Suzuki G-Strider

The Suzuki G-Strider concept redefines the traditional riding position of a motorcycle, instead replicating the posture a relaxed human being assumes in a weightless environment.The Suzuki G-Strider is ergonomic feet-forward design approach is complemented by an unprecedented level of information technology and electronic assistance on a motorcycle."Suzuki G-Strider is all about pushing the boundaries, introducing new ideas and speculating on where motorcycle design might go in the future," Perry Morison, General Manager - Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia, said. "As with previous concepts such as the Hayabusa-powered B-King, Suzuki has incorporated technology in the Suzuki G- Strider that may be pure fantasy or may make production next year ... that's what makes the concept so interesting."Suzuki G- Strider Powered by a 916cc, four-stroke, liquid- cooled, DOHC, parallel twin engine, the Suzuki G- Strider utilises Suzuki's Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECVT), as found on the Suzuki Burgman 650 superscooter.

Suzuki G-Strider Electronics feature extensively in the Suzuki G-Strider's design, with electrically adjustable handlebars, windscreen, rider's seat, footrests, and backrests for both rider and passenger, enabling selection of the most comfortable seating position possible.The Suzuki G-Strider also features an advanced telematics system which utilises a bidirectional wireless infrastructure to support videophone communication and Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation assistance in Suzuki G-Strider. The Suzuki G-Strider is equipped with an intelligent keyless ignition system and a self- diagnosis function, in which data from a range of sensors is analysed and results displayed on the liquid-crystal main monitor located behind the windscreen. Addition in Suzuki G-Strider, a handlebar- mounted digital meter with electroluminescent backlighting provides easily readable information about the bike's key functions.A unique tank-mounted console with trackball control and large function keys, which can be easily operated by gloved hands.

Futuristic safety features on the Suzuki G- Strider include two rear-facing cameras mounted in the rear lighting system, which feed video images to the rearview monitors, replacing conventional mirrors.Suzuki G-Strider is high- intensity-discharge projector-type light integrated with high-intensity light-emitting diodes (LEDs) form a powerful combination headlight, while the tail and indicator lights also employ high intensity LEDs, making the Suzuki G- Strider more visible to surrounding traffic, even in broad daylight.An intelligent cornering lamp system in Suzuki G-Strider, which uses microprocessors to sense the motorcycle's bank and handlebar angle, illuminates the road on the inside of the turn accordingly.

Suzuki G-Strider also incorporates a centre-hub steering system and a compound-laser welded front swingarm for enhanced rider control, and an anti-lock brake system (ABS), with the front brakes using radial-mount four-piston calipers.Suzuki G-Strider package is mounted on impressive 140mm front and massive 220mm diameter rear tyres to further its handling and stability.