Very recently I happened to hear about MOUTHSHUT, and after visiting this for a couple of times now, I find that there are many people with experiences similar to that of mine (both positive and negative). I felt I should also record my voice over here and since this being the first review, I prefer it to be a positive one since I believe all good things should start sweet!
This review is regarding the ownership experience of Suzuki Access 125 Scooter. The scooter was first purchased for my uncle and the reason for purchasing this scooter was the negative attitude of the Honda dealers (even though the products are excellent). Due to his satisfaction in the product as well as the dealership, the same scooter was purchased for my sister and then for two of my friends. Then, when the time to purchase a two wheeler for my wife, we did not have to think twice to finalize the same brand. A white colour was purchased as ours was one of the first bookings for white. Due to this reason, the vehicle was received in two weeks time (normal waiting period is two to three months).
After using the scooter for about seven months now, I must say that this is the best two wheeler after the Bajaj Wind 125 that I was using previously. The scooter handles much better than even many of the 100 – 125 CC motor cycles. Handling is superb even at speeds of 80 Kmph. I have ridden Activa which gets nervous after 50 Kmph. The pickup is too good and very useful in city as well as on the highways for overtaking. The suspension is a bit on the firmer side but that should be due to harder settings for better handling and road grip of the vehicle, and therefore is not a major issue. The mileage I get is between 46 to 48 KMPL which I feel is too good for a scooter. The seat is bit taller compared to most scooters and therefore is very comfortable for a six foot three inch person like me. The service center performs fairly well with the kind of volume they are handling. Many a times, I leave my car behind and take my scooter to office, just to feel the pleasure of riding it and I have to face a complaint from my wife that she never gets to ride it ;-) Only problem I face is that compared to Honda which has three dealerships in different parts of Thiruvananthapuram and several authorized outlets, Suzuki has just one service center and no authorized outlets. Due to the increasing sales (mostly due to customer reference) appointment needs to be taken almost a week in advance, and due to the distance from my house, I have to take leave from my office for a day to give the vehicle for service (Honda service center is just a kilometer and a half away from my house where as Suzuki is around 8, and that too, I have to pass through one of the busiest areas in Thiruvananthapuram). Other than this, I am completely satisfied with the purchase and would definitely recommend the vehicle to all. Only request to Suzuki is to start more dealerships / service centers