Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, plans to launch electric two-wheelers as well as flexi-fuel two-wheelers .
“Carbon neutral is mandatory. So we will explore not just EVs but also bio-fuel and flex fuel. We have to work with the government on this,” Satoshi Uchida, managing director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd, said
He was speaking at the launch of the 125 cc scooter Suzuki Avenis:
When asked about the demand for two-wheelers, Devashish Handa, vice-president, SMIPL, said: “The basic demand remains and we will recover very soon in the future. There is a big potential for motorcycles.”
Sales for the financial year 2020-21 were 5.90 lakh. The financial year 2021-2022 would be slightly better, Handa said.
“If the supply of chips is better we will do reasonably better but if supply is constricted, we will be able to meet last year’s volumes,” he added.
The Avenis, retailing at Rs 86,700 for the Connect edition and Rs 87,000 for the Race edition, gives a sporty ride equipped with a 125cc engine with FI technology and a lightweight body of 106kgs to deliver the power of 8.7 PS @ 6750 rpm and torque of 10Nm@5500rpm. The high power and low kerb mass add a feeling of zipping to the ride
The Bluetooth 3d enabled digital console coupled with the Suzuki Ride Connect application lets the customer sync his mobile phone seamlessly with the Suzuki Avenis providing 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 the estimated time of arrival.
The big and bold turn-by-turn navigation ensures riders will never go off track from their destination.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has also introduced a new external hinge type fuel cap for ease of fuelling and features such as large under-seat space and front box with USB socket in Suzuki Avenis to provide maximum convenience to the rider.
Advanced sporty styling, motorcycle inspired rear indicators, body mounts, bright LED headlamp, and LED tail lamp will add to the style quotient of the scooter.
Suzuki Avenis has been developed by Suzuki Engineers & Designers keeping the young Indian generation in mind, who want high performance with the convenience and latest technological features in a scooter to match up to their pace of life.
