Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Suzuki's concept motorcycles of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s were beyond ambitious. The company really set out to break the motorcycle mould, and in a couple of cases the concepts actually made it to the dealerships!
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Video Chapters
• [00:01] Welcome to the Suzuki Multiverse Wobbly Phil introduces the weird and wonderful parallel universe of Suzuki's most imaginative concept designs.
• [01:21] The Suzuki Nuda (1986) A look at the futuristic, plastic-clad working model featuring two-wheel shaft drive and a GSXR750 heart.
• [02:29] The Falco Rustico (1985) Exploring the frame-less "Gia Falcon" with its radical square-four engine and hydraulic final drive.
• [04:04] 90s Oddities: Lander & Ugly Duck From factory-fitted fishing rods to the two-wheel drive "Ugly Duck" and the unconventional XF5.
• [05:01] The B-King & G-Strider (Early 2000s) Suzuki pushes tech boundaries with the supercharged B-King concept and the feet-forward G-Strider.
• [05:43] The Straight-Six Stratosphere A brief look at the sensational six-cylinder concept (with a nod to Phil's dedicated video on the subject).
• [06:05] 2007 Concepts: Crosscage, Biplane & Gemma Hydrogen fuel cells, V4 rockets, and the luxury "super scoot" Gemma.
• [07:24] The Turbocharged Recursion (2013) Analyzing the bike that almost was—a lightweight, 100 bhp turbo parallel twin that stayed in patent limbo.
• [08:26] From Concept to Reality Identifying which fever dreams actually made it to the showroom, including the B-King and the legendary Hayabusa.
• [09:16] The Ultimate Concept Success: The Katana Closing with the 1979 commission that became one of Suzuki's greatest-ever hits.
Credits and links:
Falcorustyco 1985 Suzuki Concept - Mikan Papa
youtube.com/watch?v=p8IzvLHoGK0
Whatever Happened To Suzuki’s Six Cylinder Superbike? - 3Phils
youtube.com/watch?v=I63Z8HKJ7bY
Suzuki Crosscage @ Eicma 2010 - LiveBikeDotCom
youtube.com/watch?v=yIEEA7FWScs
The Suzuki Biplane Concept Bike - TECH BULL
youtube.com/watch?v=T7y79-HRHVQ
2008 Suzuki Gemma 250 - Seven Seas Motors
youtube.com/watch?v=udHTYpIJQb4
SUZUKI RECURSION (Tokyo Motor Show 2013) - nor zen
youtube.com/watch?v=q-koAxEwCb0&t=9s
2015 Suzuki Recursion Prototype Bike - AutoMotoTube
youtube.com/watch?v=HVv0PDdPYaY&t=4s
Suzuki Recursion Concept 2015 - Motorradzubehör Hornig GmbH
youtube.com/watch?v=7em56ocZql0
Suzuki B-King official launch and first ride - MCN Motorcyclenews.com
youtube.com/watch?v=GiZp41e0deE&t=25s
Suzuki B-king Sound and Acceleration! - Tapio M
youtube.com/watch?v=LraUYpUHJGg&t=9s
The first generation Hayabusa | Promotional video | Suzuki - Suzuki Global
youtube.com/watch?v=L7MCgPH6eYc&t=20s
KATANA Worldwide Press Launch - Suzuki Global
youtube.com/watch?v=cjau9CvQEKg
#suzuki #conceptmotorcycles #1980smotorcycles #1990smotorcycles #2000smotorcycles #motorcycles #katana #hyabusa #falcorustyco #B-King #stratosphere #Uglyduck #conceptvehicles
Suzuki's concept motorcycles of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s were beyond ambitious. The company really set out to break the motorcycle mould, and in a couple of cases the concepts actually made it to the dealerships!
Please do consider subscribing as it costs you nothing but really helps the YouTube algorithm understand that 3Phils is an established channel with interesting content. Thank you.
If you're feeling generous and fancy leaving us a tip, using the Super Thanks button helps keep our channel going. It takes a lot of time, effort and resource to make these videos so we'd really appreciate it. Thank you.
Don't forget to join us on Facebook too!
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Video Chapters
• [00:01] Welcome to the Suzuki Multiverse Wobbly Phil introduces the weird and wonderful parallel universe of Suzuki's most imaginative concept designs.
• [01:21] The Suzuki Nuda (1986) A look at the futuristic, plastic-clad working model featuring two-wheel shaft drive and a GSXR750 heart.
• [02:29] The Falco Rustico (1985) Exploring the frame-less "Gia Falcon" with its radical square-four engine and hydraulic final drive.
• [04:04] 90s Oddities: Lander & Ugly Duck From factory-fitted fishing rods to the two-wheel drive "Ugly Duck" and the unconventional XF5.
• [05:01] The B-King & G-Strider (Early 2000s) Suzuki pushes tech boundaries with the supercharged B-King concept and the feet-forward G-Strider.
• [05:43] The Straight-Six Stratosphere A brief look at the sensational six-cylinder concept (with a nod to Phil's dedicated video on the subject).
• [06:05] 2007 Concepts: Crosscage, Biplane & Gemma Hydrogen fuel cells, V4 rockets, and the luxury "super scoot" Gemma.
• [07:24] The Turbocharged Recursion (2013) Analyzing the bike that almost was—a lightweight, 100 bhp turbo parallel twin that stayed in patent limbo.
• [08:26] From Concept to Reality Identifying which fever dreams actually made it to the showroom, including the B-King and the legendary Hayabusa.
• [09:16] The Ultimate Concept Success: The Katana Closing with the 1979 commission that became one of Suzuki's greatest-ever hits.
Credits and links:
Falcorustyco 1985 Suzuki Concept - Mikan Papa
youtube.com/watch?v=p8IzvLHoGK0
Whatever Happened To Suzuki’s Six Cylinder Superbike? - 3Phils
youtube.com/watch?v=I63Z8HKJ7bY
Suzuki Crosscage @ Eicma 2010 - LiveBikeDotCom
youtube.com/watch?v=yIEEA7FWScs
The Suzuki Biplane Concept Bike - TECH BULL
youtube.com/watch?v=T7y79-HRHVQ
2008 Suzuki Gemma 250 - Seven Seas Motors
youtube.com/watch?v=udHTYpIJQb4
SUZUKI RECURSION (Tokyo Motor Show 2013) - nor zen
youtube.com/watch?v=q-koAxEwCb0&t=9s
2015 Suzuki Recursion Prototype Bike - AutoMotoTube
youtube.com/watch?v=HVv0PDdPYaY&t=4s
Suzuki Recursion Concept 2015 - Motorradzubehör Hornig GmbH
youtube.com/watch?v=7em56ocZql0
Suzuki B-King official launch and first ride - MCN Motorcyclenews.com
youtube.com/watch?v=GiZp41e0deE&t=25s
Suzuki B-king Sound and Acceleration! - Tapio M
youtube.com/watch?v=LraUYpUHJGg&t=9s
The first generation Hayabusa | Promotional video | Suzuki - Suzuki Global
youtube.com/watch?v=L7MCgPH6eYc&t=20s
KATANA Worldwide Press Launch - Suzuki Global
youtube.com/watch?v=cjau9CvQEKg
#suzuki #conceptmotorcycles #1980smotorcycles #1990smotorcycles #2000smotorcycles #motorcycles #katana #hyabusa #falcorustyco #B-King #stratosphere #Uglyduck #conceptvehicles
