Suzuki 2004 Annual Report Download - page 9

Overseas Markets
Exports of CBU motorcycles and CKD units in fiscal year 2003
(April 2003 to March 2004) totaled 283,000 units, growing to 107% of
the previous year.
As for motorcycles, the GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 underwent a full
model change to strengthen sales of the GSX-R series, which is the
flagship sports model series in Suzuki's motorcycle lineup. We are
also continuing to enhance our product lineup by introducing new
models including the "Enduro Tourer" V-Strom 650(DL650); the
Burgman 650 Exective (AN650A), an additional high-grade version
in our big scooter segment in response to market demands for ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and other extra features; and the sporty
styled full-fairing model GS500F targeted at young riders.
Exports of motorcycles shipped as motorcycle components for
overseas production (SET) expanded to 1,589,000 units, 152% of
the previous year. The Best/Shogun125(FD125X), developed after
R&D in Thailand as the second common model for the ASEAN
region, was first introduced in Thailand and taken into one country to
the next in the region - the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia and
Vietnam - and greatly contributed to growth in sales in the ASEAN
region.
As for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), production operation at Suzuki
Manufacturing of America Corporation (SMAC) - our ATV plant in
U.S.A. - which began in 2002, has moved into full swing. SMAC is
well on its way to establishing itself as a new production base for the
production and supply of large utility ATV models such as the Vinson
500 automatic 4 4 (LT-A500F), not only to U.S.A., the main market,
but also to other markets around the world.
In Suzuki's racing programs, the GSX-R series won three out of
four classes in the AMA racing series in U.S.A., the foremost racing
nation; took the season title in the World Endurance Championship;
won the three historical 24-hour endurance races at Le Mans, Spa-
Francorchamps and Bol d'Or, was the winner at the Isle of Man, and
took countless other titles in races around the world, thus fulfilling its
goal to "Own the Racetrack." In the FIM Motocross World
Championship, Suzuki's motocross model RM was in the hunt to
secure its third consecutive championship title up until the closing
stages of the season, when an unfortunate accident prevented it
from competing in the last three rounds. Still, the RM achieved
podium finishes in six out of the nine rounds it entered, providing full
evidence of its high performance.
RM250 (racing machine)Best/Shogun 125 (FD125X)
(Developed by Suzuki Motor R&D Asia
Co.,Ltd)
Burgman 650 Executive (AN650A)
GSX-R750
V-Strom 650 (DL650)
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GSX-R1000 (racing machine)
Vinson 500 automatic 4 4 (LT-A500F)