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Suzuki motorcycles: Cologne
Busy times: a V-Strom adventure concept, new Boulevard C90T tourer, updated Hayabusa and commemorative GSX-R1000Suzuki has gone public with its most sophisticated adventure bike yet – the V-Strom 1000 Concept, but one the company has confirmed will be part of its official line-up in 2014.
Inspired by the legendary DR Big Dakar racer, the V-Strom 1000 features traction control, integrated luggage, top-notch brakes and suspension, and aluminium chassis. It will still be powered by a 1000cc liquid-cooled V-twin like the current V-Strom, and tarmac-based tyres will adorn the cast wheels.
"Suzuki Motorcycles changed the adventure touring category forever when it developed the V-Strom 650 and introduced to the world an incredibly versatile, comfortable and fun-to-ride motorcycle," said Perry Morison, General Manager, Suzuki Motorcycles.
"Our two V-Stroms, the 650 and 1000, are amongst the Australia's best-selling adventure tourers and we are very excited about the release of a concept V-Strom 1000 as it shows the future direction of this popular model and of our organisation."
Suzuki also unveiled the following models in Cologne:
BOULEVARD C90T
The Boulevard C90T is Suzuki's first distance cruiser with practicality as standard. Offering integrated luggage, the C90T (called the Intruder C1500T in Europe) is available in black, with black detailing carried throughout the model from forks to wheels, to exhausts to integrated panniers. The bike offers ample luggage capacity with an element-cheating windshield.
It’s powered by Suzuki's proven 1500cc V-twin engine, and will go on sale in January, 2013 for $17,490.
BURGMAN 650 / EXECUTIVE ABS
The 2013 Burgman 650 boasts a host of updates, and standard equipment includes new lightweight ABS, a powered height adjustable screen, electrically retractable mirrors and a DC power socket. On top of this, the Executive model boasts heated grips and heated passenger and rider seats, as well as a passenger backrest. Suzuki claims the 650 is 15 percent more efficient than the current model. The maxi is powered by a 638cc, twin-cylinder, fuel-injected powerplant.
The Burgman 650 boasts a 50-litre under-seat storage compartment, enough for two normal size full-face helmets, plus three front compartments for smaller items, one containing DC outlet to charge a mobile phone, and an additional cable lock allowing the rider to secure a helmet outside the compartment.
The Burgman 650 will be available in Australia in autumn 2013, with colours and pricing to be announced prior to arrival.
HAYABUSA GSX1300R ABS
The legend continues its evolution with concentrated development on braking power and efficiency. The 2013 GSX1300R Hayabusa now offers Brembo Monoblock calipers with new lightweight ABS as standard.
The 2013 Hayabusa will be available in Australia in autumn, 2013.
GSX-R1000: ONE MILLIONTH COMMEMORATIVE ADDITION
This year signals the one millionth GSX-R to roll off the production line at Suzuki's Hamamatsu factory in Japan.
To commemorate this important milestone Suzuki has announced the GSX-R1000 Commemorative Edition for 2013, boasting a host of detail aesthetic changes to celebrate one of motorcycling's most loved ranges.
Featuring a special paint scheme, the commemorative GSX-R1000 also has unique black Brembo Monoblock calipers with gold lettering, wheel stripes, gold forks, a celebratory tank graphic, numbered top yoke, red fork tops, a special key ring and a distinctive red coloured nose cone.
Just 100 commemorative GSX-R1000s will be available in Australia and are expected to arrive by January, 2013, priced at $18,490*.
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