Suzuki Philippines, known for its solid heritage in the tricycle category still strongly held by flagship and favorite 125cc 2-stroke “X-4”, has recently introduced yet another model to beef up its new GS series – the 4-stroke Mola 150, which now completes Suzuki’s business line up in 125, 150 and 175 engine displacements. Poetically named after what Filipinos call a stallion horse, the Mola 150 is the true embodiment of what this sexy creature is: a picture of graceful masculinity and powerful strength.

In order to create this larger than life image for the launching business model, Suzuki Philippines mounted so far its most theatrical presentation to more than 150 of its nationwide dealerships at the Westin Philippine Plaza Luzon Ballroom on December 06, 2005. Using the folkloric Mexican legend “Zorro” as an appropriate story backdrop, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer turned completely Hispanic overnight, throwing passionate numbers from Combanchero serenades to fiery flamenco dancers amidst a Castillan piazza with a real fountain centerpiece. Suzuki staff and management themselves personally surprised their dealer family with welcome roses, all clad in red-black Spanish costumes.

With guest emcee turned woman-in-distress Criselda Volks opening the stage with a cry for help in the clutches of armed bandidos, a wall of hollow bricks crumbles as the new Suzuki Mola 150 comes crashing through, displaying unbreakable toughness to the rescue. Trotting upon it, instead of his traditional horse, is Caballero Zorro, grabbing frazzled lady onto his Mola, this time showing off its handsome gait before a titillated audience.

Then a mini Zorro adventure movie presented in full, just what makes the new Suzuki Mola 150 a winning stallion on the race course for hard-core following: a 4-stroke, 5-speed, 150cc engine makes it an ideal partner in business; it is strengthened by a high grade type chain assembly; is easier to start with DC-CDI and both kick and electric starting mechanisms; saves the driver on maintenance hassles and expense with an automatic camchain tensioner and free additional two shocks plus one sprocket; and saves trips to the petrol station with a large 13.5 liter fuel tank capacity.

One glance at the red, blue and black Mola’s gallant stance and a well-formed work horse comes to mind. It is handsome enough to use on its own for personal use without a sidecar, what with perhaps the market’s sportiest muffler to boot.

The biggest unveiling yet of the evening took form in the person of the real “Zorro of Suzuki”. After enjoying the stunts and antics of a nimble swordsman draped in black, the audience roared in standing ovation to see Zorro unmasked, revealing no other than Suzuki President Kiyoshi Kawahara, launched to nationwide dealers as Suzuki’s hero, defender and driving force.

As an opening act to this very playful presentation, the new look of the Suzuki Smash 110 was also formally introduced to the group by way of a catwalk-inspired vogue music video. The glammed up Smash now sports a new Raider-type donut-shaped rear brake light design, a new trendy meter panel with carbon fiber design, a stylish painted aluminum grab bar, wider, brighter signature diamond-eye multi-focus headlight, a new after-market look textured seat, sporty tear-drop shaped rear view mirrors, and sporty, sharper decals. The fresh batch of Smash 110 comes in market -favourite combinations: medium blue metallic/crystal black and celebration red/crystal black.