Suzuki GSX
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30th Anniversary GSX-R colours revealed
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It’s the 30th anniversary of the production of the GSX-R, a bike that changed the motorcycle world. To mark the occasion Suzuki is painting the 1000cc bike in special colours that ape the original scheme. We’ve been sent the pictures and the bike looks very coo. Here’s what Suzuki itself says about the historic…
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Launch report: Suzuki GSX-S1000FA
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Tested by: John Milbank Pictures by: James Wright and Ula Serra £9,999//143.5bhp @ 10,000rpm//78.2lb-ft @ 9,500rpm//214kg//www.suzuki-gb.co.uk The new GSX-S1000FA has been carefully targeted by Suzuki – its typical buyer is expected to be an experienced forty-plus rider with an above-average income. They previously owned a sportsbike and they’re expected to be using this for weekend rides without…
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German’s claim: BMW has new Sportboxer coming!
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Now this is a new thing. According to our German press friends, BMW has an all-new Sportboxer on the way for its 2016 line-up. They reckon that the bike has 150bhp, is going to be powered by the firm’s 1200cc motor and will tip the scales at just 215kg. The bike is aimed at the…
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Suzuki GSX-S1000 World Launch report
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Ridden by: Bruce Wilson//Photos by: Suzuki Price: £8,999 (£9,499 with ABS) It’s lighter than Kawasaki’s Z1000, will outsprint BMW’s S1000R and is cheaper than Honda’s CB1000R. This is the GSX-S1000 – a bike with a family lineage that means it has a lot to live up to. That’s because the most talked about…
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Test Ride the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 First
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Fancy a test ride on the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 – the naked GSX-R K5 with three stage traction control? From April 18 you can get out on a test ride of the big bruiser because that’s when demo bikes arrive in dealerships as part of a nationwide Suzuki test ride roadshow. We really like the sound of…
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MotoGP Sepang 2 Test day 1 results: Rossi leads
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Weather-wise it was a difficult day for the teams with the track temperature approaching 60 degrees at times leading to a lack of grip which meant it was impossible for any rider to post a time comparable to the previous test here at the Malaysian circuit. In fact Rossi’s best lap of 2’00.414 was a…
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Motorcycle footrest hangers at a fraction of OE price
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Replacing footrest hangers doesn’t have to cost the earth. Designed as direct replacements to OE hangers, quality aluminium footrest hangers at Wemoto make repair costs considerably cheaper. Unlike many OE replacements there’s no need to purchase parts individually – the hangers are available as complete sets which include the left and right hangers, heel plates…
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MotoGP testing: Marquez posts best time, Rossi second
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With 30 riders featuring on track, the full 2015 MotoGP grid were all in attendance other than Pramac Racing rider Yonny Hernandez, who should return from injury at Sepang 2. Five test riders from the various factories also gathered data for their respective manufacturers. Repsol Honda’s double MotoGP™ World Champion Marquez recorded his best time…
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Josh Waters joins Kushitani for 2015 BSB
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Josh Waters will race in Kushitani leathers and gloves in the 2015 MCE British Superbike series on his factory-supported Halsall Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000. The 28-year old Australian – a former two-time Australian Superbike champion and British Superbike race winner – is no stranger to the historic Japanese brand. Racing for the Yoshimura Racing Team on three occasions at the…
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The heart-warming motorcycle adventure to the Arctic
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Gordon Stuart tells the heart-warming story of his incredible motorcycle adventure through Northern Europe… I pulled my bike to the side of the road, coming to a stop with gravel and dust at my feet. I removed my helmet and felt the cold mountain breeze across my face. As I got off the bike I turned…
