Suzuki confirms its MotoGP return

Suzuki has announced that it’ll be returning to MotoGP in 2015 - a year later than expected.

Development of the bike has already begun, with Randy de Puniet assuming test-rider duties. Specification details are sparse, but it uses an inline four-cylinder 1,000 cc engine rather than the rumoured V4.

Suzuki MotoGP Prototype 2015 Front Side

So why the delay? Basically, Suzuki saying more time is needed for the project, especially given the introduction next season of a standardised electronic control unit and more restrictive fuel consumption rules.

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