Histoire des marques

Two 350 world titles in 1949 and 1950, a 24-hour record at an average of 100.05 mph at Montlhéry and an invention that became universal: the story of Velocette, the small firm from Hall Green, in Birmingham.

Six 500 world titles in eight seasons, a four-cylinder born out of an aviation project and a withdrawal from Grand Prix racing agreed on 26 September 1957: the Arcore marque ruled before MV Agusta.

Founded in Rimini in 1973 by Bianchi, Morri, and Tamburini, Bimota grafts production engines onto exceptional chassis. KB1, DB1, SB6, the hub-center steered Tesi, the link with the Ducati 916: the story of an exotic and exclusive Italian icon.

Engineer and former racer Erik Buell built radical sports bikes around the big Harley-Davidson V-twin: fuel in the frame, oil in the swingarm, perimeter rim brake. A look back at the cult models, Harley's acquisition, the brutal closure in 2009, and the rebirth of EBR.

Table of Contents The Essentials Suzuki's Early Days in Competition Suzuki in 500cc: Domination and Legends The MotoGP Challenge: Difficult Transition to 4-Stroke Strategic Withdrawal (2011 – 2014) The Triumphant Return: GSX-RR and Renaissance (2015 – 2022) 2020: The Year of Consecration An Abrupt and Misunderstood End (2022) The Faces of Suzuki in Grand Prix Why Suzuki Left its Mark on MotoGP History What Next? Legacy and Other Disciplines Anecdotes and Tributes Conclusion Summary Table FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions The Essentials Suzuki is one of the historic manufacturers in the motorcycle world championship. Present since the 1960s, the Japanese...