Latest Quad Bikes from Suzuki Announced
A trio of cutting-edge quad bikes have been introduced this month by Japanese manufacturer Suzuki, and they offer
an effective and nimble platform for farmers who want to work off-road without having to hop on board heavy machinery.
The experience of driving the new King Quad range has been simplified, while the overall stability and safety levels of the quad bikes are greater than ever. Updated suspension on the front axle improves the way that uneven terrain is handled, power steering makes it less fatiguing to turn the handlebars, and a stabiliser at the rear means that towing loads is less hazardous.
The ultimate result of these changes is that riders will be able to enjoy their time at the controls without being fatigued and pummelled by lumps and bumps or put at risk during manoeuvres.
Changes to the design of the chassis have had other benefits, as the quad bike range can now tow heavier loads. Its capacity has risen to 600kg, which is an increase of a third when compared with its older counterparts.
Under the skin the engine has been refined in the way that it operates, providing power in a slick, uninterrupted way that means it will not jerk or stutter when hauling heavy loads. This has benefits for safety and manoeuvrability, while the acceleration has been tweaked to make sure that towed trailers can get moving in the first place.
The transmission system has also received a bit of attention, with Suzuki’s engineers ensuring that it can now make better use of engine braking where required to keep the rider in complete control.
Updates to the mechanical underpinnings of the King Quad family are just the start of the changes that Suzuki has made. From a practical point of view, farmers will benefit from a boost to the on-board storage capacity, with new compartments added so that additional equipment can be kept close at hand while still being protected from the elements.
There is also a headlight affixed to the handlebar, which means that it provides excellent visibility during operations that need to take place early in the morning or after the sun has set in the evening. Meanwhile, the tail light has been endowed with an LED bulb that draws less power than a traditional alternative and also makes the vehicle much easier to see when visibility is limited, either at night or by mist and fog.
Keeping an eye on how the quad bike is faring is even more straightforward thanks to the overhauled array of instruments that are presented to the rider. This covers everything from fuel readings to real-time updates on when a service is needed, which should make it less of a chore to maintain the bike and keep it in good working order.
Suzuki is not yet taking orders for the King Quad line-up of ATVs, but it will be opening its books at the start of September this year.