After taking a year off to reorganize its assets - Suzuki did not officially offer 2010 model year machines, and it was difficult for us to even get information from them much of the year - the Japanese manufacturer has announced its first wave of new models for the 2011 model year. In addition to the launch of these new motorcycles and ATVs, American Suzuki is also celebrating its 50th anniversary of international racing this summer. "We are excited to launch a significant number of new units for the 2011 model year, while at the same time we celebrate a half-century of racing," said Steve Bortolamedi, Senior Communications Manager at American Suzuki.
From its Boulevard cruiser segment, the company says it will offer several motorcycles for 2011, including the stylish Boulevard M109R and M109R Limited, the entry-level Boulevard S40, as well as the retro-styled standard TU250. The S40 (you may remember it as the Savage), freshens things up with two new color schemes, orange and black, or white and silver. Returning for 2011 is the middleweight V-Strom 650 ABS which features antilock brakes as well as a large rear luggage rack. The king of Sportbikes, the Suzuki Hayabusa, also returns for 2011 in Pearl Mirage White or Pearl Nebular Black.
Suzuki Motor Corporation founded The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit www.suzukicycles.com