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Suzuki Burgman

Suzuki has been a vocal advocate of green and sustainable transportation for well over a decade. In 2023, at the Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show), the company is all set to introduce its latest innovation in the form of the hydrogen-powered Suzuki Burgman.

The Burgman 400 scooter has been a familiar name among Suzuki enthusiasts, especially those interested in eco-friendly mobility solutions. Suzuki has been showcasing various iterations of hydrogen-powered Burgman scooters since 2010. However, what truly sets this latest innovation apart is the unique way in which hydrogen is harnessed for power. In contrast to Suzuki’s previous hydrogen scooters, which relied on hydrogen fuel cells to drive electric motors, this new prototype adopts a groundbreaking approach by burning hydrogen in a modified version of the existing Burgman 400’s single-cylinder internal combustion engine.

Suzuki’s venture into hydrogen fuel cell technology began as far back as 2007 when they unveiled the Crosscage concept bike. Around the same time, Suzuki forged a partnership with Intelligent Energy, a British company renowned for its fuel cell system expertise, which became the foundation for all subsequent prototypes. The allure of fuel cells lies in their ability to combine the environmental benefits of electric power with the convenience of rapid hydrogen tank refueling, eliminating the need for long and often inconvenient battery recharging.

In a significant development earlier this year, Suzuki joined the HySE collaboration, alongside industry giants like Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. Their collective mission is to pioneer hydrogen-fueled combustion engines for small vehicles, including motorcycles. Suzuki’s specific role within this consortium is to focus on the “Element study on functionality, performance, and reliability of hydrogen-powered engines.” This strategic involvement is precisely where the new Suzuki Burgman prototype enters the spotlight.

The prototype is built around the dependable Burgman 400 scooter platform, but substantial modifications have been made to the engine to enable it to run on hydrogen instead of traditional gasoline. While the intricate details of these modifications are yet to be fully disclosed, it is expected that these changes will include advancements like direct fuel injection. The hydrogen is stored under high pressure, at around 700 bar (equivalent to approximately 10,000 psi), in a tank conveniently located between the rider’s feet. This tank can be effortlessly refueled through a socket thoughtfully positioned just below the right-hand side of the seat.

Accommodating this high-pressure hydrogen tank required design adjustments. Specifically, the swingarm and engine, which form a single unit, have been shifted backward by about 8 inches. This adaptation results in an unusually extended wheelbase for the prototype. However, a positive aspect is that this design alteration does not come at the cost of sacrificing the scooter’s underseat storage space, as was the case with earlier fuel-cell prototypes.

While Suzuki has unveiled the Burgman prototype, the production version is expected to take some time before an official debut is scheduled. The spotlight on the Suzuki Burgman at the Japan Mobility Show is a testament to Suzuki’s dedication to pioneering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, with a keen focus on hydrogen-powered technology in the Burgman scooter lineup.

Suzuki telah lama menjadi penyokong vokal pengangkutan hijau dan lestari selama lebih dari satu dekad. Pada tahun ini, di Japan Mobility Show (dahulu dikenali sebagai Tokyo Motor Show), syarikat Suzuki telah memperkenalkan inovasi terbarunya dalam bentuk Suzuki Burgman yang berkuasa hidrogen.

*Suzuki Burgman 125

Skuter Suzuki Burgman 400 telah menjadi nama yang dikenali di kalangan peminat Suzuki, terutamanya di kalangan mereka yang berminat dengan penyelesaian mobiliti mesra alam. Suzuki telah mempamerkan berbagai iterasi skuter Burgman bertenaga hidrogen sejak tahun 2010. Namun, apa yang benar-benar membezakan inovasi terkini ini adalah cara unik di mana hidrogen digunakan untuk tenaga. Berbeza dengan skuter hidrogen terdahulu buatan Suzuki, yang bergantung pada sel bahan api hidrogen untuk menggerakkan motor elektrik, prototaip baru ini mengambil pendekatan yang mengagumkan dengan membakar hidrogen dalam versi ubahsuai enjin pembakaran dalam Burgman 400 sedia ada.

Usaha Suzuki dalam teknologi sel bahan api hidrogen bermula pada tahun 2007 apabila mereka memperkenalkan konsep motosikal Crosscage. Pada masa yang sama, Suzuki menjalin kerjasama dengan Intelligent Energy, sebuah syarikat British yang terkenal dengan kepakaran sistem sel bahan api, yang menjadi asas bagi semua prototaip berikutnya. Daya tarikan sel bahan api terletak pada keupayaannya untuk menggabungkan kebaikan alam sekitar tenaga elektrik dengan keselesaan pengisian cepat tangki hidrogen, menghilangkan keperluan pengisian bateri yang panjang dan kadangkala merepotkan.

Dalam perkembangan penting pada awal tahun ini, Suzuki bergabung dengan kolaborasi HySE, bersama dengan raksasa industri seperti Honda, Yamaha, dan Kawasaki. Misi bersama mereka adalah untuk menjadi peneraju dalam enjin pembakaran bertenaga hidrogen untuk kenderaan kecil, termasuk motosikal. Peranan khusus Suzuki dalam konsortium ini adalah untuk memberi tumpuan kepada “Kajian Elemen tentang Fungsi, Prestasi, dan Kebolehpercayaan Enjin Bertenaga Hidrogen.” Keterlibatan strategik ini adalah di mana prototaip Suzuki Burgman terbaru memainkan peranan utama.

Prototaip ini dibina mengelilingi platform skuter Burgman 400 yang boleh diandalkan, tetapi ubahsuai besar telah dilakukan ke enjin untuk membolehkannya berfungsi dengan hidrogen sebagai sumber tenaga, bukan bahan api petrol konvensional. Walaupun butiran terperinci mengenai ubahsuai ini belum sepenuhnya didedahkan, dijangkakan perubahan ini akan merangkumi perkara seperti penyuntikan bahan api secara langsung. Hidrogen disimpan di bawah tekanan tinggi, sekitar 700 bar (setara dengan kira-kira 10,000 psi), dalam tangki yang mudah diakses di antara kaki pemandu. Tangki ini boleh diisi semula dengan mudah melalui soket yang terletak di bahagian bawah sebelah kanan tempat duduk.

Penyesuaian desain untuk mengakomodasi tangki hidrogen bertekanan tinggi ini diperlukan. Secara khusus, swingarm dan enjin, yang membentuk satu unit, telah digeser ke belakang sekitar 8 inci. Penyesuaian ini menghasilkan jarak roda yang luar biasa panjang untuk prototaip ini. Namun, aspek positif adalah bahawa perubahan reka bentuk ini tidak datang dengan pengorbanan ruang simpanan di bawah tempat duduk skuter, seperti yang berlaku pada prototaip bahan api sel terdahulu.

Walaupun Suzuki hanya memperkenalkan prototaip Burgman, versi pengeluaran dijangkakan akan mengambil masa sebelum pelancaran rasmi dijadualkan. Sorotan terhadap Suzuki Burgman dalam Japan Mobility Show adalah bukti komitmen Suzuki dalam menerajui penyelesaian mobiliti inovatif dan lestari, dengan tumpuan yang jelas pada teknologi hidrogen dalam rangkaian skuter Burgman.

Suzuki Burgman Street 125EX is the third scooter to join its new 125cc range after introducing Address and Avenis 125 in July. 

  • Suzuki Burgman Street 125EX features a new SEP engine.
  • The Burgman Street 125EX offers better handling and riding stability. 

Like its bigger sibling, the Burgman 400, the smaller Burgman Street 125EX is positioned as the firm’s flagship 125 range. 

Like the Address and Avenis 125, the Burgman Street 125EX also features Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) engine.

Although the Burgman shares a similar base architecture as the Address and Avenis, the former is equipped with Suzuki’s latest SEP motor. 

As a result, the Burgman makes 8.48hp @ 6,500rpm and 10Nm @ 5,500rpm.

According to Suzuki, the new ‘alpha’ version of the SEP engine also boasts high fuel economy levels and operates at a quieter level. 

Other new features available from the new engine include Engine Auto Stop-Start, a new idle system and a new Silent Start System. 

Other notable features include:

  • two helmet hooks
  • 21 L under-seat storage
  • two closable front compartments
  • USB port

The Burgman Street 125EX also offers additional stability thanks to a longer wheelbase than the Address and Avenis 125.

Meanwhile, braking is done via 130mm drum brakes and regulated by a combined braking system (CBS). 

The 2023 Burgman Street 125EX scooter will only be available next year. 

 

  • Suzuki telah memfailkan satu paten bagi sebuah skuter hibrid pacuan dua-roda baru-baru ini di US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO).
  • Paten ini menunjukkan sebuah skuter hibrid dengan enjin elektrik yang menjana bahagian hadapan dan enjin petrol konvensional memacu roda belakang.
  • Rekabentuk skuter ini agak serupa dengan skuter maxi Suzuki Burgman.

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  • Suzuki has filed a patent for a two-wheel drive scooter recently at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

  • The patent shows a hybrid scooter with an electric engine powering the front and a conventional petrol engine driving the rear tyre

  • The scooter design looks like the Suzuki Burgman maxi-scooter

In reference to the people at Motorcycle.com, it seems like Suzuki has their plans set for the future with this latest patent for a two-wheel drive hybrid scooter. It was stated that the patent was filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in which you can see that it looks like a normal scooter apart from something fascinating drawings on the bike’s front end. (more…)

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