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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

Suzuki 2W reports YoY domestic sales and exports growth in May 2022, MoM sales decline marginallyImage – SouRik MotoworldSuzuki 2W sales for May 2022 are in the green. Both, domestic sales, and exports improved YoY. A sales comparison would be disparate owing to low base sales a year earlier. Back in May 2021, a severe Covid-19 wave brought things to a standstill in a desperate effort to contain pandemic spread and fatalities.Suzuki reports domestic sales in May 2022 at 60,518 units. Up from 12,513 units, volume gain is reported at 48k units. Exports stood at just over 11k units, up from 6,688 units. Volume gain stands at 4,320 units. Total sales rose to 71,526 units, up from 19,201 units. Volume gain is at over 52k units. Last month, Suzuki Motorcycle India began deliveries of V-Strom SX, a 250cc sports adventure tourer.Suzuki Motorcycle India exportsMoM total sales decline is marginal at under a percent. Total sales fell from 71,987 units. Volume loss stands at 461 units. Domestic sales are up 11 percent from 54,327 units. Volume gain is up at 6,191 units. Exports fell from 17,660 units. Sales decline is reported at 37.67 percent at volume loss of 6,652 units.Suzuki Motorcycle India is important to the brand’s global presence. In this two prong strategy, sales growth in the domestic market adds to the company’s overall sales. The manufacturer is also keen on improving on exports from India. This will benefit from a concerted effort to boost exports from India. This pertains to small capacity bikes (125cc – 300cc).Suzuki Sales May 2022 Sales growth targetSteady domestic sales over a period has seen Suzuki monthly sales edge over Yamaha and Royal Enfield on a monthly basis. The company had previously targeted yearly sales of a million units by 2020.However, 2020 took the world by surprise. And sales targets were thrown off track. Uncertainties related to the pandemic continued to raise its head in phases through 2021. In comparison, 2022 has gotten off to a stronger start. However, Covid-19 related uncertainties exist. And in recent months, supply shortage of chips and semiconductors has continued to affect manufacturing. Of course manufacturing processes are wiser for the same, but their effects continue to be felt.Supply-chain crisisCommenting on the sales performance, Mr Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “The two-wheeler industry continues to maneuver through the challenges presented by the pandemic and supply-chain crisis. Despite these testing circumstances, Suzuki Motorcycle India has witnessed a satisfactory demand, both from the domestic and overseas markets. In May 2022, we registered overall sales of 71,526 units. Meanwhile, in May, we also commenced the deliveries of our highly anticipated 250cc sports adventure tourer, V-Strom SX. We are happy to announce that this motorcycle has garnered encouraging reviews so far. It is also being appreciated for its performance on daily basis, touring capabilities and features, adding to the overall riding experience. We are thankful to all our customers, dealer partners and staff members for their continuous support and belief in the brand, Suzuki” More

Suzuki Two Wheeler saw its Access scooter as the best-selling model in domestic markets while the Gixxer topped export listsImage – SouRik MotoworldSuzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) reported domestic sales de- growth in April 2022 on a YoY while MoM sales improved. Exports on the other hand saw increased sales both in terms of YoY and MoM. Suzuki has posted a 14.95 percent YoY de-growth in April 2022 in terms of domestic sales. Sales dipped to 54,327 units, down from 63,879 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales increased 7.08 percent from 50,734 units sold in March 2022.Suzuki Access scooter was the best-selling model in the company lineup in domestic markets last month despite a de-growth of 38.20 percent. Sales dipped to 32,932 units, down from 53,285 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales improved 5.90 percent over 31,097 units sold in March 2022 when share percentage was at 61.79. This was a 20,353 unit YoY volume de-growth while the Access scooter commands a 60.62 percent share. Suzuki Access was the third best-selling scooter in India in April 2022 after the Activa and Jupiter.Suzuki Two Wheeler Domestic Sales Breakup Apr 2022The new Avenis, launched in India in November 2021, has become the second best seller in the company portfolio. Sales in the past month stood at 11,078 units, up 12.87 percent MoM over 9,815 units sold in March 2022. The Avenis scooter is being offered in a range of 3 variants and 5 colour options and is in a price ranging between Rs. 86,500 to Rs. 87,000.Burgman sales improved both YoY and MoM to 9,088 units in April 2022, up 11.45 percent over 8,154 units sold in April 2021 and over 8,975 units sold in March 2022. Despite sales increase, its share percentage dipped from 17.69 percent to 16.73 percent last month.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Domestic – April 2022Sales of the Suzuki Gixxer fell 52.23 percent YoY to 1,008 units, from 2,110 units sold in April 2021. However, MoM sales improved 59.24 percent from 633 units sold in March 2022. Gixxer 250 sales also dipped YoY by 56.39 percent to 208 units from 133 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales improved 2.46 percent over 203 units sold in March 2022.Domestic sales of the V-Strom 650 also posted a 52.38 percent YoY de-growth to just 10 units last month, down from 21 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales improved by 150 percent over 4 units sold in March 2022. Hayabusa sales were down to 3 units while there were 0 units of the Intruder sold last month.Suzuki Exports Apr 2022Better performance was seen in export markets with YoY and MoM growth at 26.41 percent and 19.63 percent respectively. Total exports last month stood at 17,660 units, up from 13,970 units sold in April 2022 while exports had been at 14,762 units in March 2022. The Gixxer was the most favoured bike in global markets with a 31.65 percent YoY growth to 8,066 units, up from 6,142 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 8.45 percent from 8,832 units sold in March 2022.Suzuki Two Wheeler Exports – April 2022Burgman exports dipped 4.70 percent YoY to 6,292 units from 6,602 units sold in April 2021 while demand increased 125.28 percent MoM over 2,793 units shipped in March 2022. This was a 3,499 unit volume growth. Share percentage also increased from 18.92 percent held in March 2022 to 35.63 percent in the past month. Gixxer 250 exports were up 160.05 percent YoY to 2,226 units while MoM sales fell 4.59 percent over 2,333 units in March 2022.While Hayate exports stood at 456 units in the pasts month, down 24 percent over 600 units exported in March 2022, Intruder exports were up 500 percent to 384 units from 64 units shipped in April 2021 and also increased 146.15 percent from 156 units exported in March 2022. Access scooter exports stood at 156 units last month, 11.43 percent over 140 units sold in April 2021 and up 225 percent from 48 units shipped in March 2022. There were also 60 units of the Avenis scooter exported last month while 0 units of Lets were exported. More

Suzuki Two Wheelers report YoY domestic sales decline in April 2022, exports improvedImage – SouRik MotoworldTwo wheeler sales in April 2022 weren’t phenomenal with results being mixed. There are expectations for 2W sales to improve in the following months backed by seasonal demand, and a spurt of sales related to the wedding season.Add to it the dead as a duck scenario in recent periods owing to Covid-19 lockdown, production stops, and general economic strain. With the market having opened up, and estimates that point to an improvement in the chip / semiconductor shortage situation, things are expected to look up.Suzuki 2W Sales April 2022YoY Suzuki 2W sales for April 2022 is a mixed bag of results. Domestic sales fell, and exports improved. Domestic sales last month were reported at 54,327 units, down from 63,879 units. Volume loss stood at 9,552 units at 14.95 percent decline. Of total sales, domestic sales accounts for three-fourth of total volumes. Exports rose to 17,660 units, up from 13,970 units. Volume growth stood at 3,690 units. Sales growth stood at 26.41 percent.Total sales fell to 71,987 units, down from 77,849 units. Volume loss stood at 5,862 units. Sales decline stood at 7.53 percent. MoM sales improved in all aspects. Domestic sales improved from 50,734 units. Volume gain stood at 3,593 units at 7.08 percent growth. Best sellers for Suzuki in India are Access, Gixxer, newly launched Avenis and Burgman to some extent.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales April 2022Exports improved from 14,761 units. Volume gain stood at 2.9k units at about 20 percent growth. Total sales are up from 65,495 units. Volume gain stood at 6.5k units at around 10 percent growth. Indian manufacturers have in recent months seen improved performance where exports are concerned. This has helped most boost their overall sales tally in a consistent manner.Semiconductor suppliesSatoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “Two-wheeler industry continues to navigate through the challenges thrown by the pandemic and semiconductor shortage. Even with these challenges, Suzuki Motorcycle India has maintained its sales momentum. In April 2022, we clocked an overall sales of 71,987 units and posted Month-on-month increase of approximately 10% over March 2022.Given the fact that this is the month of April, and the acute inconsistency in semiconductor supplies that we have been experiencing, we have started the New Financial Year in a satisfactory manner. We look forward to easing out of the supply limitations so that we can cater to the ever increasing demand for Suzuki Two-Wheelers both from the Domestic and Overseas Markets.”Sales growth expectedSuzuki 2W sales through 2022 have been consistent. Though competing in the market with a much smaller volume than the top 4 names, Suzuki has continually chipped away at the market. This has helped the manufacturer be a top volume name in the market for sellers that report less than a lakh units in sales on a monthly basis. More

New Suzuki V-Strom XS is based on a design template called ‘Toughness in a Slender Shell’ thanks to a slim exterior shape owing to a compact engine designSuzuki V Strom 250ccAfter a couple of teasers, Suzuki launched their brand new 250cc adventure tourer called V-Strom SX in India. Priced at Rs 2,11,600, this quarter-litre ADV will serve as an entry-level model in the Suzuki V-Strom lineup. Units of the new adventure bike have started reaching Suzuki dealerships across the country.It also marks entry of the Japanese two-wheeler into the entry-level ADV space which is dominated by other motorcycles like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Yezdi Adventure, BMW G 310 GS, KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251. As revealed by Suzuki, V-Strom SX is very much a road-biased adventure tourer with decent off-road capabilities.Suzuki V-Strom SX- Styling HighlightsV-Strom SX takes obvious design inspirations from its larger and more powerful siblings, more noticeably V-Strom 650 XT. It flaunts typical ADV styling elements like a prominent front beak, a tall windscreen and an upright stance. Other styling highlights include split-style seats, a sculpted fuel tank, a side-on twin-barrel exhaust muffler, a single-piece grab rail and sporty rearview mirrors.Another significant highlight is an octagonal LED headlamp which looks sleek. Optional add-ons like handguards further amplify its ADV look. Suzuki is offering V-Strom SX in three colour options namely Champion Yellow, Pearl Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black. Blacked-out side panels, exhaust, engine gearbox assembly and other mechanical components lend it a sporty dual-tone appearance.Suzuki V Strom 250ccEngine, Hardware SpecsBased on the same platform underpinning Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250, V-Strom SX also gets the same quarter-litre heart. The adventure tourer is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that kicks out 26.1 bhp at 9300rpm and 22.2 Nm of peak torque at 7300rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and gets a lighter piston that contributes to increased output and better fuel efficiency.Suzuki V Strom 250ccThe engine has been tuned in a way that it can handle a wide variety of situations, from riding in town to high-speed cruising. Suspension setup features telescopic front forks and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by single discs at both ends aided by ABS. It rides on black alloy wheels that are shod with dual-purpose tyres.Features on offerAs far as features go, Suzuki has equipped V-Strom SX with quite a few nifty features. Some prominent ones include Suzuki Easy Start System, Suzuki Ride Connect and a USB outlet for charging electronic devices. The adventure tourer has also been laced with a digital instrument console enabled with Bluetooth connectivity that lets the rider sync his/her phone with the cluster.Suzuki V Strom 250ccUsing Suzuki Ride Connect, one can avail features such as turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call, SMS alert and WhatsApp Alert display and missed calls on the instrument console. Other useful information on offer includes speed exceeding warning, phone battery level display and an estimated time of arrival.Source More

Suzuki two wheeler domestic sales suffered de-growth while exports were positive with 52.03 percent YoY growthImage – SouRik MotoworldSuzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) saw domestic sales in March 2022 down by 15.76 percent. Sales in the domestic market stood at 50,734 units, down from 60,222 units sold in March 2021. This was a 9,488 unit volume de-growth with every model posting lower sales. MoM sales dipped 13.43 percent from 58,603 units sold in February 2022.Suzuki Domestic Sales – Access Scooter at No. 1Most domestic sales last month were contributed by the Access scooter along with the new Avenis. Access scooter sales stood at 31,097 units, down 36.11 percent over 48,672 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales also suffered de-growth of 17.10 percent from 37,512 units sold in February 2022. Share percentage dipped from 64.01 percent to 61.29 percent. Suzuki Access scooter was the third best-selling scooter in India in FY 2022 following the Activa and Jupiter.New Avenis scooter was at No. 2 with sales of 9,815 units. This was a MoM de-growth over 10,382 units sold in February 2022. The recently launched Suzuki Avenis standard variant is priced at Rs 86,500 while the Avenis Ride Connect and Race editions cost Rs 88,000 and Rs 88,300, respectively. It is the sportiest-looking scooter in Suzuki’s portfolio here and rivals the TVS Ntorq 125.Lower down the order at No. 3, was Suzuki Burgman with sales of 8,975 units. This was a 0.69 percent YoY de-growth over 9,037 units sold in March 2021 while MoM sales improved 3.93 percent from 8,636 units sold in February 2022.Suzuki Two Wheelers Domestic Sales March 2022Gixxer and Gixxer 250 sales dipped 68.65 percent and 43.30 percent respectively to 633 units and 203 units in March 2022 from 2,019 units and 358 units sold in March 2021. It was also a MoM de-growth of 65.12 percent and 13.25 percent respectively over 1,815 units and 234 units sold respectively in February 2022. Hayabusa domestic sales were down to 7 units from 12 units sold in February 2022 while there were 4 units of the Suzuki Strom 650 sold down from 12 units sold in February 2022.Suzuki Exports led by GixxerSuzuki exports in March 2022 stood at 14,762 units, up 52.03 percent over 9,710 units shipped in March 2021. MoM exports also increased by 8.57 percent over 13,597 units shipped in February 2022. Suzuki Gixxer led the company’s export list last month. Exports stood at 8,832 units, up 56.71 percent over 5,636 units sold in March 2021. MoM shipments improved by 24.34 percent over 7,103 units sold in February 2022.At No. 2, Suzuki Burgman saw its exports surge 145.43 percent YoY to 2,793 units, up from 1,138 units shipped in March 2021. MoM exports however dipped 12.61 percent from 3,196 units sold in February 2022. Gixxer 250 exports dipped 9.43 percent YoY to 2,333 units while MoM exports fell 16.92 percent over 2,808 units shipped in February 2022.Suzuki Two Wheelers Exports March 2022Hayate exports increased 400 percent on a YoY basis to 600 units from 120 units sold in March 2021 while Intruder and Access exports stood at 156 units and 48 units in the past month. Demand for the Access scooter in global markets dipped 89.52 percent MoM over 458 units sold in February 2022. More

While KTM 250 Adventure offers the best performance, Suzuki V-Strom SX offers the best equipment at the lowest priceNew Suzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADV MotorcycleThe entry-level adventure motorcycle segment has witnessed a boom in recent past with many manufacturers bringing exciting new products to this category. The latest one is Suzuki V-Strom which is the brand’s entry-level ADV slotted below V-Strom 650. It goes up against other 250cc adventure tourers like KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251.Other than cubic capacity of their engines, all three bikes share many similarities and ought to be compared with each other. Let us check out how the latest entrant stack up against its well established rivals in terms of specs, features and price, at least on paper.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251 – DimensionsStarting with its dimensions, V-Strom SX is around 10 kilos lighter than its KTM counterpart at 167kg. However, TRK 251 is the lightest in this space with a kerb weight of 165kg. Suzuki outshines others in terms of ground clearance with 205mm. Benelli offers the most accessible seat of 800mm in comparison to KTM and Suzuki with saddle heights of 855mm and 835mm respectively.V-Strom also trumps others as far as length, height and wheelbase are concerned. KM is the widest of the lot at 900mm. On the other hand, Benelli gets a class-leading fuel tank capacity of 18 litres. In comparison, V-Strom only gets a 12-litre tank.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251FeaturesSuzuki is the clear winner here with plenty of bells and whistles at its disposal. All three bikes are laced with common features like LED taillights, LED DRLs, a digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS. However, Suzuki nails it with features like mobile app connectivity, in-built navigation, LED headlamp and a Bluetooth charging port.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251In terms of hardware, KTM 250 Adventure gets the best equipment with upside-down forks and rear mono-shock both sourced from WP Apex. All three bikes get single disc brakes at both ends, although size of rotors on V-Strom hasn’t been specified by Suzuki yet. While KTM and Suzuki ride on a larger 19-inch alloy in front, Benelli makes do with a 17-inch unit.Engine Specs and PriceAll three motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder engine with almost an exact cubic capacity of 249cc. However, while Suzuki and Benelli are air-/oil-cooled motors, KTM is a liquid-cooled mill and hence produces the maximum output among the three models. TRK 251 and V-Strom SX are closely matched to each other as far output figures are concerned. All three bikes are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V-Strom SX is clearly the most affordable bike at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom) in this category and by a fair margin. It is followed by KTM and Benelli with respective prices of Rs 2.35 lakh and Rs 2.59 lakh (both ex-showroom). More