How to read the Model code of SUZUKIs


Year code

When it typed GSX-R750L, "L" means 1990 year model.

80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
L
M
N
P
R
S
T
V
W
X
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Y
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9

V.I.N (Vehicle Identification Number)

When it started, this VIN system was a domestic low of the U.S., but in 1977, it became ISO 3379. Models for the countries based on ISO 3379, this VIN code will be used.

VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number)
WIM
(World Manufacturer Identifier)
VDS
(Vehicle Descriptor Section)
check digit
Year Code
(as above)
Factory Code
(Usually 2 for SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE)
VIS
(Vehicle Identifier Section)
6 figures
JS1 ( It means SUZUKI Japan)
GV73A
X
N
2
123456

This is a pic of VIN plate of GSX-R1100N for the U.S. The same model for Europe, this plate is not for used.

This is a plate of my GSX-R750L for Europe. Not starts from JS1, and the contents of plate are different from VIN plate. You can see the number "A-404" of FIM homologacion at the nook of right.

V.D.S (Vehicle Descriptor Section), Model code

Models for the countries not based on ISO 3379, the VDS part of VIN used for the model code.

Vehicle category code Engine Displacement Code Engine layout code Development number Area code
C Scooter
B For Business use
N Single road sports
G Road sports with multiple cylinders
F For family use
S Off road sports
V V twin layout only
H Square layout only
A - 49cc
B 50 - 69cc
C 70 - 79cc
D 80 - 89cc
E 90 - 99cc
F 100 - 124cc
G 125 - 149cc
H 150 - 199cc
J 200 - 249cc
K 250 - 399cc
M 400 - 499cc
N 500 - 599cc
P 600 - 699cc
R 700 - 799cc
S 800 - 899cc
T 900 - 999cc
U 1000 - 1099cc
V 1100 - 1199cc
W 1200 - 1299cc
X 1300 - 1399cc
Y 1400cc -
Z Unknown
1 2st Single
2 2st Twin
3 2st more than triple
4 4st Single
5 4st Twin
6 -
7 4st more than triple
The model development number categorized from first 3 codes.

Starts from 1, and next 9, then starts alphabet order from A.

 Usually ends "A". "A" means for General model.

Country localized model code from B, sometimes reach to F or G.

Not only the output of motor, but also difference of mirror size, volume of ex noise, size of turn signal lamp, etc changes this code.
G V 7 3 A
V J 2 2 A
V T 5 1 A
G W 7 1 A
N K 4 2 A
C Z 4 1 A
H M 3 1 A
S R 4 2 A


GSX-R1100K-N, RGV-Gamma, TL1000S, HAYABUSA, Goose350, CHOINORI, RG500-Gamma and DR800BIG. Do NOT ask me why "Z" used for CHOINORI!
GV73A, it means General 3rd model of 4cycle multipl layout of 1100 - 1199cc class.

Engine Code

Displacement Code Engine Type Development number of engine
A - 49cc
B 50 - 69cc
C 70 - 79cc
D 80 - 89cc
E 90 - 99cc
F 100 - 124cc
G 125 - 149cc
H 150 - 199cc
J 200 - 249cc
K 250 - 399cc
M 400 - 499cc
N 500 - 599cc
P 600 - 699cc
R 700 - 799cc
S 800 - 899cc
T 900 - 999cc
U 1000 - 1099cc
V 1100 - 1199cc
W 1200 - 1299cc
X 1300 - 1399cc
Y 1400cc -
Z Unknown

Same as VDS (Model code)
1 2st Single
2 2st Twin
3 2st more than triple
4 4st Single
5 4st Twin
6 -
7 4st more than triple

Same as VDS (Model code)
Development number in numerical order. Two figures.
R 7 19
This code means this is the 19th engine in 700-799cc class of 4 stroke multiple layout.


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