Suzuki Motorcycle India

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kenichi Umeda as its new Managing Director. Umeda succeeds Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as the Managing Director of the company, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) said in a statement. He will be responsible for the further growing and strengthening Suzuki Motorcycle India's position in the Indian and overseas markets. He brings with him over 27 years of valuable industry experience across various global markets, it added. India is an important market for Suzuki. Delivering innovative products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers has been the priority for Suzuki Motorcycle India since its inception, Umeda said about his new role.

Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India has posted a 49 per cent jump in its vehicle sales at 97,584 units in March over the same month of 2022, the company said on Sunday. The company sold 73,069 units in the domestic market and exported 24,515 units in the previous month, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SIMPL) said in the statement. SMIPL sold a total of 65,495 vehicles in March 2022. For the full fiscal 2022-23, the total sales were up 24.3 per cent at 9,38,371 units from 754,938 units retailed in the financial year that ended March 31, 2022, the company said. "Suzuki Motorcycle India was able to attain a remarkable sales achievement in March by registering the highest ever monthly sales of 97,584 units. This translated to a year-on-year growth of 49 per cent as compared to March 2022, said Devashish Handa, Executive Vice President for sales, marketing and after-sales at Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. For the fiscal year 2023, the company registered a double digit sales gr

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Wednesday said it has joined hands with Standard Chartered Bank to provide wholesale funding to its dealer partners for vehicles and spare parts. The initiative will support the company's dealer partners across the country and enable them to expand their businesses and operations, the two-wheeler maker said in a statement. "As a responsible company, we are committed to support our dealer partners so that they can meet their financial requirements. This programme is a testament to our commitment, and we look forward to a successful partnership with Standard Chartered Bank," Suzuki Motorcycle India Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and After Sales Devashish Handa noted. Standard Chartered Bank Regional Head Global Subsidiaries, India and South Asia, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking Chandandeep Kaur said the bank is committed to support businesses in India by providing them with the necessary financial tools and developing customised .

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Wednesday said it has launched a range of scooters, which conform with the upcoming stricter emission norms, priced between Rs 79,400 to Rs 97,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The company's 125cc scooters, including Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street, get the latest on-board diagnostics (OBD2-A) system. Suzuki has also introduced E20 fuel-compliant engines on the Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street range. "Suzuki's powerful 125cc engine which delivers high performance and has been ruling riders' hearts is now E20 (petrol with 20 per cent ethanol) and OBD2-A compliant. We plan to gradually make our entire product portfolio compatible to E20 fuel," Suzuki Motorcycle India Executive Vice President (Sales, Marketing and After Sales) Devashish Handa said in a statement.

The mid-segment bike will be the first among several models planned, will be sold separately by both companies under their own brands

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar accorded approval for a special package of incentives amounting to Rs 67.62 crores for Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL)

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Thursday said it has launched a 250cc sports adventure tourer V-Strom SX in the India market priced at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The standard edition of Avenis is equipped with an external hinge type fuel cap for ease of fuelling, large under-seat space and body mounted LED headlamp

Exports were at 14,761 units in March 2022 as compared to 9,170 units in the year-ago month, the company said in a statement

Exports last month stood at 9,469 units as against 7,865 units in January 2021

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Monday said it has rolled out six millionth vehicle from its Gurugram-based manufacturing facility. The company sells a range of products including Access 125, Gixxer 250 and 150 series, Burgman Street and the recently introduced Avenis 125. "This year marks the completion of Suzuki Motorcycle India's 15 years in the country. It is indeed heartening to also announce the roll out of our six millionth Suzuki two-wheeler product in India from our Gurugram plant," Suzuki Motorcycle India Managing Director Satoshi Uchida said in a statement. This six millionth milestone is a testament to the company's continued commitment to provide superior value to customers in India, he added. "We are delighted that we could reach this landmark despite the challenges thrown by the second wave and the global semiconductor shortage across the world," Uchida stated.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Wednesday reported a 27 per cent increase in total sales at 73,463 units in August 2021. The company had sold 57,909 units in the same month last year, SMIPL said in a statement. Domestic sales in August were at 61,809 units while exports stood at 11,654 units, it added. Commenting on the sales performance, SMIPL Managing Director Satoshi Uchida said, "With the unlock phase, the two-wheeler industry is now marching towards normalcy while continuing to adhere to all the precautionary measures. As a result, the customer sentiments are improving day by day which is positive news for the industry.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Monday reported an over two-fold increase in total sales at 73,083 unit sales in July 2021

Suzuki Motorcycle India is planning to cash in on the demand of Indian model in global markets as it looks to boost exports to developed markets

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Monday said it has launched the third generation version of its flagship sports bike Hayabusa in the country at a price of Rs 16.4 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The all new Hayabusa has been launched with a full model change for the first time in 13 years. Suzuki Hayabusa has been the most preferred choice amongst sport bike enthusiasts around the world for over two decades now in the class it created," Suzuki Motorcycle India Managing Director Koichiro Hirao said in a statement. The new-generation Hayabusa has been developed not only to achieve an even higher overall balance of ultimate performance and comply with the BSVI emissions standards, but also to capture the hearts of both devoted followers and all who lay eyes on the stunning beauty and sharper, tauter form of its bold new design, he added. The bike comes with various features like hill hold control system and cruise control among others. The dispatches of the bike would begin in mid-May and it co

The firm sold 71,662 units in February

Dealers fear a weak retail demand may lead to stock pile-up

Prior to the transaction, Suzuki held a 56.28 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki

The company had sold a total of 69,236 units in the same month last year

In a Q&A, Koichiro Hirao says the Indian rider is shifting towards performance motorcycles, and that his firm is well poised to cater to this demand