If you’re into the 2-wheeler domain, chances are you’ve probably heard of Suzuki’s new SEP engine technology. Well, what is it, what’s so different about it, and how can it be beneficial for you? This article will help provide answers for all of that, so let’s dive in!
What is SEP?
SEP (an acronym for Suzuki Eco Performance) is Suzuki’s latest development for their 2-wheeler motors. It is meant to deliver an amalgamation of both high fuel efficiency and superior acceleration. It does that by efficient designing of engine components and minimizing mechanical losses. Suzuki also claims that in their efforts to achieve efficient fuel consumption and reduce emissions, they have not compromised on the performance of the drive.
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What is so special in Suzuki SEP Technology?
Suzuki Eco Performance engines offer the following advancements:
- Lightweight
- High Compression Ratio: helps in excerpting more energy from the combustion process due to better thermal efficiency.
- Improved Combustion Rate: so that fuel is burnt more efficiently and converted more into energy.
- Reduce Friction Loss: ICE engines are made of moving parts, which produce friction during running. Minimization of friction leads to the lesser generation of excess heat and greater efficiency.
- Optimization Of The Cooling System: Better cooling ensures the moving parts function optimally.
All of these changes provide greater efficiency and reduced mechanical loss to the engine on all grounds, providing an excellent balance between economy and performance and living up to Suzuki’s idea of “Making daily life on the bike more eco, yet more performance!”
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Which Suzuki products offer SEP engine technology?
Currently, there are 5 vehicles in the Suzuki lineup offering the new SEP engines. They are:
- Access 125 (Rs 75,600 – 84,800)
- Avenis 125 (Rs 86,500 – 88,300)
- Burgman Street (Rs 87,300 – 90,800)
- Intruder (Rs 1.27 lakh)
- Gixxer (Rs 1.31 lakh)
- Gixxer SF (Rs 1.33 lakh)
