Suzuki's Future in Canada

[Merkid]

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Is there some thought out there that Suzuki may fade out their dealerships in the future, similar to what they did with their automobiles ?

 

[robertv19]

Based on? Poor sales?


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[TK4]

Is there some thought out there that Suzuki may fade out their dealerships in the future, similar to what they did with their automobiles ?

I doubt it. As long as there is business in the Excited States there will continue to be business in Canada.
Motorcycles seem to have stalled, but ATVs and outboards are still big business.
Historic clarification - when Suzuki was getting out of the car business here (2007 ?) , the idea was to continue with GM selling rebadged product, same with Johnson and the outboards. Then the recession hit, GM said no thanks and Johnson/Evinrude was bought by Bombardier and folded the lot. So Suzuki was left holding the bag.

 

[joepenoso]

I got a Suzuki. It's a pain in *** getting parts . Independent dealers in Ontario were shut down so you had to buy parts at car dealerships, Cars were dropped( Suzuki). Things were better in the old days

Thanks
joepenoso

 

[Baggsy]

Been getting my generic parts at the Honda dealer, because it's closer than the Suzuki dealer.

I don't think Suzuki will fade to the point of MV Agusta.

 

[r6singh]

Been getting my generic parts at the Honda dealer, because it's closer than the Suzuki dealer.

I don't think Suzuki will fade to the point of MV Agusta.

Comparing Suzuki to MV is like comparing Suzuki cars to a Ferrari

 

[captain farkle]

Comparing Suzuki to MV is like comparing Suzuki cars to a Ferrari

More like Toyota to Ferrari

 

[800over]

Is there some thought out there that Suzuki may fade out their dealerships in the future, similar to what they did with their automobiles ?

They still sell a lot of bikes....last two years they've sold every offroad vehicle they can make....and they still sell lots of sv's and the V-stroms.

 

[Lightcycle]

Most of the Suzukis sold today are out of multi-line dealerships that also carry Kawasaki and/or Yamaha. Very different from the car side of the business where Suzuki had dedicated dealerships.

As long as people keep buying motorcycles and other Suzuki products, the independent dealers will keep ordering stock.

 

[TK4]

They still sell a lot of bikes....last two years they've sold every offroad vehicle they can make....and they still sell lots of sv's and the V-stroms.

So has everyone else - supply and demand. Suzuki sells on price compared to the competition.

 

[800over]

So has everyone else - supply and demand. Suzuki sells on price compared to the competition.

Exactly...they keep models without changes for longer.....so their tooling/engineering costs are lower. Most of their line up is old engines repurposed in new wrapping. Which is fine. We need cutting edge....but we also need inexpensive and reliable. Is the 650 vstrom the best in class? Nope. But that thing is bulletproof and cheap to run/insure. Not my taste but who cares. I hope they keep selling well. More options/competition is good for the market. Not everyone can be/needs to be Ducati/BWM.

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