Suzuki to showcase bikes at local biker meets.

Suzuki GB is gearing up to give riders the chance to get the taste for a new Suzuki this summer, visiting a number of popular biker cafés across the country with a fleet of demo machines.

Starting at the Super Sausage Café on the A5 near Towcester on May 11, models such as Suzuki's iconic Hayabusa will be available to test ride, along with the newly-launched V-Strom 1000 adventure bike, GSR750, Intruder M1800RBZ cruiser, and GSX-R1000.

There will also be the chance to meet and ride with John Reynolds, with the three-time British Superbike champion and Suzuki ambassador on hand throughout the day to talk racing and all things motorcycling.

Those wishing to take a test ride simply need turn up on the day with both parts of a valid UK driving licence and appropriate riding gear. Those that take a test ride will also qualify for a free bacon roll. Test rides will be available between 10am and 4pm.

Suzuki will be visiting:

Super Sausage Café, off the A5 in Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7QD, on Sunday 11 May.

Ponderosa Café along the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, Wales, LL20 8DR on Sunday 1 June.

Whiteways Café in Bury Hill, Houghton, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9FD on Sunday July 6.

Squires Café Bar along Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5LX on Sunday 20 July.

Want a new Suzuki Bike, then teh time is now.

Suzuki has announced an extension to the popular Me Me Me campaign, which offers the chance to cherry pick the best deal that suits your needs, from a deposit contribution to free accessories or help towards the cost of your insurance.

Launched in January, the offer gives an increased level of flexibility when it comes to buying a new Suzuki. Customers are able to choose from a £500 deposit contribution, £600 worth of free accessories, or £700 towards the cost of their insurance premium when insured through Suzuki Insurance Services.

Suzuki GB National Sales Manager Jonathan Martin announced the extension, saying, "This offer puts the focus on the customer and their needs when it comes to buying a new motorcycle, and as such we're delighted to be able to announce its extension. It offers customers real choice and makes buying a new Suzuki even more affordable. The deposit contribution ideally compliments the low-rate finance available, meaning low monthly payments are available across the range. Customers can also choose to personalise their machine to suit their needs with Genuine Suzuki accessories, or benefit from that added piece of mind with Suzuki Insurance Services." 

10 models from Suzuki's extensive on-road range are included in the promotion, including the GSX-R1000, 750 and 600, Hayabusa, GSR750/A, V-Strom 650 ABS, GSX1250FA, both the Burgman 400 and 650 Executive, and the Intruder C1500T cruiser.

Suzuki launches new packs to aid touring.

Suzuki has announced four Genuine accessory packs for the new V-Strom 1000, with each pack representing a significant saving on the cost of individual items included. The cost of each pack also includes dealer fitment, too.

Included in all four accessory packs are hand guards, lower cowling, engine bars, tank pad and decal set. The Tourer Pack, available for £499 and with a saving of £135 on individual parts, includes a tank bag on top. The Adventure Pack adds a side case set to the standard five items, and retails for £999, a saving of £248 on the individual items.

The more comprehensive Voyage Pack retains the five standard items, and for £1499 compliments them with a centre-stand, large touring screen, side case set, dry roll bag and tank bag. The GT Pack adds a centre-stand, large touring screen, full hard luggage, large tank bag and LED turn signals, with an RRP of £1999. The Voyager Pack represents a saving of £326 over individual items, while the GT Pack boasts a saving of £475.

Suzuki GB Accessories Manager, Andy Taylor, said, "During the development process of the new V-Strom 1000, we surveyed a number of existing and previous V-Strom owners to better understand what they wanted when it came to Genuine Suzuki accessories. What was immediately obvious was the fact that they wanted a greater range of accessories, and also a sleeker design and fit. All of the accessories available for the new V-Strom where a key part in the design and development process, meaning a more refined fitment and style. These four accessory packs showcase the great range of Genuine accessories available, and also represent the varying needs and wants of V-Strom owners."

Suzuki at the Manchester Bike Show.

This weekend Suzuki GB with its supported dealer Road and Racing Motorcycles will head North West for the Manchester Bike Show at Event City.

Taking place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March, Suzuki will have a good representation of the models available including the brand new V-Strom 1000, which is now available in dealers.

Other new models include the GSX-R750 Yoshimura, Burgman 650 Executive and the Intruder M1800RZ, while current models on display will include the V-Strom 650, GSX1250FA, GSX650F, VanVan125, SV650, SFV650, GSR750 as well as the city-smart Inazuma 250. 

Mark Samuels, sales manager of Road and Racing commented:

We’re really excited to be attending the Manchester Bike Show for the third year. The show always has a great buzz about it and has an eclectic mix of motorcycles from modern machines to some fantastic classics. Suzuki has a great range of bikes and we’re looking forward to showing these off over the weekend. We’re looking forward to welcoming Suzuki fans old and new onto our stand (300).

Representatives from both Suzuki and Road and Racing will be on hand to offer advice on all models as well as information on the current promotion that allows customers to choose between having £500 contributed toward their deposit by their Suzuki dealer, £600 worth of Genuine Suzuki accessories to personalise their new bike, or £700 towards the cost of their insurance*. Information on Suzuki’s nationwide Test Ride Roadshow will also be available over the weekend. 

Suzuki and Road and Racing will be located on stand 300.

The Manchester Bike Show runs from Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 March, with doors opening at 9.30am and closing at 5.00pm on both days. Tickets can be purchased in advance £11.25 for adults, £9.67 for seniors. On the door tickets can be purchased at £15 for adults, £13 for seniors and children between 5-14-years-old £2 – children under five-years-old are free. For more information visit www.classicshows.org/manchester2013/