/ News
The new Suzuki Avenis could be perfect for the Philippines
Perfect, if and only if it makes its way here.
Suzuki has some small-displacement scooters already, the biggest of which would be the Burgman Street 125, but there should still be some room for the lineup to grow right? At least in the 125cc space, Suzuki could use another model to perhaps go toe-to-toe with models like the Honda Click 125 and be the Yin to the Skydrive’s Yang.
So the Avenis could make perfect sense for Suzuki’s lineup in the Philippines, right? A low-displacement and light scooter for city rides and beyond could be key to compete better in the market rife with options from other brands.
The new model just got a launch in India and has more masculine colors in its lineup, ranging from black, red, white, high-visibility green, and Suzuki’s Ecstar livery. Specifically, the colors in the lineup include Metallic Matte Fibroin Gray/Metallic Lush Green, Pearl Blaze Orange/Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Matte Black/Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Mirage White/Metallic Matte Fibroid Grey, and the Triton Blue on the MotoGP-inspired livery.
According to the launch, the scooter is advertised to be a scooter with sporty styling, practical amenities, a lightweight platform, and a fuel-efficient engine. Speaking of, the engine has a displacement of 125ccs, and it is also expected to be the same motor that powers the likes of the Skydrive and the Burgman Street, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Expect about 8.5 hp from this little scoot and a decent serving of tech.
It’s quite unexpected to see such a bike coming equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. It doesn’t have a sound system for you to pump out some tunes with, but the Smartphone pairing system allows you to access turn-by-turn navigation, text messages, and WhatsApp alerts. You can even receive incoming and missed call notifications.
In India, it retails for about the equivalent of P60,000, which is a great price all things considered. Other motorcycles of this displacement and category will cost you more money, that is if the Indian and Philippine price remains the same across both countries. That being said, Suzuki Philippines has yet to make noise about a new scooter for now. Perhaps they’re waiting just like us.
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
Honda unveils all-new Winner X underbone starting at P123,900 / News
Honda has pulled the covers off the new Winner X underbone motorcycle in the Philippine market.
-
SYM enters ADV scooter segment with new ADXTG 400 / News
Taiwanese brand SYM has unveiled the ADXTG 400, a rugged, adventure-style scooter.
-
Italjet unveils the new Dragster 300 at EICMA 2023 / News
Italjet has unveiled the Dragster 300 at EICMA 2023, boasting impressive performance and head-turning styling.
-
Honda pulls the covers off the all-new Honda BeAT 110 / News
Honda has released the updated BeAT 110 in the Philippines, with new colors and technical refinements.
-
2024 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R unveiled in global market / News
Suzuki has launched the 2024 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R in the US market with new colors.
Latest News
-
Royal Enfield announces global Rentals and Tours program / News
Royal Enfield announces its global Rentals and Tours program so you can travel the world and rent your favorite Royal Enfield motorcycle.
-
LTFRB to halt expansion of motorcycle taxis in NCR / News
The LTFRB has announced that it’s putting a stop to the expansion of motorcycle taxis within Metro Manila.
-
45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024: What to expect at this year’s big event / News
The spotlight is on Bangkok as 49 of the world's most celebrated car and motorcycle manufacturers line up for the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show.