Suzuki has always been a really conservative company. From its early loom-manufacturing days in 1909 to even today, it has always tread carefully. While Royal Enfield, Harley-Davidson, and Triumph have reinvented themselves through the years, Suzuki has taken a conservative approach to everything. Maybe it’s the early setbacks and challenges during the Second World War that have entrenched this business philosophy.
Their core business philosophy is a customer-first approach: the idea that innovation should help the customer, paired with individual excellence through continuous improvement.
YouTube comments are filled with people asking Suzuki to reinvent things, but many people also say Suzuki riders are some of the most loyal and satisfied in the segment. Many appreciate their slow approach to things and their adherence to quality over innovation.
But even if you stick to your core philosophy, you need to keep up with the times and be quick on your feet. It doesn’t look like Suzuki is changing anytime soon, a fact supported by the new twin-cylinder GSX in the global market having the same power figures, with only minimal changes through valve-actuation technology.
Honda has learned this the hard way and has unveiled several new motorcycles recently. Its CB500 and XR300 lineups are the talk of the town. Maybe it could be a case of too little, too late for Honda too, but at least it is trying.
So, the 250 lineup in India may get some bells and whistles, like updated screens or VVA, but I doubt there will be any major overhaul to the engine when it comes.
But as a motorcycle enthusiast, one can only hope!