SUZUKI HISTORY
n 1983, Suzuki introduced the world's first production 4-wheel ATV, the memorable Suzuki LT-125. Dirt Wheels magazine enthused "…try one of the LT-125s down at your local Suzuki shop. It's exactly what you've been looking for." The pioneering 4-wheeler transformed the rapidly growing ATV industry and signaled the beginning of Suzuki's ATV "wonder years".
As the popularity of 3-wheelers gave way to Suzuki's market-transforming revolution, SMC expanded the 4-wheeler family with innovative utilitarian features to improve everyday life – at work or play - for everyone from novices to daily utility riders. Suzuki 4-wheelers became a popular choice for farming, ranching, outdoor recreation and worksite applications. Today hard-working Suzuki ATVs are everywhere, even serving workers in natural disaster relief and rescue. SMC also applied its deep sportbike expertise to expansion of the line, creating 4-wheelers that set championship records in competitive events and confirmed Suzuki's legendary racing DNA.Suzuki has remained a technology leader, developing the product range to suit every need - from utilitarian farm service to racetrack excitement.
The world's first 4-wheel ATV equipped with a 2-stroke engine, the QuadRacer 250, was based on the Suzuki RM250 motocross bike. Unprecedented sporty features – long-travel suspension, low weight, snappy power, precise steering, manual clutches, kick starter, hydraulic disc brakes, aluminium wheels - upped the sports and recreation potential.
With the largest displacement of any ATV out there, the 1986 QuadRacer 500 was at the cutting edge of Suzuki's leading technology. A milestone in ATV development, this model is still favored by some racers.
The 1991 KINGQUAD, one of Suzuki's most notable ATVs, later became the basis for Suzuki's current 4x4 model dominance. Engineers added a number of features to the LT-4WD to produce the King: engine displacement enlarged from 246cc to 280cc, a locking front differential, larger tires and a standard oil cooler.
The tough EIGER 400's combines classic profile with underlying strength and sets new standards of middleweight ATV excellence and value. Outstanding performance is expanded by an optional fully automatic CVT and easy on-demand selection of 2WD or 4WD.
By far the sportiest ATV then on the market, the QuadSport Z400 featured torque-loaded performance that expanded Suzuki's performance heritage with a state-of-the-art liquid-cooled aluminum alloy DOHC 4-valve engine.
The QuadSport Z400 kicked the industry's high-performance ATV racing segment into high gear and increased rider participation.
With the industry's first electronic fuel-injection system, this ATV earned numerous "ATV of the Year" awards. The industry-leading engine displacement, high performance and innovations made the KINGQUAD 700 a very important product in Suzuki's ATV history.
This radical racer - also featuring Suzuki fuel injection - embodied an entirely new concept: an industry-first "race-ready" design with the race-proven RM-Z450 engine. The QuadRacer R450 delivers power smoothly over a wide band, with class-leading handling for riders interested in ATV motocross racing.
Article source www.globalsuzuki.com
As the popularity of 3-wheelers gave way to Suzuki's market-transforming revolution, SMC expanded the 4-wheeler family with innovative utilitarian features to improve everyday life – at work or play - for everyone from novices to daily utility riders. Suzuki 4-wheelers became a popular choice for farming, ranching, outdoor recreation and worksite applications. Today hard-working Suzuki ATVs are everywhere, even serving workers in natural disaster relief and rescue. SMC also applied its deep sportbike expertise to expansion of the line, creating 4-wheelers that set championship records in competitive events and confirmed Suzuki's legendary racing DNA.Suzuki has remained a technology leader, developing the product range to suit every need - from utilitarian farm service to racetrack excitement.
1985 QuadRacer 250
The world's first 4-wheel ATV equipped with a 2-stroke engine, the QuadRacer 250, was based on the Suzuki RM250 motocross bike. Unprecedented sporty features – long-travel suspension, low weight, snappy power, precise steering, manual clutches, kick starter, hydraulic disc brakes, aluminium wheels - upped the sports and recreation potential.
1986 QuadRacer 500
With the largest displacement of any ATV out there, the 1986 QuadRacer 500 was at the cutting edge of Suzuki's leading technology. A milestone in ATV development, this model is still favored by some racers.
1991 KINGQUAD (First Model)
The 1991 KINGQUAD, one of Suzuki's most notable ATVs, later became the basis for Suzuki's current 4x4 model dominance. Engineers added a number of features to the LT-4WD to produce the King: engine displacement enlarged from 246cc to 280cc, a locking front differential, larger tires and a standard oil cooler.
2002 EIGER 400 (current KINGQUAD 400AS/4x4)
The tough EIGER 400's combines classic profile with underlying strength and sets new standards of middleweight ATV excellence and value. Outstanding performance is expanded by an optional fully automatic CVT and easy on-demand selection of 2WD or 4WD.
2002 QuadSport Z400
By far the sportiest ATV then on the market, the QuadSport Z400 featured torque-loaded performance that expanded Suzuki's performance heritage with a state-of-the-art liquid-cooled aluminum alloy DOHC 4-valve engine.
The QuadSport Z400 kicked the industry's high-performance ATV racing segment into high gear and increased rider participation.
2005 KINGQUAD 700 (Later version: KINGQUAD 750AXi)
With the industry's first electronic fuel-injection system, this ATV earned numerous "ATV of the Year" awards. The industry-leading engine displacement, high performance and innovations made the KINGQUAD 700 a very important product in Suzuki's ATV history.
2006 QuadRacer R450
This radical racer - also featuring Suzuki fuel injection - embodied an entirely new concept: an industry-first "race-ready" design with the race-proven RM-Z450 engine. The QuadRacer R450 delivers power smoothly over a wide band, with class-leading handling for riders interested in ATV motocross racing.
Article source www.globalsuzuki.com
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