“FUN WITH THE 1979 SUZUKI PERFORMERS” SUZUKI FZ-50, GS-550, GS-750, GS-1100 MOTORCYCLES JC10254a

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This film shows the 1979 series of Suzuki motorcycles. It opens with the FZ-50 (:17). The JR-50 sits strapped atop a trailer (:24). The bike is a light-weight 82 pound off roading vehicle (:33). These were ideal for very young riders as a boy has his yellow helmet strapped to his head (:36). One of the boys takes off in the JR-50 (:48). The OR-50 was a street legal bike (1:28) which could also be ridden recreationally. The features of the mini bike are highlighted (1:41). Flame decals and a high back added to the traditional roadster look (1:54). The Suzuki DS-80 (2:11) is compared to the high performing DS-180 (2:14). The TS was considered to be a dual purpose bike (2:39) as young women are pictured riding them in the street (2:45). The TS-128 (2:56) and TS-185 (2:58) follow. The Suzuki DR and SP370 ride together (3:14). The DR-370 (4:00) follows. These bikes have won multiple Enduro Awards (4:24) including six gold medals. The Enduros of 1979 awarded the bike the best trail bikes (4:48). Suzuki RM’s for 1979 follow (5:26). A slew of bikes are presented including the GS-425 and GS-425E (5:33), GS-550 and GS-550E (5:48) and the GS-750 and 750E. GS-100’s sit outside an ice cream shop (5:58). The segment cuts to another promotion as break in models of the GS are used for performance tests (7:58). A drag strip test is first shown (8:15). Editors and testers go over results (8:45). This information is translated into blueprints (8:53). Motorcycle Magazine tested the GS-750 (9:20). They also photographed the bike’s engine and parts (10:49). The bike zooms down the track (11:58) as run times were reported in the 12’s for the quarter mile (12:08). Road tests are conducted on the highway for GS-750’s (12:25). High speed performance is evaluated (13:05). The bike is compared to competitor models (13:54). The GS-550 follows (14:54) as well as the GS-400 (14:58). The Suzuki GSX series; based on Suzuki’s TSCC engine is looked to next (15:35). An image of the German magazine ‘Motorrad’ follows (15:45). Other magazines from around the world include the French ‘Motor Journal’ (15:55) and the Japanese ‘Motor Rider’ (16:01). Cycle Magazine’s review follows (18:11). Innovative features are highlighted (15:56). Handling capabilities are demonstrated around a track (19:23). The narrator appears at a gas station to note they were good on gas mileage (19:36). GS-250’s ride in the street (20:05). GS’s are pictured at the starting line of a drag strip (20:23). Terry Vance had ridden the GS-1100 (21:10). This film was presented by Suzuki Motor Corp and was a Denker Film production (21:39). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit