Suzuki New Zealand ’ s general manager of motorcycle / marine , Simon Meade , said , “ Suzuki is a proud supporter when it comes to growing future champions and , with the GIXXER Cup , there is a regulated platform from which real talent can shine through at championship level for a very minimal investment .” Suzuki International Series organiser Allan ‘ Flea ’ Willacy , of Whanganui , said , “ It ’ s fantastic to have this continued support from Suzuki New Zealand . The support we have had from Suzuki over the years has been tremendous and this is a competition that has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception and inaugural running in December 2008 . “ It will be brilliant to see the young rising stars of our sport taking advantage of this opportunity to race in the GIXXER Cup , a category that adds even more depth and credibility to our popular series .”
Essentially a commuter road bike and not actually a full-blown racing machine , it means that racing speeds might be a little slower on the 150cc machines , but it ’ s still handlebarto-handlebar stuff when riders are sharing the racetrack with like-minded individuals , all aboard identical machines and the race action is sure to be a frantic , thrill-a-minute spectacle . With a $ 3500 price tag for a Suzuki GSX150F GIXXER bike , it ’ s a cheap option for riders wanting to give road-racing a go in this entrylevel competition and , ironically , it often produces some of the closest , most exciting and captivating entertainment for spectators .
2023 Suzuki International Series Calendar Round 1 , December 2-3 , Taupo Round 2 , December 9-10 , Manfeild Round 3 , December 26 , Whanganui ’ s Cemetery Circuit
The GIXXER Cup produces lots of racing talent , read about Zak Fuller ’ s first season in
Superbikes on p58 .
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