Suzuki Avenis x Naruto Shippuden: Hype at the Event, but No Special Edition for India

Suzuki recently got the hopes of many Indian anime fans soaring high — only to crash them back to earth. At the Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! event in New Delhi, Suzuki Motorcycle India announced a collaboration between its sporty Avenis scooter and the globally popular anime Naruto Shippuden.

Naturally, this set imaginations racing — visions of a Naruto-themed Avenis with bold graphics and anime-inspired touches. Sadly, that’s where the dream ended. The scooter on display at the event was the same Avenis that’s already on sale in India, with no special graphics, styling tweaks, or limited-edition model to back the hype.

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Suzuki’s move stands in sharp contrast to rivals like TVS, whose Ntorq 125 Super Squad Edition — created in collaboration with Marvel’s Avengers — delivered some genuinely eye-catching designs that were well received by the market. One can only hope Suzuki reconsiders and explores a proper themed variant in the future, given how strong anime’s cultural influence has become in India.

For now, though, the Avenis continues unchanged. It’s powered by a 124.3cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine meeting the latest BS6 OBD-2B norms. Built on Suzuki’s Eco Performance (SEP) platform, it produces 8.5bhp at 6,750rpm and 10Nm at 5,500rpm. The scooter features a telescopic front fork, swingarm-type rear suspension, front disc/rear drum brakes with CBS, and 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels. An LED headlamp and taillamp, side-stand engine cut-off, and integrated engine start/stop switch round off the package.

Currently, the Avenis is available in three versions — Standard, Ride Connect, and Special Edition (with its own black-and-silver paint scheme). It goes up against other sporty 125cc scooters like the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, Honda Dio 125, Aprilia SR 125, and TVS Ntorq 125. You can check out our detailed review of the bigger-capcity Ntorq 150 on our site.