Suzuki Motorcycle India will focus on flex-fuel, CNG and electric two-wheelers as part of its push towards cleaner mobility in India, the company said in its mid-term strategy presentation.
The plan is part of parent Suzuki Motor Corp’s broader “By Your Side” mid-term plan, which adopts a multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality, deploying multiple technologies rather than relying on a single solution.
For its two-wheeler business, Suzuki is aligning future product development around three key powertrain options: Flex-fuel vehicles (FFV), capable of running on ethanol blends; CNG-powered models, targeting lower running costs; and Electric two-wheelers, focused on urban mobility use cases
The approach reflects the company’s view that India’s transition to cleaner mobility will be gradual and segmented, shaped by infrastructure readiness and cost considerations.
Flex-fuel technology is expected to play a key role in reducing emissions without requiring major changes to fuel infrastructure, in line with India’s policy push to increase ethanol blending. CNG models, meanwhile, are aimed at cost-conscious consumers, particularly in urban and semi-urban markets where gas availability is expanding.
Electric two-wheelers will form part of Suzuki’s future portfolio, especially for short-distance commuting, though adoption is likely to depend on charging infrastructure and pricing.
Suzuki’s two-wheeler roadmap mirrors its passenger vehicle strategy in India, which spans hybrids, CNG, biofuels and EVs, reflecting a diversified approach to emissions reduction.
The broader India plan also includes targeting customers across income segments, from entry-level buyers to premium upgraders, while strengthening the country’s role as a global manufacturing and export hub.
India remains Suzuki’s largest market globally, and the company’s multi-technology strategy underscores its attempt to balance affordability, regulatory requirements and evolving consumer demand as the market transitions toward cleaner mobility.
During the April-February period of FY26, Suzuki Motorcycle India reported a strong growth in both domestic sales and exports. The company’s domestic sales rose to 10,69,476 units, up 13.8% year-on-year from 9,39,686 units in the same period of FY25. Exports also saw a healthy increase, growing 27.1% to 2,41,699 units compared to 1,90,305 units a year earlier. This outperformance comes in line with the broader industry trend, where total two-wheeler domestic sales stood at 1,97,29,846 units in April-February FY26, registering a 10.0% growth over 1,79,50,393 units in the year-ago period, reflecting sustained demand recovery across motorcycles and scooters.
Currently, Suzuki Motorcycle offers a diverse two-wheeler portfolio spanning scooters, commuter motorcycles, premium bikes and big-bike segments, catering to both mass and enthusiast customers. Its scooter lineup includes Access 125, Avenis, Burgman Street and Burgman Street EX, which remain key volume drivers in the domestic market. In motorcycles, the company offers Gixxer and Gixxer SF series (155cc), Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250, along with the V-Strom SX in the adventure touring segment. At the premium end, Suzuki sells global models such as the GSX-8R, V-Strom 800DE and Hayabusa, targeting high-performance and lifestyle buyers.