From Yahoo group at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bur ... ssage/1257
Here is a cut and paste:
I just received word from a Suzuki salesman in Va. (he is a scooter
advocate) that there are several changes for 2005. He stataed that
the latest has a March release date-and the prime reason is a major
transmission make-over. The only info he had was the availablility
of "overdrive". I asked if that meant that the manual select was
shelved in favor of "power/normal & overdrive" ? He was not sure as
some of the info was sketchy. This would, of course; increase
range/mileage engine life and reduce hwy RPM'S.
He also said he was told there are several gauge cluster features
coming over from the gsxr's--ie running mpg // distance to empty etc.
The fron center of the fairing will be color coded to match the bike
instead of having the black center panel below the windscreen.
Running light lenses are clear instead of amber and colors are silver
and a veryyyyyyyyy---dark blue
Can't speak for the accuracy of this but it might explain some of the
secrecy--ps no abs / // executive model yet.
Wishing well for all those hit or expecting troubles from the
hurricanes.
ED
Now, if this is true, I'll REALLY be depressed for not waiting! Mike
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bur ... ssage/1257
Here is a cut and paste:
I just received word from a Suzuki salesman in Va. (he is a scooter
advocate) that there are several changes for 2005. He stataed that
the latest has a March release date-and the prime reason is a major
transmission make-over. The only info he had was the availablility
of "overdrive". I asked if that meant that the manual select was
shelved in favor of "power/normal & overdrive" ? He was not sure as
some of the info was sketchy. This would, of course; increase
range/mileage engine life and reduce hwy RPM'S.
He also said he was told there are several gauge cluster features
coming over from the gsxr's--ie running mpg // distance to empty etc.
The fron center of the fairing will be color coded to match the bike
instead of having the black center panel below the windscreen.
Running light lenses are clear instead of amber and colors are silver
and a veryyyyyyyyy---dark blue
Can't speak for the accuracy of this but it might explain some of the
secrecy--ps no abs / // executive model yet.
Wishing well for all those hit or expecting troubles from the
hurricanes.
ED
Now, if this is true, I'll REALLY be depressed for not waiting! Mike