Latest Suzuki Motorcycle News | Reviews and Racing, Suzuki MotoGP... https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/suzuki-news/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:28:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 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 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/ 2 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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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzukis-new-avenis-125-scooter-coming-to-australia/feed/ 0 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | Most off-road ready V-Strom yet https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-specifications/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:23:00 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=405906 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE The legendary DL V-Strom range gets a middle sibling for 2023 with the arrival of the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800-DE and it boasts not only the most ground clearance (220 mm), but also the most (Showa) suspension travel (220 mm) and a 21-inch front rim. That all adds up to […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-specifications/feed/ 2 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S joins the GSX-S family https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-8s-joins-the-gsx-s-family/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-8s-joins-the-gsx-s-family/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:01:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=405907 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S Suzuki have unveiled a new addition to their GSX-S line at EICMA, with an all-new GSX-8S looking the business and introducing their new 776 cc 270-degree parallel-twin powerplant, which also debuts in the new V-Strom 800DE. Styling looks almost like a stripped back Katana, in 750 trim, which can only be a […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-8s-joins-the-gsx-s-family/feed/ 2 Suzuki sayonara to MotoGP on a high with victory at Valencia https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-history-motogp-modern/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-history-motogp-modern/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:02:01 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=405419 Suzuki in MotoGP The final race weekend of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season has ended with emotions running especially high for Team Suzuki Ecstar, who bow out – not only from the season, but from the championship. They did it in spectacular style as Alex Rins led from start to finish in the Valencia […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-history-motogp-modern/feed/ 1 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa now available for $28,190 ride-away https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-now-available-for-28190-ride-away/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-now-available-for-28190-ride-away/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:56:52 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=404709 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa The 2023 iteration of the famed Hayabusa is now on sale in Australian Suzuki dealerships for $28,190 ride away. The third generation of the Hayabusa leverages the latest technology while still retaining all the machine’s legendary ‘Ultimate Sports’ characteristics: striking aerodynamic bodywork and styling, outstanding performance, nimble handling for such a big […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-now-available-for-28190-ride-away/feed/ 5 2023 Suzuki GSX-R1000 range arrives in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-r1000-range-arrives-in-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-r1000-range-arrives-in-australia/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:30:31 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=404504 2023 Suzuki GSX-R1000 arrives In 2023 Suzuki’s superbike pedigree continues with the double-tiered one-litre range comprising the GSX-R1000 and flagship GSX-R1000R. The latest iterations of both machines are now available from Australian Suzuki Motorcycle dealerships. Acceleration for the duo is provided by the most powerful and technologically advanced production GSX-R engine ever built, running variable valve […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-gsx-r1000-range-arrives-in-australia/feed/ 3 Suzuki GSX1100 Katana | A flawed cult classic https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx1100-katana-a-flawed-cult-classic/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx1100-katana-a-flawed-cult-classic/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:07:21 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=388756 Suzuki GSX1100 Katana With Ian Falloon Until the mid 1970s style wasn’t considered a priority in motorcycle design. Street motorcycles gradually evolved as form followed function and, apart from a few factory café racers, all motorcycles charted a fairly generic path. This involved an upright riding position and dual seat, much like many of today’s […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx1100-katana-a-flawed-cult-classic/feed/ 7 New Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE debuts with 21-inch front + more travel https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-1050-de/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-1050-de/#respond Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:43:33 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=397322 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE Suzuki have today pulled the covers off a new V-Strom 1050 D/E model to spearhead a revised line-up scheduled to arrive in March next year. Suzuki’s V-Strom has been a hugely popular all-roads adventure-touring platform for two decades, but the model has always been more of an all-roads tourer. Suzuki […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-1050-de/feed/ 0 Watanabe to stand-in for injured Joan Mir at San Marino MotoGP https://www.mcnews.com.au/watanabe-to-stand-in-for-injured-joan-mir-at-san-marino-motogp/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/watanabe-to-stand-in-for-injured-joan-mir-at-san-marino-motogp/#respond Fri, 26 Aug 2022 22:13:18 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=396286 Conservative choice by Suzuki for Mir substitute Following the injury suffered by Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir at the Red Bull Ring on August 21st, Joan Mir was advised to take 15 days’ rest to allow the bone and ligament damage in his right ankle to heal. This meant that he would miss the forthcoming […]

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