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Where is Suzuki ?
11/23/24 at 11:44:47

If you look at the motorcycle market from the so-called 30,000 ft level, Suzuki appears absent from the mid-size sector. Honda has umpteen 500-650 models, Kawi almost as many, RE up the wazoo, Yam a few, Suz only playing at 800cc. Based on past models, Suz can do it, but is choosing not to ?
What gives?
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ps: Suz was winning in Moto GP, then pulled out completely ????

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JOG Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1495 Longview, Texas Gender:	Re: Where is Suzuki ? Reply #1 - 11/23/24 at 15:49:29 It's not necessary to even go to that 30,000' thing to look around and realize Knowing when to Pull Out is something far too few know.
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Reply #2 - 11/25/24 at 21:12:47

I can only see my future being in the 400 to 500 pound area ! I can get a 500cc kit for my 350 Royal Enfield now ... I've already got the cam ! Wink

I'm not sure I need the 500cc kit but a 410cc kit is available too , so maybe that one ? It's nice at 350cc now.

Just a bit over 400 pounds and handles like a Savage with a short wheel base.

I do have a 650cc twin in reserve too.

at touch over 500 pounds.

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Reply #3 - 11/26/24 at 12:19:48

For me the biggest disappointment is the lack of classic styled cruisers in the market. Yes, I like some of the classic styled new Harley's and Indians. I am really into Sportsters and old Harley's. But these new bikes are luxury machines and expensive. No way I would drop over 20K on an Indian Springfield or Heritage Softail.

Take a step down and we got the Vulcan Classic 900 and Suzuki C50T. These are cool and all, but where's the in-between? What ever happened to bikes the likes of VTX1300 or Vulcan 1500.

Also wouldn't mind seeing more standard bikes. Nice comfortable position with a sweet 500 to 750 cc four cylinder. Something like a Nighthawk.

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Reply #5 - 11/26/24 at 19:24:52

Hay TheBabyDerp

I know a fella who is fixing-up an Old Honda 500 4 cylinder . I understand there is "Electronic firing system" for them old four cylinder bikes .

I had a Barn Find "2000 Kawasaki W-650" a few years ago . It was parked for over 10 years and barely run-in before being parked. You might be able to find something similar.

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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1440 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: Where is Suzuki ? Reply #6 - 11/27/24 at 00:04:26 Just read that KTM is reorganizing to avoid bankruptcy. Reorganizing the model offering would be a good start, Cheers!
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Reply #7 - 11/27/24 at 04:29:42

MMRanch wrote on 11/26/24 at 19:24:52:

Hay TheBabyDerp

I know a fella who is fixing-up an Old Honda 500 4 cylinder . I understand there is "Electronic firing system" for them old four cylinder bikes .

I had a Barn Find "2000 Kawasaki W-650" a few years ago . It was parked for over 10 years and barely run-in before being parked. You might be able to find something similar.

Absolutely. There's tons of used bikes out there around here. I had a 98 CBR 600 F3 a few years back and wow that thing was fun. I also had a Nighthawk 550 that I unfortunately sold off. Never finished that project and I regret selling it. W-650 looks cool. If I come across one I might have to take a look at it. I am partial to Kawasaki and Harley as I've had several of each and had good experiences.

I will be in South East Asia most of December and I might have the opportunity to rent a Kawasaki W-175. Would be interesting for sure.

I will say this though. I am looking forward to when the current royal enfields are on the used market. The Classic 650 in the teal color is quite beautiful.

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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1440 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: Where is Suzuki ? Reply #8 - 11/27/24 at 23:46:40 Long history of Suzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qccejmqbPg Cheers !
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