Latest Suzuki Motorcycle News | Reviews and Racing, Suzuki MotoGP... https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/suzuki-news/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Latest Suzuki Motorcycle News | Reviews and Racing, Suzuki MotoGP... https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/suzuki-news/ 32 32 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-review-motorcycle-test/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:48:07 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=471560 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX Review Review by Wayne Vickers It’s a bit of a mouthful saying GSX-S1000GX out loud, so I ended up just referring to the bike as “The GX”. Suzuki calls it a crossover, which makes sense in that it’s almost exactly halfway in between the GSX-S1000 GT (Sport Tourer) and the V-Strom 1050 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 1 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-australia/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:30:20 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=471563 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review Review by Wayne Vickers I quite liked the GSX-8S when it lobbed on our shores last year. A fun little road bike that was more than engaging in the Queensland hinterland, as well as around Lakeside Raceway (check the YouTube vid out if you haven’t seen it for my dog-on-race-track avoidance […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-australia/feed/ 4 2024 Suzuki GSX-R1000 line-up hits Aussie dealers https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-r1000-line-up-hits-aussie-dealers/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-r1000-line-up-hits-aussie-dealers/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:20 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=471120 2024 Suzuki GSX-R1000 & GSX-R1000R The latest versions of the GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 sportbikes have made their debut in Australian Suzuki dealerships. The MY24 GSX-R1000 arrives in a Metallic Matt Black/Glass Sparkle Black livery, priced at $25,190 ride-away and the MY24 GSX-R1000R comes in a Pearl Brilliant White/Metallic Triton Blue livery, priced at $28,190 ride-away. These […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-r1000-line-up-hits-aussie-dealers/feed/ 4 Suzuki enters Suzuka ‘Experimental Class’ with a ‘green’ GSX-R1000R https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-enters-suzuka-experimental-class-with-a-green-gsx-r1000r/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-enters-suzuka-experimental-class-with-a-green-gsx-r1000r/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:05:06 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=471129 Team SUZUKI CN CHALLENGE goes sustainable Suzuki has announced their intention to compete at the 2024 Suzuka 8 Hours (July 19-21), but their entry is now what you call conventional. The Japanese manufacturer will enter in the ‘Experimental Class’, a category for experimental purposes. Suzuki will use the 40 per cent bio-sourced Sustainable Fuel, certified […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-enters-suzuka-experimental-class-with-a-green-gsx-r1000r/feed/ 0 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Review – Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-review-motorcycle-test/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:46:01 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=467536 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Review Motorcycle Test by Wayne Vickers – Images RbMotoLens Suzuki V-Strom 800! But haven’t you already reviewed the V-Strom 800, Wayno? Well, yes. But, no. I did ride the V-Strom 800 DE a while back, which, while largely the same in terms of driveline, is the more off-road oriented model. This […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 1 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-motorcycle-test/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:24:46 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=464118 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review By Rennie Scaysbrook, Photography by Kevin Wing It’s nice to see Suzuki on the comeback trail. The company has been largely absent from the sporty side of life since re-releasing the GSX-R1000 back in 2017, but the proceeding years since the Covid pandemic has seen big S bring forth a slew […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 2 Recall Round Up – Brake Issues – Suzuki Hayabusa – Kymco Like https://www.mcnews.com.au/recall-round-up-brake-issues-suzuki-hayabusa-kymco-like/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/recall-round-up-brake-issues-suzuki-hayabusa-kymco-like/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:33:17 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=464350 Motorcycle Recall Notices 2023 Suzuki GSX1300RR QM Recall Notice Recall number – REC-005883 Campaign number – SRC24-01 Original published date – 6 February 2024 Supplier details – SUZUKI AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Contact name – Suzuki Customer Care Contact phone – 1800 777 088 Contact email – safety@suzuki.com.au Contact website – http://www.suzuki.com.au Suzuki GSX1300RR QM Year […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/recall-round-up-brake-issues-suzuki-hayabusa-kymco-like/feed/ 0 Suzuki GT750 – Suzuki’s two-stroke triple https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gt750-suzukis-two-stroke-triple/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gt750-suzukis-two-stroke-triple/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:54:21 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=432930 Suzuki GT750 With Ian Falloon Considering Suzuki’s success over the last thirty years with their GSX-R-series of four-cylinder Superbikes, it’s hard to imagine that back in 1970 Suzuki only produced two-strokes. And when they decided to enter the Superbike war, up against the mighty Honda CB750 and wicked Kawasaki H2 triple, not surprisingly Suzuki decided […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gt750-suzukis-two-stroke-triple/feed/ 2 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:34:47 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=454665 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review I finally got the chance to throw the leg over the new V-Strom 800 and it is both what I expected, and yet not what I expected… All in all, it’s a solid entrant into the increasingly competitive mid-size Adventure-Touring category, and a worthy holder of the V-Strom badge. Let’s start […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 GSX-S1000GX sports-tourer breaks new ground for Suzuki https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-specifications/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:05:40 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=453640 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX It’s got a 150 horsepower GSX-R1000 derived engine, electronic suspension with 150 mm of travel and adaptive damping control, two-way quick-shift, cruise control, an adjustable screen along with smartphone connectivity, including navigation, and will sell for $25,890 ride away.  Meet the new GSX-S1000GX. To further sweeten the deal Suzuki will also throw […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-specifications/feed/ 5 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R arriving in April at $14,990 ride away https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-specifications/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:29:31 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=453484 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Suzuki have pulled the covers off another model based on their grunty 776 cc parallel twin platform with the new GSX-8R unveiled at EICMA today. The GSX-8R, or 8R shares the same engine and chassis platform as the highly acclaimed GSX-8S and V-STROM 800, but thanks to much sportier styling along with […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-gsx-8r-specifications/feed/ 2 Factory cashback offers on Suzuki’s two-wheeled and ATV fun bikes! https://www.mcnews.com.au/factory-cashback-offers-on-suzukis-two-wheeled-and-atv-fun-bikes/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/factory-cashback-offers-on-suzukis-two-wheeled-and-atv-fun-bikes/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:55:17 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=448918 Suzuki Fun Bike & ATV Christmas Cashback Offer Suzuki’s celebrating Christmas early with their cashback offer already available on a range of their two wheel and ATV fun bikes, with up to $500 in savings available just in time for the best riding weather. Suzuki DR-Z125 / Suzuki DR-Z125L Blending race inspired looks with an […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/factory-cashback-offers-on-suzukis-two-wheeled-and-atv-fun-bikes/feed/ 0 Suzuki spin another variant out of the new 800 DE platform https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-specifications/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:38:02 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=448147 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 In 2023 we saw the introduction of the most off-road orientated V-Strom in history, the V-Strom 800 DE, but now for 2024, Suzuki are adding a base road-orientated variant added to the range dropping the spec and price down to $17,490 ride-away. Expected arrival is January 2024. The V-Strom 800 boasts […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-suzuki-v-strom-800-specifications/feed/ 1 Stylish new 250 offerings land from Suzuki this November https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gixxer-250-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gixxer-250-specifications/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:50:07 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=444602 Suzuki GIXXER 250 Suzuki returns to the quarter-litre road-based ranks in Australia this November with the new Gixxer 250 available in both naked and fully faired forms from $6490 ride away. The GIXXER 250 takes its place in Suzuki’s local line-up alongside the fully faired GIXXER SF 250. Both models join the recently released V-STROM […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gixxer-250-specifications/feed/ 0 Suzuki GSX-8S Review – Bargain middleweight with punch https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specs/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specs/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:28:52 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=435683 Suzuki GSX-8S Review Suzuki GSX-8S tested by Wayne Vickers We recently got to get our hands (and bums) on Suzuki’s much anticipated new GSX-8S when attending the Aussie launch on Queensland’s glorious Sunshine Coast. It shares the same frame and engine as it’s sister bike, the V-Strom 800DE that Trev put through its paces in […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specs/feed/ 3 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-25th-anniversary-suzuki-hayabusa-special/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-25th-anniversary-suzuki-hayabusa-special/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:53:59 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=434871 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 25th Anniversary The Hayabusa, Suzuki’s flagship motorcycle, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023 and in commemoration, Suzuki are releasing a 25th anniversary model. The special features for the 25th anniversary model are an orange and black-based body, and special colours for the drive chain adjuster and front brake rotor. Engravings have been […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-25th-anniversary-suzuki-hayabusa-special/feed/ 0 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review – New kid on adventure block https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:32:25 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424393 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review Suzuki’s new V-Strom 800DE is the most dirt-ready V-Strom to come out of the Suzuki factory thanks to its 21-inch front, 220 mm of ground clearance and 220 mm of travel through its adjustable Showa suspension. We recently braved the elements in New Zealand to sample the newest kid on the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/feed/ 1 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Review – Touring legend gets a little bit dirty… https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:02:57 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424395 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Review V-Strom 1050DE review by Trevor Hedge – Images TBG Suzuki’s V-Strom has a legendary reputation for comfort, reliability and amazing road performance. It has never had the off-road chops to compete in the dirt against many of its adventure bike competitors, nor has it pretended to. That’s not to say the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/feed/ 0 Suzuki GSX-8S Review – Handsome new nakedbike debuts at $14,190 Ride Away https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:50:43 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424330 Suzuki GSX-8S Review With Rennie Scaysbrook – Images Julien Lacroix It’s fair to say Suzuki could use a bit of good publicity at the moment. The Hamamatsu giant has been in the news for the wrong reasons these past 12 months, mainly centred around its decision to wind down its factory-backed international racing program, which […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/feed/ 0 Suzuki Avenis 125 lands in Australia and we blag a ride https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-avenis-125-review-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-avenis-125-review-specifications/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:49:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=410288 Suzuki Avenis 125 While we were recently getting an ‘advanced screening’ of the great little Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX, we also had a chance to look at a second small zook that we think a few folks will also be interested in, the Avenis 125 scooter. Quite the stylish little unit, it adds to the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-avenis-125-review-specifications/feed/ 3 First Ride – 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-250sx-review-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-250sx-review-specifications/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:52:46 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=410287 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX Review Well more of a first taste really… By Wayne Vickers – Images Russell Colvin We were lucky enough to briefly throw a leg over a 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX recently, despite the bike still being three months away from going on sale here in Australia.  The addition of the 250SX […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-250sx-review-specifications/feed/ 3 It’s official! Ken Roczen to H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki for 2023 SX/MX season https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ama-supercross-and-motocross-roczen-suzuki/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ama-supercross-and-motocross-roczen-suzuki/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:35:12 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=410291 Ken Roczen with Suzuki for 2023 Former AMA motocross champion Ken Roczen will be aboard a H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki RM-Z450 for 2023. Roczen, who won his most recent championship on a Suzuki, will be reunited with the brand and compete in the upcoming 2023 Supercross and Motocross Championship series which is set to start on […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ama-supercross-and-motocross-roczen-suzuki/feed/ 0 Suzuki V-Strom 250 improved for 2023 and more affordable than ever https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-250-improved-for-2023-and-more-affordable-than-ever/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-250-improved-for-2023-and-more-affordable-than-ever/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:51:17 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=409060 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX The V-Strom 250SX will arrive in a sharper looking package for 2023, with Suzuki’s entry level adventure/dual-purpose machine retaining an exceptionally competitive price tag, with a $6490 ride-away price making this one of the most accessible beginner ADVs on the market. Last time I tested the V-Strom 250 was back in […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-250-improved-for-2023-and-more-affordable-than-ever/feed/ 3 Suzuki’s new Avenis 125 scooter coming to Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzukis-new-avenis-125-scooter-coming-to-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzukis-new-avenis-125-scooter-coming-to-australia/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:07:07 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=407976 2023 Suzuki Avenis 125 scooter The Suzuki scooter range will expand in 2023, with the arrival of the affordable new Avenis 125 scooter in January, with pre-orders already open on the Suzuki Motorcycles Australia website. The sharply styled Avenis 125 will take its place alongside the Address 110 in Suzuki’s urban scooter line-up, powered by […]

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