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Suzuki Germany Targets 5% Motorcycle Market Share With 21 New Models and Price Cuts

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 13, 2026 – Suzuki Deutschland has sharpened its motorcycle strategy for 2026, combining revised pricing across key models with an expanded dealer network and the momentum of 21 new motorcycle models launched in Germany since 2021. The target is concrete: 10,000 motorcycles sold per year, translating to at least five percent market share in the German two-wheel segment. With a lineup that now spans electric scooters, adventure bikes, retro street bikes, and a 195-horsepower superbike, the ambition looks grounded in real product substance.

21 New Models in Five Years: What Suzuki Has Actually Launched

The model offensive that began in 2021 covers a wide range of segments. Key launches include:

Suzuki's New "By Your Side" Slogan: What It Actually Means for Customers

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 13, 2026 – Suzuki has launched a new global brand slogan — "By Your Side" — and it carries more weight than most corporate taglines. Introduced by the Suzuki Motor Corporation, the claim is designed to express the company's ambition to be a constant presence in customers' daily lives, not just a vehicle manufacturer. It connects directly to the words of company founder Michio Suzuki, who called on his team to always focus on customer benefit in every idea they pursue. Over 100 years later, that founding principle is being restated for a new era.

Suzuki SV-7GX Price and Specs Confirmed: New Crossover Motorcycle Starts at €7,999

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 13, 2026 – Suzuki has confirmed pricing and full variant details for the SV-7GX, its new mid-class crossover motorcycle launching in autumn 2026 — and the entry point is sharper than many expected. The base model starts at 7,999 euros, with a fully equipped Touring Edition topping out at 8,999 euros. First shown at EICMA 2025, the SV-7GX pairs a characterful V-twin engine with touring-oriented ergonomics and a low 795mm seat height, making it one of the more accessible crossover options in this segment.

Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT Win Red Dot Award 2026 for Retro-Modern Motorcycle Design

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 13, 2026 – Suzuki's GSX-8T and GSX-8TT have just won the Red Dot Award 2026 in the product design category — and for Suzuki, this is a first. The internationally respected prize, awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, recognized both motorcycles for successfully translating classic design elements into a clean, contemporary visual language. With retail prices starting from 9,699 euros, these mid-range bikes are now among the most talked-about retro-modern motorcycles on the European market.

BMW Motorrad USA Unveils 2026 Lineup with Fresh Colors, Tech Upgrades and Built-In Break-In Service

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 2, 2025 – From adventure-ready GS models to six-cylinder touring flagships and M-badged track weapons, BMW Motorrad USA’s 2026 lineup is all about giving riders more choice, more comfort and an easier start to ownership. With updated colors and graphics, smarter equipment packages and a complimentary break-in service built in, the new model year makes it simpler than ever to tailor a BMW motorcycle to your kind of riding.

A premium start: break-in service now included

Every 2026 BMW motorcycle sold in the U.S. now includes the Ultimate Care Break-In Service, or “600 Mile Service” as standard. Time and mileage limits apply – maximum six months from the in-service date or 750 miles, whichever comes first – but the idea is simple: your first crucial service is already taken care of.

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Max: Smarter, Smoother, and Built for Real-World City Life

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – In cities where traffic jams, tight parking, and unpredictable weather are part of daily life, Xiaomi’s new Electric Scooter 5 Max is redefining how people move. Combining power, comfort, and smart safety, it’s designed not just to get you from A to B, but to make the journey itself part of the joy.

A new standard for smooth urban riding
Unlike many compact scooters that rattle over cobblestones or uneven roads, the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Max introduces front dual hydraulic-spring and rear dual-spring suspension, creating a ride that feels steady and composed even on rough pavement. This isn’t a small tweak — it’s a leap toward comfort that commuters will feel instantly. Potholes, bricks, or curb edges fade into the background as the suspension system absorbs the chaos beneath your wheels.

BMW’s Legendary Police Motorcycles: How the R 1100 RT-P Revolutionized Law Enforcement Riding

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

For decades, BMW motorcycles have patrolled the roads of Europe and Asia, but their journey to becoming a mainstay of American police fleets was anything but smooth. Today, more than 3,500 BMW R 1250 RT-P motorcycles serve over 500 U.S. police agencies—thanks to innovation, persistence, and a game-changing deal with the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The First Foray and Early Challenges

BMW first attempted to break into the American police market in 1984, supplying 150 R 100 RT motorcycles to the San Francisco Police Department. While that initial program showed promise, BMW retreated after a liability lawsuit involving Kawasaki bikes cast a shadow over the authority motorcycle business.

Dunlop Brings Enhanced Tire Fitting and Test Ride Experience to ABR Festival 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

Adventure motorcycling enthusiasts heading to this year’s Adventure Bike Rider (ABR) Festival in Warwickshire are in for a thrilling treat, as Dunlop returns with an expanded presence offering both cutting-edge tire innovations and a hands-on test ride experience.

Held on the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall from June 27 to 29, Europe’s largest adventure motorcycling event will feature a dedicated Dunlop exhibition stand, an upgraded on-site tire fitting service, and the popular Dunlop Test Ride Loop—giving festivalgoers more ways than ever to explore, ride, and upgrade their gear.

More Grip, More Convenience: On-Site Tire Fitting Returns

BMW’s R 1200 C: The Iconic Cruiser That Rewrote Motorcycle History

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

In the late '90s, something extraordinary happened in the motorcycle world: BMW broke away from tradition and stepped boldly into the cruiser market, introducing a bike that was unmistakably Bavarian yet designed with American roads in mind—the R 1200 C.

This bold step into cruiser territory came at a time when V-twin motorcycles dominated U.S. highways, led by Harley-Davidson and echoed by Japanese and Italian rivals. But BMW had other ideas.

Designing a Cruiser, the BMW Way

While other brands mimicked Harley’s iconic look, BMW chose to carve its own path. The R 1200 C featured the brand’s signature boxer engine rather than the typical V-twin, wrapped in an innovative design led by American-born David Robb.

How BMW Motorcycles Won the Hearts of California’s Finest

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

For decades, BMW motorcycles were a rare sight in American law enforcement fleets dominated by Harley-Davidsons and Kawasakis. But thanks to bold innovation and strategic partnerships, BMW Motorrad successfully carved out a place with one of the most iconic police forces in the U.S.—the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

A historic shift in American police motorcycles

BMW’s relationship with police forces stretches back to the 1930s in Europe, but it wasn’t until 1984 that the German brand made its first major inroads in the U.S. with a sale of around 150 R 100 RTs to the San Francisco Police Department. That early success was short-lived, though, as BMW retreated from the U.S. authority market after a competitor’s legal setback.