Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan has launched two super sport bikes, Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R, for Indian roads at a price tag of Rs.12.50 lakh.
Hayabusa 1300 along with Intruder M1800R have been launched in seven selected cities including all four Metros to exploit its limited market. The marketing division of SMIPL Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMI) is eyeing to sell at least one bike per day projecting the target of 350 bikes in a year.
However, the bike lovers will have to wait for another six months for the Hayabusa GSX model as SMIPL has announced to unveil it by the next six months.
Suzuki official on the launching day has informed to get 28 booking orders prior to its launching. The bikes can be purchased from the exclusive show room of Suzuki in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Hayabusa 1300 is equipped with a 1,340 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and total fuel capacity of 21.0 litres (4.6 gallons), while Intruder M1800R is equipped with 1,783 cc, four stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 54° V-twin engine with compression ratio of 10.5:1 and total fuel capacity of 19.5 litres (4.3gallons).
Hayabusa 1300 weighs 220 kgs while Intruder M1800R is 319kg (703.3lbs) in weight. Both models are outfitted with disk brake system on rear and disk brake twin on front.
Addressing to media, SMIPL Joint Managing Director Katsumi Takata said, “This launch is in line with our aim to deliver outstanding technology and performance to the Indian market.”
Earlier this year, Italian sports bike manufacturer Ducati and Japanese bike biggies Yamaha had launched its hyper sports bikes ranging over 10 lakh plus bracket.
Besides doubling the scooter production from the existing capacity of 10,000 units per annum, company is intend to expand bike production capacity to 2.5 lakh units per year by April 2009, from the current 1.7 lakh units with an additional investment of Rs 150 crore, official announced.
Suzuki official has also informed that SMI is considering to buy out its 26% stake from the family of SMIPL’s Managing Director Satya Sheel to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. Suzuki is believed to have over 74% stake in the venture.
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