New York (Jan. 19, 2007) American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), in partnership with Cobra Engineering, today unveiled a fully customized Boulevard M109R power cruiser at the New York International Motorcycle Show (IMS) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The bike will be on display at the Suzuki booth (Booth S) through January 21. Suzuki’s flagship Boulevard M109R the most powerful cruiser Suzuki has ever produced has been transformed into a heavily modified hot rod-style cruiser, representing the company’s strong racing heritage. The Cobra Special Projects Division, led by renowned builder Denny Berg, utilized elements of Suzuki’s championship-winning GSX-R sportbike line, including a GSX-R 20th anniversary blue and white paint scheme, GSX-R1000 foot pegs, and sportbike-style tail section, seat and handlebar risers. The custom M109R also features a more exposed frame, showing off the 1783cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin powerplant with dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and seamless Suzuki electronic fuel injection. The M109R’s stock engine has been designed to produce massive waves of torque from just off idle all the way to redline. And, the chassis comfortably handles all the power and torque of the massive V-twin, while also delivering agile handling and a comfortable riding position. “We’re thrilled to work with the Cobra Special Projects Division on this awe-inspiring custom design,” said Glenn Hansen, communications manager, ASMC. “We know that cruiser riders want ‘true’ high performance bikes and custom accessories to fit their individual styles and needs. With an array of Cobra accessories combined with the M109R’s already powerful engine design, this customized cruiser delivers on all levels.” 2007 Boulevard M109R Suzuki introduced the much-anticipated Boulevard M109R cruiser to its 2006 line-up to satisfy consumers’ needs for a more powerful cruiser. The M109R features Suzuki’s race-proven technology from the championship-winning GSX-R sportbike line, boasting awesome power with its 1783cc V-Twin powerplant and an innovative look with aggressive styling and long, sleek flowing lines that define a new generation of Suzuki cruising machines. From the GSX-R inspired front fender to the purposeful front headlight to the long low fuel tank and stylish rear fender, the M109R drips with deep rich paint complemented by mirror-like chrome accents throughout the entire design. Other stylish features include a wide fuel tank with a generous 5.2-gallon capacity, a low comfortable seat, integrated frame side covers and a uniquely designed radiator cowl. Upfront, a streamlined headlight cover houses a unique trapezoid-shaped multi-reflector halogen headlight and a maintenance free LED taillight built into the tail section. Chrome dual slash cut mufflers complete the fashionable look of the M109R. For 2007, Suzuki introduced the Boulevard M109R Limited Edition model. The limited edition M109R features all the benefits of the popular cruiser with a specially designed paint scheme, textured seat, clear taillight with red LEDs, clear turn signals and other design extras. Rounding out the 2007 Boulevard cruiser line are the M50, M50 Limited Edition, S40, S50, S83, C50, C50T, C50C, C90 and C90T. Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows The New York IMS takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, located at 655 W. 34th St. Suzuki’s custom M109R can be found at the company’s booth (Booth S). Show dates and times are as follows: Friday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, log on to www.motorcycleshows.com. About American Suzuki The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1963 by Suzuki Motor Corporation. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries.

The Start of a New Season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 19, 2007) Excitement is starting to mount as riders make ready to set sail for Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona 500 K, Round 1 of the new SunTrust MOTO-ST Endurance Series, March 3 and 4. Entrant information is now available at www.moto-st.com. The kick off event for the world renowned Daytona Bike week, the Daytona 500 K will boast intense competition and expert pit work as a full field of riders battle their way around the 2.95 mile infield road course for the win and important series points. Showcasing three classes, SuperSport Twins, Grand Sport Twins and Sport Twins, the skill of the riders coupled with the durability of their machines and the team’s ability in the pits will all come into play in this action-packed 500-kilometer race. And not only will fans be treated to incredible event filled with action packed racing, but they will also get to view a variety of spectacular machinery, including motorcycles from BMW, Ducati, Buell, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Hyosung and more. A win in motorcycle endurance racing is much tougher than a win in automobile racing. Unprotected by roll bars, yet swapping paint and banging handlebars, these incredible two-wheeled athletes exhibit a unique blend of determination, consistency, smoothness and courage as they vie for glory in one of the most competitive motorsports series in the world. Many of the teams that competed in the inaugural SunTrust MOTO-ST held at Daytona last October are already planning to return, including Team Motorrad who held the distinction of being the very first entry for the first ever MOTO-ST. “We are definitely looking forward to running at Daytona again this March,” says team principal Ivan Messina. “We will once again field a BMW R1200S with myself, Frank Shockley and Brad Phillips taking turns on the track.” Hailing from Asheville, NC, Messina has been racing for the past 12 years and has earned numerous wins and accolades along the way, as have both his teammates. “We took a 17th finish overall and are hoping to better that. We will be good to go when the Green Flag waves.” MOTO-ST is organized by Professional Motorsports Productions of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) of Pickerington, Ohio. The Grand American Road Racing Association, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., provides the series with administrative and commercial support. The MOTO-ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including AMA Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing. Learn more about MOTO-ST at www.moto-st.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or www.racetickets.com or by calling 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

CMRA racer Chase Vivion may be the only person ever to be hit in the head by a flying GSX-R600 engine during a pickup-truck accident. Vivion suffered a broken C5 vertebrae and severe head trauma in the crash last Saturday, January 13. He made it out of Intensive Care on Wednesday, January 17 but remains hospitalized and is recovering. “I was on my way home, last mile to my house, I fell asleep and ran off the road,” said Vivion in a phone interview with Roadracingworld.com . “I had the motor in my passenger seat because it was raining. I didn’t want it to get wet, so I flipped and the motor hit me in the head a couple times and it ended up getting ejected out of the passenger seat. “I don’t remember it, but apparently I got out and walked around for a minute, and then I got back in the truck. I had wrapped my head with my jacket and was lying there waiting for somebody to come. About 15 minutes later, the cops and paramedics showed up. They took me to the Baylor Medical Center here in Dallas. “I basically scalped myself. And after I scalped myself, part of my arteries my return artery on my neck was severed in half. So they put me on a bunch of blood thinners to try and keep the blood flowing to my head. Fortunately for 22-year-old Vivion, things are starting to look up. “Everything’s on the up and up right now. I was able to walk today for the first time since Friday. But the whole front half of my head is bald,” laughed Vivion. “It’s basically like a mullet with a bald top.” Vivion will be getting a skin graft on his head next week.

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire Announces 2007 WERA National Endurance Series Title Sponsorship NASHVILLE, TENN. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has once again signed an agreement with the Western Eastern Road Racing Association (WERA), renewing as the title sponsor of the 2007 National Endurance Series. WERA is America’s only national organization devoted exclusively to the advancement, operation and sanctioning of motorcycle road racing. Since its establishment in 1973, WERA has grown to be the largest motorcycle road racing organization in the United States in terms of members and has established road racing in many parts of the country where no viable program previously existed. The Bridgestone WERA National Endurance Series is a high profile racing series consisting of 10 rounds at various racetracks across the country. Each race varies in length from four to eight hours and places a strong emphasis on pit stops, rider changes and consistent performance. The Endurance Series classes include the following: * Heavyweight Superbike – Formula 1 & B Superbike * Heavyweight Superstock – A & B Superstock * Mediumweight Superbike – C Superbike * Mediumweight Superstock – C Superstock * Lightweight Superbike – All machines legal for LW Solo races “We are enthusiastic about our second consecutive title sponsorship of the WERA National Endurance Series,” said Bob Graham, Motorcycle Product Manager, BFNT. “The Bridgestone brand has a long history of road racing involvement, where we utilize results from the race track for the testing and design of our performance tire products. We are especially pleased to partner with an organization that will enable us to promote Bridgestone technology and support the racing community across the country.” About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC: Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Signs Sponsorship Deal to Use Hotbodies Racing Bodywork And Windscreens Hotbodies Racing is proud to announce the signing of a new exclusive bodywork and windscreen sponsorship agreement with Team Hammer, Inc., racing as Team M4 EMGO Suzuki. For 2007 and beyond, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki will exclusively use Hotbodies Racing bodywork and windscreens on its fleet of Suzuki GSX-R racebikes, in the AMA Superbike Series. Rider Geoff May will compete on a GSX-R1000 in Superstock and on a GSX-R600 in Supersport. May’s teammate, Michael Barnes, will be racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport and Formula Xtreme, while new team rider Michael Beck will be exclusively racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport. Hotbodies Racing principal Roger Davis said, “Our sponsorship of the M4 EMGO Suzuki team is particularly special for us because of our history with riders Geoff May and Michael Barnes, and with this team’s top-level professionalism. Back in 2004, Geoff and ‘Barney’ were two of the first riders in our Team Hotbodies Racing program. They’ve progressed to the top level on M4 EMGO Suzuki machines, taking second and third in the AMA Supersport Championship last year; it’s clear what this team and these riders can do.” M4 EMGO Suzuki team manager Keith Perry said, “We’ve seen the quality of Hotbodies Racing bodywork increase dramatically over the last couple years, and we’ve been impressed with the Hotbodies bodywork we’ve fitted to our 2007 racebikes. No one is more enthusiastic about the sport than Roger Davis, so we’re happy to be working with him to continue developing and refining his products.” About Hotbodies Racing Hotbodies Racing specializes in manufacturing performance parts for performance bikes. Hotbodies Racing is the design leader in Undertails, Windscreens, Flush-Mount Signals, Huggers and full-race Bodywork. Hotbodies Racing supports the sport with sponsorship and its own in-house race team, and encourages dealer inquiries. For more information visit: www.hotbodiesracing.com.

Templeton CA, January 18, 2007 – The motorcycle industry unexpectedly lost one of its best known and most loved veterans, Marcel Fortney, who suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA near Paso Robles on Monday, January 15th. Fortney, 49, was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited. “It’s unbelievable that Marcel is no longer with us,” said Parts Unlimited chief Jeff Fox. “I’ve known him since he was representing Pirelli back in the ’80s and there wasn’t a more knowledgeable or personable guy in the business.” Fortney’s career in motorcycling spanned nearly 30 years, dating back to his first job with Cycle Guide magazine. He worked in various sales and marketing capacities with many of the industry’s most respected firms including Fox Racing, Pirelli, Yoshimura, Artehouse, and most recently, AGV Helmets. Fortney had also owned and operated several San Francisco Bay area motorcycle dealerships. “‘Shocking’ doesn’t begin to describe Marcel’s passing,” said Justyn Amstutz, Executive Vice President and COO at National Powersport Auctions and a close friend of Fortney’s. “Scott Cox and I were just with him last weekend preparing for the third Monterey Classic Bike Auction.” “Calm, cool, and creative; that was Marcel,” continued Amstutz. “I just can’t believe he’s gone. Not only was he a leader in our industry but those of us blessed enough to also know him as a friend will miss him very much.” Marcel Fortney leaves his wife, Christie, and daughter Mackie, 14. A private memorial service is scheduled for noon on Sunday, January 28th in Ojai, CA and all of Marcel’s friends are welcome to attend. A potluck meal will also take place for those who would like to participate. For further details about the memorial please call 760-436-9937. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in behalf of Marcel’s daughter to: The Mackie Memorial Fund c/o Mid State Bank 1207 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 For information regarding the fund contact Patti Michaels at 805-646-0111.