec 2021 to May 2022. This has prompted the company to discontinue Intruder 155.Why Suzuki Intruder failedThere are multiple reasons that may explain why Intruder 155 did not meet expectations. Starting with the design, the radical bodywork may have been deemed as an overkill by many enthusiasts. While the curvy panelling seems attractive, it is too bulky for a 155cc bike. The fairing is essentially there to hide the relatively small sized engine.Design of Intruder 155 is difficult to interpret, as it appears to have a lot of clutter. There’s the triangular headlamp, angular twin exhaust and broad rear section, all of which contribute to design contradictions inherent in the bike. It doesn’t give the confidence and sense of reliability that people usually look for in a bike.Another worry for enthusiasts could have been the extensive use of plastic panels. These could come loose with time, creating vibrations and rattling sounds. The sheen is also likely to be lost overtime, as the panels are exposed to the elements. Such doubts may have prevented people from choosing Intruder 155.Suzuki Intruder Discontinued – Sales 0 UnitsAvailability of a decent, affordable alternative in the form of Bajaj Avenger is another factor that could have worked against Intruder 155. Avenger has a bare bones structure, which helps create a more rugged look and feel for the bike.Based on user reviews, there’s evidence that Avenger has better control and handling than Intruder. This is especially true when these bikes are used in an urban environment. For cruising on highways, Intruder is likely to work better, owing to its aerodynamic design.High pricingLast known price of Suzuki Avenger 155 was Rs 1,28,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). In comparison, Bajaj Avenger 160 is available at a starting price of Rs 1.12 lakh. If users can increase their budget by Rs 10k, they could go for Avenger 220 model that is available at Rs 1.38 lakh.With Intruder 155 discontinued, it puts a question mark on the possibility of Intruder 250. The bigger sibling was registered in 2019 and was expected to debut in 2021. It would have borrowed much of its hardware from Gixxer 250. However, the possibilities look pretty remote now.Entry-level cruisers may not be as popular as other bikes, but this segment has generated consistent numbers for Bajaj. In May 2022, sales of Avenger Street 160 were at 1,824 units. Suzuki Intruder 155 with nil sales demonstrates the problems inherent in the bike and not with the segment per se. More