Suzuki GB Motorcycles/ATVs Extra Articles

The Suzuki Enduro Challenge

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:30:00 GMT

25 Years Of Suzuki ATVs

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:17:00 GMT

ATV Safety with video

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Never allow the ATV to be ridden beyond the rider's level of skill. Remember skill can be improved by training.
Details of your nearest Training Centre can be obtained from:
- Andy Heitman, European ATV Safety Institute (EASI); tel:01903 816 286 www.quadsafety.org
- LANTRA; tel: 02476 696996 www.lantra.co.uk
- Forestry & Arboricultural Safety Training Council; tel: 0131 314 6193
- Your nearest Agricultural College or your Suzuki ATV dealer
An ATV is not a toy. An ATV handles differently from all vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine manoeuvres such as turning and driving on hills and over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
Always read the Owners Manual carefully and follow the operating procedures described. Pay special attention to the warnings contained in the manual and all the labels on the machine.
The manufacturer advises that no one under the age of 16 years should operate this ATV and you should be aware of the requirements of the Agriculture (Accidents to Children) Regulations 1958 for children aged 16 or 17 employed in agriculture.
Never carry a passenger on an ATV. Carrying a passenger may upset the balance of the ATV and may cause loss of control.
Never operate an ATV on a public road unless it meets the legal requirements for such use and in any case at not more than 20mph on any public road.
To reduce the risk of an accident always be aware that an ATV is designed to run off road using low pressure tyres which are not suitable for use on paved or hard surfaces. Failure to do so may result in a loss of control or being unable to avoid other vehicles so causing an accident.

Commissioned by the All Terrain Vehicle Industry European Association (www.atvea.org), and produced by the European ATV Safety Institute (EASI - www.quadsafety.org). Video production by Black Hat Productions (www.blackhatproductions.co.uk).

Suzuki ATVs come with a 2 year warranty & free EASI training

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:48:00 GMT

As the original innovator of 4-wheel ATVs, the Suzuki nine model range encompasses over 30 years of development backed by millions of miles of use.

Today we offer the most operator- friendly ATVs with suspension systems and light steering that give class-leading rider comfort.

All ATVs in the Suzuki range come with outstanding features, build quality, power and performance as standard. This commitment to excellence in engineering is backed up by our promise of value for money and after sales support.

2 Year Warranty
Extensive Dealer Network
Free EASI Training with every new Suzuki ATV purchased

From farming and estate management through to racing, there is a Suzuki ATV to meet all your needs.

2 Year Warranty

Suzuki ATVs are designed with cutting edge technology, but this innovation does not sacrifice reliability. Our promise to provide the highest quality machines, is backed up with a peace-of- mind 2 year warranty. This extended warranty applies to all Suzuki ATVs (excluding those used for racing purposes) and demonstrates Suzuki’s continued commitment to customer service.

Dealer Network

Our dedication to always achieving a top level of customer satisfaction is supported by our extensive dealer network. Currently boasting 81 franchises in the UK, Suzuki can ensure that there will be a dealer near you to help with all your ATV needs.

EASI Training

Our pledge to ensure that you receive the best treatment does not end when you drive away with your new Suzuki ATV - it carries on far beyond the showroom. Each new Suzuki ATV purchased from 1st January 2006 now comes with free EASI rider training to improve your riding ability and overall safety when operating your ATV. For more info on EASI visit www.quadsafety.org or view the EASI ATV Training videos.

Suzuki LT-Z400 Relentless microsite

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:14:00 GMT

Suzuki RM125 National race series

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:20:00 GMT

Wheeldon Off-Road Bike Centre

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:36:00 GMT

On-site facilities

Wheeldon Off-Road Bike Centre has a fantastic purpose built 30,000 square foot indoor arena for you to really test out your riding skills; and that’s not all!

A visit to Wheeldon Off-Road Bike Centre is a great way to relax and really enjoy a weekend away. Whether you’re on your own, or part of a group, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Other on-site facilities include luxurious cottage style accommodation, a heated indoor pool, table tennis and a games room.

Corporate & special events

Make use of our facilities for all your conference and event needs. We can tailor make packages to suit you whether you are here for the day or for the week! We have conference rooms available as well as first class accommodation.

Please visit the website for more details or call us to discuss your event requirements.

Contact us

Wheeldon Off-Road
Adventure Centre
Wheeldon Farm
Halwell
Totnes
TQ9 7JY
T: 01548 821784
E: info@wheeldontwo.co.uk
W: www.wheeldontwo.co.uk

Junior off-road training

7 years upwards – girls and boys
Bike and equipment supplied
ACU approved instructors
Auto and geared bikes available
2 dedicated indoor training arenas
Call now for dates!

Adult off-road training

Motocross and trail riding available
1 day off-road experience
2 day off-road academy
All levels of ability welcome
Bike and equipment supplied
ACU approved instructors
Private group events welcome - tailored to your needs
Experienced riders welcome to our club nights
All safety equipment provided

Garmin Microsite

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Suzuki Apprenticeship Programme

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:09:00 GMT

First Bike on Scene

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:07:00 GMT

The aim of First Bike on Scene (FBoS) is to provide first aid training to as many bikers as possible via their eight centres across the UK. FBoS teaches you relevant skills such as managing the scene of an accident and knowing when and more importantly how to remove a helmet.

Each FBoS Centre has a dedicated team offering professional training to all delegates. No matter where you go for your course, the course is delivered to exactly the same high standard. The course instructs you how to:

Understand Trauma and the mechanism of injury.
Understand how to protect the scene and snatch rescue.
Demonstrate Basic Life Support.
Understand the correct procedures for spinal management.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for removing a crash helmet.

For more information contact your local centre

Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Cheshire and Merseyside
0870 8330 999
www.firstaid-training.com

Wales and Cheshire
07990 634234
www.bikesafe.co.uk

Oxfordshire and surrounding area
07940 392586
Ashley.scott@oxamb.nhs.uk

Midlands and London
0870 225 0101
www.lifeskillsmedical.com

Yorkshire
01226 282999
www.top-run.co.uk

Dorset, Devon and Cornwall
01305 257643
Kim.davis@swast.nhs.uk

Lincolnshire
01526 869197
matt@ertsonline.co.uk

Scoot N Shoot

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Suzuki Off-Road Team

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:41:00 GMT

Now's the time to take your test

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:47:00 GMT

In October 2008 Scooter and motorcycle licence legislation will take a new turn. You'll have to wait longer, pay more and perform more difficult tasks to pass the second part of your test. So if you already have your CBT or ever thought about getting on two wheels, go for your full licence now.

Suzuki are fully involved with helping motorcyclists pass their test, working with your local dealerships and training professionals nation-wide. For more information and to find a Suzuki selected training school near you, click here.

A wide range of Suzuki bikes can be used for learning to ride, for instance, our range of 125cc bikes:

But you can also learn with a larger 400-800cc bike with a fitted restrictor, which Suzuki can provide fitted free of charge:

For more information on the "Now's the time" initiative, sponsored by the Motorcycle Industry Association, click here.

Slipstream Magazine

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:39:00 GMT

Tokyo Motor Show 2007 Concepts

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:05:00 GMT

Suzuki Used Approved Scheme

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:47:00 GMT

The Suzuki Used Approved Scheme is designed to give you peace of mind when you're considering the purchase of a used Suzuki from one of our authorised dealers. Each used approved bike gives you the assurance of:

A full 33 point technical check
Detailed vehicle history check
A comprehensive 6 month parts and labour guarantee
FREE 6 months roadside recovery
12 or 24 months warranty packages also available as a cost option (ask for details).

Checked and tested

Every Suzuki Used Approved bike has undergone a thorough 33 point technical check by skilled Suzuki qualified technicians. The bike has been road tested, will be less then 5 years old with under 30,000 miles on the clock. Any items that were found to be defective have been replaced with genuine Suzuki parts and the bike will receive a full valet before delivery. You will receive a checklist signed by the inspecting technician with your purchase.

Known history

All Suzuki Used Approved bikes also come with a certificate proving they have
been independently checked to validate their history, ownership, mileage, any
recorded accident and that there is no outstanding finance.

Guaranteed

With Suzuki Used Approved you really are buying the next best to a new bike
and we guarantee reliability. Our double cover scheme includes all the checks
and tests to make sure the bike meets Suzuki’s high standards. There is also a
full parts and labour guarantee and roadside recovery, for the first 6 months.

Search for Suzuki Used Approved bikes

Suzuki Stratosphere Concept

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:37:00 GMT

The Stratosphere was revealed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005. It was designed as a showcase of next-generation technologies that were under development by Suzuki engineers, and was a fully running prototype, with most of the features refined by in-house testing.

The engine is the most striking part of the Stratosphere, a smooth running in-line six cylinder 1100cc unit, designed to prove the benefits of a balanced straight-six configuration over a conventional four cylinder. Power delivery was smooth, with great mid-range pick-up and the possibility of extremely high revs, all in a package no wider than a four cylinder GSX1400 engine.

Other features included an auto-shift mechanism, giving the option of full manual or semi-auto shifting, key-less start, a camera between the headlights to record rides, LED lighting, adjustable windscreen, integrated luggage racks and even rare damascus steel radiator covers.

With it's flowing lines, tactile materials and exquisite detailing, it all added up to an extremely distinctive and attractive design concept, but with the twist of being a fully functional road bike.

How Suzuki ABS works

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:09:00 GMT

Bringing any vehicle to a halt on a slippery road surface or under an emergency stop can be challenging. But for motorcycles - which have a small contact patch with the road - the skill required is greatly increased. Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) were developed as a supplementary technique to reduce possibility of the wheels of a vehicle locking up when they loose grip under heavy braking, and it is increasingly popular on motorbikes.

But how does ABS work, what are the benefits of it to the novice and the experienced motorbike rider, and how do modern Suzuki motorcycles compare with earlier anti-lock braking systems?

Trafalgar Square to Red Square

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:11:00 GMT

Suzuki GB is backing a charity ride from Trafalgar Square in London to the Red Square in Moscow, as three British riders make the trip on Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 in aid of the BEN motor industry charity.

The three Brits, John Sirett, John Merry and James Merry left Trafalgar Square on Saturday Morning set for the epic trip across Holland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and into Russia, due to arrive at the Red Square in Moscow on 21st July.

Talking about the trip, team member John Sirett commented, “We were keen to help the BEN charity in their worthy efforts and saw the Moscow trip as a great opportunity to raise the profile, while raising funds in the process. We chose the V-Strom for its mile-munching abilities, and with its excellent weather protection felt it was the perfect choice for the trip”.

The trip which takes the three Brits across six border crossings is planned to take 8 days:

Day 1 - Saturday 14 July: Trafalgar Square - Harwich - Hook of Holland (140km approx).
Day 2 - Sunday 15 July: Hook of Holland - Hannover (440km approx).
Day 3 - Monday 16 July: Hannover - Szczecin (450km approx).
Day 4 - Tuesday 17 July: Szczecin - Ostroda (470 km approx).
Day 5 - Wednesday 18 July: Ostroda - Kaunas (380km approx).
Day 6 - Thursday 19 July: Kaunas - Rezekne (310km approx).
Day 7 - Friday 20 July: Rezekne - Velikiye Luki (300km approx).
Day 8 - Saturday 21 July: Velikiye Luki - Moscow (480km approx).

Suzuki GB marketing manager Paul de Lusignan commented, “We are delighted to back the guys in their ride to Moscow. Aside from being pleased that they chose the V-Strom for this trip, we are equally delighted to be able to make a contribution towards what is a very worthy cause”.

For more information on BEN, visit www.ben.org.uk
For an update on the riders, click here.

The secret life of a Suzuki test-rider

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:04:00 GMT

Bike Magazine recently visited the Ryoyo test facility in Japan, where all Suzukis are tested and honed to perfection. There they talked with several of the Suzuki test riders about the bikes, the track and what it's like to have the best job in the world.

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Suzuki Selected Training Schools

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:28:00 GMT

A new initiative established by Suzuki GB, to help non licence holders get a full motorcycle licence in an easy and safe manner, ‘Suzuki Selected’ training schools work in conjunction with the local Suzuki dealer, offering a complete training solution for customers.

Aside from offering customers a simple solution to obtaining a motorcycle licence, Suzuki are also able to offer successful participants fully comprehensive Insurance on selected brand-new Suzuki models for just £99.

For more information on obtaining your motorcycle licence before the new second driving licence directive comes into force in 2008, visit one of the training centres below or your local authorised Suzuki dealer .

Note: The £99 Insurance offer is available on the SV650/S, GSF650/SA, DL650T/GT or GSR600/S, within 90 days of successful completion of motorcycle test. Insurance conditions apply.

GSX-R History

Thu, 10 May 2007 15:55:00 GMT

FREE AA Suzuki Assistance

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Suzuki GB PLC has joined forces with the Automobile Association Ltd, the UK's leading breakdown assistance to bring you Suzuki Assistance, a comprehensive roadside assistance package available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The Suzuki Assistance package includes:

Roadside Assistance. If your motorcycle breaks down at the roadside and is immobilised, an AA patrol or appointed agent will get you back on the road. In the exceptional circumstances where an 'on-the spot' repair proves impossible and the motorcycle cannot be repaired locally within a reasonable time, you can utilise the Relay service detailed below
Home Start. If your motorcycle breaks down at home, Home Start will bring help to your doorstep. If the motorcycle cannot be repaired, the AA will transport it to the nearest authorised Suzuki dealer, or another desitination of your choice, whichever is nearer. (Relay is not available for Home Start breakdowns, ie, when the breakdown is at or within 1/4 miles of your home).
Relay. If a promopt local repair at the roadside is not possible, the AA will arrange onward passage for you, one passenger and your motorcycle (including trailer/side-car on tow at any time, all subject to the restrictions on eligibility) to any single mainland UK destination. This also includes the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; however any ferry costs must be borne by you.
Message Service. If required, the AA can also get a message to a relative or colleague to let them know what is happening.

This 12 Month cover is only available when your new motorcycle or scooter is purchased in the UK from an authorised Suzuki dealer.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 Microsite

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:12:00 GMT

Suzuki SV650 Sport Microsite

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:14:00 GMT

Suzuki B-King coming soon...

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:14:00 GMT

Suzuki GSR600S Microsite

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:14:00 GMT