Suter MMX 500 two-stroke race bike re-launch celebrated with much nostalgia.

After initially teasing it earlier this past week, Swiss race bike maker Suter has finally taken the wraps off its MMX 500 two-stroke race bike. Essentially, what Suter has done is re-launch its highly lauded two-stroke track machine, granting it with a modest visual makeover. Underneath the carbon fibre bodywork, the re-launched Suter MMX 500 features a fuel-injected 576cc V4 two-stroke mill housed within an adjustable twin-spar chassis design. Suter claims that the powerplant develops a whopping 195hp, with the ability to rev itself all the way up to 13,000rpm as well. The firm further claimed that the powertrain would propel the 127kg bike up to a claimed top speed of approximately 310km/h. The powertrain has its soundtrack further sweetened thanks to the presence of a titanium Akrapovič exhaust system. Other notable features include an adjustable aluminium swingarm, a pair of Öhlins FGR300 forks up front matched with the OEM brand’s TTX GP rear shock, a carbon fibre fuel tank, as well as the option between a set of aluminium or magnesium 17-inch wheels courtesy of O.Z. racing. No doubt, the Suter MMX 500 was built to celebrate the golden era of two-stroke 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the past, a fact that is further amplified with the Rothmans Honda-liveried display unit pictured. So, how much exactly does it cost to own this nostalgia-invoking two-stroker? About 120,000 Swiss Francs, which is about RM542,247.32. Only 99 units will be produced, each tailored to its respective customer of course. You can check out more of the Suter MMX 500 via its dedicated microsite: Suter500.com

Sources: Suter500.com , Asphaltandrubber and Visordown