After two years of delays and cancellations due to COVID-19, motorcycle events are finally making a comeback. EICMA returned in 2021 after a two-year hiatus, and North America's largest motorcycle and powersports trade show, AIMExpo, will once again welcome guests to the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 19 to 22, 2022.
Attended by manufacturers such as Triumph, Zero and many others, industry leaders will showcase the latest products for distributors and dealers. One of the highlights of the show will be the Suzuki booth, where the Hamamatsu-based brand plans to showcase the all-new GSX-S1000GT+.
Boasting a 999 cc inline four-cylinder engine derived from the GSX-R1000 K5, Suzuki's new sport-tourer develops 150 horsepower at 11 rpm and 000 Nm of torque at 108 rpm. The brand combines this performance with the practicality of a new front fairing, a high screen and optional side cases. Suzuki will introduce the new GSX-S9GT+ at the AIMExpo, showcasing the new direction of the platform.
“Now more than ever, it is important that our industry comes together,” said Kerry Graeber, vice president of Suzuki Motor USA. “Given the extraordinary circumstances facing the powersports industry, it is imperative that we remain engaged and connected. Nothing achieves this like face-to-face communication and AIMExpo provides the perfect opportunity to make this happen. »
Alongside the GSX-S1000GT+, Suzuki will also introduce the 2022 Hayabusa and GSX-S1000. While the brand's lineup remains largely unchanged in 2022, all three models have received Suzuki's latest updates throughout 2021. As dealers and customers alike look forward to riding motorcycles in In a post-COVID world, the GSX-S1000GT+ represents a great option for weekend getaways and far-flung trips.
“The vision of AIMExpo has always been to bring together the entire powersports industry, in one place at a time,” said André Albert, Director of Marketing and Events at the Motorcycle Industry Council. “AIMExpo provides a unique opportunity for dealers, OEMs and the aftermarket to connect and focus on the business side of what they do, to have conversations that ensure a successful year ahead. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have key manufacturers like Suzuki join us in January. »
