The Cinecittà Film Studio’s in Rome played host to some unconventional stars last night, as Suzuki unveiled a selection of new two-wheel products to the assembled European press.

A legend even before its launch, Suzuki was pleased to announce the final specification of the soon to be launched B-King muscle bike. Offering looks true to the original concept machine, the hotly anticipated specification was finally announced. Equipped with a 1340cc engine, the B-King will pack an impressive power output aimed squarely at making it one of the most powerful naked motorcycles available.

Joining the B-King at the top of the Suzuki performance tree is the new GSX1300R Hayabusa. A machine that has achieved legendary status since its introduction gets redeveloped for 2008, heralding a new era for large capacity sports bikes.

Featuring class-leading power from its 1340cc engine, three-way adjustable power settings (thanks to the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector), fuel injection and all-new low drag, coefficient signature bodywork, the new Hayabusa is expected to be reach UK shores this Autumn.

Bolstering Suzuki’s street bike range is the new GSX650F. Adding to the hugely popular line-up, the GSX650F gives additional weather protection in the form of a full fairing, combined with GSX-R derived styling. The GSX650F features the new compact, liquid cooled 656cc, fuel-injected engine and will arrive on UK shores at the end of the year.

Following the launch of Suzuki’s biggest cruiser only last year (The Intruder M1800R), Suzuki have boosted cruiser choice with the launch of the C1800 Intruder. Offering traditional cruiser styling with state-of-the-art technology, the new C1800 truly offers the best of both worlds.

Not wishing to miss-out, Suzuki’s off-road development team announced a first for production motocross machines, with the introduction of a new fuel-injected RM-Z450. Featuring the fuelling technology developed for Suzuki’s on-road GSX-R range, the new RM-Z450 features an all-new frame and bodywork too, and is expected to arrive in the UK at the end of the year.

This article was taken from: Easier Motoring

Hyosung Motors and Machinery Inc., manufacturer of fast-growing Hyosung motorcycles, has been acquired by S&T Corporation of South Korea. While the Hyosung brand will continue, the manufacturing company producing Hyosung motorcycles has been renamed S&T Motors Co. Ltd.

Although founded as recently as 1979, S&T Corporation has become one of South Korea’s biggest and most dynamic groups comprising 13 group companies. S&T is a world leader in heat exchanger and several other industrial technologies.

Hyosung motorcycles are distributed in the UK by long-established E. P. Barrus Ltd., based in Bicester. Matthew Gilder, general manager of the company’s Vehicle Division commented:

S&T is very technology-driven, and has an ambition to be the best at what it does, rather than the biggest. There are likely to be synergies across the group companies that over time, will benefit our customers and dealers. Hyosung is being very well received here, and S&T’s industrial and financial support will take the brand and bikes to a new level.

S&T stands for ‘Science and Technology,’ but also represents the concept of ‘Super and Top’ - an expression of the group’s aims and ambitions.

Hyosung motorcycles combine outstanding value for money with advanced technologies and contemporary styling. There are 14 models in the range from 125cc to 650cc, including cruisers, sports, commuter and supermotard bikes with prices ranging from £1,949 to £4,999. They are low cost to maintain and insure, with a full two year warranty and one year’s roadside assistance. There are 74 dealers in the UK and the bikes can also be purchased online at www.hyosung.co.uk

This article was taken from: londonbikers.com