Suzuki 500cc works racer Wil Hartog 1980 Dutch TT Grand Prix Assen photo racing

Description

A superb and rare photo Wil Hartog during the 500cc Dutch TT Grand Prix at Assen in 1980.
The Japanese
Suzuki
company started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. During the 1950s, 1960s and the better part of the 1970s, the company manufactured motorcycles with two-stroke engines only, the biggest two-stroke model being the water-cooled triple-cylinder GT750. A large factor in
Suzuki
's success in two- stroke competition was the East German Grand Prix racer
Ernst
Degner
, who defected to the West in 1961, bringing with him expertise in two- stroke engines from the East German manufacturer MZ.
Suzuki
hired Degner, and he won the 50cc World Championship for them in 1962. However, it wasn't until 1976 when
Suzuki
introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750. Since then,
Suzuki
has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well- engineered sport motorcycles.
Suzuki
's racing machines have become legendary.
From the 1960s small capacity 50cc and 125cc two strokes to the magnificent RG500 Square Four two stroke, a machine that played a vital role in the 1970s world championship roadracing scene. In the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000's
Suzuki
wrote history with riders like
Kevin
Schwantz
and, more recent,
Kenny
Roberts
Jr.
This is your rare chance to own this
non period
photo that reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycle and Suzuki ’s history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x 30 cm).
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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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