Spanning 22 countries, Suzuki is one of the largest automobile manufacturing companies in the world. Presently, they sell more than 200,000 motorcycles every year. Their range of automobiles includes outboard motors, a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products, a full range of motorcycles, and a range of small automobiles. Founded in 1909 by Michio Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation, their first, racing-intended motorcycle was the GSX-R750, which was launched in 1985. Made with an aluminum frame, the GSX-R750 utilized complicated oil circulation systems called SACS and a large oil radiator.

The following year witnessed the launch of the GSX-R750's successor, a 1052-cc model, but with no other major changes. The early GSX-R series were affectionately called 'Slabside' or 'Slabbies' due to their flat side panels. They featured oil jet cooling systems for the undersides of the pistols. Weighing in at a heavy 178 kgs, they belted out 100 HP. Future generations of the GSX-R series were nicknamed 'Streetfighter', 'Gixxers', and 'Slingshots'. The current GSX-R series motorcycles bore very less resemblance to the very first 1985 model, their engines being much more advanced and revolutionary.

The third generation GSX-R's brand new feature was the new liquid-cooled engine. These bikes were produced between 1992 and 1996. They preceded the SRAD/K GRS-X series, the fourth generation, which were equipped with a twin spar frame, enhanced water cooled engine, and more efficient suspension. Launched in 1996, they were produced till 2001. Enhanced and further developed versions were introduced in the years to follow, namely 2003, 2005, and 2006. In all, Suzuki Motor Corporation designed and marketed more than 15 models of the GSX-R series motorcycles.