I bought my Access seven month back i.e. October 2009. Till now it has completed the 7530 km and 4 services. So thought this is good time to write review about the same.
Till now I am very happy with the performance of the scooter. It was wise decision to purchase the access. My daily running is 52 km of which 10 km is in city and 42 km is on highway. It gives the mileage of 45-46 km/Lt. Which I find it good for 125cc gearless scooter. The design and looks are quite sporty. This scooter really has the power, just slight raise and it vroom’s, initially the engine noise relatively audible but as you move on the road and speed increases the voices just disappear then it is the voice of wind, the scooter is really smooth on the highways, it is damn steady I have drove it a the speed of 70km/hour and it runs as smoothly as makkhan, no vibrations no noise. This is the maximum speed the scooter is not able to cross 70.
Its broad seating arrangement ensures that rider doesn’t get tired on the long distance driving I drove this at a stretch of 100km and really the ride was enjoyable. Its 35 watt halogen bulb ensures that you have clear visibility in the night. Even at the high speed braking is good, vehicle come at smooth stop.
The things which Suzuki still need to improve is the shock absorbers though they are good as compared to other brands, while single drive you feel the zatkas of potholes but the shock absorbers really works cool with pillion rider. Currently Suzuki provides this with nice MRF tyres, it should be fitter with tubeless tyres (though MRF one is also good)
One thing we should be aware of that the steel guards does not fit properly on the front mudguard, mine fell down on the second day itself while I was driving this is dangerous, I got this fitted with the help of screws and nut-bolds insides the mudguard at home only. After that there hasn’t been any problem with that.
One more thing I notices is, it relatively difficult to control the scooter in the bumper to bumper traffic and during the short turn. The engine tyres to push ahead the vehicle even if you slightly raise it, so need to be careful.
Don’t know why Suzuki is not marketing it aggresivley? Off late now one can see the advertisement of Access can be seen on TV but not as frequent as the othter players do.
I strongly recommend this to everyone who is looking for Family scooter.