Suzuki Philippines has kicked off its nationwide Raider Underground Battle 2026, bringing together more than 1,000 riders and motorcycle enthusiasts for a celebration of speed, customization and street culture.
The first leg of the event was held at The Lima Outlets in Batangas, where 1,059 attendees from motorcycle clubs, rider groups, trade partners and the independent riding community gathered to experience Suzuki’s Raider lineup.
The event featured a range of activities, including a custom-bike contest, Hyper Speed Battle, Power Speed Precision Gymkhana Challenge, trade partner exhibits, Biker Babe competition, stage games, raffles and meet-and-greet sessions with motovloggers.
Suzuki also highlighted the performance of the Raider R150 and Raider PRO, showcasing their racing-inspired DNA through the event’s speed and technical riding challenges.
In the Hyper Speed Battle, riders competed in a time-attack challenge aboard the Raider R150. John Francis Aldovino of R150 Street GP Concept emerged as the fastest rider, followed by Russel Jerusalem and Jonnel Lasquite of RRDC Luzon.
Meanwhile, the Power Speed Precision Challenge tested riders’ handling and maneuvering skills aboard the Raider PRO. Lasquite took the top spot, with fellow RRDC Luzon rider Jonelle Balino finishing second and Darwin Aguillon of Raider Owner’s Club Inc. placing third.
The custom-bike contest also drew 65 entries, highlighting the Raider community’s focus on personalization and motorcycle craftsmanship. Winners competed across categories including Custom Bike, Concept Bike, Engine Set-Up, Indo Concept, Street GP, Thai Concept and Malaysian Concept.
The Raider Underground Battle 2026 will continue its nationwide journey, bringing Suzuki’s underbone culture and community activities to more riders across the country.
