2004 ATV Expo - Louisville, KY

Suzuki also hasn’t forgot about the sport market and the ATV racer. They released their Z400 in March of 2002, which was the 1st Sport ATV to utilize the latest technology in 4-Stroke Engine design, which was a huge leap over air cooled Honda 400EX engine that was developed in the 90’s. Since the LTZ400’s release two years ago, it has undergone some improvements with each new production release besides just the color and graphics of the machine. In the past, engineering updates to any ATV after its initial design would take years, unlike the motorcycle industry where the machines were constantly being improved upon and redesigned every year almost.

Fishers ATV World will be providing full television coverage about the show in a future episode. Part of the episode, will explain the new and improved LTZ400.

For the 2005 LTZ400, Suzuki listened to its customers and added front Piggyback Reservoir shocks with Compression and rebound adjustability.

Also, the addressed some weak spots in the frame design and added additional gussets to help prevent the earlier frame issues. They also increased the engine performance by changing the cam profiles and added a larger carburetor

The biggest buzz in the rumor mill now is Suzuki’s newest creation, the revolutionary 450cc engine for their newest 4-Stroke racing Motorcycle. This super lightweight and small engine is what many ATV racers are anxiously awaiting to be released in a new production Suzuki ATV. Lets all keep are fingers crossed that this becomes a reality in the near future

Suzuki has definitely proven that they are serious about ATV Racing with the signing of Doug Gust this past year, and their active support in his racing program, which allowed him to focus on racing and when the National Championship with ease. With this years racing success, Suzuki has stepped up their program for next year with the signing of 2003 MX Champion, Jeremiah Jones. They also have added amateur riders to their racing program including Jeremy Lawson for MX and yours truly, Harlen Foley, for the XC Series. I am extremely excited to be riding for such a first class organization.

Doug Gust as usual took some time out to sign autographs for his youngest fans.

Also, in attendance was none other than one of ATVriders.com largest site sponsors, T&T Motorsports. T&T Motorsports is a large Honda dealership in Bardstown, KY, and they are heavily involved in the MX racing Industry. They stock a full line of ATV racing aftermarket equipment from some of the best names in the industry including Laeager, Walsh RaceCraft, Axis Suspension, Merrell Extreme, AC Racing, and many, many more.

Both T&T Racing and C&D Racing make ATVriders.com Race Coverage and updates possible, so think of them the next time you want to enhance your ATV.

The greatest thing about T&T Racing is they are actively involved in building some of the most eye catching Race machines. Selling quality parts in one thing, but having the indepth knowledge of knowing what works together to help you get out front and stay out front at the races is allow very important, and the T&T Racing staff has this knowledge.

This Orange fire bearing machine is equipped with Custom Axis Suspension, Laeger A-arms, Duncan Racing Bumper, Quad Tech Hood, and many other awesome accessories.

Another view of the engine from the otherside