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Take a Max 100 R, retrofit it with contemporary, sporty body panels with funky stickering and improved switchgear, and you have a Samurai. Not much has changed here except cosmetically, and this again is a `no problem' motorcycle. The racy looks appeal to the urban lot, and combined with the powertrain's proven reliability and consistent fuel economy, makes this a very attractive buy to the officer-goer. Though the Samurai looks streamlined and purposeful, it is no spirited performer and will easily lose to most other two-strokers in a spirit. Because of its comparatively short wheelbase, it suffers from a lack of stability and feels twitchy at higher speeds. Eminently flickable if you are pro-rider, though. More than anything else, the Samurai is a great packaging exercise that spelt success for TVS when badly needed. Close your eyes and buy the bike. You won't regret it.

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Motoring Rating

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Make and Model Suzuki Samurai

Engine 98.2 CC, 2-stroke, air-cooled

Max Power 7.8 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Max Torque NA

Wheelbase 1217 mm

Gears 4, foot operated

Tyres : Front 2.75 x 18"

Rear 3.50 x 19"

Price : Delhi/Mumbia Max 100 - Rs 32,516/36,900

Max 100 R - Rs 36,170/40,880

Samurai - Rs 37,703/,42,542