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Gilfy650a · #1 Unread post by **Gilfy650a** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:25 pm

So i was curious and decided to go to Suzuki Japan's website, it seems that they have a absence of 600cc bikes, its weird to me i suppose not only do theys not have 600cc class bikes but there are absolutly no fully faired bikes at all.

The biggest "Mid size bike" they have is a 400cc bike anyone know why? i would assume its because of the road structure there,not as many highways and all that jazz. meh anyway the SV400 is a freakin sweet bike and i wa nt one...

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Gilfy650a · #2 Unread post by **Gilfy650a** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:43 pm

Sport models
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scooters
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Dualsports

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dirtbikes

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"business"bikes

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bicycles

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Ninja Geoff · Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:51 pm

GSX 1400

wonder if it's faster than a busa. probably lighter.

BuzZz · #4 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:06 pm

GeoffXR200R wrote:GSX 1400
wonder if it's faster than a busa. probably lighter.

Nope, it's not all that fast from everything I've read about it. It is heavy too. It could have been a great bike, but Suzuki jammed out.

TechTMW · #5 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:20 am

Yes, Amazing that the Japanese prefer bikes with good street qualities.

What crazy people

High_Side · #6 Unread post by **High_Side** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 2:51 am

It's funny how they are usually a few years ahead of where we are even though the retro models now make them look like they are behind. Is it just me or does this one look exactly like a '90 Kawasaki Zepher 550?????
http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/impulse/index.html

Keyoke · #7 Unread post by **Keyoke** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 5:46 am

BuzZz wrote:
Nope, it's not all that fast from everything I've read about it. It is heavy too. It could have been a great bike, but Suzuki jammed out.

The GSX1400 is a rather popular bike over here - it's the main contender to my bike, the XJR. Havent had chance to ride one as yet, but managed to get a leg over a couple at the shows. The riding position is certainly similar to that of the xjr, and I believe most of the weight is low-slung, so should feel better when riding.

High_Side · #8 Unread post by **High_Side** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:25 am

I really dig the retro bikes they save for the domestic market. Here are a few Hondas and one Suzuki that I would be interested in:

jmillheiser · Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:40 pm

No Gixxers? not a single one. I find that hard to believe. But then again they had one of their weird gentlemans agreements for bikes limiting them to 100hp up until recently, kinda like that weird thing they had where their cars were limited to 276hp. IIRC they finally kicked the 276hp limit to the side with the latest WRX and Lancer EVO. Would have to go away with the new GTR supposedly putting out 450-500hp when it comes out.

flynrider · Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:41 pm

High_Side wrote:It's funny how they are usually a few years ahead of where we are even though the retro models now make them look like they are behind. Is it just me or does this one look exactly like a '90 Kawasaki Zepher 550?????
http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/impulse/index.html

You're right. And the Zephyr 550 looked a lot like the KZ550 of the early 80s. Spooky! When you think about it though , they didn't call 'em UJMs for nothin'.