1985 Suzuki QuadSport
LT230: The First QUADSPORT!
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1987
Suzuki LT230 QuadSport
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Known as the little brother of the LT-250R,
the Suzuki QuadSport LT230 delivered a thrilling
ride for the ATV rider whose riding environments
varied from the track to the woods and open
desert.
Powered by a four-stroke 230cc single-cylinder
engine, the LT230 used a five-speed transmission
with manual clutch and reverse. At just 298
pounds, this lightweight quad was a sporty
blast to ride. Double A-frame front suspension
provided 6.3 inches of long wheel travel.
The LT-230 QuadSport had a retail price of
$1,969.
1987 Suzuki LT4WD: A 4WD That
Reaches New Heights
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1987
Suzuki LT4WD Utility ATV
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“Tackle the tough terrain in
four-wheel drive, or switch easily to two-wheel
drive using the dash mounted lever and discover
what it can really do. The front differential
can even be locked when in super low range for
extra traction on snow, mud and ice”.
Suzuki lived up to this ad copy. The LT-4WD
was able to give off-road enthusiast the ability
to explore new limits on the trails or around
the farm. The LT-4WD was the beginning of
the sport-utility ATV at Suzuki. The LT-4WD
had a retail price of $3298.00.
1987 Suzuki LT500R: The Off-Road
Performance King
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1987
Suzuki LT500R ATV "Quadzilla"
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“You glance into your competitor’s
eyes and see concentration and concern. But
you smile with confidence. Because you’re
on the Suzuki LT500R. Almost 500cc of muscle
ready to lead ahead of the pack.” That’s
how the brochure introduced the 1987 Suzuki
LT500R. This was the meanest and most aggressive
big bore sport ATV of its time. If you were
on the track, sand dunes, or woods, the LT500R
was always in front of the pack.
The Suzuki LT500R - also known as “Quadzilla”
- was powered by a high-performance two-stroke,
water cooled, 499.5cc engine with “Suzuki
Automatic Exhaust Control.” Suzuki performance
features included a full reed-valve intake system,
close ratio five-speed transmission, double
A-frame front suspension with 9.1 inches wheel
travel, four rebound damping adjustments and
Full Floater rear suspension. The LT-500R had
a retail price of $3,299.00.
1991 Suzuki KingQuad: The Birth
of the KingQuad
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1991
Suzuki KingQuad ATV
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“Suzuki has built upon well-engineered
versatility and no-nonsense, balanced design
of the popular Quadrunner 4WD with all its
features and more, making the KingQuad the
biggest and most powerful utility Quadrunner
yet.” Since the inception of the Suzuki
KingQuad, sport and utility have been incorporated
into the design and engineering of every KingQuad
ATV.
The versatile 1991 KingQuad featured a 280cc
single cylinder 4-stroke engine, standard oil
cooler and new 24-inch front and 25-inch rear
tires. What really set this KingQuad apart from
the crowd was its unique transmission that made
it the hardest-working ATV available. This Suzuki’s
transmission had High, Low and Super Low gear
options for all its five speeds plus reverse.
The rider could also select two-wheel drive,
four-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive with a
locked from differential. Add fully independent
suspension front and rear, and this quad could
handle any job. The KingQuad had a retail price
of retail $4,699.
