Robust. Stylish. And brimming with excellent features. These are the three things that best describe Suzuki motorcycles, one of the most popular names in the motorcycle industry today. Some of its well-known models are the Titan, Diamond Free, GT750, X-6 Hustler, RG500, XN85, and GSX-R.

But do you have any idea how these motorcycles started? Well, the company Suzuki actually started out in the silk industry in 1909. Believe it or not, it took 30 years before the company made its way to manufacturing motorcycles and cars. But during that time, their main focus was still on the silk industry. When the cotton market collapsed in 1951, that’s the time they got more serious in manufacturing motorcycles.

The Power Free was the first motorcycle introduced by Suzuki. Because of its ingenious design, the Japan government gave the company a subsidy so it can continue with its research about motorcycle and car innovation. That became the start for a more promising business for Suzuki, allowing them to create innovative motorcycles which later on became World Motocross Champions.

From these great bikes, the X-6 Hustler was the very first to conquer the street-legal performance scene. It was known for its great speed, thus it was regarded as Suzuki’s fastest 250cc bike in the 60s. This, together with other fast motorcycles from Suzuki, made the company well-known in the motocross scene.

When the late 80’s came, all the more Suzuki became known in the racing community. Its model, the GSX-R750, became the most popular Suzuki motorcycle in this era. Made from aluminum frame, the GSX-R750 was considered the lightest bike from Suzuki.

Through the years, Suzuki proved that Suzuki motorcycles are one of the best. Indeed, they are because even today, Suzuki is still among the top 4 motorcycle manufacturers worldwide.

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