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Suzuki is expanding its range, with the e-Sky electric kei car going on sale in Japan from 16 November at JPY 1.55 million after subsidy (Rushlane, 8 Oct). It is also discounting in India, cutting the GSX-8R by ₹80,000 to ₹9.09 lakh (Autocar India, 8 Oct).
What it means Triumph rivals in India face a ₹90,000 price gap on the Daytona 660.
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From 6 stories, the newest dated 8 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026.
Suzuki sells motorcycles in India through Suzuki Motorcycle India, whose lineup includes the Hayabusa.[1] source: Business Today
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Its car business in India is Maruti Suzuki India, which Business Standard describes as India's largest carmaker.[2] source: Business Standard ET Small Business reported that India is a Suzuki manufacturing hub.[3] source: ET Small Business
In September 2026 Suzuki launched the 2026 Hayabusa in India at ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom, with the special edition at ₹19.90 lakh.[1] source: Business Today In October 2026 it offered a Rs 80,000 cash discount on the GSX-8R, cutting the effective ex-showroom Delhi price to Rs 9.09 lakh until stocks last.[4] source: Autocar India Rushlane reported in October 2026 that Suzuki's first electric kei car, the e-Sky, goes on showroom sale in Japan from 16 November at JPY 1.55 million (Rs 9.50 lakh) after a CEV subsidy of JPY 568,000.[5] source: Rushlane No India plans for the e-Sky are confirmed.[5] source: Rushlane Business Today reported in September 2026 that Suzuki is working on a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine producing 125 bhp and 230 Nm.[6] source: Business Today Maruti Suzuki's exports of the Jimny 5-door, FRONX and e VITARA to Japan crossed 1 lakh units, and Maruti Suzuki exported 3.95 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2025, up 21% year-on-year.[3] source: ET Small Business
The GSX-8R's discounted price undercuts the Triumph Daytona 660, priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, by Rs 90,000.[4] source: Autocar India
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What is Suzuki's current strategy in India?
In September 2026 Suzuki launched the 2026 Hayabusa in India from ₹18.99 lakh.[1] source: Business Today In October 2026 it cut the GSX-8R's effective price by Rs 80,000 to Rs 9.09 lakh,[4] source: Autocar India and Rushlane reported that the e-Sky electric kei car goes on sale in Japan from 16 November.[5] source: Rushlane
Who are Suzuki's main competitors?
In October 2026 Suzuki's GSX-8R, after a Rs 80,000 cash discount, was priced at Rs 9.09 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. That is Rs 90,000 below the Triumph Daytona 660 at Rs 9.99 lakh.[4] source: Autocar India
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