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New King of Quads rules the Royal Highland Show
Excitement was rife around the new 2019 Suzuki
KingQuad 750 at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
Revealed to the public for the first time, the new model
(one of three going on sale in Autumn), is the first 2019
model in Europe and has been imported in from the
manufacturing plant in the USA, especially for the UK
summer show season.
isitors to the stand included
Suzuki ambassador and
Agriscot Sheep Farmer of the
Year 2015, Joyce Campbell,
who currently runs two Suzuki
KingQuad 500 models at
Armadale Farm in the Scottish Highlands.
Joyce was impressed with the new model,
especially the change to the trailer hitch mount
which is changed from a plate type to a
receiver type, making it easier to change hitch
and ball types quickly.
The new 750 power steering, 500 power
steering and non-power steering are evolutions
of the current models, with the same reliable
engineering and key features that the
KingQuad has come to be well known for, but
with a number of key updates and innovations.
With engine and chassis upgrades, new
features and aggressive new styling the ATVs
caused quite a stir at the show, attracting many
visitors over the week. The chassis upgrades
mean that all three models can now tow an
impressive market-leading 600kg, an increase
of 33% from the previous models. As well as
this, the front suspension, steering system,
power steering system and rear stabiliser are all
new, which combine to deliver excellent
straight-line stability as well as sure-footed
handling when cornering and improved
manoeuvrability. The handlebars have also
been raised which improves riding position.
Major refinements and changes have been
made to the engine unit to continue Suzuki’s
reputation for high levels of performance and
reliability. Suzuki has also introduced a range of
features such as a handlebar-mounted
headlight to improve visibility into the turn, plus
new additional storage compartments to help
the rider carry more equipment. The new multi-
function instrument panel is also easier to view
and includes a service reminder icon, which
pops up when the ATV is due for its routine
service. Then, once the ATV is in with an
Authorised Suzuki Dealer for its service, the
work itself has been made easier through the
re-design of some body parts that make some
components such as the fuel filter, easier to
access. Suzuki customers can also benefit from
a courtesy ATV scheme, when theirs (any make
or model) is in for repair (from participating
Suzuki dealers).
KingQuad 750 power steering – 2019 model
£8,849*
The Suzuki KingQuad 750 power steering is
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Joyce Campbell tries out the new Suzuki
KingQuad 750 at the Royal Highland Show
the most powerful of the range, combining
722cc of power from a 4-stroke, single-cylinder,
liquid-cooled engine, with comfortable,
independent suspension and sealed, oil-bathed
disc brakes.
KingQuad 500 power steering – 2019 model
£8,049*
The Suzuki KingQuad 500 power steering
includes the same great features, with a 493cc
fuel-injected engine, and power steering.
KingQuad 500 non-power steering – 2019
model £7,400*
The Suzuki KingQuad 500 offers the same
493cc engine, without the addition of power
steering. Nonetheless, the popular model
features the same reliability of build and
powerful engine that can tow up to 600kg.
KingQuad 400 models – Auto model £6,659*
and manual model £6,299*
Suzuki also offers two KingQuad 400 models
with automatic and manual gear shift. Powered
by an efficient, fuel-injected 376cc engine, it
delivers plenty of smooth power and torque for
farm, forestry, estate and equestrian work. With
the ability to shift between two and four-wheel-
drive on the move, as well as high and low gear
ranges, the two models are extremely popular
with hill farmers.
Ozark 250 - £4,799*
The smallest of the utility range is the Ozark
250, suited to yard and equestrian work, but
still with plenty of power and high output from
the small 246cc engine and a large 330kg
towing capacity for its size.
Junior models – QuadSport 90 £2,499* and
QuadSport 50 £1,899*
Suzuki also offer the popular 90cc
QuadSport 90 and 49cc QuadSport 50 for the
budding junior riders. With 4-stroke, single
cylinder, air cooled engine and electric starting
systems, the junior models are just as reliable
as the larger range. An engine tether cut-off
gives supervising adults peace of mind.
The new Suzuki KingQuad 750 will also be
appearing at the following summer shows:
NSA Sheep Event at Malvern (18 July) Royal
Welsh Show (23-26 July), Black Isle Show (1-2
August) and more to be confirmed.
*All prices include VAT.
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