Suzuki KingQuad Sport Utility
ATV Model Lineup History
KingQuad 400 FS / KingQuad 400
AS / KingQuad 750 AXi
Suzuki KingQuad Family:
The very first Suzuki KingQuad became famous for
its versatility thanks to an amazing list of features
that made it the most complete ATV available. The
1991 model lead the way for future Suzuki ATVs –
and now for a growing family of Suzuki KingQuad
ATVs.
Suzuki KingQuad Evolution:
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1983
Suzuki LT-125 QuadRunner |
“First on 4 Wheels” is more than
just a slogan for Suzuki, it’s a fact. And
2008 will mark the 25th anniversary of the milestone
– Suzuki’s invention of the four-wheeled
ATV. The 1983 Suzuki QuadRunner 125 gave birth
to an industry.
As the first four-wheeled ATV, the Suzuki
LT-125 set in motion a history of innovation that
only a manufacturer like Suzuki could deliver.
The 1983 Suzuki LT-125 delivered the utility
function that other machines couldn’t, and
it did so with the reliability, durability and
power that only Suzuki could provide. This new
quad featured reverse gear, an auto-clutch five-speed
transmission, an odometer, an accessory power
plug and a sealed rear brake.
Suzuki continued to bring innovation to the
new ATV industry throughout the 80s, leading the
way for an industry that – 25 years later
– is bigger than anyone could have imagined.
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2005
Suzuki KingQuad 700 4x4 |
The KingQuad name returned to the Suzuki stable
in 2005 with the fuel-injected KingQuad 700 4x4
ATV. Suzuki delivered this ATV with a feature
list that made even the well-equipped original
KingQuad blush. The concept behind the KingQuad
700 was to create a single ATV that delivered
all the high-demand features of a top-of-the-line
utility machine, along with Suzuki performance
and a competitive price.
This was the first ATV to deliver Suzuki fuel
injection to the ATV world. Famous for helping
deliver countless championships in motorcycle
road racing competition, Suzuki fuel injection
is recognized for delivering horsepower with amazing
efficiency.
Much more than just a high-powered fuel-injected
ATV, this flagship delivered fully independent
suspension, aluminum wheels, a sealed oil-bathed
multi-disc brake system and Suzuki’s exclusive
T-shaped seat for comfort. Along with fuel injection,
the single-cylinder engine had a dual-overhead-cam
head, and the engine was canted forward 48 degrees
for optimum placement in the chassis.
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2007
Suzuki KingQuad 450 4x4 |
As proof of success, the 2005 KingQuad earned
more ATV of the Year honors in its debut year
than any other ATV. Clearly, the KingQuad formula
– build cutting edge ATVs upon a base of
Suzuki performance and durability – had
the makings of a powerful success story. It also
ushered in the new KingQuad family, including
the 2007 KingQuad 450. This new ATV was the first
fuel-injected 4x4 in the popular 450cc-class,
and it delivered most of the features of the KingQuad
700 at a more moderate price.
For 2008, two new quads are being introduced
– the KingQuad 400 and the KingQuad 750AXi.
The following pages will expand upon the highlights.
There have also been some changes on the award
winning KingQuad 450. For the 2008 450AXi as well
as the 750AXi, you will find a fully independent
suspension system with five preload settings,
offering a smoother ride, better stability and
performance.
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.
www.suzukicycles.com
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