Team GB athlete, freestyle BMX star, and Olympic hopeful Declan Brooks has swapped pedal power for horsepower, passing his motorcycle test using Suzuki’s SV650.

South coast dealership Dearden Motorcycles is marking its appointment as an approved Suzuki retailer with a grand open weekend on 16-17 March, with the new Katana on display, racing legend Phil Read making an appearance, plus live music and hog roast providing the entertainment on Saturday evening.

Suzuki’s hotly-anticipated new Katana will come with an RRP of £11,399, while a special Samurai accessory pack will also be available at the point of launch.

Alex Rins started the 2019 MotoGP season with a fine fourth place in Qatar after leading on numerous occasions, while rookie Mir also fought at the front before finishing eighth.

Suzuki has launched a massive March sale on its Genuine accessory range with up to 35% off the most popular items, making it even easier for owners to add a personal touch to their machine this spring.

A pre-production version of Suzuki’s new Katana has embarked on a nationwide UK tour, giving enthusiasts the chance to see it up close and try it for size ahead of the bike’s arrival in the spring.

SR75 Suzuki were crowned the 2019 Arenacross team champions at the weekend, with the series concluding at the sixth and final round in Sheffield on Saturday night.

Suzuki’s new KATANA is set to headline the forthcoming Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, where it will be displayed for the first time in the capital alongside a stunning original 1981 machine.

SR75 Suzuki's Charles Lefrancois took a break from Arenacross competition at the weekend to win one of Europe's biggest supercross titles, when he was crowed King of Herning in Denmark.

Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray and Luke Stapleford have been continuing their preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with a particular focus on physical fitness after spending the day in the laboratory at Loughborough University.

Richard Cooper will make his debut at the International North West 200 this year - which takes place from 14-18 May in Northern Ireland - riding both Superbike and Superstock GSX-R1000R machinery for the Buildbase Suzuki team.

Bradley Ray has completed his debut MotoGP test, after riding Suzuki's GSX-RR at Sepang at the weekend.