Suzuki’s exit from MotoGP in 2022 left a gaping void, an exit as abrupt as it was painful when the Japanese marque seemed to be on top, buoyed by Joan Mir’s 2020 title and Alex Rins’ victory in Valencia in his last dance. Officially, operating costs were cited, but years later, whispers of a return are still raging, and in Japan, the signs are mounting that Suzuki could well be back on the grid as soon as possible, with 2027 in its sights.
The departure of Suzuki MotoGP's return in 2022 was a shock to the world of motorcycle racing. The Japanese brand, which had everything it needed to continue to shine, chose to withdraw, citing economic reasons. But since then, rumors of a possible return have continued to grow. Today, several clues suggest that Suzuki could soon make his big return to the world MotoGP scene.
The first serious hint of a possible return came directly from Suzuki's CEO, Toshihiro Suzuki. In a recent statement, he mentioned the return of the GSX-R, the brand's legendary sports bike, production of which had been stopped in Europe and Japan in 2022. I can't go into details, but we think it's important to bring a supersport bike to the market. in accordance with the new regulations " he said. He also added: " We are looking forward to the next EICMA »
This announcement immediately sparked speculation. If Suzuki relaunches the GSX-R, a bike intrinsically linked to competition, this could well be the sign of a return to racing. Let us recall that Suzuki has also withdrawn from the World Endurance Championship in 2022, making this possible return all the more significant.
A statement that gets people talking, the racing division relaunched, the signs of a Suzuki return are accumulating
Another strong clue is the alleged revival of the racing division of Suzuki, which had been dissolved a few years ago. According to rumors, Suzuki reportedly starts investing in racing again, starting with the Suzuka 8 HoursThis reactivation of the racing division would be a further step towards a return to MotoGP.
One name often comes up in these rumors: Takuya Tsuda. The Japanese rider, who has competed in the All Japan JSB1000 since 2013, announced his retirement last year. Before that, he was a development rider for Suzuki in MotoGP. Could his sudden retirement be linked to a secret plan to return to MotoGP? According to Young-Machine magazine, Tsuda could well return to the ring to accompany Suzuki's return.
With the move from MotoGP to 850 cc planned for 2027, Suzuki could take advantage of this transition to make a comeback. The GSX-R could also be adapted to these new regulations, although nothing has been confirmed yet. In Japan, there is already talk of a "turning point for Suzuki" after the death of its former CEO, Osamu Suzuki. The rebirth of the GSX-R and the return to MotoGP would be becoming a reality.
The clues are piling up, and for motor passion Rumors of a return of the Hamamatsu firm to MotoGP continue to grow. With the relaunch of the GSX-R, the reactivation of the racing division and the possible return of Takuya Tsuda, everything seems to indicate that the Japanese brand is preparing its big comeback. We can therefore remain hopeful: Suzuki could well return to the grid in the coming years, bringing with it a new era of competition and excitement. Stay tuned!
