2012 Suzuki Hayate launched, prices start at INR 40,162.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) had launched two new models - HAYATE and SWISH 125 - on the inaugural day of Auto Expo 2012.

Suzuki Swish 125 ,their new automatic scooter has already found its place in many Suzuki showrooms across India. Now they have  launched the all new Hayate .It is a 112.8cc four-stroke engine, mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The executive commuter will compete directly against the dominating Hero MotoCorp Passion and Honda Dream Yuga

The Suzuki Hayate (110cc) is directed at the emerging Indian markets where customers want a bike with style for daily commute; expect good mileage and the best price . The 2012 Suzuki Hayate follows the features of the Slingshot with the mid-size fuel tank, flat running seats, raised handlebars and alloy wheels. The Japanese bike-maker entered the market with the launch of Heat and Zeus, both of which did not perform well in the Indian market .Slingshot about a year ago, which did not do so well either. Their only product which tasted success is the GS 150R due to its muscular tank and great mileage figures .The 2012 Suzuki Hayate might give Suzuki the leap it needs to improve its motorcycle segment in market.

SUZUKI HAYATE DETAILS AT A GLANCE :

- 110cc motorcycle for the commuter segment.
- Hayate - Japanese word for "Fresh Breeze".
- No mileage figures out yet.
- Nothing extraordinary about the looks, Decent!
- Black glossy paint finish engine.
- Tank graphics, clear lens head-light and tail-light. Alloy wheels.
- Very ordinary speedometer alongside a small fuel gauge.
- No disc brakes to be seen on the bike on display.
- 8 liter fuel tank capacity.

The bike name Hayate has been derived from Japanese word which means “Fresh Breeze”.
Being a Japanese engineered motorcycle, the 2012 Suzuki Hayate 110 promises reliability, good fuel economy and a low price tag.

The kick start version is priced at INR 40,162 (ex-showroom ) while the self start version has been priced INR 42,162 which is 2,000 more compared to the base version.
It is expected to deliver a mileage of  60-75km/litre
The Hayate will be available in five colour shades – Pearl mirage white, Metallic lush green, Pearl mica red, GL sparkle black and Metallic flint grey.

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Suzuki Motorcycles to spend Rs 2,000 crore for Rohtak plant .

The Government of Haryana on Friday gave a green signal to Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd's proposal to establish a plant in three phases at Rohtak, entailing an investment of Rs 2000 Crore .

The project will be done in three phases. During the first phase the company will invest around Rs 500  crore which will be completed in 2014 with a capacity of 5 lakh units per year . The project will be completed by 2019 and after the full functioning of the plant , it would be able to churn out 20 lakh units per year which is an astonishing figure .

Currently Suzuki Motorcycle India operates a manufacturing plant in Gurgaon having annual capacity of 2.5 lakh  units per year .
Overall Suzuki is going about their business not in a rapid pace however in a very ambitious pace. Suzuki needs to step on the accelerator to stay in the league of other motorcycle companies operating in India.

Recently the company had launched the Suzuki Swish motorcyle for the Indian roads. Click here to read more.
Do you own a suzuki motorcycle or are you considering one in the near future , this plant will sure help Suzuki to boost up their production and improve their services? 

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Preview: 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750

GSXR 750 has had quite a history. Introduced in 1985, it has remained popular as a not so heavy bike with 600 cc of engine. Suzuki again released the GXS-R in 2011.With more performance and lesser weight, no wonder it was an instant hit.
This year again Suzuki introduces the 2012 GXS-R 750 with the latest feature being a Marble Daytona Yellow/Glass Sparkle Black option. This one comes with a 750 cc inline four stroke featuring over-square bore for higher-reviving performance. The engine has retouched camshaft profiles, shot peened connection rods and some other delicate parts.

Suzuki dual throttle valve fuel (SDTV), injection with its fine-spray 8 –hole injectors contributes in the better atomization of fuel and hence improved combustion. Other tweaks include 4 in 1 stainless steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler. Suzuki Exhaust tuning (SET) helps improve torque and throttle at mid and low RPM

In the electronics department, the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector(S-DMS) offers push-button selection of two racing-developed engine controls for your choice and also the condition of the road you are riding. The front has lightweight 41 mm Showa Big Piston Front Fork, with a single Showa rear shock featuring adjustable rebound compression and height.
The brakes segment has a 310 mm discs and radial-mounted, four-piston monoblock callipers, while the rear has a ingle 220 mm disc held by a single-piston calliper. An analog tachometer with LCD readouts of speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, reserve meter, clock, coolant, pressure indicator, S-DMS form the instrument herd.
Front tyre is 120/70ZR17M/C (58 W) tubeless and the rear is 180/55ZR17M/C (73 W) tubeless and a 6 speed mesh transmission gives them the power to run.
Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Splash White and the optional Marble Daytona Yellow/Glass Sparkle Black will almost come at the same price. No difficulties in making any decision. Also it’s unique in its class, one of the trend setters and on top of that it’s tried and tested to be awesome. So there is hardly any question if it will do good or not

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Suzuki Swish 125 hits the showrooms

Suzuki Swish-125 is what many may know as the Access-125 scooter. As such, those who had booked Suzuki Access-125 two wheeler would have the choice of buying the new vehicle which is outfitted with the same engine. The bike offers 50 kmpl mileage, has a 6 litre fuel tank, and space to store your helmet.

The new Suzuki Swish-125 scooter comes with a price tag of Rs.47, 865 (Ex-showroom), and as is customary in the Indian auto market, you're looking at a waiting period that's upward of the 2 month mark.

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