2011 Rizla Suzuki MotoGP machine revealed
Friday 11 March: The 2011 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R today makes its worldwide premiere in its new livery.
The
machine, which Alvaro Bautista will be riding in this season's MotoGP World Championship is the final generation of the 800cc GSV-R
four-stroke prototype, due to the change in capacity-limit to 1000cc
next season. The latest - and most technologically advanced version of
Suzuki's MotoGP - challenger features an engine that has improved on its
horsepower, driveability and durability through many detailed
development changes throughout winter and pre-season testing. It also
features improved acceleration characteristics - especially out of
slower corners - to assist Bautista in his challenge for MotoGP glory.

To
compliment the upgraded engine specifications, Suzuki has also improved
the chassis performance by significant developments to the stiffness
balance of frame and swing-arm and has optimised the weight-balance
geometries from last season's machine.
These updates to the chassis have
been paired with the most-advanced ECU software ever used on a Suzuki
Grand Prix machine to give Bautista more precise traction and
wheelie-control without losing direct machine control or power; adding
to the versatility of the GSV-R in all conditions.
The 2011
Rizla Suzuki GSV-R also features revised Troy Lee Designs-inspired
livery; incorporating a new, contemporary and dynamic Rizla logo that
will be launched by the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team.
The 2011 Rizla
Suzuki GSV-R will make its official debut during this weekend's final
pre-season test at Qatar, before making its racing debut - also at Qatar
- on Sunday March 20th.
Copy and photo courtesy of the Team Suzuki Press Office.