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The partnership between Suzuki Motor USA and Octane brings expanded lending choices to dealers and customers across the United States. Starting on Effective April 1, participating Suzuki dealers will be able to present full-spectrum financing for motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs through Octane’s in-house bank, Roadrunner Financial, Inc.. At the same time, dealers retain access to Octane’s award-winning platform and digital tools that streamline everything from online prequalification to closing.
This collaboration combines product access with digital experience: dealers gain flexible credit programs while consumers see faster approvals and a simplified buying journey. Octane’s loan servicing will be handled by Roadrunner Account Services, LLC, ensuring continuity from origination to ongoing account management. The arrangement aims to reduce friction in the purchase process and help more riders find financing that meets their needs.
What dealers and riders will get
Under the agreement, Suzuki dealerships can present a broader range of finance options, including prime offers tailored to eligible customers. The package is not just about rates; it includes Octane’s digital tools for instant prequalification, dealer acquisition support, and more efficient closing workflows. These tools are designed to increase conversion by letting shoppers see realistic terms quickly, and letting sales teams complete deals faster and with fewer manual steps.
Dealer platform and customer-facing tools
Octane’s technology focuses on speed and transparency. The platform provides dealers with analytics and lead acquisition tools while giving consumers an online prequalification pathway. The emphasis on a digital-first experience means less paperwork at the counter and a shorter time-to-close, which can translate into higher throughput for high-volume dealers and an improved buying experience for first-time riders.
How the financing works
Financing for Suzuki products will be issued by Roadrunner Financial, Inc., Octane’s in-house lending entity, while account servicing will be managed by Roadrunner Account Services, LLC. The structure allows Octane to underwrite, fund, and service loans within a single ecosystem, delivering the kind of integrated workflow that dealers often request. The term in-house lender refers to this vertical model that consolidates origination and servicing to improve consistency and control.
Benefits for customers
Customers will see clearer path-to-purchase options, including competitive prime financing for qualified applicants and easier online engagement. By pairing financing with Octane’s digital prequalification and closing solutions, Suzuki aims to make the purchasing experience feel modern and predictable. The result is intended to be fewer surprises at signing and faster delivery of motorcycles and ATVs to satisfied buyers.
Company background and scale
Octane launched in 2014 and has grown into a major fintech in powersports and related areas. Since its founding, Octane has originated more than $8 billion in loans and issued over $4.7 billion in asset-backed securities. The firm has also sold or committed to sell $3.3 billion of secured consumer loans through whole-loan sales and forward-flow transactions. In 2026 Octane reported a 29% increase in originations, a 23% year-over-year rise in adjusted EBITDA to $80 million, and achieved GAAP net income profitability for a third consecutive year.
Octane works with approximately 50 OEM partners, serves seven secured lending markets, supports over 4,000 dealer partners, and employs a team of more than 600. These resources underpin the automated underwriting, risk strategies, and customer service that drive the Suzuki program. Octane and Roadrunner Financial are recognized trademarks in the marketplace and reflect the brand identity lenders and dealers will encounter.
What this means for the market
For Suzuki, expanding the financing suite should help convert more shoppers into buyers and support national sales efforts by offering flexible and competitive credit products. For Octane, the deeper integration continues a long-standing relationship with Suzuki and demonstrates how fintech partnerships can scale dealer-friendly experiences. Together, the two companies expect the new financing options to boost accessibility and help more riders enjoy Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs.
Dealers and consumers seeking more details can learn about platform capabilities and lending programs through their local Suzuki dealer or by visiting Octane’s website. With an emphasis on digital prequalification, streamlined closing, and centralized servicing, the partnership aims to make the path from browsing to riding faster and more reliable.