Naked and upright, Suzuki takes the GSX-R750’s track-bred performance and brings it to the street in an ergonomically agreeable package featuring large-diameter Renthal aluminum handlebars.
The original hypersport headbanger, the Suzuki Hayabusa has long been the symbol of unadulterated power. And the 2016 continues to deliver pure performance.
With the goal of creating a “comfortable adventure tourer,” Suzuki gave the V-Strom features a powerplant with good torque in the low- and mid-range, plus a high-rpm horsepower boost.
The 2016 Suzuki Boulevard C50T is a bagger for riders with lower power requirements. Displacing 50 cubic inches, the Boulevard C50T doesn’t lack for style or features.
An outstanding mid-sized street-focused adventure bike, the standard 2016 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS has become a highly versatile staff favorite at Ultimate MotorCycling.
The Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS returns to the lineup, and it has some touring intentions, as accessory hard bags, rear top-box, and a windshield are Suzuki-offered option available to owners.
The 2016 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure edition takes the standard version and includes side cases, a skid plate, taller windshield, hand guards and engine guards as standard equipment.
2017 Suzuki SV650 ABS | Motorcycle Buyer's Guide
The 650cc V-twin sportbike has been a mainstay of the Suzuki lineup since 1999. Constantly evolving, the...
In this week’s first segment, Senior Editor Nic de Sena tells all about the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. The fabled Italian racing marque has produced a track-only version of its excellent streetbike, and Nic gave it a good thrashing around Laguna Seca recently. Even if you’re not a track junkie, you’ll find this to be an interesting take on an already really good machine.
In the second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with teen racing sensation Kayla Yaakov. Kayla made a name for herself in the smaller classes as she was growing up, but having just turned 16 a few weeks ago, she was able to move up a class and race 600 Supersport for Tytler’s Racing at the last Moto America race of this year. In case you’re thinking this may be hype—she finished on the podium in 3rd place, having started the race 13th on the grid. That’s a heck of an accomplishment for a first race in the most competitive class of them all. Teejay chats with Kayla about growing up and where it all started.
From all of us here at Motos & Friends… we hope you enjoy this episode!