KATHMANDU: The new variant of the Suzuki Access 125 scooter has arrived in Nepal. The model was recently introduced in the Indian market.
Official distributor VG Automobiles has imported the updated Access 125 for the Nepali market. According to company sources, the scooter will go on sale soon, although the official launch date has not yet been announced.
The new Access 125 is manufactured in India. In the Indian market, the scooter is available in six variants: Ride Connect TFT ABS, Ride Connect ABS, Ride Connect TFT, Ride Connect, Special Edition, and Standard Edition. However, the company has not confirmed which variant has been brought to Nepal.
The scooter is powered by a 124cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, and two-valve SOHC fuel-injected engine. The engine produces a maximum power of 8.7 PS and 10.2 Nm of torque.
For the first time, Suzuki has equipped the Access 125 with a single-channel ABS braking system. The scooter also features a CVT transmission, alloy wheels, tubeless tires, and drum or disc brake options depending on the variant.
Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and a swing arm setup at the rear. Other features include LED lighting, a colorful digital display, and a connectivity-enabled instrument cluster.
The scooter also offers turn-by-turn navigation support, a 5.3-liter fuel tank, and 24.4 liters of under-seat storage.
Currently, Suzuki sells the BS6 version of the Access 125 in Nepal at a price of Rs 265,900. The new variant is expected to cost around Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 more than the current model.
The Access 125 is one of the most popular scooters in India and ranks among the top-selling models in the segment.
