Suzuki Motorcycles Buyer's Guide https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/buyer-guide/suzuki/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Sat, 29 Jul 2023 02:28:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-UMC_LOGO_512x512-140x140.jpg Suzuki Motorcycles Buyer's Guide https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/buyer-guide/suzuki/ 32 32 2023 Suzuki Burgman 400 Buyer’s Guide [Photos, Price, Color] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/19/2023-suzuki-burgman-400-buyers-guide-photos-price-color/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:05:17 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267141 The 2023 Suzuki Burgman 400 midi-scooter is the flagship of Suzuki’s two-scooter lineup. It boasts quite a few maxi-scooter features, while retaining the urban-friendly form factor of a mid-size scooter, which we found out when we tested the Burgman 400. As you’d expect from a scooter, the 2023 Suzuki Burgman 400 has a step-through chassis […]

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]]> 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Buyer’s Guide [Specs, Price, Colors] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/18/2023-suzuki-gsx-s1000-buyers-guide-specs-price-colors/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:55:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265549 The legend of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 powerplant lives on in the 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 naked upright sportbike. Renowned for its torquey power delivery in 2005, the superbike-derived motor has been updated in the intervening 18 years to reduce emissions and increase street-worthiness. The engine has also picked up ride-by-wire technology and attendant rider aids […]

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]]> 2023 Suzuki SV650 Buyer’s Guide [Prices, Specs, Colors, Info] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/24/2023-suzuki-sv650-buyers-guide-prices-specs-colors-info/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:49:24 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264874 The evergreen Suzuki SV650 is back with new colors and a $100 price increase this year. Like last year, the SV650 comes in two flavors—a standard version, and an ABS edition for a $450 premium (which we recommend). We have long loved the torquey, novice-friendly, expert-satisfying DOHC 90-degree V-twin powerplant. The motor is slung below […]

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]]> 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Buyer’s Guide [Price, Photos, Specs] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/27/2023-suzuki-v-strom-650-buyers-guide-price-photos-specs/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:54:00 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264156 Although it might be in the shadow of the all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE this year, the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 650 will still have plenty of fans despite enjoying no changes for ’23. The V-Strom 650 has a substantial cult following who love the V-twin adventure motorcycle just the way it is. The 645cc DOHC […]

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]]> 2022 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. Buyer’s Guide https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/08/18/2022-suzuki-boulevard-m109r-b-o-s-s-buyers-guide/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:14:54 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=241322 When it’s time to go big in the cruiser world, the 2022 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. stands at the ready. With an oversquare 109ci V-twin motor sporting double overhead cams and pistons over 4.4 inches in diameter, the beast is both a revver and a stump-pulling torquer. If the motor’s running, it’s putting out over […]

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]]> 2022 Suzuki DR-Z400S Buyer’s Guide [Specs, Photos, Price] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/08/14/2022-suzuki-dr-z400s-buyers-guide-specs-photos-price/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:15:33 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=241198 The Suzuki DR-Z400S keeps chugging along, returning unchanged for 2022, except for a $100 price increase. The 2022 Suzuki DR-Z400S is a venerable dual-sport motorcycle in its 23rd year, flourishing in changing times without evolving. Although EFI is now the norm, the DR-Z400S continues to have the motor’s 398cc combustion chamber fed by a 36mm […]

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]]> 2022 Suzuki DR650S Buyer’s Guide [Specs, Photos, and Ride Review] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/07/31/2022-suzuki-dr650s-buyers-guide-specs-photos-and-ride-review/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:04:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=240880 The 2022 Suzuki DR650S is an authentic retro motorcycle that is still produced. This dual-sport has strong roots dating back to 1996, and has enjoyed few updates since then. With that in mind, you’ll marvel at the bike’s now-novel features. There’s a 40mm Mikuni carburetor with a manual choke for cold starting—yes, the 644cc single […]

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]]> 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Buyer’s Guide [Price, Specs and Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/01/19/2022-suzuki-v-strom-650-buyers-guide-price-specs-and-photos/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:20:25 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=236466 Suzuki’s entry-level ADV motorcycle is back, though the 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 has no changes this year. That isn’t a big problem, as the V-Strom 650 is a well-rounded and evolved motorcycle that provides a great ride experience for new and experienced riders alike. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is an easy-handling motorcycle that is at […]

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]]> 2021 Suzuki DR-Z400S Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Price, and Photos https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/11/16/2021-suzuki-dr-z400s-buyers-guide-specs-price-and-photos/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:53:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=226441 Over two decades after its initial release, the Suzuki DR-Z400S returns yet again with no changes other than color and graphics. The 2021 Suzuki DR-Z400S is virtually a vintage motorcycle, with a 36mm Mikuni carburetor still used in a world filled with EFI motorcycles. The plastics are from the turn of the century, with the […]

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]]> 2021 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Buyer's Guide: Specs, Photos, and Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/10/19/2021-suzuki-dr-z400sm-buyers-guide-specs-photos-price/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:28:50 +0000 http://previewum.wpengine.com/?p=225761 There aren’t many supermoto motorcycles to choose from, and that has helped keep the venerable Suzuki DR-Z400SM viable 16 years after its introduction. Despite few updates, Solid Black replaces Solid Iron Gray this year as a color choice—the platform remains viable and popular.     Based on the Suzuki DR-Z400S dual-sport motorcycle, the 2021 Suzuki […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Buyers Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/06/10/2020-suzuki-boulevard-c50t-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:13:57 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=222722 Yes, you can go touring in style for under $10k. While many may discount an 805cc V-twin tourer, the 2020 Suzuki Boulevard C50T is undoubtedly a capable short- and medium-distance tourer. The liquid-cooled motor is torquey, yet it has enough top end for a rider to cruise at highway speeds without feeling put out. Sure, […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS Buyers Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/05/20/2020-suzuki-burgman-400-abs-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Wed, 20 May 2020 22:24:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=222278 The Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive taking care of the premium scooter crowd that likes to tour the country, while the Burgman 200 does the yeoman’s work of getting people around town. That leaves a considerable gulf for the 2020 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS to fill as an all-around scooter capable of doing the jobs of […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400S Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/04/28/2020-suzuki-dr-z400s-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:43:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=221926 Virtually unchanged since its debut 20 years ago, the 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400S remains a viable dual-sport motorcycle for those who value price, reliability, and ease of maintenance over absolute performance. The torquey liquid-cooled DOHC motor is virtually bulletproof, and is still fed by a simple 36mm Mikuni carburetor. The DR-Z400 is fired up with an […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki DR650S Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/03/27/2020-suzuki-dr650s-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:56:41 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=221165 A living classic, the 2020 Suzuki DR650S is a living, breathing relic from the 1900s with a cool twist—it still works as a viable dual-sport motorcycle. With a piston measuring 100mm across, the DR650S’s motor puts out plenty of torque to move around its 366 pounds without complaint. While that’s a lot of weight for […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki GSX-R750 Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/01/20/2020-suzuki-gsx-r750-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:46:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=219798 Take Suzuki GSX-R600 supersport chassis and put in a 750cc cheater motor, and you have the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R750. Sure, it doesn’t fit in any standard racing class. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take the tweener out on a track day or into the local twisties and have a great time. The motor is […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/01/10/2020-suzuki-boulevard-c50-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:38:47 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=219666 An authentic retro-throwback cruiser, the 2020 Suzuki Boulevard C50 is a standout in the light-middleweight class of cruisers.

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]]> 2020 Suzuki DR200S Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/11/11/2020-suzuki-dr200s-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:05:48 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=218602 2020 Suzuki DR200S Part of a retro dual-sport line, the 2020 Suzuki DR200S is a trip down memory lane. The SOHC, two-valve motor is air-cooled, carbureted, and has a five-speed transmission—features you don’t see too often in the 21st century. The suspension is non-adjustable, save spring-preload for the shock, and the rear brake is a […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/10/31/2020-suzuki-dr-z400sm-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:41:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=218034 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Virtually unchanged in its 15 years in existence, and based on the DR-Z400S that debuted in 2000, the 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400SM continues to be a relevant motorcycle. Helping the DR-Z400SM along is the lack of supermoto motorcycles, its reputation for reliability, and a price tag of $7399. The 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400SM’s DOHC […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki GSX250R and GSX250R ABS Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/10/21/2020-suzuki-gsx250r-and-gsx250r-abs-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:13:19 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=217657 The smallest sport motorcycle in the 2020 Suzuki lineup, the GSX250R offers big-bike features such as a full fairing, fuel injection, electric cooling, and optional ABS.

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]]> 2020 Suzuki Hayabusa Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/10/11/2020-suzuki-hayabusa-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:15:50 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=217503 Although it has fallen behind the times, the 2020 Suzuki Hayabusa remains a favorite of riders who want to go in a straight line and do it very quickly.

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]]> 2020 Suzuki SV650 (ABS) Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/10/05/2020-suzuki-sv650-abs-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:01:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=217324 2020 Suzuki SV650 and SV650 ABS Debuting in 1999, the Suzuki SV650 has enjoyed a constant evolution as it moves through the 21st century. Thanks to a torquey V-twin motor with a broad powerband and a stable chassis, the SV650 is a welcoming motorcycle. New riders, and well as experienced pilots, find quite a bit […]

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]]> 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Prices https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/10/01/2020-suzuki-v-strom-650-buyers-guide-specs-prices/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:45:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=217177 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Renowned for its ease of use, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 returns for 2020. That 645cc 90-degree V-twin motor is capable of everything from urban commuting to cross-country journey. With a focus on torque, it delivers usable power in a wide variety of conditions. Suzuki kept the seat height under 33 inches […]

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]]> 2018 Suzuki DR650S Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/22/2018-suzuki-dr650s-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:31:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=202500 With a design old enough for it to be classified as a retro bike, the reliable and versatile Suzuki DR650S remains unchanged for 2018.

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]]> 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/21/2018-suzuki-dr-z400sm-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:15:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=202461 A mainstay in the supermoto world, the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is based on the long-running DR-Z400S dual sport motorcycle.

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]]> 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/10/2018-suzuki-dr-z400s-buyers-guide-specs-price/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:11:01 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=202215 Although its heavier and less powerful than European dual-sport motorcycles, the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S has simplicity and reliability going for it.

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