Suzuki to race 800cc GSV-R in 2012?

Suzuki could delay the debut of its factory 1000cc MotoGP bike and in a shock move race its current GSV-R 800cc machine in 2012.

No final decision has been taken on whether Suzuki will even participate in 2012 and the latest rumour to emerge is the Japanese factory will stay next year, but it won’t roll out a new 1000cc machine until 2013.

Suzuki hasn’t even commenced track testing of its new 1000cc bike and it is looking increasingly likely that its participation next season will be with its existing 800cc machine.

Suzuki would then commit to returning with a full two-rider factory effort in 2013 and factory Suzuki boss Paul Denning told MCN: “Everything is open at the moment, including the machine spec. I would imagine before the end of July the situation will be a lot clearer. The most important thing is that Suzuki is in MotoGP to represent the brand and to develop new technology. But it is Suzuki’s train set and they will do with it what they see fit.”