SUZUKISuzuki definitely one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturer in the world but it is also an important car manufacturers, has no less than 45,000 employees in 23 countries. The company managed to build an impressive dealer network in 192 countries worldwide and 133 distributors.
The first motorcycle - Suzuki 1952 - The first motorcycle Getting back to the history of Suzuki, it all started in 1909 when Michio Suzuki founded his own company called the Suzuki Loom Company. In case you're wondering what this name, knowing that the Suzuki was originally a manufacturer of weaving looms for the Japanese market. Suzuki went pretty well as business in 1929, the company is exporting products overseas first. However, the company was renamed in 1920 the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. and Michio Suzuki named president of the company.
Since the company continues to grow, Michio Suzuki decided to expand the scope of the market so that in 1939, he began designing small cars. Two years later, the company already owned several prototypes, most of them are based on four-cylinder engine is based on a liquid cooling system.
Speaking of motorcycles produced, Suzuki launched the first bike in 1952, a vehicle that looks like a simple but equipped with a bike engine. Two years later, the company gave the first sign that the motorcycle industry becomes more attractive, so it changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. One year later, the company changed its name Colleda new release, the motorcycle is equipped with a side valve single cylinder engine with 4 power generated horse. In addition, the bike comes with a three speed gearbox and telescopic front forks.
Although the motorcycle industry pretty much the main object of activity of Japanese companies, Suzuki Suzukilight car launched in 1955, light vehicle that has a 360cc displacement.
Due to the growth of the motorcycle market is clear, Suzuki decided in 1961 to form a new division called the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. will be responsible for the manufacture of weaving looms.
One year later, Suzuki's first recorded great success in racing competitions since winning the class 50cc Isle of Man TT. Meanwhile, Toyota executives striving to expand the company into other markets that recently opened a subsidiary in Los Angeles in 1963 is mainly supposed to help reach new consumers in the United States.
During 1970, Suzuki managed to build up an impressive number of motorcycles, including the GT750 in 1971 and the GS series in 1976. In addition, the company began exporting to different countries around the world GS1000H, a move which clearly could help Japanese firms attracting more customers.
Though Suzuki continues to release the vehicle during the 80s, including Gemma 50cc scooters, motorcycles GSX750S, the LT125 ATV or Swift passenger cars, the company also managed to build a new office and R & D centers in several locations, including India, France, Spain and Colombia. In addition, Suzuki signed a landmark deal with General Motors Corp. and Isuzu Motors in 1981.
Suzuki GSR 400 - Suzuki 2006 - Suzuki GSR 400 In 1990, Suzuki decided to change its name to Suzuki Motor Corporation, but the new-name companies continue to release new models of cars and motorcycles. For example, the Suzuki Wagon R + good launch and Every-in 1999. In addition, the company gave some statistics that do nothing more than to support the claim that the Suzuki has an impressive growth since it first appeared on the market: Japanese sales reached 10 million units in 1994 while in 1995, the number of motorcycles exported reached 20 million units .
In 2000, the company celebrated the 80th anniversary since it first appeared on the market under the brand Suzuki Loom Manufacturing. In addition, Suzuki introduced the brand new 250cc motorcycle, nicknamed Tracker Grass, and continued strategic alliance with General Motors to start building cars in the Argentine subsidiaries of American companies. In the same year, Suzuki won the World Championship Grand Prix 500.
In recent years, Suzuki just keeps growing and adding new vehicles to its catalog. For example, they issued a GSR 400 sport bike, it introduces a new SUV dubbed the SX4 in the Japanese market and bring the XL7 and SX4 in North America.
