Suzuki Building on ATV Success-
New Models and Updates Showcased at Las Vegas Dealer
Show
Las Vegas, NV (6/29/2007)
- Suzuki introduced fourteen new or significantly updated
motorcycles and ATVs for 2008 at this week's annual
Suzuki Dealer Meeting. Suzuki dealers from around the
country converged on Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of
the exciting new line up.
Last year, Suzuki was the only major ATV manufacturer
to have increased sales. Suzuki ATV Operations Manager
Rod Lopusnak highlighted some of the reasons behind
their success: "When you combine passion with Suzuki
engineering and technology you get an outstanding, and
growing line of rugged, versatile, and powerful ATVs".
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QuadRacer LT-R450 |
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QuadRacer LT-R450 |
Perhaps the best illustration of this is the significantly
updated QuadRacer R450. New features include yet another
ATV industry first for Suzuki - the new ECM Logic and
Ignition Control System.
The ECM monitors throttle position, engine RPM, and
the transition rate of both throttle position, and engine
RPM. The ECU then determines optimum fuel delivery and
ignition timing to reduce wheel spin and increase traction.
New camshafts and exhaust system changes further increase
power output, especially at low and mid range throttle
settings.
There are many additional updates. A new countershaft
has been added for better gearshift feel. Rubber mounted
handlebars cut down on vibration and a textured slip-
resistant seat cover was also added. The new seat cover,
in addition to adding increased control, also helps
with rider comfort.
The suspension wasn't left alone either – the
incredible new Kashima coating process has been applied
to both front and rear suspension. This coating reduces
friction and provides an overall smoother suspension
stroke. The suspension settings in general have also
been re-vamped to provide an even more responsive feel,
and larger rear tires added to complete the picture.
The swingarm has been significantly strengthened and
extra rigidity built in for improved handling. The best
keeps getting better.
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Limited
Edition LT-R450 with black wheels and aggressive
black and red graphics package on black bodywork |
If all that were not enough, a special all black Limited
Edition will also be sold in limited quantities. The
unit features black wheels, frame, bodywork, and an
aggressive new graphics package.
"Like any championship winning ride," Lopusnak
said, "the Suzuki QuadRacer R450 continues to be
updated and improved constantly to maintain its dominance
over the competition."
Look for the 2008 QuadRacer to appear in dealer showrooms
this September with a MSRP of $7399 (Limited Edition
model $7499)
The groundbreaking KingQuad line wasn't left alone
either. Although more details will be coming soon, the
KingQuad line has been both expanded and improved for
2008. The flagship KingQuad 700 has been upped to 750cc
in displacement along with numerous other improvements
that will insure its position at the head of the pack.
But, the really big news is the addition of the new
KingQuad 400. Replacing the Eiger- the new KingQuad
400 is the evolutionary next step up and worthy in every
way of the KingQuad branding.
More information will be available soon, but it is
plain to see that Suzuki is not sitting on its laurels.
The 2008 line clearly demonstrates that Suzuki continues
to offer the most competitive ATVs in each market segment.
About American Suzuki:
The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor
Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1963
by Suzuki Motor Corporation. ASMC markets motorcycles
and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout
49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation
(SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide
manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles
and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated
in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries.
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