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Bite Test: 2019 Suzuki Skydrive Sport

Unlike in the US and some parts of the world, most entry-level motorcycles or scooters in South and Southeast Asia typically start at a higher displacement engine.

Usually, these start between 100cc up to 115cc on their basement level spec, while developed nations usually start at 50 wheezing cc’s!

One of these entry-level offerings here in the Philippines (& maybe in SE Asia) is this Suzuki Skydrive Sport! Basically inspired by the larger Skydrive 125i, the Sport offers a cost-effective compared to rivals.

At the recording last October (on PART1), the small Skydrive was my first-ever ride on an entry-level Asian-spec scooter!

See how I cope with riding this matte blue machine!

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Rev Bites: Why The Lack Of Fun Cars And The Swift Sport PH!?

Last April, Maruti-Suzuki of India was caught testing the exciting Suzuki Swift Sport.

That got me thinking. Since Suzuki PH offers cars mostly from Maruti-Suzuki of India, why can’t they import this hot hatch in the Philippines!?

Plus I point out the lack of fun affordable sporty cars in the Philippines.

(This video was originally recorded live on Facebook last April.)

[UPDATE] Two weeks ago, Maruti confirmed that The Swift Sport will not arrive in India.

 

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News Snack Tests

New Segment: ‘Snack Test’ Coming Soon!

If ‘Bite Tests’ are for parking lot test rides for less than 15 minutes.

And my long-standing ‘Taste Tests’ are for demo ride days for less than an hour of seat time.

Now finally, I get to ride on the race track!!!

It took me a bit of time to come up with a goofy name, hence I call it ‘Snack Tests!’

Here is a 1 lap sneak preview on a 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650!

 

(Pic: 2020 Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana)