Suzuki, well aware of the inherent weakness of their aging cradle frame, appears to have adopted an aluminum twin-spar frame much like Yamaha's Deltabox chassis. Meanwhile, Merkel concentrated on the seemingly stock bike on this occasion, one that would more closely resemble what might be the new street bike.
Air ducts running from the fairing to the frame are clearly visible.
Merkel, in contrast, was flying on the 'stock' bike. To say that Suzuki's GSXR series is long in the tooth would be an understatement. Return to Motorcycle Online .