Coming up is the final manufacturer out of the four Japanese biggies- Suzuki. Suzuki sells 7 motorcycles across different categories ranging from the once World's fastest accelerating Hayabusa to a massive power cruiser- Intruder M1800R. These finest motorcycles are discussed in detail below. Faired Sport Bikes:
1. Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300ROnce upon a time, the World's fastest accelerating bike, the first motorcycle to break the 300 kmph barrier and the first bike to be termed as Hypersport - Hayabusa is the most powerful Suzuki sold in India. Launched more than a decade ago without any electronic aid, the latest iteration has developed so much that now it has a plethora of features. Hayabusa in Japanese means "Falcon", as the bike does justice to its name. The motorcycle has a massive 1340cc liquid cooled inline four engine churning out 197 Bhp at 9,500 rpm and 155 Nm torque at 7,200 rpm.
The top speed was said to be in excess of 310 kmph, though the later generation bikes were electronically limited at 299 kmph. The Hayabusa has Suzuki - Drive mode selector (S-DMS) to select the different power modes depending upon the conditions, and ABS comes as a standard equipment. The motorcycle is sold at Rs. 13,88,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and is available in Pearl Vigor Blue, Pearl Glacier White and Glass Sparkle Black. Adding icing over the cake, the Hayabusa is now locally assembled in India making it much more cost effective.
2. Suzuki GSX-R 1000Suzuki's litre class offering, GSX-R 1000 has one of the best inline four engines in its class. The 999cc liquid cooled inline four engine is butter smooth and produces 160 Bhp of power at 9,500 rpm and 110 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm. The engine has two throttle valves, one controlled by the rider and the other by the ECU in order to have efficient combustion and linear throttle response. The S-MDS is also available with 3 different fuel maps to choose from. It also gets Showa fully adjustable suspension upfront and a rear shock absorber with adjustable rebound and compression damping. The motorcycle retails at Rs. 16,00,000 (ex showroom Delhi), and comes in Pearl Mira Red/Metallic Matte Black and MotoGP inspired Metallic Triton Blue shades.
3. Suzuki GSX-S 1000FThe GSX-S 1000F is the faired variant of its naked counterpart, the GSX-S 1000. The motorcycle has a tagline of "Born on the racetrack and raised on the street", as the K5 engine is derived from the highly successful Championship winning GSX-R 1000. The bike also gets advanced TCS, power modes, Brembo brakes and ABS as standard. The motorcycle has a 999cc liquid cooled inline four heart capable of 144 Bhp at 10,000 rpm and 105.75 Nm torque at 9,500 rpm. The sport tourer is yours at Rs. 12,70,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and comes in 2 shades- Glass sparkle black/Candy daring red and Metallic tritom blue.
Naked And Adventure Bikes:
1. Suzuki GSX-S 1000The GSX-S 1000 is exactly similar to the GSX-S 1000F, except for the external aesthetic dissimilarity. The GSX-S 1000 looses out the fairing and gets a belly pan instead. The naked motorcycle locks its horns with the Kawasaki Z1000 and Honda CB1000 in India. The bike is sold at Rs. 12,50,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and comes in Glass sparkle black/Candy daring red and Metallic tritom blue shades.
2. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABSThe Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS is an outright Adventure motorcycle capable of travelling on every terrain thrown at it. The motorcycle has a lightweight chassis coupled with an advanced suspension, making it easy to ride in the toughest of terrains. The bike gets traction control system, ABS and power modes as standard equipment. The motorcycle has a 1037cc liquid cooled 90° V-twin engine which chunks out 99 Bhp at 8,000 rpm and 101 Nm torque at an early 4,000 rpm. It also gets a large 20 litre fuel tank suitable for long distance journey. The bike comes in Mettalic Matte Fibroin Gray and Candy Daring Red shades and is sold at Rs. 13,45,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Cruisers:
1. Suzuki Intruder M1800RThe Intruder M1800R is a motorcycle from Suzuki's stable which can compete with the likes of Harley Davidson Fat Boy and Triumph Thunderbird. The power cruiser has an unique style quotient, thanks to it's classy retro design. The motorcycle has a monster 1783cc liquid cooled fuel injected 54° V-Twin engine which produces 127 Bhp at 6,200 rpm and a whopping 160 Nm of torque at a meagre 3,200 rpm. The engine is said to produce an aggressive and throaty exhaust note, which would go hand in hand by the looks of the motorcycle. The bike is available only in Glass sparkle Black and is priced at Rs. 16,04,229 (ex showroom Delhi).
2.Suzuki Intruder M1800R B.O.S.S. EDITION The Intruder M1800R B.O.S.S. Edition is exactly same as its Base version, but has some cosmetic upgrades. The motorcycle is completely blacked out right from the engine, exhaust system, handle bars, levers and wheels. Apart from this there is no other mechanical difference in the BOSS Edition. The motorcycle is priced at Rs. 16,54,229 (ex showroom Delhi).
By: Aravind Rb