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Overseas production of motorcycles (including ATVs) in the fiscal
year ended March 31,2005 saw an enormous increase to 2,473,000
units, 139% of the previous year, bringing growth in global
production, including Japan, to 2,970,000 units, 131% of the
previous year's volume. In addition, overseas sales of motorcycles
(including ATVs) grew tremendously by 30% over the previous year,
reaching 2,794,000 units, for total worldwide sales of 2,924,000 units,
an increase to 128% of the previous year.
The GSX-R1000, top model in the Suzuki Super sport GSX-R
series and flagship model in Suzuki's motorcycle lineup, underwent
a complete model change, offering enhanced performance and new
styling. The accomplishment has increased Suzuki's reputation as
the leader in super sport motorcycles and further improved brand
image and greatly contributed to stronger sales. Moreover, we
enhanced our product lineup by introducing new and exciting
models in response to market demands, including the "Bandit 650/S,"
a medium class street bike with superior overall balance, the DR-
Z400SM, a model in the new "Super motard" category of crossover
off-road bikes fitted with street tires, and the dynamic and stylish
“Suzuki Boulevard M50 (Intruder M800)” cruiser.
Exports of motorcycles shipped as motorcycle components for
overseas production (SET) expanded tremendously to 2,400,000
units, 151% of the previous year. The FD110XC and FD125X,
ASEAN-unified underbone models, have been introduced globally,
greatly contributing to growth in sales in each region. Future plans
call for Thai Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. as a major base for re-export of
these underbone models, so important in the ASEAN region, to other
countries in Asia and South and Central America.
Production of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) included the new large utility
ATV KING QUAD 700, awarded "ATV of the Year" by a number of ATV
magazines. Highly rated for its power and total performance, it has
been a big seller. Production has expanded further at Suzuki
Manufacturing of America Corporation (SMAC) after three years in
the business in the U.S. With an increasing number of units
manufactured here, this plant is taking on a major role as a supply
base for markets around the world.
In Suzuki's racing programs, GSX-R series continue to be active
worldwide in realizing the slogan, "Own the Racetrack." Keiichi
Kitagawa became the first Japanese rider to win the Le Mans 24-hour
endurance race, Matt Mladin took the title for an unprecedented fifth
timeAMA Superbike Championship, and taking so many podiums in
other national races, the "GSX-R" name continues to become known
further throughout the world. With our ace rider out of action due to
injury, Suzuki saw a rough season in the Motocross World
Championship, but our newly-introduced four-stroke RM-Z450 placed
quite well, so we can expect great results in the coming season.
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
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GSX-R1000
SUZUKI BOULEVARD M50/Intruder
M800(VZ800)
Bandit 650/S(GSF650/S)
KING QUAD 700(LT-A700X)
Best/Shogun 125(FD125X)
(Developed by Suzuki Motor R&D Asia
Co.,Ltd)
RM-Z450(racing machine) GSX-R1000(racing machine)
Overseas Markets