MotoGP testers assess Indy course
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa recorded the fastest time in the first official MotoGP test at Indy
X marks the spot at Misano
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ruben Xaus and Max Biaggi picked up a surprising 1-2 finish for Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati
Capirossi injured in Assen practice
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Loris Capirossi suffered a deep cut in his right arm after highsiding during practice in Assen
Suzuki recalls 2008 Hayabusa
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
American Suzuki Motor Corp. has issued a recall notice for the 2008 Hayabusa
Capirossi in, Spies out for Assen
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ben Spies will play the role of spectator at Assen as Loris Capirossi has been cleared to compete
Stoner regains his form at British GP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 23, 2008
Casey Stoner returned to the top of the podium after an impressive outing at the British Grand Prix
Spies prepares for British GP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 20, 2008
Ben Spies made his MotoGP debut practicing for the June 22 British Grand Prix for Rizla Suzuki
Laguna Seca testing open to public
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Race fans are invited to Laguna Seca June 23 to watch the top factory AMA Superbike teams for free
Suzuki announces early 2009 models
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Suzuki has released information on its early 2009 models, all receiving styling updates
Haga scores a double in rainy Germany
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 16, 2008
A broken collarbone couldn’t stop Noriyuki Haga from recording a pair of World Superbike wins
Spies to race in British GP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 12, 2008
AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies will make his MotoGP debut a little earlier than expected
Suzuki storms onward
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 09, 2008
Ben Spies earned his record seventh victory in a row at Road America
Spies seeks record winning streak
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ben Spies will look to set a new record by winning his seventh Superbike race in a row
DMG releases 2009 Literbike rules
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
After vocal resistance to abandoning the existing Superbike class, DMG has announced new class rules
Big Four production down in April
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Japanese motorcycle production was down 44.2% in April, says JAMA
Suzuki stumbles…slightly
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ben Spies picked up a pair of wins at the AMA Superbike stop at Miller Motorsports Park
Checa ends drought with pair of wins
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Carlos Checa earned his first race win in 10 years at Miller Motorsports Park
SBK is back in the USA
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 29, 2008
The World Superbike series returns to America for the first time in four years
AMA preview: Miller Motorsports Park
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The AMA Superbike Championship returns this weekend to the site of the last non-Suzuki victory
Spies-Mladin show rolls on at Infineon
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki race team continued its dominance with a pair of one-two finishes
Vermeulen supports handicapped bikers
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 15, 2008
MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen is supporting a charity that helps handicapped bikers
Calendar girls in the paddocks
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The World Superbike Championship series will receive a warm welcome when it arrives in Utah
Neukirchner, Haga duel in Monza
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 12, 2008
Max Neukirchner made history by becoming the first German to win a World Superbike Championship race
World Superbike returns to Italy
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, May 09, 2008
Troy Bayliss will look to continue his winning ways as the World Superbike championship hits Monza
Ride4Fun for your vacation
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 05, 2008
A motorcycle touring company is offering guided rides in Italy and the Mediterranean
Two more for Bayliss
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 28, 2008
Troy Bayliss pulled off another double, winning two races at Assen in the Netherlands
Suzuki remains untouchable
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 28, 2008
Suzuki swept the podium in both ends of the AMA Superbike doubleheader at the Auto Club Speedway
All in a day's work for Suzuki
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 21, 2008
Suzuki kicked off the Endurance World Championship season with a one-two finish at Le Mans
Suzuki dominates at Barber
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 21, 2008
Mat Mladin led the way as Rockstar Makita Suzuki won five out of six podium spots
Bayliss stretches lead in Valencia
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 07, 2008
Lorenzo Lanzi and Noriyuka Haga earned their first victories of the World Superbike championship
SBK: Valencia race preview
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 04, 2008
The Superbike World Championship series returns to Europe this weekend
AMA to give away five motorcycles
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 02, 2008
The American Motorcyclist Association will give away five motorcycles this year.
MotoGP riders design signature watches
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rizla Suzuki racers Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen are designing their own signature timepieces
Suzuki extends fuel cell research
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Suzuki has extended an agreement with UK company Intelligent Energy to develop fuel cell motorcycles
AMA announces US ‘Olympic’ team
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2008
The American Motorcyclist Association has selected its roster for the World Trophy Team Championship
MotoGP stars help Bridgestone launch Battlax
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Six MotoGP riders, including 2007 series champion Casey Stoner, helped launch Bridgestone’s latest
Ryan Dungey on Target
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 17, 2008
In the heat of a race, the rider in the lead has to fight back the pack
Peris joins Team Suzuki
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 17, 2008
Suzuki Canada and Blackfoot Picotte Racing have added Chris Peris to their team
More Suzuki bikes up for grabs
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 14, 2008
Riders attending American Motorcyclist Association events have a chance to win
Two Wheel Thunder roars into CA
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 14, 2008
Motorcycle racing fans will have the chance to watch top racers such as Mat Mladin test the track
Documentary chronicles sportbike story
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A new online documentary offers an inside look at eight top motorcycle manufacturers
Suzuki preps for MotoGP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The 2008 MotoGP season kicks off March 9 with the CommercialBank Grand Prix of Qatar, and the Rizla
PM Builds Wheels for the Suzuki M109R
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Long famous for their superior design and fitment for belt and chaindrive bikes, Performance...
Starter Bikes
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, April 13, 2007
My wife is taking the motorcycle safety course next month.
Bandit 1250?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 06, 2007
Anyone yet had a chance to ride the new 2007 Bandit 1250? I've finally seen some ads that US dealers have some. Ideas of comparison to the 06-07 FZ1?
DR200 Tuneup Question.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, April 05, 2007
Hi - I need tuneup specs and methods for a 1988 suzuki dr200. Especially setting the valvelash, adjusting the cam chain,and setting the carb float level, including specs for above. Help please! ...
Superbike Rumors- Next-Gen Suzuki Hayabusa?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 19, 2007
I am hoping very soon the first press leaks and preliminary technical data will start to flow from Suzuki on the next generation Hayabusa...
MC Running costs
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, January 26, 2007
I am 59 years old and live in Israel where everything costs a fortune.
2007 (Not so new) V-Strom 1000
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, September 29, 2006
Suzuki has announced the 2007 V-Strom. The only apparent changes are in choice of color:blue or black. More at: http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DL1000K7/Default.aspx
sport/touring on hayabusa
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
looking for feedback from owners of Hayabusas for comments and advise about owning one as a sport-touring option. Please give me the good, bad and ugly plus other bike recommendations. Thanks
Those Little Lights in the Suzuki Fairing.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, August 03, 2006
What functional purpose do those little-lights that reside in the SVs head-light housing serve? I ask because 1tail.com offers some Euro-lights that can be used as replacements for those lights and...
Hopkins Ready To Step Up.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, July 20, 2006
John Hopkins is ready to step up on the podium. How about an American sweep at Laguna Seca? Also, you'll need to watch it on Speed this weekend because ABC's rebroadcast of the race isn't until...
End of The Road for The Katana.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 22, 2006
"Earning A Place In Suzuki History The Katana line has had a legendary history of performance, innovation, and revolutionary styling that has propelled it into a class all its own. Suzuki is...
Suzuki Recall
posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Check http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov, campaign ID; 06V013000
Suzuki and the Air-Valved 2006 GSV-R.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Suzuki's launch of their 2006 GSV-R MotoGP prototype lifted the lid on the worst-kept secret in the paddock - the redesigned motorcycle's use of pneumatic valve springs, dubbed air valves.Read the...
2006 Suzuki pics
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Found some cool pics of the new 2006 Suzukis, including the new 600 & 700 GSXRs! http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/suzuki2006/index.html
Gel seat for M50
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Any favorable information concerning gel a seat for the Suzuki M50??
Big-Inch Suzuki Roars Onto the Boulevard
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, October 08, 2005
There's another "monster cruiser" contender on the block. Suzuki has just introduced the new Boulevard M109R, an 1800cc V-twin with a snarky-looking bikini fairing and low-slung seat. The...
Suzuki: Fact or Fiction ?
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Motorcycle News is "reporting" that Suzuki has revealed a new bike this week. "Suzuki reveal their new 180bhp, six-cylinder, 1100cc Stratosphere – a revival of the legendary Katana superbike." Is...
Suzuki Boost King News
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, September 22, 2005
Has anyone come across any information about whether or not this naked will become a reality? I have seen pictures on another forum that showed a 600 version. I thought some of you might know? ...
Hyabusa-Great Touring Bike
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, August 19, 2005
I thought I in my 55 years would never touch a Hyabusa. Well I did, and I am not sorry. This machine is everything you would want in a sport touring bike, to a mountain carver. No my back is just...
05 GSXR frame problems?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 23, 2005
Maybe a good idea to check the welds on 05 GSXR1000s. 1tail.com To us, the pictures are hard to understand: where's the weld penetration, is that casted material next to extruded, hence the...
Suzuki M50 Seat Questions
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 18, 2005
I want to buy a Suzuki M50. However, even MO's review comments that the seat is rough on your tailbone. Other owners have made similar comments concerning the stock seat. Is a gel seat the solution...
New SV1000 coming to America
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, October 22, 2004
I had a dream! No not that one. My shrink says that one’s normal, as long as I leave out the Women’s Prison sequence and the power tools. The dream I’m talking about started recurring about the...
2005 Suzuki Product Line Expanding
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, June 15, 2004
First things first, this is a press realease and MO did not write the copy. We did want you to see what Suzuki has up its sleeve however. Beyond the updated dualsport, offroad and motocross bikes...
SV 650s for novice rider?
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Ok, I know this is one of those oft-repeated newbie lines of questioning, but I htought just the same I'd throw it out there... What would you experienced folks' opinion be of a Suzuki SV650S for a...
Homegrown GSXR-1000 Streetfighter
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, September 20, 2003
An enthusiast in Australia has converted his GSXR1000K2 to a streetfighter, and has done a very professional looking job. Is this what the next big thing from Suzuki will look like? Wow! SWEET...
Donde esta las Es Viz?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, September 15, 2003
Is it just me, or is Soylent Green made out of people? I's be lookin' at the Suzuki website after perusing the excellently written and terribly astute "2004 Suzuki Models" article (the author of...
What's up with Suzuki's 2004 superbike?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, September 12, 2003
Has anyone peeked into what Suzuki's response will be to competition's new 1L bikes? One would think that the big gixxer was already there but, hey, 180hp on the new Yam!
A Gift from MO
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, September 03, 2003
I was browsing another motorcycle related website today and found this link. Seing as you've all been good little boys and ghouls, I figured I'd share it with you. Right-click on this link and...
SV 1000 Review?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Hey, when are you going to test one of those new SV 1000's? Looks to me like for $7K & $500 for nice aftermarket cans this could be a pretty sweet ride...? Your wish is our command... ...we're...
Upgrading GSXR 750 '03 tires? What to buy
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, August 11, 2003
I recently purchased a GSXR 750 '03 and I think the tires stink, I primarily ride on regular streets and highways. I know the MO experts have probably encounter the same thing with the stock Suzuki...
Working on your own bike, things to know!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, July 29, 2003
I just purchased my 1st GSXR 750 '03 and I want to know where I can find some info on the required maintenance and how to's. Of course the dealer I bought it at want me to spring for a $1,500 three...
Mladin Inks Deal
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, July 07, 2003
The following press release is from Mat Mladin's publicist... Australia's Mat Mladin wishes to announce that he has extended his current contract and will continue to compete in the American AMA...
Aussie Jamie Stauffer to Race for Yoshimura
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, April 10, 2003
BREA, Calif., April 9, 2003 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Australian road racer Jamie Stauffer will contest the AMA 600 SuperSport Series aboard the 2003 Suzuki...
Worst or Best Names for a Bike?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, February 21, 2003
Worst names for a bike. . . First the "Blast from Buell, and now the "Smash" from Suzuki.... check it out.
Suzuki 2003 Contingency Program
posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, February 19, 2003
From a press release issued by American Suzuki: American Suzuki Unveils New 2003 Road Racing Contingency Program
Suzuki SV1000 Naked model delayed
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, January 31, 2003
It appears that Suzuki is calling dealerships to let them know there is a problem with the supplier of the headlight assembly for the naked model SV1000 that will delay arrival of these bikes.
40th Anniversary for Suzuki
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Commemorating forty years of operation in the United States, American Suzuki has created three special edition motorcycles described in the following press release. Update 01/28/03 6:00 PM: We've...
Bandit Oil Blues
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, December 01, 2002
A problem has been brewing for Suzuki with a reported oil-consumption problem in late model Bandit 1200’s. Although the problem has been well documented by Bandit owners, the company refuses to take...
Follow up to my query about the GSX1400
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, November 23, 2002
I think I left out a vital piece of information regarding the appeal of this tasty looking bike, of which the experience of riding I would liken to a big, hearty meal at Outback when you haven't...
2003 Suzuki SV1000/SV1000S
posted by Elliot Strong on Monday, September 16, 2002
An article posted on moto-station.com features photos of what looks like a production ready Suzuki SV1000N and SV1000S. According to the hilarious English-esque version of the text, the N version is...
Suzuki World Cup Results
posted by Elliot Strong on Monday, September 16, 2002
From Team America Grand Prix Racing Press Information: THIRD PLACE FOR DISALVO IN SUZUKI WORLD CUP Team America's Jason DiSalvo emerged with a pair of fourth place finishes to take an...
New Suzuki Boost King Style Bike?
posted by Ashley Hamilton on Saturday, August 31, 2002
I heard it from my local dealer that Suzuki will launch an all new Boost King or B-King bike at the September Dealer Show. The same source recently told me of the Kawasaki Z1000 and the ZX6R with...
World Cup Beckons For DiSalvo
posted by Elliot Strong on Thursday, August 08, 2002
From a Suzuki Press Release: Di Salvo off to France for Suzuki World Cup Jason DiSalvo, scored an important 2nd and 1st place finish in the August 4th WERA National Challenge Series Race at...
Travis Pastrana Out for Remainder of the Season
posted by Elliot Strong on Wednesday, August 07, 2002
From a Suzuki News Release: BREA, Calif., August 6, 2002 – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Team SoBe Suzuki factory rider Travis Pastrana will not compete in the...
Suzuki XREO fast at Philip Island
posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, February 21, 2002
From Suzuki Racing press: Suzuki's new four-stroke GP racer completed the first round of tests at the Australian GP Circuit today, with no hitches and steady progress. Now the Telefonica Movistar...
Suzuki's XREO still improving
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, February 15, 2002
The Telefonica Movistar Suzuki team left Australia's Eastern Creek circuit today in an optimistic mood after completing the second round of tests of the all-new V4 four-stroke XRE0 - and measuring...
Suzuki sees profitable future
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, January 22, 2002
In a report from Reuters, Tokyo, Suzuki Motor Corp on Tuesday gave the following forecasts for calendar 2002. Of note for two-wheeled enthusiasts is that, while the number of units produced next...
Hayabusa-powered race car
posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, January 10, 2002
It's the simplicity of motorcycles that help them generate such astounding power-to-weight ratios. And at the top of the list of most-powerful bikes is Suzuki's Hayabusa. Looking for the best of...
Suzuki's profits on the rise
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, November 20, 2001
No doubt helped by their impressive line of sportbikes and a complete overhaul of their ATV line, Reuters, Tokyo is reporting that Suzuki has seen a "healthy rise in first-half operating profit,...
Tom Kipp signs with Valvoline Suzuki
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, October 31, 2001
We just received a press release from John Ulrich, letting us know that Tom Kipp has signed to ride in the AMA Formula Xtreme and 600cc Supersport Series for Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki in 2002. ...
Boost King, Eat My Dust
posted by Brent Plummer on Wednesday, October 24, 2001
MO reader alanheng queries: "When are you going to drop everything and fly to Japan to ride the BK?" He's refering to, of course, an ultra-cool Suzuki concept bike that they're showing at the...
New Suzuki V-Strom coming to America
posted by Brent Avis on Monday, October 08, 2001
Are Americans, as a group, becoming increasingly European in our wants and desires? Suzuki thinks we are, apparently, and so they're bringing their new V-Strom to the 'Sates. There are also a few...