Suter 500 MMX two-stroke motorcycle unveiled

After months of speculation and rumours about its specifications, Suter finally unveiled the MMX 500 race bike. What makes the Suter MMX 500 unique is its two-stroke powerplant. Powering the motorcycle is a 576cc displacement, fuel-injected V4 mill churning out an impressive 200PS at 13,000rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The fairing, fuel tank and other panels have been crafted from carbon fibre to keep weight under check. And the bike tips the scale at just 127kg! (Yes it’s not a typo). Given the astounding power-to-weight ratio one can imagine what a beast the Suter MMX 500 will be to ride and the manufacturer claims a genuine top speed of 310kmph. 

The two-stroke motorcycle employs an adjustable twin-spar frame to endow it with good handling dynamics. Talking about suspension, the bike features Ohlins FGR300 forks in the front and Ohlins TTX GP shock in the rear and buyers can opt for aluminium or magnesium Oz wheels. The Suter MMX 500’s production will be limited to just 99 units with each motorcycle carrying a sticker price of Rs 81.28 lakh (without any taxes). The above pricing means that spotting one will be a rare occasion but makes it among the best track day motorcycle on sale. The Suter MMX 500 is expected to be raced at next year’s World GP Bike Legends event in period livery.