Suzuki has been a strong brand in the global market. But unfortunately, the motorcycle wing of Suzuki could not garner strong sales numbers in comparison to brands like Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj and TVS in the country. In order to strengthen the brands presence in the Indian market, Suzuki has recently launched the new Hayate with fresh upgrades. Suzuki Hayate has been present in the Indian market for quite a while now, but it never gathered much sales numbers but with minor tweaks this time around the bike may well be accepted by the local population. The new 2014 edition of Suzuki Hayate has been launched at a price tag of about Rs. 44, 969 (ex-showroom).
The four speed gear box has been retained in the new Suzuki Hayate as well. The commuter bike shall be continued to be powered by the same 112cc 4-stroke air-cooled, 1-cylinder engine that generates a decent power of about 8.5 bhp with about 8.8 Nm of peak torque figures. The 2014 Suzuki Hayate has received minor cosmetic upgrades that has resulted in the enhancement of both its aesthetics and performance parameters. During the inauguration ceremony, the Executive Vice President of Suzuki Motorcycle India, Mr. Atul Gupta quoted, “The brand new look for the Hayate is very attractive and the upgraded features mean that owners of the new Hayate get a smoother and more convenient ride on a striking motorcycle. At Suzuki, our endeavor is to constantly improve our products to ensure that we continuously satisfy our customers. The Hayate has performed well in all markets. We are sure that the new Hayate will provide a further impetus to our numbers.”
The recently launched 2014 Suzuki Hayate is available in interesting shades of Glass Sparkle Black-Blue Graphic, Glass Sparkle Black-Red Graphic, Pearl Moon Stone Grey, Pearl Mirage White and Glass Sparkle Black. The hassle free commuter bike features maintenance-free battery, tubeless tyres and gets broader rims for better control. As a complimentary effect the new bike gets painted side-cowls and decals.
