More than a decade ago, Suzuki developed the V-Strom 650. The motorcycle offered incredible versatility, comfort, and a fun to ride character. The well-balanced package included an incredibly versatile V-twin engine and lightweight aluminum chassis. Sharing the spirit of the globally successful V-Strom 650 ABS, the all-new, V-Strom 1000 “Concept” will deliver fun, excitement and versatility to the open class rider who seeks a new world of motorcycling adventure. Continue reading →
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Feb 13
Team Alstare leaves Suzuki for Ducati Corse
14 years is a long time by any means – unless you’re into inter-galactic travel – and the 2013 World Superbike Championship season is witness to Belgian outfit Team Alstare ending their stint with Suzuki Racing, and beginning a new one with Ducati Corse. We know that Team Ducati Alstare might sound a bit odd, thanks to the close association with Suzuki, but as they say, time heals everything. Check out the two videos by Team Alstare, which shows them say goodbye to Suzuki and hello to the Italian marque. Continue reading →
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Feb 13
Michael Jackson Hayabusa / Autoweek
After covering the Long Beach Motorcycle Show in December, the Autoweek Brain Trust ran across these photos that they had all but forgotten about. But here it is again, for your viewing pleasure; a chromed-out Suzuki Hayabusa – arguably the bastion of terrible motorcycle taste – lovingly paying tribute to Michael Jackson. Every facet of Jackson memorabilia is covered, including the Jackson 5 and Bubbles. Lovingly airbrushed with plenty of chrome, an extended swingarm, and a leather seat presumably made from a crocodile at Neverland Ranch. Awesome. Continue reading →
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Dec 12
Official / 2013 Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R
Yoshimura shows off their 2013 limited edition Suzuki GSX-R line-up, but it’s only available through participating dealers in the USA. The Japanese company says that response to last year’s GSX-Rs was staggering, and predicts that will be the case in 2013 as well, with numerous dealers committing to carrying the line. Continue reading →
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Nov 12
News / Suzuki to halt Spanish motorcycle business
Hot on the heels of the news that Suzuki will stop selling cars in the USA, comes the next one – the Japanese firm’s Spanish motorcycle division will stop its activities by the end of Q1 2013. The decision has been taken due to accumulated losses created by the reduction and general condition of the current economy in Europe. Continue reading →
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Nov 12
Lifestyle / Coyote Saddlebag by Giant Loop
The Coyote Saddlebag is right there among the best choices for hardcore off-road expeditions on dirt bike or dualsport model motorcycles. Straps on and stays on, no matter what.
Travel lighter and faster with the only saddle bag system that combines two motorcycle panniers and a tail bag into a single biomorphic shape, requiring no sub-frame modifications, racks or braces. For dualsport and offroad dirt bike touring, there’s no better saddlebag to carry your gear, we think. For supermoto and motard style bikes, the Coyote Saddlebag is the clean, streamlined saddlebag to pack rain gear and other essentials for the city. Continue reading →
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Oct 12
Custom / Suzuki DR650 / Deus ex Machina
Trust the guys at Deus ex Machina to take a bike as good as the sweet Suzuki DR650 and make it even better. While the thing is readily available in America and Australia, that’s not the case in Indonesia, where you’d have to import it, which means taxes and added costs. Continue reading →
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Oct 12
Europe’s sole Yoshimura X1 Hayabusa goes under the hammer
In between the builds and the cool videos, something like this comes up once in a while. A super-rare Yoshimura X1 Hayabusa – well it’s rumoured to be the only one in the western world – has gone under the hammer as part of the Aled Jenkins collection at a Bonhams auction in Stafford. Continue reading →
