It’s been a busy week for the motorcycle industry recently with double celebrations held for Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) and Suzuki Philippines, Incorporated.
First, together with HPI’s 50th year of operations in the country, it launched the all-new BeAT, together with ‘Golden Year’ Limited Editions of this model and the Click125.
The country’s number one motorcycle brand continues to provide high-quality, innovative and reliable motorcycles for half a century.
With this, it launched all-new BeAT, designed to give a new meaning to style and performance with its seamless fusion of impressive looks, optimum performance, and unmatched fuel efficiency.
This is available in three variants, the Playful, Premium and the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, distinguished by its stunning colors and stand-out design elements.
The Playful variant comes in eye-catching colors: Fighting Red, Pearl Sylvestris Gray, Pearl Nightfall Blue, and Clipper Yellow colors. These colors when combined with its unique decals make it ideal for individuals with different personas.
On the other hand, the Premium comes with a new 3D emblem and gold color cast wheel available in Pearl Arctic White— perfect for riders with a sophisticated style, and Matte Axis Gray.
This model delivers exciting performance with its 110cc ESP engine capable of producing 6.63kW of maximum power @7,500rpm and 9.30Nm of maximum torque @6,000rpm.
This engine works in tandem with the bike’s Combined Braking System for complete handling control. Also, this engine is equipped with PGM-FI technology, the advanced fuel injection system engineered to give the bike an impressive 58.2 Km/L fuel efficiency. This factor when combined with its large 4.2L capacity gas tank can be taken on long, worry-free adventures.
Moreover, it is equipped with new and advanced features – LED headlights, a new ACC power socket that can work with most adaptors for easy and convenient smartphone charging. It also features a new Integrated Seat Opener and a larger 12L U-Box capacity for greater storage capacity. Plus, the bike’s Side Stand Switch, and Secured Key Shutter provides safety and security.
The 50th Year Limited Edition variant, meantime, marked HPI’s special occasion. This unique variant features a Pearl Arctic White color, new accents, and a front position 50th Anniversary logo to enable riders to experience a sense of exclusivity, fun and stand-out style.
In addition, together with this is The Click125 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. This 50th Anniversary bike meantime features the signature Honda Tri-color accents highlighted by brand new decals and more refined front and body details. When combined with its special edition Pearl Arctic White color, Sports-Style muffler, and Matte Grizzly Brown color cast wheels, you get a bike that’s both sleek and stylish. This is then complemented by its 18-liter luggage box.
HPI president, Sayaka Arai said: “2023 is a significant year for HPI since we are celebrating our 50th anniversary as a manufacturing company in the Philippines. As committed, we always bring the joy of mobility to every Filipinos and Honda never stops in creating and providing top quality products especially to the young market.”
“We are proud to announce that these new models are locally manufactured here in Honda factory in Batangas to further cater the increasing demand of Filipino customers and strengthen the brand position of Honda as the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country”, she added.
Prices for these are as follows: P71,400.00 for the Playful; P72,400.00 for the Premium and P74,400.00 for the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition.
The Click125 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, meanwhile, can be had for P83,900.00.
103 years of Suzuki motorcycles at country’s moto heritage expo
On the other hand, Suzuki commemorated its long rich heritage spanning more than a century at RidePH’s Philippine MotoHeritage Weekend 2023, held at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
As one of the pioneering Japanese motorcycle manufacturers globally, Suzuki, an esteemed 103-year-old brand established in Hamamatsu, Japan, first started as a manufacturer of weaving machines. It then ventured into the motorcycle industry in the 1950s with the introduction of the Suzuki Power Free 36cc, a two-cycle auxiliary bicycle engine. Since then, driven by the Japanese dedication to continuous improvement, it has crafted extraordinary bikes. These include the iconic Hayabusa, often likened to a Peregrine Falcon, championship-winning motorcycles like the GSX-R series in MotoGP, endurance bikes, daily commuters, and adventure motorcycles.
Eventually, emerging from this illustrious heritage, the marque has grown into one of the world’s most trusted and prominent automotive brands, excelling not only in two-wheelers but also in four-wheeled vehicles and marine engines. It upholds its signature manufacturing philosophy of durability and performance, enhancing people’s lives in myriad of ways. Guided by this philosophy, Suzuki continues to innovate and develop new products to serve its customers.
Here, in the country, Suzuki offers a diverse lineup of motorcycles designed to fulfill riders’ desires for various purposes. The recent MotoHeritage Weekend showcased a range of Suzuki’s latest offerings, including the newly launched Master of Adventure bikes V-STROM 1050DE, V-STROM 800DE, and V-STROM 250 SX, as well as the Maxi-scooters Burgman 400 ABS, Burgman Street EX, and the Burgman Street.
The event also featured sports-powered models such as the GSX-R1000, the GSX8S, Gixxer 250, and the Gixxer 250SF, sharing the same DNA as the GSX-RR, a multiple-time MotoGP champion.
Moreover, Suzuki celebrated the Raider R150, a motorcycle under its Underbone King family, marking its 20th year in the Philippines.
