In 1992, the Suzuki AH 100 became the latest scooter offered by the Japanese two-wheeler giant. Designed to appeal to the urban rider, the AH 100 was powered by a basic single cylinder, two-stroke 99cc engine. Suzuki had already earned a reputation in two-stroke design with scooters like the AE 50 and the AH 100 continued the tradition of reliability.
With just 8 hp on tap, this Suzuki scooter was never meant to set the streets on fire. However, It could still do 60 mph, which is not bad considering the AH 100 has teeny 10 inch wheels. Braking safety was adequate with disc brakes in front and drums in the rear. The Suzuki AH 100 was also a very light bike at just around 90 kgs. This made handling a breeze for riders of all ages, height, and build. The AH 100 came with automatic transmission, which simplified the learning curve. After a couple of minutes of practice, even a novice biker could confidently zoom about on the AH 100 scooter.
The instrument panel provided all the basic information, with a cluster housing an odometer, speedometer, and various indicators and warning lights. The automatic transmission made the controls very basic, with a single throttle and two brakes. The Suzuki AH100 even came with electric start, making it an overall package of convenience and ease. A kick start for also provided for cold weather conditions and as a back-up to the auto-start.
While production ceased in 1996, you can still find an occasional Suzuki AH 100 pottering around town. Build quality was excellent with classic scooter styling of long, clean lines. Very elegant to look at, the AH100 was also comfortable, with an ergonomic, comfortable seat design. Below this seat, a roomy storage bin could easily hold the rider's helmet.
Enthusiasts and proud owners still use the Suzuki AH 100 as their everyday run-around in the town or city. Since production ceased almost 20 years ago, owners may find it difficult to source genuine parts. A few dealers still stock AH100 spare parts that can keep the scooter running like new. While the Suzuki two-stroke engine will usually not give any problems, time may have taken a toll on other components. With a bit of care and a few pounds, any Suzuki AH 100 can be restored, giving you an inexpensive city bike that sips petrol but spits out zippy performance.
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Town and Country Driving
One car was a small compact to drive to and from work whilst the second vehicle was most often an SUV to facilitate carrying the family along when shopping or going on a getaway. There is plenty of space in a Sports Utility Vehicle but there is also a drawback to consider. Most of these types of vehicles guzzle petrol and are therefore quite costly to power. If you are like so many families today and are looking for a single car which can double as a family car when needed, you may wish to test drive the Suzuki SX4.
Compact Manoeuvrability in Cities & Towns
Although the SX4 has 16" alloy wheels, it handles just as easily as a smaller car, believe it or not. It is easy to park in tight slots and drive through crowded streets in even the busiest of cities. This is because it truly is smaller than the ordinary SUV but still has plenty of interior room so that it 'feels' like the real thing. Since it is equipped with power steering and power ABS brakes, there will be no problems weaving in and out of traffic in town as needed even during peak travelling times. When you are in a really tight spot, remember that the side mirrors can be electrically folded in and the built-in mirrors on the doors are heated for anti-fog visibility.
Ease of Navigation on Hills or Mountainous Roads
Driving up winding roads on a steep incline is sometimes an impossible feat but never with a vehicle that is equipped with 4-wheel drive. Since the Suzuki SX4 has the capability to be quickly switched to 4 x 4 driving, it is possible to safely navigate mountainous roads with ease. When over the peak, just switch back to normal and you are on your way. Because you will not need to stay in 4-wheel drive, the SX4 is significantly more fuel efficient than the typical 4 x 4. This alone is one of the major benefits to having a single vehicle with these capabilities. Drive it in town with the fuel efficiency of a compact but switch to 4 x 4 as the need arises.
No one knows how long the economy will remain stagnant so it is important to save wherever possible. There may not be a sufficient budget to purchase two family vehicles at the moment so if you are limited to one, choose one that can function as two! Drive the Suzuki 4x4 to and from work as it is extremely fuel efficient but pack the family up to go off for holidays because this car can safely navigate even the steepest of roads. In fact, you just may decide that you no longer need more than one vehicle when the economy improves. Use that extra money to go on extra holidays. Now that is something to think about!
The Suzuki SX4 really is a great vehicle to drive. To find out more visit the Suzuki website today.
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