Suzuki Bikes
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) is a Japanese firm which has three fourth partnership in its Indian auxillary, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL). It marked Suzuki's re-entry into the Indian2 wheeler market after breaking with partner TVS in 2000. SMIPL announced their plan to launch premium powered bikes between 125-175 cc in the country few months back. The models will be displayed in the Auto Expo 2008. Suzuki Motorcycle India is ready and eager to introduce premium-powered bikes in the country by the year 2009.
Indian Models of Suzuki
Suzuki Heat
The Suzuki Heat is entry-level bike. It is 125cc bike. With this bike Suzuki is trying to woo the economical buyers with opening option for them to get a more powerful bike. The bike is very stylish. It has the flashy sticker and stylish graphics which run through the length of the bike and the multi-reflector headlamp increases visibility.
The Engine Specifications are given below--
Type: Four-stroke, Air-cooled, OHC
Number of cylinders: 1
Bore x Stroke: 53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Displacement: 124 cm3 (cc)
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Carburettor: VM18
Air cleaner: Non-woven fabric element
Starter system: Kick
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Suzuki Zeus
This bike has a single cylinder, air-cooled and four-stroke 124cc engine that produces a peak power of 8.7 bhp at 7000 rpm. It also generates maximum torque of 10 Nm at 3500 rpm. On the style aspect, the unique front and under-engine front cowl imparts an awesome aerodynamic look to the Zeus. It is available in two models viz 125X and 125XU.
Engine Specifications
Type: Four-stroke, Air-cooled,OHC
Number of cylinders: 1
Bore x Stroke: 53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Displacement: 124 cm3 (cc)
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Carburettor: VM18
Air cleaner: Non-woven fabric element
Starter system: Kick
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Other Suzuki Bikes
Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa is the most popular model and is now also available as Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 with some modifications from the previous model. The Hayabusa is a hyper sport motorcycle which was introduced in the year 1999. It has a 1340 cc inline-4 engine. The engine was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the year 2001. The 2008 model of hayabusa is priced at $11,999US Dollars. Hayabusa , the Japanese term used for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed. It was introduced in 1999 and immediately it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle that year.
The motorcycle’s performance in form is capable of the following:
1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231.3 km/h)
60-80 mph: 3.13 seconds
80-100 mph: 3.31 seconds
Top speed: 189.6 mph
Power: 156.1 hp @ 9500 rpm
Suzuki B-King
This bike is defined by manufacturers in following lines as ---- "Revolutionary overwhelming styling. High-tech chassis. Fuel-injected and power-packed 1340c m 3 inline-four engine producing prodigious torque and breathtaking acceleration across the entire rpm range. A motorcycle with strong, muscular personality. With genuine Suzuki high-performance DNA. The B-King. The one and only."
The 2008 Suzuki B-King has also been introduced. The styling is similar to the original concept. It has new 1340cc, DOHC liquid-cooled, 16 valve engine featuring a gear-driven counter balancer for even smoother operation.
Suzuki GSX650F
After emphasizing more the use of technology , Suzuki designed a new bike. This bike not only attracts the same market share that the Katana did, but even brings new customers to the Suzuki. This is the newest form of the racing bikes you will ever see. Its GSX-R inspired appearance draws legions of fans looking for sports bike. It has greater practicality and cheap running costs. It costs around 9,600$ (£4,800). It has an ideal balance of sport bike excitement and that all-around versatile performance.
The other Suzuki Models are
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / Intruder C1800R
Suzuki DR-Z125/L
Suzuki DR-Z70
Suzuki RM-Z450
Suzuki RM-Z250
Suzuki Intruder