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Autoby has published a serial feature looking back at Suzuki's Hi scooter lineage, dating from 1985. Tracing the evolution of the two-stroke sport scooter through Hi, Hi-R and Hi-Up, the piece draws parallels with the modern Avenis 125.
Hi, Hi-R, Hi-Up -- each added name reveals a little more desire for performance, a good era for scooters. What lived inside a 1985 moped wasn't just transportation, it was the pure passion of wanting to go fast. It's interesting to see that echoed in today's Avenis 125. Machines change, but the core desire for a two-wheeler to perform stays the same.
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What was Suzuki's Hi series scooter's actual standing in the Japanese market back then?
It was the go-to sporty scooter for young riders back then, a model that really hit home with people who enjoyed riding in the 50-125cc class.
Bugs me that the article doesn't give the actual sales numbers or price from back then.
Would've liked to read a comparison against Honda's or Yamaha's sport scooters from the same era too.
They compare it to the modern Avenis 125, but comparing a 2-stroke to a 4-stroke feels like a bit of a stretch.
The Hi, Hi-R, Hi-Up evolution lineage, framing it in relation to today's Avenis 125 is an interesting angle.
I get it, it's a satisfying read when it's not just nostalgia but ties things back to the present.
Suzuki's Hi series, just hearing '85 2-stroke sport scooter' brings back nostalgia.
