Suzuki motorcycles

The origins of the brand go back to 1909, when Suzuki Michio founded the "Suzuki Looms Works."  Its beginnings were in manufacturing sewing and knitting machines for the textile industry.

The first relevant date for Suzuki in the motor world takes us to the year 1937.  That year they constructed a motorcycle and a car prototype, but the Japanese government was more interested in another field and found a different use for the brand's manufacturing: munitions for the war.

Not until the year 1952 did the first Suzuki motorcycle appear.  It was called the "Power Free" and had a 36cc displacement with a small, two-stroke engine with a belt drive transmission.  Thanks to this motorcycle and the range it brought, Suzuki entered the commercial scene and the sporty world of two-wheels. 2 years later, in '54, "Suzuki Looms Works" changed their name to be called "Suzuki Motors."  That same year, the motorcycle "Colleda" went on the market, a 90cc, 4-stroke bike. 

In '56, Suzuki launched their first Twin: the "Colleda TT."  This motorcycle design inspired models of the brand's other bikes for many years.  Their 16 horsepower led them to reach 130 kilometers/hour. Almost 10 years after, in 1965, Suzuki launched the 250T20: a 29 horsepower, powerful motorcycle with a 6 speed gear shift.  Two years later, a motorcycle was made that was a reference for many motorcycles of the era: the T500.

In 1972, Suzuki used a water cooling system on its GT750 model, which made that model a very important reference.  After that model, it was manufactured in 500 and 380cc. 1979 was a great year for the Japanese brand.  They launched the GS750, the GS1000 and the GS850G on the market, which were all very well received.  But the market was revolutionized in 1981 when Suzuki launched the GSX1100S KATANA.  A style reference for the 80s and 90s.

In 1988, Suzuki launched the most powerful single cylinder bike of the era.  It was the DR750.  In 1990, they further increased the power to 800cc. One year after this power modification, in '91, came the first of a range of mythic motorcycles to hit the two-wheeled world: the BANDIT.

In 1999, one of the most beautiful bikes of the 20th century hit the market, as chosen by the Guggenheim.  It was the GSX1300R.  On top of looking good, it was a true technological marvel.  That same year the first BURGMAN model hit the market, a Maxi Scooter that combined the comfort of a bike with the utility of a scooter.