Suzuki Extrigger launch likely in 2017

The Honda Grom was bit of a bold move by the Japanese two-wheeler giant when it made its debut in 2013. Though rival companies thought that the Grom was kind of a wrong move by Honda but to their surprise the quirky little motorcycle was accepted warmly by bikers especially in Southeast Asia. Kawasaki responded with the Z125 Pro which made it to production while Suzuki showcased the Extrigger concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Sadly the Extrigger couldn’t make into production owing to reasons best known to the Hamamatsu based manufacturer.

But it seems that Suzuki plans to revive the Extrigger project and get the bike into production as it has applied for patents in the China, Europe, and the United States for the tiny electric machine. What makes the new mini-bike from Suzuki stand apart from its rival is the fact that it has an electric heart which makes it a great option for urban commuting. The concept bike had a 0.58kWh battery which was good enough for a 32km range on full charge and top speed of around 30kmph. But we expect the production spec model to fare much better. The Suzuki Extrigger is expected to be launched by early 2017 in international markets.