Suzuki Burgman Street gets a new Matte Black colour option, taking total to 4 colors along with the earlier Matte Grey, Glossy White and Glossy Black. First launched in July 2018, the scooter celebrates its 1 year of sale in the country; with a new colour scheme of Matte Black.
This colour scheme has been added to a palette which currently includes Matte Grey, Glossy White and Glossy Black. The Burgman Street is priced at Rs.69,208, while the new Matte Black model could also carry the same price tag.
Commenting on the colour edition, Mr. Devashish Handa, Vice President, SMIPL, said, “Building on its existing popularity, we have introduced the Matte Black colour edition of Burgman Street that augments its style quotient and gives an unmatched road presence with a sportier and bold look. Suzuki Burgman Street has created a special place in the 125cc scooter segment in India by offering its unique value proposition and international big scooter heritage. Redefining luxury riding with comfort and style, Burgman Street continues to be the ultimate urban scooter, offering a captivating ride to the customers.”
Suzuki Burgman Street 125 gets onboard features such as an LED headlamp, fully digital instrument console, glove box and USB charging port. It is powered by the same engine as seen on the Access with the 124cc engine offering 8.6 bhp power at 7,000 rpm and 10.2 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm mated to a CVT gearbox.
It sports a 5.6 liter fuel tank offering a range of 250 kms while kerb weight stands at 108 kgs. Suspension is via telescopic forks in the front and swingarm at the rear while braking is through disc brake in the front and drum brake at the rear with CBS offered as standard. Reports also reveal that there is a larger Burgman scooter in the works which could launch in India sometime in 2020.
In June 2019, Suzuki has registered a 29 percent yoy increase both where domestic sales and exports were concerned. The company dispatched 67,491 units in the past month, as compared to 52,217 units in June 2018. In domestic market, sales increased 22 percent to 57,023 units in the past month as compared to sales of 46,717 units sold in June 2018. First quarter sales, April to June 2019 has also seen a 21 percent increase to 2,05,073 units up from 1,70,103 units sold in the first quarter of the last financial year.
It was noted that while the Suzuki Access 125cc was the company’s top selling product, the Suzuki Burgman Street 125 also witnessed strong consumer interest. In June 2019, the company also launched two new motorcycles, Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 marking the company’s entry into the 250 cc motorcycle segment.