Suzuki is likely to retain the same 124cc single-cylinder engine as the current model.

Suzuki Motorcycles is working on a new Access 125. As the latest spy images suggest, the scooter is likely to get a major update.

The test mule of the updated Suzuki Access 125 was recently spotted testing. While the overall design of the scooter looks familiar, we can expect subtle changes to the bodywork and a reprofiled headlamp.

Other changes we’ve noted on this prototype are the new rear mudguard and exhaust heat shield. The Access 125 might also get hazard lights in addition to features like a USB charging port and an external fuel filler.

Suzuki is likely to retain the same 124cc single-cylinder engine as the current model. It produces 8.5 BHP and 10 Nm and is paired with a CVT.

The Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition marks 25 years since production began.

Suzuki has launched the Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition in India. The superbike is priced at Rs 17.70 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition marks 25 years since the GSX1300R was unveiled at Intermot, Germany. The special edition superbike made its global debut in July last year.

The 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition comes in a special dual-tone colour scheme. It features a striking orange and black livery, gold-anodised parts, a 3D Suzuki emblem on the tank, a unique logo on the muffler and a celebratory edition seat cowling. 

Power comes from the same 1,340cc, in-line 4-cylinder engine that produces 190 BHP and 150 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quickshifter.

It is a very forgiving motorcycle. On the other hand, my Ducati 848 EVO is razor-sharp and I need to get every input spot on to get rewarded.

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While Bianca (848 EVO) got most of the attention towards maintenance and upgrades in the last year, Bluebird had to be happy with just a Sprint filter replacement done during the annual maintenance service along with the coolant change and all fluids being replaced.

Also, it turned 7 in late February and it still feels like yesterday when I got her in 2017. It’s such a forgiving motorcycle and the engine on it is up for any challenge thrown at it at any time. While Bianca is razor sharp all the time and you need to get every input spot on to get rewarded or else it will throw its tantrum at you and the worst being riding it slow in stop-go traffic. Bluebird on the other hand is chill in any situation and will turn into a beast the moment you command it too.

Some pictures…

The Sprint replacement filter. Fingers crossed and hoping it restricts dust intake just like the OE filter.

Celebrating Bluebird's 7th birthday with a pastry.

Rode it to one of our regular hangouts where the staff got the pastry out and were equally surprised to see a birthday celebration for a superbike.

Took the Mrs for a spin after ages.

Mandatory pic with The Bank

Went for a spin today as had to take Bluebird for its detailing maintenance to OCD. Waiting at my friend's colony.

Bombay Coffee house scenes. Better to reach at 9 to get a table as this place attracts quite a crowd.

At OCD. The regular challenge for the guys is to make a clean bike cleaner.

Finally decided to take off the clear tank pad except for the bottom piece as it started yellowing

Taking off the residue glue left behind for a clean look.

Benefits of getting a good detail done from the right guys. The other Busa is three years younger than mine but looks older in comparison.

All done and shining like new. Will have a few more heads turning on the return journey back home.

Now I have to take out time and enjoy riding it before the monsoon hibernation…

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The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.

Suzuki Motorcycles India has launched the V-Strom 800DE adventure bike at Rs 10.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

The V-Strom 800DE is an off-road-oriented touring bike. It features raised handlebars, an adjustable windscreen and a prominent beak. The bike is equipped with a 5-inch digital instrument console with night and day modes, a USB port, vertically stacked LED headlights, position light, taillight and turn signals.

The V-Strom 800DE is based on a new steel frame suspended by a Showa inverted telescopic fork at the front with 220 mm of wheel travel and a Showa mono-shock rear suspension. The bike rides on wire-spoke wheels with 21 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. It has a ground clearance of 220 mm.

V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-twin engine that makes 83 BHP and 78 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The brake setup consists of dual 310 mm discs up front and a 260 mm disc at the rear.

The V-Strom 800DE comes with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS). It includes the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, Suzuki Traction Control System with a gravel mode, ride-by-wire electronic throttle system, a bi-directional quickshifter with ON/OFF settings, ABS with two settings, Suzuki Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist.

The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.

The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.

Suzuki Motorcycles India has released a teaser of its upcoming adventure bike, the V-Strom 800DE. The bike was recently showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo.

The V-Strom 800DE is an off-road-oriented touring bike. It comes with raised handlebars, a short windscreen and a prominent beak. The bike is equipped with a 5-inch digital instrument console, riding modes, a bi-directional quick-shifter and switchable dual-channel ABS.

V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-twin engine that makes 83 BHP and 78 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike features adjustable suspension and rides on 21-inch wire-spoke wheels. The brake setup consists of dual 310 mm discs up front and a 260 mm disc at the rear.

The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.

Honda Activa sells the most but I have also read good feedback about the Suzuki Access. TVS Jupiter has more features but a costly service.

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I am in the market for a scooter. I am still contemplating between new and used as my usage will be around 10 Kms on weekdays (max 14 Kms when my kid's school reopens). In this 14 kms ride, my kid (10 years) will be the pillion for 2 Kms and rest of the 12 Kms (this includes my office commute), I will be alone.

The scooter may be used on some weekends for rides with my wife to the market and such. Right now, my wife doesn't know how to ride a scooter but I have a feeling she will want to learn.

I don't want any fancy gadgets or Bluetooth or smart features. For me, the scooter is a tool for taking me from point A to B. I have a car already for the entire family so I will never use the scooter for more than one pillion.

I have been checking Team-BHP threads and also sub-reddit indianbikes. And from my observations on the road, what I found was that the Activa is like a default scooter for people. So much so that "Activa" is synonymous with "Scooter". 8 out of 10 are Activas on the road.

I am not sure if the Activa is that good or if people are trying to decide on the scooter and after much deliberation get fed up and say "Choddo yaar...activa hi le lete hain".

I have not driven any scooter except Hero Maestro Edge which my brother owns, and I take to my office today. I used to ride a Unicorn bike 10 years back.

I would also like to not spend a lot so the only contenders are:

• Honda Activa
• TVS Jupiter 125
• Suzuki Access 125

I know Activa sells most but I am reading good opinions about Suzuki Access from people. TVS Jupiter has more features and 2 helmet storage and all but seems it takes a hit on mileage and the service of TVS is expensive and in general, the scooter has vibrations, that is what I have read.

I would like the opinions of people here who can suggest what would be a good ride for me.

I am also considering used scooters but I don't have the knowledge to assess good from bad so I am still contemplating.

Here's what BHPian IshaanIan had to say about the matter:

Activa is popular for a reason and I would pick it over the Access and Jupiter.

Access has the best engine but the chassis does not inspire any confidence and almost feels like an Activa that has been in an accident.

Jupiter I have not ridden personally nor have I owned any product from TVS but I have heard that their service is not that great. Also, don’t think storing helmets under the seat is wise since the helmet would bake in the heat unless parked in covered parking and the thermocol like material in the helmet will become compromised and would not perform as well or dissipate/absorb enough energy at the time of impact during an accident. Helmets are best carried with you and taken indoors rather than locked under the scooter’s seat.

I would also like to add the Yamaha Ray to the list as it offers a better chassis and more responsive motor than the Activa while being a good 10 percent lighter thus being easier to manage and far more fuel efficient.

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My use case is similar and I recently purchased Access 125 lowest variant. Here are my cents in case it helps in your decision-making.

• For low usage, a used scooter is not a bad choice at all. That was my first option but could not find a good one or the asking price was way too high. If you can find one, then look for less than 4-5 years run Activa/Access. I won't suggest a used Jupiter as I'm unsure about its long-term reliability.
• If the primary purpose is single rider then Activa 110 would be my recommendation. You can't go wrong in terms of ergonomics, comfort, and reliability. Any eligible driver in the family irrespective of age group or gender would be comfortable riding it. That's what makes it the most popular!
• If you fancy a bit more fun ride, a taller scooter or would have a pillion rider frequently then Access125 it is. Seat length is better vs Activa and the handling is awesome. Only flip side is that for lady drivers, ergonomics could be an issue due to its tall nature. If your wife plans to ride it someday then please test drive it. In my case, I ride it solo most of the time, occasionally accompanied by my wife or kid as a pillion. My wife does not ride as she's more comfortable driving 4w so the local errands on 2w are left to me.
• I also contemplated Jupiter 125 and was impressed with the practicality of large under-seat storage, longer seat, front filling tank etc. But somehow I was not sure about its long-term reliability and the features were not deal breaker for me.

I'd suggest you test drive to check ergonomics and comfort. You can't go wrong with either Activa or Access.

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The sump guard as well as the side stand extender was also scraped. It's a weird feeling. But exciting and fun nonetheless.

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My 2 cents on the event, learnings, philosophy and life.

I was nervous heading into this. Needed continuous reminders that I'm in this for me and me alone.

My aim is to be a better, more self-aware and more responsible rider. Attending a school by itself, isn't the means to achieve that. Like every learning in life, you need to continually retrospect and introspect. If you don't practice what you've learnt, there's zero purpose to the learning itself, except in allowing one to participate in highly intellectual conversations as a "know-it-all" haha!

That out of the way, why was I nervous? This was a gift from my wife. Whatever said, it's a large sum of money. Put in perspective, it's not. We happily spent 10L on a motorcycle. 1/10th of that is on learning how to ride, why that's a steal deal, isn't it? But the mind is a strange place. It doesn't always have the perspective one needs at the moment. With that playing at the back of my mind, I was constantly thinking of "maximizing" my learnings.

"Make the most of this opportunity".

Couple of things helped me relax a bit.

As I left to ride down to Chennai, my wife said, "Forget about the money, you just have a good time and return home safe and sound. Don't think about the money. We'll do it all over again if needed." That did relax me quite a bit.

On day 2, I recall mentioning to Deepak and Sujai that I feel my learnings, and therefore application, was relatively slow. And Deepak said something that helped immensely - on his first outing, things were just going by, but 20 days later, he was able to realize the gains. Things were starting to make more sense. The application was getting better.

I headed down to Chennai on the 25th of Jan. Early morning start, reaching by 10am. Deepak had recommended that I get a good amount of sleep the night before the 26th, as things can get quite tiring, which they did. I had a massive headache by the end of Day 1.

The school is run extremely efficiently. A brief on the schedule for Levels 1,2,3.

Day 1 - reach by 6.30, registration takes place, where you receive your batch color and number, along with stickers and a Level 1 booklet, with all the exercises for the day in it. I was Yellow 22.

Next, Gear check - Leathers are not mandatory, but recommended. While CSS themselves do not have an official rental vendor, there are plenty of them that can be contacted for this purpose, who can hand deliver leather suits, gloves and boots. A rough estimate I was provided was INR 3500/day. Just a leather suit would be about INR 2500/day. The condition of the leathers is suspect more often than not, as I'm given to understand. I decided to ride in my own textile riding jacket and pants, purely because I felt that would keep me most comfortable, allowing me to soak in the learnings, rather than focusing on a weird fitting leather. To each his own.

You're then ushered toward breakfast, which is a decent buffet. Class 1 for the day is all batches together in a large air-conditioned classroom.

You are made to understand the 1st drill, the why of it (very important) and then each batch gears up to head out. For us, it was the White batch heading out first, followed by the Yellow, and lastly, the Green.

As the White batch returns after spending 20 minutes out on the track doing the drill, their coaches return first, and get into a briefing area (each coach has 3 coachees under them from each batch). The riders then head straight towards the briefing area to hear from their coaches what they did well, where they can improve, etc.

Meanwhile, the Yellow batch lines up and gets ready to head out on the track. This is the tricky bit - while each batch does 5 drills in the course of a day, the coaches end up doing 15 Last I checked, we were averaging ~100kms per day. That implies, the coaches were doing ~300kms each day, at seriously high speeds. Goodness!

The White batch heads to a classroom to learn about the next drill. As the Yellow batch returns, they head to their coach briefing, while the Green group lines up for their time out on the track.

And this is how the day progresses, with a total of 5 drills each day.

Day 2 - we're asked to come early for the Steering Drill. Followed by breakfast, and then, same as what you read above. 5 drills for the day.

Day 3 - similar as Day 2, except that at the end, there's a certification ceremony, followed by a group photoshoot out on the main straight.

E.F.F.I.C.I.E.N.T!

The other important bit is that they keep an assortment of fruits, lemon juice and water for consumption, throughout the day. This was seriously a game-changer for me. Although the weather was mostly excellent, I don't think I could've survived the 3 days without the refreshments, given my current fitness level. In fact, when I got back home on Monday, I recall feeling exhausted and passing out for a good 5 hours in the evening, waking up for some dinner, and then passing out again for the next 8 hours. Highly recommended - get fit, stay fit.

A few notes on the V Strom

it held up pretty damn well! It can lean, it can go decently fast too. And keeps you comfortable as hell - even out on the track.

The drills and my relative application of them ensured that the entire tyre width was used up, with even the edges becoming rounded. It is a 150/70 rear tyre.

I had similar thoughts as Sujai - I wanted to learn on my motorcycle, and importantly, I wanted to stay onto ADVs for a while longer. So it made most sense to learn, on my ADV.

The relatively long suspension travel actually is a big-time deterrent, especially with some of the body positioning drills. In particular, I recall on Day 3, I used the footpegs to move my butt across - wrong move - wrong wrong move - the handlebar wobbled quite a bit but luckily, I was able to throttle it out to keep it steady. In addition, the footpegs are relatively low as well. I scraped them on Day 1 (which actually shows poor application). The sump guard as well as the side stand extender was also scraped. It's a weird feeling. But exciting and fun nonetheless.

I made zero changes to the motorcycle. I could've reduced weight by removing a host of things - the rear side bag stays, sump guard, mirrors, visor, aux lights, etc. I "chose" to let them remain. Ok, I was probably just lazy. Regardless, like I said, I was nervous and didn't want my focus to waver too much from the essence, which was to learn.

The only change I did make was to ensure I replaced my front tyre. The previous one had about 3-4k kms left. Decided to let go of them.

Like Sujai said, our pics did look like we were out on a long tour and happened to land on the track. We tried our best!

I've probably rambled long enough already. One final thought I had about cornering - while one of the aims of the school is to learn how to corner well, the one common theme remained for me - how can you keep your bike as stable and straight as possible? Essentially, the lesser your lean, the more stable you are, therefore, the faster you can go! Sounds obvious no?

Lastly, a big big thank you to Sujai and Deepak for allowing me to keep their company for the 3 days. I also bugged Deepak a lot before the event with many queries lol. And Sujai, who was left with me in Yellow company, thank you for your patience!

P.S. On a lighter note, Sujai has no idea he rides an ADV. Every single time that he started behind me, he overtook me in about a minute, making me look like I was at a standstill! Probably start a petition to change his name to CrazyRider?

And Deepak - NO, I'm not getting a supersport.

Some coffee on the way to Chennai.

Breakfast on the way to Chennai.

Fuelling up.

Entering TN.

Decent hotel. I didn't plan ahead. Wouldn't go here again ideally.

Day 1 - entering in early morning.

My Wee.

Bike inspection.

The 1st class of the day.

Briefing area where coach-coachee interaction takes place.

Individual coach briefing area.

This was my coach briefing us after we came back from the track. Tired face, but attentive as hell I promise.

Steering Drill.

Go straiiiggggghhhhtt...then take right.

...and then a left.

In some really scary territory...am I in the right place?

Day 3, body positioning class in session. Take note.

Group pic end of Day 3.

My tired, patient, but hopefully proud coach

My scraped side stand extender. Silly idea to have left it in there in the first place. Only noticed after getting back home I think.

The edge of my rear tyre was rounded off. I think the Wee did well.

Some cool shots of us were captured.

The birds bid adieu to us (or we to them).

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The 1 millionth unit to roll off the assembly line at Kherki Dhaula in Gurgaon was a Suzuki Access.

Suzuki Motorcycle India achieved a new production milestone in FY2023-24. The 2-wheeler manufacturer produced 1 million units during the fiscal year. This milestone marks the full utilization of the plant’s annual production capacity in less than a year.

The 1 millionth unit to roll off the assembly line at Kherki Dhaula in Gurgaon was a Suzuki Access.

Rajneesh Kumar Mehta, Executive Vice President, Production, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “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.”

Suzuki currently offers a wide range of products in India. These include scooters like the Access 125, Avenis, and Burgman Street, while its motorcycle range includes the Gixxer, Gixxer SF and V-Strom SX.

Overall a nice & well-organized event, hope they do something more next year.

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Suzuki Matsuri, a quick view

Had the opportunity to visit Suzuki Matsuri today in Bangalore. Apple Suzuki offered me a couple of passes to the event, decided to check it out with my better half. Matsuri in Japanese means festival

The event was organized at JK Arena, on Mysore Road. The place was vast and had plenty of parking space. A lot of them turned with their Gixxers and Vstroms. As soon as I entered the parking space, I was redirected to a "free checkup" camp. The only thing that was done was a free chain lubing and nothing else.

The arena was well laid out, and as I entered I saw a few stalls. A couple of gentlemen from Suzuki inaugurated the event.

Other Pointers.

Raghu Dixit was supposed to perform later that evening, but due to other personal commitments, I had to leave and could not stay back.

There were a few food stalls in case anyone wanted a bite to eat.

A few riders spoke about their experiences with Suzuki, and some PowerPoint slides about Suzuki were there too, but I had no interest in them.

In between the anchor would call for talents from the crowd and a few people who performed were given out goodies.

There was a lucky dip too, those who won the lucky dip were given out some goodies.

Overall a nice & well-organized event, hope they do something more next year. I stayed only for a few hours. I was hoping for some accessory vendors to put up their stalls or for Suzuki to announce their plans for India (If they have any), for Q&A sessions, they could have done a lot more.

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The removable battery packs are said to offer a range of 44 km when ridden at 60 km/h.

Suzuki has showcased a prototype of the e-Burgman electric scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show. The e-scooter comes with handy Gachaco removable batteries.

The e-Burgman looks similar to the ICE version currently available in India. It measures 1,825 mm in length, 765 mm in width and 1,140 mm in height, while the seat height is 780 mm.

As the battery packs are located under the seat, the e-Burgman doesn’t get under-seat storage like the ICE version. The e-scooter weighs 147 kg.

The e-Burgman is powered by an AC synchronous electric motor with an output of 5.36 BHP and 18 Nm. The removable battery packs are said to offer a range of 44 km when ridden at 60 km/h.

Suzuki is currently carrying out demonstration experiments of the e-Burgman in Japan to collect critical riding data that will help fine-tune it and develop future models.