The first biaxial primary balancer on a production motorcycle to position its two balancers at 90° to the crankshaft*, this patented** mechanism suppresses vibration to contribute to smooth operation, while its design also helps realize a lighter powerplant that is more compact from front to rear.
* Based on Suzuki research as of November 2022.
** Patent granted for biaxial primary balancer that positions its two balancers at 90° to the crankshaft.