Suzuki
The Suzuki Bandit (GSF 600 and 1200): The Queen of Value for Money
Launched in 1995-1996, the Suzuki Bandit democratized the big four-cylinder engine with its air-oil cooled engine inherited from the GSX-R. A look back at the GSF 600 and 1200, queens of value for money.
The 1981 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana: a design from the future
In 1981, the Suzuki GSX1100S Katana arrived with a sabre-like silhouette designed by Hans Muth. We look back at an aesthetic shock, its 111 hp engine, and its 2019 neo-retro rebirth.
The Suzuki GSX-R750 (1985): The Race Replica That Invented the Modern Sportbike
In 1985, Suzuki brought the racetrack to the road: aluminum frame, SACS oil-cooled engine, 176 kg dry weight. A look back at the GSX-R750, the motorcycle that invented the modern race-replica sportbike.
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (1999): The 300 km/h Legend
In 1999, the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa blew past the Honda Blackbird, reaching 312 km/h. A year later, an agreement between manufacturers limited hyper-sport bikes: the '99 Busa would forever remain the undisputed king of the unrestricted era.
Suzuki in MotoGP: A Japanese legend between glory and unexpected departure
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...