The Stunning Gravity Strider Concept

As one of the world's automotive industry, Suzuki has been produced many automotive products, ranging from motorcycles to cars. From the many products that have been produced by this Japanese automotive manufacturer that sold in the global automotive market, almost all of them always departed from concept vehicles that are created and developed by their creative automotive designers.

We just limit this article to the concept motorcycle design that was created by Suzuki. Indeed, this concept motorcycle design has been launched long time ago by this famous Japanese manufacturers. But in my opinion, this concept motorcycle design was featuring a futuristic design that nicely packaged and coupled with commonly-used advanced technology today, so making it feasible to re-discussed here.

On Saturday November 1, 2003 Suzuki has released details of the futuristic G-Strider concept motorcycle, this bike may look radical comapred to the traditional bike concepts, but is based on the designd of Burgman 650cc. The designer has taken features of a scooter and a motorcycle and put them together to conceptualise the G Strider.

Front right view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/)

The ergonomic feet-forward design approach is complemented by an unprecedented level of information technology and electronic assistance on a motorcycle. Powered by a 916 cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin engine, the G-Strider utilises Suzuki's Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECVT), as found on the Suzuki Burgman 650 Superscooter.

Right side view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/)

Electronics feature extensively in the Suzuki G-Strider's design, with electrically adjustable handlebars, windscreen, rider's seat, footrests, and backrests for both rider and passenger, enabling selection of the most comfortable seating position possible.

Dasboard view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://dsngsfm.blogspot.com/)

The Suzuki G-Strider also features an advanced telematics system which utilises a bidirectional wireless infrastructure to support videophone communication and Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation assistance. The G-Strider is equipped with an intelligent keyless ignition system and a self-diagnosis function, in which data from a range of sensors is analysed and results displayed on the liquid-crystal main monitor located behind the windscreen.

Front left view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://www.thunderroad.co.uk/)

In addition, a handlebar-mounted digital meter with electroluminescent backlighting provides easily readable information about the bike's key functions. A unique tank-mounted console with trackball control and large function keys, which can be easily operated by gloved hands. Futuristic safety features on the Suzuki G-Strider include two rear-facing cameras mounted in the rear lighting system, which feed video images to the rear view monitors, replacing conventional mirrors.

Left side view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://www.iclickfun.com/)

A high-intensity-discharge projector-type light integrated with high-intensity light-emitting diodes (LEDs) form a powerful combination headlight, while the tail and indicator lights also employ high intensity LEDs, making the G-Strider more visible to surrounding traffic, even in broad daylight. An intelligent cornering lamp system, which uses microprocessors to sense the motorcycle's bank and handlebar angle, illuminates the road on the inside of the turn accordingly.

Rear right view of Suzuki G Strider concept. (Picture from: http://dsngsfm.blogspot.com/)

Suzuki's G-Strider also incorporates a centre-hub steering system and a compound-laser welded front swingarm for enhanced rider control, and an anti-lock brake system (ABS), with the front brakes using radial-mount four-piston calipers. The package is mounted on impressive 140 mm front and massive 220 mm diameter rear tyres to further its handling and stability. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCE | SUZUKI]
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