Suzuki has announced the entry lineup for the 2021 season of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, which will compete in the MotoGP class of the FIM*1 Road Racing World Championship (MotoGP), the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, which won the team championship in the MotoGP class in the 2020 season, will be competing for the seventh season since its return in 2015, with Joan Mir (Spain), who also won the rider championship, and Alex Rins (Spain), who finished third for the year.
The vehicle entered in the race was the GSX-RR with an inline four-cylinder engine, which further improved the superior overall performance and the match between the two riders. The 2021 model also features a livery that includes the "Monster Energy" sponsor logo.
In the 2021 season, a total of 19 races*2 will be held in 17 countries around the world, including the Japanese GP (October 3), starting with the first race in Qatar on March 28 and ending with the final race in Valencia on November 14.
In defending his title, Suzuki is aiming to surpass his 11 podium finishes from the 2020 season, including two wins and five runner-up finishes. Through our participation in MotoGP, we will further strengthen the development of machines that can always aim for the podium, and by providing feedback to our products, we will develop more attractive products that exceed the expectations of Suzuki fans and improve our brand image.
*1 FIM (Federation Internationale de la Motocyclisme)
*2 Tentative as of March 8, 2021.
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Structure
Rider Profile
#42 Alex Rins
Country of origin
Spain
Age
25 years old (Dec. 8, 1995)
Results
5th place in the 2018 MotoGP class year
4th place in the 2019 MotoGP class year
3rd place in the 2020 MotoGP class year
#36 Joan Mir
Country of origin
Spain
Age
Age 23 (Sept. 1, 1997)
Results
6th in the 2018 Moto2 class year
12th in the 2019 MotoGP class year
1st in the 2020 MotoGP class year
Team Director and Manager
Team Director Shinichi Sawara
Technical Manager Takeshi Kawachi
GSX-RR
The GSX-RR is equipped with an in-line four-cylinder engine that delivers powerful, easy-to-handle characteristics, high levels of fuel economy, and durability. For the 2021 season, the GSX-RR has been developed to achieve a high level of balance from corner entry deceleration to exit acceleration.
| Overall Length x Overall Width x Overall Height | 2,096mm×720mm×1,140mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,457mm |
| Vehicle weight | Over 157kg |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled 4-cycle inline 4-cylinder DOHC 4-valve |
| Engine displacement | 1,000cm3 |
| Maximum power | 176 kW (240 PS) or more |
| Maximum speed | 340km/More than h |
| Gearbox | 6-speed (seamless system) |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Tires (front / rear) | 17-inch/17-inch |
| Front suspension | Ohlins inverted front forks |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Brembo carbon discs/steel disc |
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