Suzuki History
Suzuki Canada Inc. sells and services its various products across Canada through a network of independent recreational products dealers.
Suzuki Canada
Suzuki Canada Inc. located in Barrie, ON, was founded in 1973 by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) based in Hamamatsu, Japan. At that time the company, comprised of 30 employees, was oriented towards motorcycle sales. Today, Suzuki enjoys a much more diversified business approach, and is seen by Canadian consumers as a major motorcycle, ATV and outboard company.
Suzuki’s Beginnings
In 1909, Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Works in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. He gifted his first loom to his mother, which became the talk of the surrounding villages, and was soon bombarded with orders. This was the beginning of the history of Suzuki.
Suzuki Racing
The Suzuki Brand has long been synonymous with performance and racing. Thanks to Suzuki’s history of racing success on the World stage, models such as the GSX-R have become household names, conjuring images of victory laps and champagne showers. Those traditions continue as development of future Championship winning product is always underway.
Historical Moments
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Michio Suzuki opens the Suzuki Loom Works in the small coastal village of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The new factory makes weaving looms for Japan’s massive cotton industry. Michio’s intention is simple: to build better, more ergonomic looms than anything that is currently available.
Suzuki’s long tradition of exceptional engineering and innovation will yield many more milestones along the road ahead. Join us on this journey to make history.
