Suzuki Skydrive Crossover

Suzuki introduced the Skydrive Crossover in the Philippines in October 2020 as an off-road oriented scooter, featuring robust wheels and half-block tires. It's an upgraded version of the Skydrive Sport, equipped with a single-cylinder 113cc engine, delivering 10 PS maximum power and 8.5 Nm peak torque at 8,000 and 6,000 rpm, respectively. The scooter also incorporates Suzuki's Eco-Performance system for improved mileage and efficiency. Notable features include a fully digital instrument panel, front disc brakes, and colored brake calipers.

This is a breakthrough scooter specially designed for the Philippine market, offering students and young professionals a stylish, affordable, convenient, sporty and durable ride on paved and unpaved roads.ideal for both beginners and adventure enthusiasts.

Suzuki Skydrive Crossover 2023 has a total of 4 color choices in the Philippines: Daytona Yellow, Solid Black, Strong Red, Pearl Ash Blue

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover Scooter is a sporty and youth-oriented upgrade of the Skydrive sports scooter. Its distinct features include wider handlebars, knobby tires, and digital gauges, providing essential trip information such as trip meter, clock, speedometer, and battery voltage indicator.

The Skydrive scooter's front design exudes strength and masculinity with a funky apron. The angular full LED headlights add to its compact and playful appearance.

The front apron features side sections that slide in a zig-zag fashion to the bottom, secured with sporty decals for an aggressive and adventurous look. The colored brake calipers and suspension provide aesthetic contrast.

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover's rear profile features slender, sloping body side panels for a wider appeal.

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover offers ample storage space with a large 4.5-litre under-seat compartment. Additionally, the front fender can easily hold a one-liter water bottle.

DIMENSIONS

Both the Suzuki Skydrive Crossover and the Skydrive Sport are equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder 113cc engine. The Crossover model delivers 9.5 PS of maximum power and 8.7 Nm of maximum torque, with a V-belt automatic transmission and options for electric and kick start.

The scooter weighs 94 kg, making it easily maneuverable. Its powerful engine allows agile navigation through intersections. Despite a full 3.5-litre petrol tank, it doesn't feel top-heavy. The suspension is well-suited for rough roads, but may be slightly overdamped for some riders' weight.

Suzuki enhanced its durability with tubeless half-block tires and a solid sport touring handlebar, ensuring a more comfortable and relaxed riding position, even on rough roads.

Delivery riders benefit from the extra leverage and control provided by knobby tires, ensuring stability on various road conditions and improving their delivery performance.

The Skydrive Crossover is designed to be user-friendly for riders of all sizes. Its 740mm low seat offers a comfortable and accessible riding experience, allowing even smaller riders to reach the ground easily.

The Crossover is based on the reliable Skydrive platform, featuring half-block tires for excellent grip on both paved and unpaved roads. Its 150mm high ground clearance allows for smooth obstacle negotiation. The sport touring handlebar ensures better handling on rough roads and a relaxed riding position. However, the slender handlebars tend to rattle, and the thin rubber grips require thicker gloves for vibration protection.

The bike features hydraulic telescopic forks at the front and single-sided coil springs and rocker arms at the rear. The ride quality strikes a good balance between soft and harsh, providing a comfortable daily commute on city roads. However, some may find the seat cramped and firmly padded, resembling a dirt bike, making long rides uncomfortable for many.

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover is powered by the familiar 113cc, four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled, fuel-injected SOHC engine found in the Skydrive Sport. It delivers 9.1 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 8.5 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, coupled with a continuously variable transmission driving the rear wheels. The scooter has a fuel capacity of 3.6 liters.

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover lacks basic electronic riding aids for braking and safety, such as ABS and traction control. It features only a key-shutter mechanism for the ignition keyhole and basic safety features like a pass switch, side mirrors, street riding mode, and a check engine warning.

The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover is a versatile scooter that meets various needs. It caters to riders seeking an automatic transmission scooter for off-road navigation and transporting bulky or heavy cargo safely.

The demand for Skydrive Crossover scooters is soaring because of their sporty design and performance. The scooter offers a thrilling ride with its sporty performance and excellent road handling.

The Skydrive Crossover Scooter could benefit from including additional safety features to address rider safety concerns. With the rising number of accidents, enhancing safety measures would likely increase its market demand.