Rumor: Suzuki Not Releasing 2010 Line in America

[chornbe]

It has nothing to do with the economy.  Suzuki top management is just horribly upset with the "gangsta-fying" of some of their finer models.  Rumor is that they saw a picture of a Busa with spinnaz on it and decided to cut the US off completely.  

I wouldn't blame them one bit...  

[kendenton]

I wouldn't blame them one bit...  

Why do you hate America?  

[Zerosum]

It has nothing to do with the economy.  Suzuki top management is just horribly upset with the "gangsta-fying" of some of their finer models.  Rumor is that they saw a picture of a Busa with spinnaz on it and decided to cut the US off completely.  

Why?  Those gangsta-dollaz spend just the same as Rich Urban Biker dollars.    

[Scoop]

Why?  Those gangsta-dollaz spend just the same as Rich Urban Biker dollars.    

Yes, but there is a limit to the dishonour that can be borne  

[JamesG]

What can't be helping the the turn to the even uglier that all of the Big 4 have taken in the last couple of years. Just plain retarded looking fairings and big honkin' exhausts.  

[Zerosum]

Shut up, they're awesome.  They look like Transformers.  

[nater]

From the looks of Suzuki's website, the only 2010 models they are releasing are for the dirt.  That will do wonders for market share.  

[highside]

It's still a rumor - no official confirmation.  

I wonder why the US was (apparently) the only market targeted.  Other markets seem to be getting 2010 models.

I would imagine that while our market probably represents a larger chunk of overall sales for the models sold here, our buyers are more impacted by the economy. Bikes are largely viewed as recreational equipment here (like ATVs) and such expenses are easily sacrificed. I would imagine that European sales have plummeted by a lower rate than our own.

[Baz]

It appears that this rumor only pertains to the USA. 2010 models posted on the Canadian site.

(I think we are still in North America)

http://moto.suzuki.ca/Product%20Lines/Cycles.aspx?year=2010

[Scoop]

It appears that this rumor only pertains to the USA. 2010 models posted on the Canadian site.

(I think we are still in North America)

http://moto.suzuki.ca/Product%20Lines/Cycles.aspx?year=2010

See, they're just mad at the US for disrespecting the Busa.  They still like us Canadians.  

[tigertim955]

No B-King for '10 !

[maddjack]

Mmmmm......new leftover Bandit...

i hope they have a few in the couple of months,I want

[Baz]

No B-King for '10 !

Probably due to the thousands of 09's sitting in crates still.  

The Dealer in my town has the 1st year 07? 08? still in the showroom. Fun bike, just not much use other than a short blast across town.

[chornbe]

I would imagine that while our market probably represents a larger chunk of overall sales for the models sold here, our buyers are more impacted by the economy.

... and are likely seen as pickier, more finicky assholes compared to Euro and Asian buyers.

I imagine they see us in a comparison something like this:

"Nice, a small, light bike..." -- EurAsian buyers.

"It's too small and not fast enough. Maybe I'll pick one up used in three years." -- American buyers.


$.02

[highside]

... and are likely seen as pickier, more finicky assholes compared to Euro and Asian buyers.

I imagine they see us in a comparison something like this:

"Nice, a small, light bike..." -- EurAsian buyers.

"It's too small and not fast enough. Maybe I'll pick one up used in three years." -- American buyers.


$.02

I think we are less finicky about bikes. We ONLY want the big fast bikes, but we aren't real picky about them. European riders are finicky enough to require significantly more models and options than the American consumer demands.

[gritsngravy]

Nah, we like the big slow bikes more.   Cruisers are the top draw here, have been for a while.   I remember in the glory days aka the 80's when suzuki came out with their "L" model cruisers.   They basically were standard bikes with radically stepped seats, buckhorn handlebars, more chrome, smaller rear wheels, softer shocks,  and smaller headlight.      The GS1000/1100 of the time was widely considered to be one of the best bikes around period and yet the inferior handling, less comfortable "L" model outsold the standard bike by a HUGE margin.   And yes, this was waay before HD became the preferred   cruiser "style".     Same thing with the kawasaki ltd 900/1000, outsold it's standard cousin by a ton.  

Back on track, Suzuki is lame as hell for deciding not to import '10 models to the US....I mean the lack of communication with the US market causes me to steer really wide from their door.  

[chornbe]

Suzuki's motorcycle division is, by far, the smallest and most vulnerable of the "big four" Japanese names. I'm not even a little bit put off by their decisions. They dropped some people, they chose not to ship some modified models to a market where it's rather well proven that very few would sell and they have cut back. There's nothing wrong with Suzuki other than how long it's taken to make certain things known. I wish them well. Oh, and HondaEastToledo.com has a 1250 Bandit ABS for like $7k that's really drawing my attention.

Steer clear of them all you want... Me, I like them and several of their models light the right kind of fire in me.

1250 ABS
SV-ABS
SV/S-ABS
Gixxer 750

[bikefreak47]

I stopped at my local Kawasaki/Suzuki dealer yesterday morning and mentioned the internet allegation about no 2010 Suzuki streetbikes to the owner. He laughed and said that the warehouse was cleaned out of non current models. I didn't ask "which" warehouse or if that meant "all" warehouses. I still remember when I bought my left over 1983 GS1100E. A Suzuki employee buddy and I went to the warehouse near O'Hare where 1100E's were stacked 4 high down the length of the floor. Picked a mid night blue version with no fork lift blade holes in the sides of the crate and happily rode it until I bought a new BMW K100RS in '85.

[atadaskew]

 I still remember when I bought my left over 1983 GS1100E. ... Picked a mid night blue version with no fork lift blade holes in the sides of the crate and happily rode it until I bought a new BMW K100RS in '85.

You only rode that bike for a year?

[JReazor]

I don't know if it's been mentioned but Suzuki has a 2010 street bike in the lineup.