What I Like:
a) Bullet proof reliability (applies to all bikes if maintained regularly)
b) Best Instrument Console with Gear Indicator.
c) Rider and Pillon Comfort.
d) Bike is for highway to chew kilometers.
e) Butter Smooth Engine
f) Low cost of spares except plastic parts (cost of plastic parts is more than metal Parts - front mudguard costs 2,800 while full chain sprocket costs 1,200)
e) Milege: Highway 60 KMPL (65 - 70 KMPH @ 5500 - 6000 RPM in sixth gear); City 50 - 55 KMPL (Driven below 60 kmph); Reckless 35 -40 KMPL
f) Huge Petrol Tank - takes upto 18 Liters (though 16 Liters mentioned) - thanks to xbhp

What I don't Like:
a) No up gradation even after five years (DC Electrical, Rear Disc option)
b) Tall gearing suited for highways rather than city.
c) Poor In gear acceleration. Need to shift to first gear when going on slope or speed drops. Problems worsens with pillon.
d) High speed braking not inspiring.
d) Hard to find spares in your friendly neighborhood spare parts shop. Once clutch cable snapped and had tough time in getting the clutch cable. Spare Parts available only in Showroom
e) Poor resale value of the Bike.
f) Warranty period - The bike needs to be serviced @ 2,000 KMS to avail warranty (30,000 KMS)

About The Dealer
Dr. Raj Kumar Suzuki. Brought the bike and till 80,000 KMS serviced the bike there. Initial years the service was very good. But now has deteriorated very badly. In my 76,000 KMS they had mentioned they had changed the Chain sprocket. In the middle of night the chain snapped. Had to push the bike to friends house and borrow his bike to reach home. In morning took to local workshop and found the chain sprocket has not been changed. Brought a new set and replaced. Completed 20,000 KMS. No complaints. and changed the service centre

The dealer insisted to use Nulon Engine Additive for longer engine life. Since it was recommended by Dealer i agreed. The engine became smoother. But there was a drop in mileage to 35 to 40 KMPL even with sane riding. After I changed the Service centre to Value Suzuki in Yelahanka, the service advisor told not to use Nulon and this was responsible in mileage drop. Since the past 15,000 KMS, mileage has improved. Getting 50 - 55 KMPL. Thanks to XBhp I learnt that Nulon Engine Additive causes Clutch slippage resulting in lower milage.

Accident
Once collided with an TVS moped who was deciding to go left or right. The plastic housing around the head lamp cracked. Costed Rs.800. Due to a massive traffic jam decided to jump over a divider. Result: cracked front mudguard and lighter wallet by 2,800.00.

Warranty Claims
One Clutch Cable. Petrol Tank replaced thrice. There was rusting at the neck of the petrol tank. Even after the third replacement, the rusting is still there. My warranty got over by the time I asked for replacement for the fourth time. Was quoted Rs.4,500/- for the same. Just left it as it is.



The bike was serviced @ 2,000 KMS for the first 30,000 KMS. After 30,000 KMS the bike was serviced @ 4,000 KMS. Front Tyre Replaced @ 55,000 KMS and @ 1,00,000 KMS while the rear was replaced @ 50,000 KMS. Front Brake pad, chain sprocket lasts around 25,000 KMS.

The rear tyre looks good for another 5,000 KMS. Planning to replace the front tyre in the coming week. Engine Oil, Air / Filter Oil, Spark Plug, Front Brake Pad / Brake Fluid (Rear Brakepad replaced only twice) Chain Sprocket. These were the consumables replaced in 1,00,000 kms.
No Bulbs / Rear LED Brake have fused. Battery replaced around 60,000 KMS with Amaron Battery.

Bike Insurance - The New India Assurance Company. Premium is around 800 per annum.



The best and reliable bike in the Indian Market badly treated by Suzuki