Entering the Malaysian scooter market is the 2024 Suzuki Avenis, priced at RM 6,980, and the 2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX, retailing at RM 7,500. There is also the Suzuki Avenis GP Edition in Grand Prix colours, tagged at RM 7,200. Stocks of the Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann are available immediately at all authorised Suzuki Malaysia dealers. All pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration.
For colour options, the Avenis gets three –
Metallic Matte Fibroin Grey with Metallic Lush Green, Metallic Matte Black with
Glass Sparkle Black – along with the racing replica Metallic Sonic Silver with
Triton Blue ‘GP Edition’. The Burgmann gets two colour choices – Pearl Moon
Stone Gray and Metallic Mat Black.
The Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann were first
seen at the KL Bike Show last year, both getting the same power plant, an
air-cooled, single-cylinder mill displacing 125 cc. Power is claimed to be 8.58
hp at 6,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 10 Nm coming in. at 5,500 rpm. The
Burgmann gets the Suzuki Eco Performance Alpha (SEP-α) engine with Engine Auto
Stop-Start (EASS) which shuts down at stops. This is complemented by the Suzuki
Silent Starter System for quiet engine starts.
Targetted to the young urban commuter, the
Avenis comes with an LCD instrument panel that features an ‘ECO’ indicator for
fuel efficient performance. 5.2-litres of fuel is contained in the tank, while
the filler cap is located externally behind the seats to make refuelling easy. Meanwhile,
the Burgmann is positioned as Suzuki’s premium small scooter, with extended
floorboards and long wheelbase for rider ergonomics and ride stability. Riding
conveniences include a 21.5-litre storage compartment, twin helmet hooks and
two utility hooking points while the front cowl compartment includes a USB
charging port.