Jan 25, 2007

New Zeus and Heat from Suzuki

Like I (and about 6 million other people - who voted by not buying any) have said in the past, Suzuki's Zeus and Heat were good enough motorcycle-wise but complete duds value-wise. Well, here's a pic that could change that a bit...New Suzuki Heat

“The Joy Of Riding” Comes True Suzuki unleashes its upgraded motorcycles

Mumbai, 23rd Jan 07: Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan has upgraded their existing two motorcycles Zeus and Heat. The Zeus will now be available in three exciting variants Zeus DU, Zeus EU and at the top end the Zeus CD. Entering the two-wheeler segment recently, SMIPL has strategically planned to upgrade their motorcycles to meet the demands of the 125cc segment.

The three variants of Zeus will target young college students and executives, who want contemporary styling clubbed with excellent performance. Zeus CD the top end variant will be fitted with attractive new features like Alloy wheels, Self-Start, Disc Brakes & Top of the line body graphics. The Zeus EU will be equipped with alloy wheels, self-start & new body graphics. The Zeus DU will now be fitted with a self-starter. The commonality of all three bikes is a clear lens indicator and an all-aluminum engine powered with the state-of-the art XTP technology (Extra Torque Performance) engine that boasts of Suzuki’s cutting edge technology. The Zeus CD, Zeus EU and Zeus DU will be priced at Rs. 46326, Rs. 44726 and Rs. 42725 respectively, ex-showroom Delhi.

In addition to upgrading the Zeus, SMIPL has also enhanced the Heat motorcycle. This product will have all new body graphics and alloy wheels, which will give the motorcycle a new look and feel. The new Heat will be priced at Rs 35100, ex- showroom Delhi.

The three new Zeus variants and the Heat will be available in four exciting colors at the 105 Suzuki dealerships across India, and would for the first time carry the metallic S logo emblem on the fuel tank.

“Zeus & Heat our two motorcycles which were launched in 2006 have had a very positive response from consumers. At Suzuki we always believe in innovating and re- inventing our products and therefore we have upgraded our two motorcycles Zeus & Heat to offer consumers an advanced riding experience. Sales to-date of our motorcycles has been phenomenal and we are sure that the upgraded versions will exceed customer expectations in all aspects.”, said - Mr. Katsumi Takata, Joint Managing Director Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.
New Suzuki Zeus

3 comments:

Nomad said...

wwwoooowww!!!

I bet, in the next major upgrade, they're going to slap on some Hayabusa blinkers and expect us to swoon over the bike.

The Zeus doesn't look too bad by the way. heh heh. Something I'd like to buy for my doodhwaala...

Anonymous said...

Thses bikes do give an in dication of Suzuki's potential...
But, when I see the papers with ads of Suzuki desperately selling these bikes, I get a bit dissapointed cos thats what they need not do to get a brand Image..

Anonymous said...

Thses bikes do give an in dication of Suzuki's potential...
But, when I see the papers with ads of Suzuki desperately selling these bikes, I get a bit dissapointed cos thats what they need not do to get a brand Image..