Source: Suzuki Racing.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that it will participate in the MotoGP World Championship from 2015 during its Intermot press conference in Germany overnight.

Suzuki’s factory return will be headed by Spaniard Aleix Espargaro alongside rookie Maverick Vinales on board the GSX-RR.

Also, prior to its participation, Suzuki will make a wildcard appearance at this season’s final race, the Valencia GP.

Suzuki had temporarily suspended its participation in MotoGP from 2012, but has been continuing with the machine development toward its return. Through MotoGP racing, Suzuki will develop more attractive products by giving technical feedback to the products, and improve the brand image.

The development of the GSX-RR was started in 2012 with the aim to achieve high performance in the MotoGP class, as well as to give technology feedback to production models such as the GSX-R range.

It utilises a newly-developed in-line four-cylinder engine that realizes a strong, flexible engine character, fuel efficiency, and durability at a high level.

The frame has a layout that keeps its width slim for both maneuverability and aerodynamic performances, and optimizes body strength and weight balance.

The aim was to develop a highly competitive MotoGP machine that can bring out the straightforward maneuverability developed over the years with the GSX-R.

It’s also been confirmed that Italian Davide Brivio will remain as team manager after heading up the test team project since its launch.