Suzuki Motorcycle Reaches 8-million Production Milestone
The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) completes the production milestone of 8 million two-wheelers in India.
SMIPL began its operations in India in February 2006 with mass production of its flagship scooter Suzuki Access 125 at its production facility located at Kherki Dhaula in Gurgaon. Since its inception, the company has remained dedicated to developing and providing products best suited for its customers. As a result, SMIPL achieved its first 4 million production milestone within 13 years.
SMIPL manufactured the next 4 million units in less than 6 years. Notably, SMIPL achieved its 8 million production milestone in 19th year of its operation with the last 1 million units added in just one year.
Expressing his thoughts, Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director of Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “We remain dedicated to further delighting them through continuous efforts for enhanced after sales service and improved hospitality. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our workmen, engineers, and teams whose continuous efforts contributed to realising this achievement. As we continue our journey, our focus remains on providing products that satisfy our customers both in India and in countries where we export our products.”
SMIPL currently manufactures a range of scooters and motorcycles for Indian as well as international markets. Its domestic line-up ranges from 125cc scooters (Access 125, Avenis, Burgman Street & Burgman Street SX) to 150cc-250cc motorcycles (Gixxer & Gixxer SF, Gixxer 250 & Gixxer 250 SF and V-Strom SX) and Big Bikes ranging from 800cc & above (recently launched V-Strom 800 DE, Katana & Hayabusa).
SMIPL is now also offering special sales & service offers to its customers. SMIPL is giving the opportunity to customers of retail finance option at 8 per cent rate of interest and a Free 8 Points Check-up on all Suzuki two-wheelers. These offers can be availed at all Suzuki dealerships for a period beginning from 20th April 2024 till the end of this month.
