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SUZUKI RE Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 1
First production year: 1974
SUZUKI RE5 ROTARY photo gallery

The rotary, or Wankel, engine has a number of benefits over standard engines including a lack of camshafts, intake and exhaust valves, and a reduced number of moving parts. Many manufacturers experimented with the engine type and some prototypes were presented in the early 70's but Suzuki was

the only motorcycle manufacturer that used the rotary engine on a mass produced bike.

full description and technical specifications