Motorcycles
Suzuki Philippines introduces the all-new Access scooter for city commuters
Suzuki Philippines has launched the all-new Access scooter during its “All Access” grand event on October 4, 2025, at Market! Market! in Taguig City. The launch marked the local debut of Suzuki’s latest 125cc scooter built for daily urban rides.
Two versions were presented to the public: the standard Access, priced at ₱84,900, and the Ride Connect Edition, priced at ₱93,900. Both are powered by a 124cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled SOHC engine with fuel injection under Suzuki’s Eco Performance technology for better power and fuel efficiency.
The scooter uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and comes with a front disc brake and rear drum brake. It features telescopic front suspension and a swingarm-type rear suspension with coil springs and oil damping for smoother travel on city roads. The tubeless tires are sized 90/90-12 at the front and 90/100-10 at the rear.
Suzuki lists the Access with an overall length of 1,835 mm, width of 690 mm, and height of 1,155 mm. It has a 1,260 mm wheelbase, 160 mm ground clearance, 770 mm seat height, and a 5.3-liter fuel tank. The scooter weighs 106 kg in running condition.
Among its convenient features are an external fuel filler cap for refueling without lifting the seat and a spacious underseat compartment for storage. The Ride Connect Edition adds a digital instrument panel that links to the Suzuki Ride Connect app, which displays navigation and call alerts.
The Access is available in four color options: Solid Ice Green, Metallic Matte Black, Pearl Grace White, and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue. Suzuki claims the model can achieve up to 57.3 kilometers per liter based on the World Motorcycle Test Cycle standard.
Visitors at the “All Access” event were able to test the scooter through the Access Smart Experience area, where they could try short rides around the venue. Guests also received complimentary drinks at the “Access Café,” creating a relaxed and interactive launch experience.
The Access and Ride Connect Edition come with a two-year or 20,000-kilometer warranty, whichever comes first. Customers who purchase before December 31, 2025, will also get a free Suzuki Access helmet.
Through this new launch, Suzuki Philippines aims to offer an accessible scooter that blends efficiency, comfort, and smart features for everyday riders in the city.
Tanauan City, Batangas — The 2025 Regional Underbone Grand Prix (RUGP) wrapped up with a strong finish for the Honda Project M Estremo Racing Team, led by standout rider #44 Ephraim Onahon, who clinched the Overall Championship in both the Limited and Open Underbone categories.
Racing across four rounds in Visayas and Mindanao, the team showed grit and consistency aboard the Honda Winner X — a 150cc liquid-cooled DOHC motorcycle built for both agility and control. The machine’s strong acceleration, aerodynamic design, and assist/slipper clutch gave riders the confidence to take on challenging track conditions while staying fast and stable through every corner.
Despite tough competition, the team’s discipline and teamwork carried them through, reflecting Honda’s “Road to Champion” spirit. The success of Onahon and his crew highlighted how skill, preparation, and the right machine can make all the difference on the circuit.
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) supported the team throughout the season, reaffirming its commitment to developing local racing talent and making motorsports more accessible to Filipino riders. “Racing builds discipline and passion,” HPI said. “Through the Project M Estremo Racing Team, we continue to inspire Filipinos to pursue the thrill of the sport.”
As the 2025 RUGP season closes, the Honda Project M Estremo Racing Team celebrates not just a championship, but a journey of perseverance, teamwork, and the unrelenting pursuit of speed.
Alex Marquez delivered a masterclass at the Malaysian MotoGP, storming to victory at Sepang for his third win of the season and his first outside Spain. The Gresini Ducati rider led from the second lap onward, crossing the finish line more than two seconds clear of compatriot Pedro Acosta.
The 29-year-old Spaniard locked in his runner-up finish in the overall standings behind his brother, world champion Marc Marquez, who was sidelined due to injury. “It was a perfect race,” Alex said. “We improved the bike in the warm-up, attacked early, and just managed the tyres to the end.”
Starting second on the grid, Marquez quickly overtook pole-sitter Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia in the opening laps and never looked back. Acosta eventually passed Bagnaia for second midway through the race, but by then Marquez had built a comfortable lead. Honda’s Joan Mir finished third, completing an all-Spanish podium, followed by Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo in fourth and fifth.
Bagnaia, who had earlier won Saturday’s sprint race, failed to finish after a mechanical issue late in the race.
The Moto3 event earlier in the day saw a frightening crash during the sighting lap involving new world champion Jose Antonio Rueda and Noah Dettwiler. Both riders were airlifted to hospital but remained conscious. MotoGP organizers later confirmed Rueda suffered a suspected hand fracture and multiple bruises.
Marquez dedicated his win to the injured riders. “My prayers and thoughts are with the Moto3 guys,” he said.
Unshaken and unchallenged, Marquez’s Sepang triumph capped a strong campaign, reinforcing his place among MotoGP’s top contenders.
Honda Philippines’ 16-year-old talent Alfonsi Daquigan swept Round 5 of the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup at Mandalika, taking Race 1 and Race 2 to become the first Filipino rider to win an ATC race and then back it up on the same weekend. The October 4 to 5 event at Indonesia’s Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit capped a statement performance from the young Filipino.
Daquigan overcame a double long-lap penalty in Race 1 and still crossed the line first. The Sunday rematch was cleaner and just as decisive as he sealed the double, moving up to third in the overall standings after Round 5.
Honda Philippines said the result reflected Daquigan’s discipline, consistency, and drive as he battled the best youth riders across Asia while carrying the flag on the international stage.
