Tag: Access 125

  • Suzuki Access 125 Alloy Wheel Drum Brake Variant Launched

    Suzuki Access 125 Alloy Wheel Drum Brake Variant Launched

    Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has introduced a new variant of its bestselling 125 cc scooter, with drum brakes and alloy wheels. According to Suzuki Motorcycle India, there has been a rising demand for the alloy wheel option in scooters, and so the new variant has been introduced. The Suzuki Access 125 with alloy wheels and drum brakes has been priced at ₹ 59,891 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Suzuki Access 125 Special Edition, with alloy wheels and a front disc brake, is priced at ₹ 61,788 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

    “We are delighted to introduce the new alloy wheel with drum brake variant of Suzuki Access 125. Lately, we have witnessed increased demand for alloy wheel option, and the new variant is launched keeping customer preference in mind. Suzuki Access 125 has proven its mettle and emerged as a preferred family scooter in India. We are hopeful that the new variant will add more customers to the Suzuki family,” said Devashish Handa, Vice President – Sales, Marketing & After Sales, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited.

    There are no other mechanical changes on the drum brake, alloy wheel variant of the Suzuki Access 125. The engine is the same, all-aluminium, four-stroke, single-cylinder 124 cc engine, which produces 8.5 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 10.2 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The new variant gets Suzuki’s easy start system, long seat and enlarged floor board for a relaxed riding position. It also comes with combined braking system (CBS). The Suzuki Access 125 also gets central locking and a unique safety shutter for security. The Access 125 drum brake variant is available in four colour options – Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue, Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Matt Fibroin Gray and Pearl Mirage White.

    The Suzuki Access 125 is Suzuki Motorcycle India’s largest-selling model, accounting for more than 90 per cent of the company’s monthly sales. The Suzuki Access 125 is also the highest-selling scooter in the 125 cc segment. Suzuki also offers the Suzuki Burgman Street 125 in the 125 cc scooter segment.

  • Suzuki Access 125 Drum Brake With CBS Launched

    Suzuki Access 125 Drum Brake With CBS Launched

    Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the Combined Braking System (CBS) on the drum brake version of Access 125 scooter. The Suzuki Access 125 CBS on the drum brake version is priced at ₹ 56,667, about ₹ 500 more than the non-CBS model and is now a standard feature on the scooter in compliance with the upcoming safety norms. The new regulations mandate CBS on all two-wheelers below 125 cc and ABS for everything with a larger displacement. The deadline for the norms is March 31, 2019. The Access 125 already gets CBS on the disc brake variant, which was introduced last year and has received positive feedback from the customers, according to the company.

    Commenting on the development, Suzuki Motorcycle India – Vice President, Sales, Marketing & After-Sales, Devashish Handa said, “It gives us immense pleasure to introduce the CBS equipped Access125 drum brake variant. Suzuki Motorcycle is committed to improving and innovating its products for better riding experience and introduction of CBS to Access125 drum variant is a step further to fulfilling this promise. Suzuki now has standardized its complete range of scooters with this safety feature. We are confident that with the new enhancements, we will be able further add to the riding experience provided by our products.”

    The Suzuki Access 125 drum brake CBS variant will enable riders to operate the front and rear brakes by only pressing left brake lever. CBS helps reduce the braking distance with a good balance between front and rear brake forces. Apart from CBS, the Access 125 gets no changes to the styling or powertrain. Power comes from the 124 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine tuned for 8.5 bhp and 10.2 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired with an automatic transmission.

    The retro styling on the Access remains unchanged, and the scooter continues to use telescopic forks up front and hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. The Access can be had with a front disc brake as an option, with 130 mm drum brakes available at either end as standard. The Suzuki Access continues to be one of the best-selling 125 cc scooters despite competition from the Honda Activa 125, Aprilia SR 125, Vespa LX, and the TVS NTorq among others.