Sep 28, 2009 04:17 PM
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(Updated Oct 03, 2009 05:27 PM)
I bought my Access 125 at Dr.Rajkumar Road Suzuki, Bangalore in January 2008. I have driven it for over 20 months and hence feel that I can give some feedback based on my experience that might be helpful to others.
Pros:
The ride is stable as well as comfortable. The scooter feels quite sturdy and solid.
The front shocks provide a reasonable amount of cushion while riding on rough roads.
The balance is quite good as I don't have to let my feet down on the road even at very low speeds.
The body is rust-free as it is made mostly of fibre glass. However, a significant impact may cause it to break, in which case the only option would be to replace the entire panel. In my opinion, the chance of this happening is quite rare. Any scratches and nicks can be fixed at the paint shop.
The central locking system(one key for the ignition as well as the seat storage) is useful as you would need just one key. The shutter over the ignition key-hole is also a good security mechanism.
The engine has always started the first time around, even when I hadn't driven it for a week(I always kick-start the vehicle the first time in the morning, as per the advice from the dealer).
Cons:
The rear shocks work well on rough roads and humps only when there is enough weight on the rear wheel(i.e. when another person is riding pillion).
The engine is located right below the seat storage which causes the storage area to warm up quite a bit even after a short ride.
The front guards(for the indicator lights and front panel) that I bought from the dealer are not designed well. They are ok if a front storage box is not needed. Otherwise, they prevent the front storage box from being installed properly.
The headlight focuses further out on the road which sometimes makes the rider feel that the headlight is not on, especially when there are other vehicles on the road with their lights on. However, this problem can be rectified by the dealer.
The engine noise is comparable to Activa when idling. However, it appears to be very low when riding, which is good. As the engine is more powerful(125cc, 8.58hp@7000rpm), the pickup is very good. The brakes are quite ok. For better control, as per the instructions, both the front and the rear brakes have to be applied together. An optional security system is available which(if installed) will be an effective theft deterrent. Along with the optional security system, a remote-start option is also available, but I don't see much utility for that feature. The mileage is between 40-45 kmpl in the city which is comparable with Activa. The detailed specs for the vehicle can be found at https://suzukimotorcycle.co.in/access125_details.asp. Overall, I feel that Access 125 is among one of the best scooters currently available in the Indian market.
