I bought my Suzuki Access 125 from Swargate Suzuki, Pune. Got my delivery on June 3, 2008. Till date it has run 1200 kms and I have gone through the 1st service. Here’s my feedback on this product.
Delivery:
3 months waiting! This is the killer, but can’t help it as Suzuki delivers only about 100 units per month to the city. I am hoping the scenario is the same in other cities as well.
Comfort:
Comfortable, although the seat is a bit high. I’m 5’8" and there are times occassionally when I’ve struggled just a little bit to station both my feet on the ground. The steering is narrow and compact than Activa and I feel better control of the vehicle when I grip the steering compared to Activa. The suspension is much better than any other vehicle in its class. The scooter glides through minor bumps on the road.
Ride:
Decent pick up, don’t compare it with bikes though. I’ve loaded the scooter with approx 145 kgs. of passenger weight and the scooter handled it pretty well, especially climbing a 20-30 degree incline of flyovers. Overall, ride quality is very good in the Pune city traffic. I travel 40-45 kms daily and haven’t felt really tired manouvering through the Pune traffic.
Mileage:
Gives about 50 kmpl in city traffic - after the 1st service. I’ve heard of a few people recording 55-60 kmpl., but I’m a bit doubtful of the mileage touching 60 kmpl.
Other observations:
Good boot space but you’ll have to test with your own helmet to make sure it fits - not all do.
There is one thing that bugs me about this scooter. Everytime you shut off the engine, there is this strange kind of "knocking" sound you hear. I thought it was a defect, but the dealer said it is because of the decompression valve and its with all of them. I’m not sure if I should buy that story - because I’ve never heard such a sound in any other scooter before but then I verified with couple of other owners and they confirmed that they too get that sound. However, the scooter hasn’t given me any trouble because of that but then again that sound is definetly not pleasant to the ear.
The head light is a bit dampner for me, just not bright enough! Also, it dims significantly when you decelerate - becomes real uncomfortable if you are on a badly lit road.
Overall:
I’m quite happy with the product. I’d would certainly call it value for money. On a scale of 1 to 5. I would give it 4.
Cheers!
J