https://finsmotorcycles.co.uk/news/rss https://finsmotorcycles.co.uk/news/quarter-of-a-century-of-busa-and-sv-celebrated-at-suzuki-live 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of both the legendary Hayabusa and the cult classic SV650. Both launched in 1999 to do very different jobs, their birthdays will be celebrated at Suzuki Live, which takes place at Cadwell Park on 22-23 June. Suzuki is inviting owners to bring their bikes along to the event, with dedicated parking and display areas in the paddock reserved for Busas and SVs. The show-and-shine style display areas will be sponsored by Dunlop, with a free pair of tyres up for grabs for the owners of the best examples on display. The Hayabusa and SV650 feature areas will form part of a wide range of paddock displays at the event. Suzuki will showcase its current lineup and models from its vintage fleet, there will be a number of Team Classic Suzuki race bikes on display, plus stands from the likes of the Air-Cooled Suzuki Club, the Kettle Club, and the Suzuki Owners Club. Dunlop will have staff on hand to talk tyres and tyre pressures for those riding on circuit, and Furygan will display their latest safety kit. When the track action stops the evening show begins, with live music from The High Rollers, talk shows featuring VIPs such as John Reynolds, Steve Parrish, and Danny Webb, as well as tech talks from Dunlop and Furygan. Food and drink will be available from a variety of on-site vendors. Over the two days there will be track sessions for Suzukis old and new, with sessions scheduled for everything from classic RGs and RGVs to modern GSX-Rs and GTs. There will also be a host of bikes available to test ride on the surrounding Lincolnshire roads, including the new GSX-S1000GX, the GSX-8R, and the V-Strom 800RE, as well as the third generation Hayabusa. Those interested in the latest V-Strom 800DE and V-Strom 1050DE can enjoy off-road test rides in the SR75 Suzuki V-Strom Experience Zone. Suzuki GB marketing manager Jak Tyrrell commented, Were a little over a month away from Suzuki Live and its set to be the biggest one yet. While there will be plenty of track sessions for those taking part, theres going to be even more to see and do away from the circuit action, starting with the two anniversary display areas. 25 years is a huge milestone for two motorcycling stalwarts: the SV has provided fun, affordable motorcycling for the masses since 1999, has been the first big bike of so many riders, and still fills racing grids at club level. And, still, a quarter of a century later, nothing comes close to a Hayabusa. Its very easy to overuse words like icon or legend, but that is what the Hayabusa is. Suzuki Live takes place on 22-23 June at Cadwell Park. Weekend tickets cost 15 and include access to the whole paddock area, plus free camping. Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 BST https://finsmotorcycles.co.uk/news/suzuki-reveals-two-new-colour-options-for-gsx-r125 Two new colour options are now available for Suzukis GSX-R125, including a retro-inspired blue and white livery that pays homage to the GSX-R lineage and history. A blue tank and nose sit above white side panels and belly pan, which are adorned with the familiar blue stripes running from the front up onto the seat unit. Lightweight blue wheels complete the look. It is joined by a more subtle all-black version, which is is accented by red decals and red wheels. The learner-friendly race replica boasts an incredible power-to-weight ratio in the class with a free-revving, DOHC single cylinder engine, plus keyless ignition and low-rpm assist. Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 BST https://finsmotorcycles.co.uk/news/updated-colours-for-gsx-s950 Suzuki has revealed 2024 colours for its GSX-S950. The 95PS GSX-S model, which can be restricted for A2 licence compliance, will come in a silver and dark red this year, along with an updated trademark metallic triton blue and a stealth all-black version. The GSX-S950 is based on the GSX-S1000 platform and shares the same frame and GSX-R-derived swingarm. It also uses the same 999cc, superbike-derived engine, but while peak power output is reduced to 95PS from 152PS, the 950 still makes use of the donor engines creamy midrange to produce 92 Nm of peak torque. Theres a three-mode traction control system, a ride-by-wire throttle, easy start and low RPM assist. Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 BST https://finsmotorcycles.co.uk/news/suzuki-announces-green-entry-in-world-famous-endurance-race Suzuki is making a powerful statement when it comes to its commitment to the future of motorsport and sustainability by entering the world famous Suzuka 8 Hour endurance race with a superbike project that embodies a vision of eco-conscious racing, from sustainable fuel to innovative tyres and oil. Car and motorcycle racing have historically been the proving grounds for new technologies, expediting development through competition. This year the Japanese manufacturer will enter the prestigious endurance race with a GSX-R1000R that uses 40% bio-sourced sustainable fuel from Elf. Lubricating the machines four-cylinder engine will be an engine oil from Motul, made from a bio-sourced base oil. Controlling emissions will be an exhaust from renowned manufacturer and tuning house Yoshimura, complete with catalytic converter. However, it is not just in the engine where Suzuki is embracing sustainable technologies. Brake dust forms a large part of vehicle emissions. In an effort to combat this, Suzuki will use low-dust pads from Sunstar Engineering, putting them to the test in one of the most gruelling settings imaginable. Further outlining Suzukis dedication to eco-friendly competition are tyres from Bridgestone that use an increased ratio of recycled materials, and front and rear fenders made from a natural flax fibre, supplied by Bcomp. Racing bodywork is provided by JHI and utilises recycled carbon materials. From front to back, the GSX-R reflects Suzukis dedication to environmental responsibility. Toshihiro Suzuki, president of Suzuki Motor Corporation, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase the brands project, and emphasised the link between racing and improving products for consumers in the future. I would like to thank the FIM, EWC organisers, and Suzuka Circuit, who have given us this opportunity to participate in the Suzuka 8 Hours with sustainable fuel, he said. Suzuki has been making efforts in re-allocating resources toward promoting the development of sustainability-related technologies. Endurance World Championship is an extremely demanding race series for the machine, riders, and the team, forced to make long hours of running. By making development of sustainable fuel and other sustainable items of Yoshimura Japan, who has been working alongside us for a long time, and other partners in such a challenging environment, I believe that it will lead not only to improving Suzukis environmental performance technologies, but also to contribute to personnel development and to increase motivation, which will be linked to making even better products in the future. Tsuyoshi Tanaka, executive general manager of motorcycle operations, added, I believe this initiative has a very significant meaning to realise carbon neutrality, especially for mid to large displacement motorcycles, for which we believe combustion engines will still be needed. I can say with confidence that endurance racing, which simultaneously demands running performance and endurance, is the optimal place for testing and development of not only fuel but also various sustainable items, and it is an activity that would revitalise the future of the motorcycle industry. We will not make it a one-time initiative but make firm efforts so that we can continue the initiative by aiming for higher goals in the years to come. Suzuki has not yet announced its riders, but the team which will enter under the banner Team Suzuki CN Challenge will be headed by Shinichi Sahara, who boasts extensive experience having headed up racing projects in World Superbikes and MotoGP for Suzuki, which most recently led to the winning of the 2020 MotoGP world championship. The 45th running of the Suzuka 8 Hours will take place from 19-21 July at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, Japan. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 BST