1909 - The early days

Oct
Michio Suzuki founds Suzuki Loom Works in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture

Mar
Company is incorporated and capitalized at ¥500,000 as Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. with Michio Suzuki as president

Jun
Suzuki enters the motor-vehicle field with the Power Free 36cc, 2-cycle motorized bicycle

Mar
Diamond Free 60cc, 2-cycle motorized bicycle debuts and its monthly production exceeds 6,000 units

Jun
Company changes its name to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd

Mar
Colleda 125cc, 2-cycle motorcycle debuts

Oct
Suzulight 360cc, 2-cycle minivehicle debuts, helping to usher in Japan’s mini-vehicle age 58

Oct
Suzuki adopts the “S” mark as its corporate emblem

Jun
Suzuki wins the 50cc-class championship in the Isle of Man TT race

Aug
Colleda Sel Twin 125cc, 2-cycle, 2-cylinder motorcycle with electric start and Suzulight 360cc, 2-cycle mini commercial vehicle debut

Sep
Colleda Sel Twin 125cc, 2-cycle, 2-cylinder motorcycle with electric start and Suzulight 360cc, 2-cycle mini commercial vehicle debut

The Colemans Family establish the foundations for Suzuki in New Zealand

Nov
U.S. Suzuki Motor Corp. is established in Los Angeles as a direct sales subsidiary

Aug
Fronte 800 2-cycle subcompact passenger vehicle debuts

Jan
K50 50cc, 2-cycle motorcycle debuts

Mar
The first motorcycle plant outside Japan is established in Thailand

Apr
Fronte 360cc, 2-cycle mini-vehicle debuts

Mar
Carry Van 360cc, 2-cycle mini full-cab van debuts