SuzukiFor other uses, see Suzuki (disambiguation).Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社) TYO: 7269 is a Japanese manufacturing company producing a range of small automobiles (especially Keicars), a full range of motorcycles, outboard motors, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. It has main production facilities located in 22 countries and areas around the world. HistoryThe company started out as Suzuki Loom Works in 1909. It was founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan, by Michio Suzuki. In 1952 it created the motorized bicycle, called Power Free, which featured a 2x36cc engine. This bike was popular, so in 1954 it introduced a second bicycle. In 1954 the company's name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation. In 1955 Suzuki introduced its first mass-produced car, the Suzulight. During the 1970s, the models Suzuki Fronte (in different variations such as the 360 or the Viola) and Suzuki Jimny were produced. American Suzuki Co. HistoryIn 1985, Suzuki made an agreement with General Motors to meet the increasing demand for small cars and the Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Cultus in Japan) was introduced in the United States. 2004 Suzuki XL-7Also in 1985 (for the 1986 model year), the Samurai (a small off-roader; also known variously as the Jimny, Sierra and SJ410/SJ413 outside the US) was the first car introduced to the United States by the newly created American Suzuki Corp. No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. It was successful until Consumer Reports reportedly forced the Samurai to roll over in a 1988 test. Both companies spent over a decade in court debating this issue with no winner. In 1989, American Suzuki introduced the Swift and a new small SUV called the Sidekick. The Swift and Sidekick were cousins to GM's Geo Metro and Geo Tracker and were mostly produced in Ingersoll, Canada by Suzuki and GM's joint venture, CAMI. In 1995 American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year. In 1996, American Suzuki released the X-90 to replace the Samurai. The Sidekick was replaced by the Vitara and the Grand Vitara for 1999. After 2001, the Swift (by then the most inexpensive car in America) had left the Suzuki lineup. The Esteem also left, to be replaced with the Aerio for 2002. Suzuki was now down from two SUVs to one, and two cars to one. In 2004, General Motors rebadged two Daewoo cars with the Suzuki name: the compact Forenza (Daewoo Nubira/Daewoo Lacetti) and the midsize Verona (Daewoo Magnus, formerly the Daewoo Leganza). The Forenza gained wagon and hatchback body styles for 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. Suzuki also introduced a redesigned Grand Vitara as a 2006 model. OEM dealsBeginning with the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki has built cars for other manufacturers. In Europe, the main rebadged Suzuki is the Subaru Justy and G3X Justy, which has been a version of its Swift and, more recently, its Ignis. Most of Mazda's (and Autozam's) smallest vehicles are made by Suzuki, as is the Nissan Moco. Suzuki's Samurai/Sierra was also known as the Holden Drover between 1985 and 1987. The Chevrolet Cruze and Holden Cruze are also on Suzuki platforms—again the Ignis's but with a Holden-designed body. The Geo and Chevrolet Tracker were Suzuki Vitaras by another name. CarsSuzuki badge on 1999 Jimny
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Also see: Suzuki Motorcycle/Scooter Naming Conventions. Perhaps due to the greater weight of these suits when wet, or perhaps from sheer daring, they were often worn lower on the hips than regular shorts. Since then, Suzuki has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sport motorcycles. But in the 1990s, longer and baggier shorts became popular, with the hems often reaching to the knees. However, it wasn't until 1976 when Suzuki introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750. Thongs were often seen among the more daring and provocative crowds. During the 1950's, 1960's and the better part of 1970's, the company manufactured motorcycles with two-stroke engines only, the biggest two-stroke model being the water-cooled triple-cylinder GT750. Eventually racing-style "speedo" suits became popular—and not just for their speed advantages. Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. Men's swimsuits developed roughly in parallel to women's during this period, with the shorts covering progressively less. The Geo and Chevrolet Tracker were Suzuki Vitaras by another name. However, the one-piece suit continued to be popular for its more modest approach. The Chevrolet Cruze and Holden Cruze are also on Suzuki platforms—again the Ignis's but with a Holden-designed body. In the 1980s the thong or "tanga" came out of Brazil, said to have been inspired by traditional garments of native tribes in the Amazon. Suzuki's Samurai/Sierra was also known as the Holden Drover between 1985 and 1987. Although not a commercial success, the suit opened eyes to new design possibilities. Most of Mazda's (and Autozam's) smallest vehicles are made by Suzuki, as is the Nissan Moco. At the same time, Fashion designer Rudi Gernreich introduced the monokini, a topless suit for women consisting of a modest bottom supported by two thin straps. In Europe, the main rebadged Suzuki is the Subaru Justy and G3X Justy, which has been a version of its Swift and, more recently, its Ignis. From the 1960s on, the bikini shrank in all directions until it sometimes covered little more than the nipples and genitalia, although less revealing models giving more support to the breasts remained popular. Beginning with the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki has built cars for other manufacturers. Through the 1950s, it was thought proper for the lower part of the bikini to come up high enough to cover the navel. Suzuki also introduced a redesigned Grand Vitara as a 2006 model. They were named after Bikini Atoll, the site of several nuclear weapons tests, for their supposed explosive effect on the viewer. The Forenza gained wagon and hatchback body styles for 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. Early examples were not very different from the women's two pieces common since the 1920s, except that they had a gap below the breast line allowing for a section of bare midriff. In 2004, General Motors rebadged two Daewoo cars with the Suzuki name: the compact Forenza (Daewoo Nubira/Daewoo Lacetti) and the midsize Verona (Daewoo Magnus, formerly the Daewoo Leganza). The first bikinis were introduced just after World War II. Suzuki was now down from two SUVs to one, and two cars to one. This subset of glamour photography eventually evolved into swimsuit photography with the help of Sports Illustrated and swimsuit photographers around the world. The Esteem also left, to be replaced with the Aerio for 2002. Due to the figure-hugging nature of these garments, glamour photography of the 1940s and 1950s often featured people wearing swimsuits. After 2001, the Swift (by then the most inexpensive car in America) had left the Suzuki lineup. The development of new fabrics allowed for new varieties of more comfortable and practical swim wear. The Sidekick was replaced by the Vitara and the Grand Vitara for 1999. Collars receded from up around the neck down to about mid-way between the neck and nipples. In 1996, American Suzuki released the X-90 to replace the Samurai. After this, bathing wear slowly became less conservative, first uncovering the arms and then the legs up to mid-thigh. Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year. She later starred in several movies, including one about her life. In 1995 American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. Kellerman changed the suit to have long arms and legs and a collar, still keeping the close fit that revealed the shapes underneath. The Swift and Sidekick were cousins to GM's Geo Metro and Geo Tracker and were mostly produced in Ingersoll, Canada by Suzuki and GM's joint venture, CAMI. She was arrested for indecent exposure because her swimsuit showed arms, legs and the neck. In 1989, American Suzuki introduced the Swift and a new small SUV called the Sidekick. In 1907 the swimmer Annette Kellerman from Australia visited the United States as an "underwater ballerina", a version of synchronized swimming involving diving into glass tanks. Both companies spent over a decade in court debating this issue with no winner. In the Victorian era, popular beach resorts were commonly equipped with bathing machines designed to avoid the exposure of people in swimsuits, especially to people of the opposite sex. It was successful until Consumer Reports reportedly forced the Samurai to roll over in a 1988 test. In the 19th century, the woman's two piece suit became common—the two pieces being a gown from shoulder to knees plus a set of trousers with leggings going down to the ankles. No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. The men's swim suit, a rather form-fitting wool garment with long sleeves and legs similar to long underwear, was developed and would change little for a century. Also in 1985 (for the 1986 model year), the Samurai (a small off-roader; also known variously as the Jimny, Sierra and SJ410/SJ413 outside the US) was the first car introduced to the United States by the newly created American Suzuki Corp. In the 18th century women wore "bathing gowns" in the water; these were long dresses of fabrics that would not become transparent when wet, with weights sewed into the hems so that they would not rise up in the water. In 1985, Suzuki made an agreement with General Motors to meet the increasing demand for small cars and the Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Cultus in Japan) was introduced in the United States. After this, the notion of special water apparel seems to have been lost for centuries. During the 1970s, the models Suzuki Fronte (in different variations such as the 360 or the Viola) and Suzuki Jimny were produced. 1960. In 1955 Suzuki introduced its first mass-produced car, the Suzulight. Murals at Pompeii show women wearing two-piece suits covering the areas around their breasts and hips in a fashion remarkably similar to a bikini of c. In 1954 the company's name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation. In some settings coverings were used. This bike was popular, so in 1954 it introduced a second bicycle. In Classical antiquity swimming and bathing was most often done nude. In 1952 it created the motorized bicycle, called Power Free, which featured a 2x36cc engine. The magazine Sports Illustrated has an annual "swimsuit issue" that features models and sports personalities in swimsuits. It was founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan, by Michio Suzuki. Swimsuits are also worn for the purpose of body display in beauty pageants. The company started out as Suzuki Loom Works in 1909. At beaches norms for this tend to be more relaxed than at swimming pools, which tend not to permit this because underwear is unlined, may become translucent, and may be unclean. . As an alternative to a bathing suit some people use their trousers, underpants, or T-shirt as a make-shift swimsuit. It has main production facilities located in 22 countries and areas around the world. Swimming in the nude is also known by the slang term skinny-dipping. Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社) TYO: 7269 is a Japanese manufacturing company producing a range of small automobiles (especially Keicars), a full range of motorcycles, outboard motors, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. Special nude beaches may be reserved for nude sunbathing and swimming. List of Suzuki engines. Swimming without a bathing suit is a form of nudism. Suzuki Ozark 250. Most competitive swimmers also wear special swimsuits including partial and full bodysuits, racerback styles, jammers, and racing briefs to assist their glide through the water and gain speed advantages (see competitive swimwear). Suzuki Eiger 400. These suits are made from spandex and provide little thermal protection, but they do protect the skin from stings and abrasion. Suzuki Vinson 500. For some kinds of swimming and diving, special bodysuits called diveskins are worn. Suzuki TwinPeaks 700. Special swimsuits for competitive swimming, designed to reduce skin drag, can resemble unitards. Suzuki KingQuad 700. Many authorities believe that children of both sexes should also wear T-shirts outdoors on sunny days to protect from sunburn. DR-Z Series - Four stroke. Swimsuits are also seen on beaches and around swimming pools even if no swimming is involved. RM-Z Series - Four stroke. For pre-pubescent girls leaving the chest uncovered is sometimes considered more acceptable. RM Series - Two stroke. Monokinis are quite common in many places throughout South America and Europe, though due to particularly stringent taboos they are almost never seen in the United States, except in places with a strong European tourist influence. AN Burgman Series - Scooters. The monokini, a style of swimsuit that most often takes the form of a bikini bottom without the corresponding top, leaves a woman's breasts uncovered. Suzuki GV700/GV1200 Madura (85,86 only). Women's swimsuits are generally either one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, or thongs. Suzuki VS 600/750/1400 Intruder. Men's swimsuit styles tend to be shorts, trunks, boardshorts, jammers, speedo-style briefs, thongs, or cut-off jeans. Boulevard S50. Swimsuits are generally designed to cover at least the genitalia. GSX-1300R Hayabusa. . DL 1000 V-Strom. They are often lined with a fabric that prevents them from becoming transparent when wet. GSX1100S-SZ, GSX750S-SF & GSX650 Katana. Swimsuits can be skin-tight or loosely fitting and range from garments designed to preserve as much modesty as possible to garments designed to reveal as much of the body as possible without actual nudity. FXR150. This terms is less common in other parts of the Commonweath where it can also refer to clothes in general. RG150/RGV150. In New Zealand English swimsuits are usually called togs. SV1000(S). A swimsuit (also swimmers), bathing suit (also bathers) or swimming costume (sometimes shortened to cozzie) is an item of clothing designed to be worn for swimming. SV650(S). Tangas, Thongs or T-backs and G-strings. VX 800. The shape is similar, but the side is an inch thicker: it’s a cross between a bikini and a square cut. VL 800 Volusia. In the US, a bikini is typically a small bikini, but in Brazil — and especially Rio—you’ll see this modern and updated men’s bikini. VZ 800 Marauder. sunga - a Brazilian term for a men’s swimsuit. DL 650 VStrom. speedo (suit style). Bandit (GSF) Series. They provide greater leg coverage than speedos or competative briefs, although they also have slightly more water resistance. GSX-R Series. They provide moderate coverage from the mid-waist to the area above the knee, somewhat resembling compression shorts worn by many athletes. GSX Series. They are made of nylon and lycra/spandex material and have a form fitting design to reduce water resistance. GS Series. jammers - a type of men's swimwear worn primarily by competitive athletes to obtain speed advantages. Supercarry. briefs. Carry. boardshorts. XL-7 - SUV. tankini (A tank top combined with a bikini bottom.). X-90 - SUV. Thong, T-back, or G-string. Wagon R. bikini
Verona - sedan from GM Daewoo. The name "tank suit" is derived from the term swimming tank, an obsolete term for what is now called a swimming pool. Suzuki Twin a hybrid keicar. tank suit - probably the most common form of one-piece swimsuit, the tank suit form is inspiration for the subsequent creation of the tank top as a mainstream article of clothing. SX4. The straps reach down the back of the sling bikini to become a thong. Swift. Usually, it is worn like a bikini bottom with the side straps extending upwards to cover the breasts and go over the shoulders instead of going around the hips or waist, leaving the entire sides of the torso uncovered, but the torso and lower half covered. Samurai/Sierra. sling bikinis provide as little coverage (or as much exposure) as a bikini. Reno - compact car from GM Daewoo. Sling bikinis are sometimes, though not often, referred to as monokinis. Named after the nickname of Pakistan's province Sindh. Most commonly, a monokini is a bikini bottom without the corresponding top, worn by women, that leaves the breasts bare. Mehran - In Pakistan only. monokini- a term used for different styles of one-piece swimsuits inspired by the bikini style. Named after Margalla Hills of Islamabad. Margalla - In Pakistan only. Jimny - SUV. Ignis. Grand Vitara - SUV. Fun - a restyling of the Opel Corsa. Forenza - sedan from GM Daewoo. Cervo/Whizzkid. Cappuccino also a Keicar. Baleno. Alto a Keicar. Aerio/Liana - subcompact car. |