Suzuki will suspend their MotoGP operations while promising to make an attempt at returning as early as 2014.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend temporarily its participation in FIM Road Racing Grand Prix MotoGP from 2012.

This suspension is to cope with tough circumstances mainly caused by the prolonged recession in developed countries, a historical appreciation of Japanese Yen and repeated natural disasters.

Having an eye to returning to MotoGP in 2014, Suzuki will now focus on developing a competitive new racing machine for that class.

Suzuki will continue motocross racing activity and support of road racing activities using mass-produced motorcycles, by obtaining FIM homologation and co-operation with the supplier of its development racing kit parts.

SOURCE: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-suzuki-quits

Dungey Parts Ways With Suzuki For ‘12

Sept. 14, 2011

2010 Supercross/Motocross champion Ryan Dungey will not return to the American Suzuki program for the 2012 season.

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has announced plans today for the upcoming 2012 AMA Supercross and Motocross seasons. Suzuki has been a dominant force in both series’ for over seven years and has been a leader in technology in order to maintain that stronghold with the continued development of the Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450. Since its introduction, the RM-Z450 has amassed the most AMA Motocross Championships as well as the most motocross race wins of any four-stroke 450. The RM-Z was also the first four-stroke AMA Supercross Championship 450 and the first fuel-injected 450 to win AMA Supercross and Motocross titles.

Current plans for the 2012 campaign include returning Suzuki rider, Brett Metcalfe. The 27-year-old Australian joined Suzuki at the beginning of the 2011 season with solid credentials and has demonstrated strength, determination and the ability to win aboard the Suzuki RM-Z. Although injuries shortened his 2011 Supercross season, Metcalfe has shown his ability during the current motocross season, scoring an overall win as well as two podiums and 3 top five finishes. Metcalfe finished the season a solid fourth in points in the 2011 AMA Pro Motocross series.

Metcalfe’s teammate, reigning AMA Pro Motocross Champion Ryan Dungey, will be leaving the team at the conclusion of the 2011 motocross season. American Suzuki will, however, continue to support Dungey for the upcoming Motocross Des Nations, which will be held September 17th-18th in France.

“We’re extremely happy to have Brett Metcalfe as part of our team for 2012,” said team manager, Mike Webb. “Metty has shown he has the stuff to win and is a great ambassador for the sport and a quality representative for American Suzuki. Ryan Dungey has had great success in his years with the team as Suzuki’s Championship DNA propelled him to score both 250 and 450 titles aboard the RM-Z. We all wish Ryan much luck with his future endeavors.”

Source:  http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-mx-dungey-parts-ways-with-suzuki-for-12/

SUZUKI RELEASES 2012 OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE AND ATV LINEUP!

Posted on August 5, 2011, 12:04 pm
By Suzuki Media

2012 Lineup Includes Utility Sport ATVs, QuadSport Z400, DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L

BREA, Calif. August 2, 2011 - Suzuki is pleased to announce the unveiling of the 2012 off-road motorcycle, utility sport ATV and sport ATV lineup, with new models joining the RM-Z and RM motocross line and the all-new 2012 V-Strom 650 ABS that were recently introduced for the 2012 model year.

The diverse line of 2012 Suzuki motorcycle and ATV products now includes six KingQuad utility sport ATVs, the Ozark 250 utility sport ATV, Quadsport Z400 sport ATV and off-road motorcycles including the DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L - Shown below

"We are excited to release such a diverse range of incredible off-road and ATV models for 2012," said Suzuki's Senior Communications Manager Steve Bortolamedi, "our diverse 2012 range has a model for all riders, from hitting the open trail on a QuadSport Z400 or DR-Z125, to tackling tough jobs with a rugged industry-leading KingQuad ATV."

The 2012 utility sport ATV models include the KingQuad 750AXi, KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 500AXi, KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 400ASi, KingQuad 400FSi and Ozark 250 models. These class-leading utility sport ATV models combine strong, versatile performance with exceptional torque, power and convenient utility features to conquer tough trails and terrain or cut the work day down to size.

The QuadRacer Z400 is a race-inspired sport ATV engineered for high-performance off-road four-wheeling. It features a powerful 398cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with Suzuki fuel injection for impressive acceleration with tractable power across a range of RPM. The QuadSport Z400 is the total sport ATV package designed for a thrilling ride on the trail or track.

The DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L are mid-sized off-road motorcycles with full-sized performance and features. Their mighty 124cc 4-stroke powerplants deliver broad torque with a wide powerband for smooth, consistent performance for a variety of riding applications, terrains and trails.

More information about the 2012 Suzuki product lines can be found at: www.suzukicycles.com and at Suzuki Now - www.suzukicycles.com/now

Source:  http://mxnewsfeed.com/article.php?artid=3220