Suzuki Slingshot has hit the Indian roads. Suzuki Motorcycles and Scooter India launched this new bike. The company is expecting to capture a sizeable share in the two wheeler market with its new launch.
Suzuki Slingshot has aggressive yet conservative looks. The bike is available in bi-colour paint scheme- black and other primary colours. The sharp edgy headlamps, large speedometer, big fuel tank, sleek gear indicator are eye-catching. The 10 spoke alloy wheels give a sturdy look to the bike. On the whole, the bike has killer looks as far as appearance is concerned.Suzuki Slingshot has several comfort features for the rider and the pillion. The self start bike is fitted with pass-light switch, comfortable palm grip, angular cowl, smartly sculpted panels, grab bars and break lamps. The bike has comfortable riding position and convenient gear position indicator which make the journey enjoyable. The broad fuel tank offers good thigh support. Easy to read instruments, gear indicator beacons add to the comfort.
Suzuki Slingshot has four stroke, single cylinder, air- cooled 124cc engine. The bike produces a maximum power of 8.7 bhp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 1.01 kgm at 3500 rpm. The bike takes 8.69 seconds to get past 60 kph from a standing start and 18.37 seconds to get past 80 kph.
Suzuki Slingshot provides an average of 53.2 kpl in crowded city riding conditions and 57.5 kpl on the highway.
Suzuki Slingshot has given safety the utmost preference. The bike has 130 mm front and rear drum brakes. Apart from this, the bike also has front telescopic forks suspension and rear Hydraulic shocks and tubular swing arm suspension. Larger wheelbase provides firm grip and friction on the road.
The price of Suzuki Slingshot is Rs.53,000 (taking Mumbai as base price location). However, the price specified is indicative price only and reflects lowest approximate price which excludes tax, registration, insurance and cost of accessories.
Full details of the bike are provided in the table below:
| Sl no | Parameter | |
| 1 | Engine capacity in cc | 125 |
| 2 | Engine Type | Air cooled, 4 stroke petrol engine |
| 3 | Power in BHP | 8.7 |
| 4 | Suspension front | Telescopic forks |
| 5 | Suspension rear | Hydraulic shocks, tubular Swing arm |
| 6 | Brakes front and rear | Drum Brake |
| 7 | Front tyre rating | 2.75-18-42P |
| 8 | Rear Tyre rating | 3.00-18-52P |
| 9 | Length in mm | 2035 |
| 10 | Width in mm | 770 |
| 11 | Height in mm | 1075 |
| 12 | Ground clearance in mm | 160 |
| 13 | Fuel Tank Capacity in litres | 12 |
| 14 | Mileage | 53.2 KMPL |
| 15 | Fuel Supply | Carburetted |