BRIAN LONG
Features
Definitive history of the two-stroke Suzukis
Sales in all major markets covered in detail
Written by a recognized author and historian
Racing exploits covered year-by-year
Written with the full co-operation of the factory
Handy reference charts throughout
Detailed production figures, including exports
Unravels what is indeed a very convoluted story
Contemporary photography to help owners with authenticity issues
The author is an owner of vintage Suzukis
Description
The definitive history of the two-stroke Suzukis, from little known machines hardly seen outside Japan to the triples that took on the world. The book covers all major markets and uses stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the world to help owners and enthusiasts establish authenticity or simply take a trip down memory lane.
Synopsis
Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the two-stroke Suzuki bikes a series of models that put the company on the map, helping it to survive a difficult era that saw hundreds of Japanese motorcycle makers reduced to just four.
Successful immediately, the two-stroke models defended Suzuki's honour on the tracks as well as in the showrooms, handing the company numerous world championship titles. The series has now been all but killed off, but this title helps celebrate an era when the two-stroke was king, concentrating on the 1950s through to the late-1970s.
Additional Information
Period Covered:
1952-1980s
Models Covered:
All Suzuki two-stroke models, 1952 onwards
