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Suzuki, who introduced the DR750/DR800 "Dr Big" in 1988 sporting the kind of "Beak" associated with the BMW GS:
Is bringing back the beak in the Suzuki DL1000 "Concept" reputed to be the 2014 model.
The basic concept goes back to what the original DL1000 was supposed to be: "A BMW GS for younger, more sport-oriented riders,"
Standard features will include inverted front forks, 10 spoke wheels (presumably 19" front) ABS, traction control, and radial mount front brakes. No weight given.
If you are wondering why you should care, consider that the DL1000 has always been a good bit quicker than bikes like the benchmark BMW R1200GS - MCN notes an 11,56 quarter mile at 114.4mph (half a second or more faster than the GS) for a bike that you can ride confortably for hours, is stupid reliable, burns Regular, and will likely cost around $11,000.
Just as significant is what it doesn't have. Unlike the newly expanded crop of 1200cc adventure touring Viagra dispensers, it won't have shaft drive, a curb weight in excess of 650 lbs, mpg in the 30's, or a price tag over $15,000.
Maybe, It is being shown as a concept, and when it comes to the AT market Suzuki's Sales Prevention Team is always hard at work.
Also new at Intermot; Honda's new CRF450, BMW's water-cooled R1200GS (gaining 20 lbs and some hp), and a new Yamaha triple for MotoGP.