Suzuki Bikes in India

About Suzuki Bikes

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIL) was set up after Suzuki parted ways with its erstwhile partner TVS Motors. The partnership between the Japanese two-wheeler giant and the Hosur based manufacturer lasted 19 years. As part of the agreement between TVS and Suzuki post the split it was mentioned that Suzuki will not enter the Indian market for a period of two and half years. Like Honda, Suzuki also entered the Indian market with a scooter. It was the Suzuki Access 125 that helped establish the J Read more...

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIL) was set up after Suzuki parted ways with its erstwhile partner TVS Motors. The partnership between the Japanese two-wheeler giant and the Hosur based manufacturer lasted 19 years. As part of the agreement between TVS and Suzuki post the split it was mentioned that Suzuki will not enter the Indian market for a period of two and half years. Like Honda, Suzuki also entered the Indian market with a scooter. It was the Suzuki Access 125 that helped establish the Japanese brand in Indian market and it was among the top 5 selling scooters in the country. It did try its hand in commuter motorcycles but failed to make any improvements in its sales chart. Even the charm of Bollywood star Salman Khan who’s the brand ambassador for Suzuki India didn’t work among the masses to increase the sales number for the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer. It started CKD operations in India with the Inazuma, 250c bike but owing to lack of sales it had to withdraw the product. The bike that changed the fortunes for Suzuki in the Indian market was the Gixxer. In the form of the Gixxer, Suzuki finally has an aspirational product in its portfolio and sales have only increased since then. It also started assembling the highly acclaimed Suzuki Hayabusa superbike in the Indian market which has reduced its pricing and more performance motorcycles are expected to be assembled in India.

Suzuki Expert Reviews

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  Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi Road Test Review

  January 10 , 2017

  The Gixxer SF has always been appreciated as a refined, fun to ride motorcycle. How much more value does a fuel injectio... Read More

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  Suzuki Gixxer Road Test – A new benchmark

  November 2 , 2015

  For a long time Suzuki’s presence in the 150cc category was barely noticeable. They had the GS 150 which was a dec... Read More

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  Suzuki Gixxer SF : Expert Review

  May 4 , 2015

  The pros: Looks are similar to the successful Gixer, efficient engine, precise gearbox, stable at high speeds, can go up... Read More

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  Suzuki Hayate Road Test Review: The 'Fresh Breeze' in Delhi

  June 14 , 2013

  The pros: Better ergonomics, smooth engine, nice pick-up, easy to maneuver. Suspension system works well and braking eff... Read More