In 1909, Michio Suzuki first founded the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu, Japan. Suzuki first only sold automobiles, placing small car prototypes in design but none of them went to production due to becoming "non-essential commodities" during World War II.
However, in 1951 Suzuki started designing and manufacturing
"clip-on" motorcycles for bicycles. In 1952, Suzuki started
producing motorcycles as a whole and by
1954 the company was manufacturing
6,000 motorcycles a month.
Through the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's Suzuki became successful
in manufacturing and selling motorcycles with two stroke
engines. This success was bolstered by East German Grand
Prix racer Ernst Degner who won the 1962 50 cc Class F.I.M.
road racing World Championship using a two-stroke engine
motorcycle.
Suzuki has won many different titles and championships
through-out the world and found its way to being one of
the "Big Four" in Japan. The other three car companies
are Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
Suzuki became the first Japanese manufacturer that won
the Motocross World Championship in 1970 via Joel Robert's
run.
Through-out it's many years in business Suzuki has won
many events, tailored to the needs of the public and become
one of the leading car industries in the world today.
Suzuki does not just sell motorcycles but also works in
concession with other automotive businesses to build the
newest technological advancements in electric cars, compact
cars, ATV's, small internal combustion engines and even
wheelchairs.
In 1963, Suzuki opened its first U.S. store and in 1976
Suzuki introduced its first four stroke engine motorcycle.
Each year Suzuki comes out with the next best thing in
both motorcycles and automobiles leading to even more
popularity among the public than before.
