Suzuki Lets review, test ride

The company's new scooter offering is powered by a 112.8cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder and forced air-cooled SOHC powerplant that adopts the 'Suzuki Eco Performance' system. We’d expect the mileage to be in the region of 44 - 47kpl. Peak power of 8.7bhp at 7500rpm, with maximum torque of 0.91kgm at 6500rpm is transferred to the rear wheel via a CVT-type transmission that works well to offer convenience in riding through congested traffic conditions. It feels peppy enough for a scooter and offers smooth power delivery. Throttle response is good, and Suzuki has tuned this scooter rather well for city commuting, with ample low and mid-range performance. The engine feels like a true Suzuki, doing well to impart a refined and reliable feel as expected from this manufacturer. The Let’s can comfortably cruise at 70kph, with a true top speed in the region of 85kph. Both electric and a kick starter are on offer here, as is essential in all scooters.

 

The lightweight scooter weighs in at 98kg, with several body panels being fibre constructed. It is a comfortable scooter with a well padded seat on offer for both rider and pillion. Scooter-typical ergonomics are on offer here, making for an upright riding position. The handlebar, however, fouls with the rider’s knees while turning. The flat and well textured floorboard is large enough to accommodate large feet. It feels light to manoeuvre and neutral to steer. Handling is as good as any other scooter on Indian roads. The telescopic front forks along with the monoshock rear suspension provide good ride quality, neither feeling overly plush nor too stiff while soaking up undulations over poor road surfaces. The Let's runs on steel wheels comprising 90/100 x 10 inch Eurogrip tubeless tyres, that feel nice and grippy around corners. The 120mm drum brakes on both ends work well to bring this scooter to a halt, with a progressive feel at the brake levers.

After the Access 125 made it big as the first 125cc scooter offering from Suzuki, the Let’s does have a lot to live up to, being the first 110cc offering from this manufacturer.

 

The Let’s offers good quality feel and is built to last. Sound engineering, a reliable engine, good ride and handling qualities are part of the package too. Judging by our first ride, the competitively priced Let’s comes across as a scooter with a lot of potential, sure to win several hearts with its fresh new styling, and is on sale now at Rs 45,172 (ex-showroom, Pune).