What is the difference between Haojue and Haojue Suzuki?
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The difference between Suzuki and Haojue Suzuki lies in the company aspects and reputation/quality aspects. Below are the differences between the two: Company aspects: Jinan Qingqi Suzuki was established in July 1994, with actual production starting in 1996 for Qingqi Suzuki motorcycles. After production began, Qingqi Suzuki successively won awards such as "Model Overseas Factory" and "Overseas Export Production Base." In 2007, the state-owned Qingqi Group went bankrupt and was taken over by the Southern Industrial Group. Haojue Suzuki: In the early days of Dachangjiang's establishment, some models used Suzuki technology due to Changchun Suzuki. Later, due to considerable production volume, Suzuki and Haojue established a technical R&D center in Jiangmen, which was only a technical cooperation at that time. In January 2006, Haojue and Suzuki jointly established Changzhou Haojue Suzuki Motorcycle Co., Ltd. in Changzhou. Reputation/quality aspects: Haojue Suzuki is slightly better than Qingqi Suzuki. In terms of product sales, Qingqi Suzuki cannot compete with Haojue Suzuki. Due to factors such as online popularity, Haojue Suzuki is more popular and has better sales. In terms of reputation, Qingqi Suzuki still has a certain user reputation but cannot compare with Haojue Suzuki. In terms of corporate status, Haojue Suzuki has always maintained the top position in the industry.
I've been riding motorcycles for over a decade, and the difference between Haojue and Haojue Suzuki is quite noticeable. Haojue is a purely domestic old brand that develops many of its own engines, like the ESS series which is very mature, sturdy and durable, and cheap to repair. Haojue Suzuki is a joint venture with Japan's Suzuki, with core technologies like the Super Core engine coming directly from Suzuki, offering lower fuel consumption and faster power response, but at a significantly higher price. Take scooters for example, the Haojue AFR125 costs just over 8,000 yuan, while the Haojue Suzuki UY125 is over 10,000 yuan. There's also a gap in resale value, with Haojue Suzuki fetching 15%-20% more in the second-hand market. However, Haojue has made rapid progress in recent years, with ABS-equipped models now reaching joint venture standards.
My family runs an auto repair shop, and we deal with these two brands every day. Haojue motorcycles are the most convenient to repair, with parts available everywhere – replacing a fuse only costs 10 yuan. Haojue Suzuki requires specialized parts, like Suzuki's throttle position sensor, where a single repair can cost twice as much as Haojue. But to be fair, Haojue Suzuki is indeed more reliable, with engines that can run 80,000 kilometers without needing cylinder disassembly. In terms of common issues, older Haojue models often have transmission noise problems, while Haojue Suzuki occasionally throws fuel injection system error codes. From a maintenance perspective, Haojue Suzuki can go 5,000 kilometers with full synthetic oil changes, whereas Haojue needs mineral oil changes every 3,000 kilometers. Choosing between them depends on usage: delivery riders should opt for Haojue to save money, while enthusiasts should go for Haojue Suzuki.
