Suzuki Motorcycle India has hit a major achievement by manufacturing one million two-wheelers in FY2023-24. The one-millionth unit is a Suzuki Access 125 in shiny beige colour, which was produced at the Kherki Dhaula plant in Gurugram, Haryana. Furthermore, SMIPL celebrated producing its 5 millionth Access 125 scooter earlier in June 2023. This journey took 16 years.
Suzuki is one of the top bike makers in India, alongside brands like Bajaj Auto, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, and Honda. They produce bikes domestically and sell big bikes like the Suzuki Katana and Hayabusa, which are assembled from imported kits. Their lineup includes various bikes and scooters like the V-Strom SX, Gixxer SF 250, Access 125, and Burgman Street.
The Executive Vice President of Production at Suzuki, Rajneesh Kumar Mehta, said, “Achieving the production of one million units in less than a year is a remarkable accomplishment for Suzuki Motorcycle India. In order to keep up with the consistently increasing demand for Suzuki Two-Wheelers both from the domestic market and our overseas markets, we have gone beyond our original installed capacity of 1 million units per year. Our workmen and engineers have demonstrated a very high level of ingenuity and commitment while operating the plant at its peak capacity and simultaneously taking steps to enhance delivered capacity.”
Moreover, Mr Mehta said, “Our workmen and engineers have demonstrated a very high level of ingenuity and commitment while operating the plant at its peak capacity and simultaneously taking steps to enhance delivered capacity. We are thankful to all our employees and our suppliers whose efforts have made this significant milestone possible.”
Suzuki Access 125 has an engine for smooth performance and reliability. It comes with a 124cc 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. Moreover, it has SOHC with 2 valves that ensure efficient fuel intake and exhaust.
The engine produces a maximum output of 8.7 bhp @ 6,750 rpm and 10Nm @ 5,500 rpm of torque. This gives the scooter good acceleration and pulling power to the scooter. Furthermore, this scooter has a fuel injection technology that ensures precise fuel delivery and improves fuel efficiency. This results in offering a mileage of 45 kmpl. The Access 125 features both kick and electric starters, offering convenience and reliability. Moreover, it has a CVT system, which provides seamless gear shifting, making it easy to ride in varying conditions.
Suzuki Access 125 scooter is designed for comfort and manoeuvrability. It is suitable for various riders with a length of 1870 mm, width of 690 mm, and height of 1160 mm. Moreover, it has a wheelbase of 1265 mm and ground clearance of 160 mm, which contributes to stability while riding.
This Suzuki scooter is light in weight. The Alloy Disc and Alloy Drum versions weigh 103 kg, while the Steel Drum version weighs 104 kg. Furthermore, it features reliable braking systems with options for both front and rear drum or disc brakes. The tyres are sized at 90/90 - 12 54J for the front and 90/100 – 10 53J for the rear. This provides good traction and stability on various road surfaces.
Moreover, it is equipped with a telescopic system in the front and a swing arm setup in the rear end. The electrical system includes a maintenance-free 12V, 4Ah battery and LED headlights for enhanced visibility and durability.
Access 125 scooter accompanies a few features for further developing comfort and well-being. The range of Suzuki scooters is presently E20 compliant, which transmits less carbon emissions.
The scooter is furnished with an LED headlamp that upgrades visibility at night time. Also, the LED situating lights further develop visibility in poor climates. Additionally, it has a side stand interlock, which guarantees the scooter can't be started while the side stand is down. The fuel lid requires a key to open, adding another layer of safety.
This scooter accompanies a Bluetooth-enabled digital console that offers features like turn-by-turn navigation and a mobile battery-level display. Besides, it incorporates calls, SMS and WhatsApp alerts, over-speed alerts, and ETA updates.
Simultaneously, Suzuki offers accessories like footrests, meter visors, seat covers, and floor mats. This allows riders to modify their scooters to their inclinations with adding style.
Suzuki Access 125 comes in 3 variants, including Standard, Special, and Connect Edition. The prices range from Rs. 82,253 to Rs. 93,025, depending on the variant and colour. Moreover, it competes with the Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125, and Fascino 125. These scooters offer similar features and target the same audience.
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