Suzuki Bikes in India

Suzuki Two Wheelers began manufacturing motorcycles in 1952. Its first motorized bicycle, titled ‘Power Free’, used a 36cc, two-stroke engine clipped to the frame of a conventional bicycle. The company made motorcycles with two-stroke engines during the 1950s, 1960s, and the better part of the 1970s. It made a remarkable reputation in the global motorcycle racing fraternity by winning numerous world titles. The Suzuki T20 Super Six became a huge success and put Suzuki on the international map in 1965. The first ever Suzuki motorcycles with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750, were introduced in 1976. Thereafter, Suzuki established its reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sports motorcycles.

Since they arrived in the country, Suzuki bikes have been registered under the corporate entity Suzuki Motorcycles India Private Limited. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). SMIPL emerged as an independent automotive brand in India only a few years ago. However, Suzuki’s presence in India dates back to 1982, a landmark year. Suzuki had, then, tied up with indigenous manufacturers Maruti and TVS to produce affordable four-wheelers and two-wheelers, respectively.