Suzuki Owners Club: A Community for Riders

The Suzuki Owners Club of Great Britain was born out of the growing passion for Suzuki motorcycles. What began in the early 1970s as an idea within the 171 Motorcycle Club soon grew into a dedicated organisation for Suzuki riders across the country.

Today, the Suzuki Owners Club welcomes everyone with a love for Suzuki motorcycles, whether you own one or just appreciate the brand. We’re here to bring Suzuki enthusiasts together through a strong, welcoming community, hosting events, providing resources, and creating connections among riders.

Why Join the Suzuki Owners Club?

The Club offers members a chance to be part of a supportive and vibrant Suzuki community, with benefits that make membership worthwhile:

• Events and Meetups: We organize regular rides, social gatherings, rallies, and charity events across the UK. Members can meet fellow enthusiasts, share experiences, and enjoy their bikes.
• Exclusive Benefits: Members enjoy discounts on parts, accessories, and services from a wide range of dealers and suppliers. Additionally, the Club offers special rates on motorcycle insurance.
• Bi-Monthly Magazine—The Hustler: Keep up with news, events, technical articles, and club updates in our members-only magazine.
• Affiliations: Members receive affiliated membership to the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), and the National Association for Bikers with Disabilities (NABD). We also support FEMA’s work across Europe.
• Club Competitions: Every year, members compete for trophies based on attendance and mileage, with winners celebrated at our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

A Club Built by Riders for Riders

The Suzuki Owners Club is run by a dedicated team of volunteers elected by our members. From organizing events to supporting new branches, every aspect of the Club is managed by riders like you. While we work closely with Suzuki to promote the brand, we’re an independent organization driven by our members' passion.

How to Join

We welcome new members who share a passion for Suzuki. Joining is easy.

1. Visit our website, https://suzukiownersclub.co.uk, to register online.
2. Choose from our membership options to suit your needs.
3. Once registered, you’ll receive a membership card, access to exclusive discounts, and be able to participate in our forum and events.

Annual Membership Options

• Single Membership: £25 (includes children under 18)
• Joint Membership: £30 (includes partner and children under 18)
• Forum-Only Membership: £10

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Our Story and Legacy

The Suzuki Owners Club began as a grassroots movement in Manchester in 1973. Founded by enthusiasts who saw the need for a Suzuki-focused community, the Club quickly expanded across the UK and internationally. Today, we have centers across the UK, as well as sister organizations in the USA and Denmark. From our first meetups in Manchester and London to current-day events and competitions, our history is rooted in the dedication of riders who love their Suzuki motorcycles.

The first combined meeting of North & South Suzuki Owners was held at the 171 club, the southern guys riding up in really heavy rain. There was, from all accounts, a good turnout, which made their efforts worthwhile. The church has now been demolished, and as far as is known, the 171 Motorcycle Club faded away at the same time.

The initial committees for the respective Suzuki Owners Club centres were:
Northern centre
James Denton, Secretary
Charles Parr, PRO  
Southern centre
Raye Marshall Secretary
Ian Barr Treasurer
Julian Clark social secretary
Tony Fagan PRO
Peter Redman, Editor

The initial meeting places were: Northern 171 club, Openshaw, Manchester.
Southern: 'Cranbrook', Brookmill Road, Deptford.

The first annual membership fee for the club was £1.80 (plus 20p for a membership badge), for which the Northern members got the use of all the facilities at the 171 club, which included legal aid, a coffee bar, reading room, shop, recreation room and a games room which could be turned into a cinema if required.

The Suzuki Owners Club is an independent Club, and whilst Suzuki does not own us, we work in close partnership with Suzuki, supporting them and promoting the Suzuki marque at every opportunity. We are a family-oriented club and have many young people amongst our ranks. Some of these youngsters work just as hard as their parents when out and about with the Club.

It is the belief that if we teach our young members to respect bikes, to be aware of the dangers of motorcycling and to learn what motorcycling is all about, they will then become safer and better motorcyclists in the years ahead.

Become Part of the Legacy

Join us and be part of a community that celebrates Suzuki and the spirit of motorcycling. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to Suzuki, the Club is here to support you, connect you with fellow enthusiasts, and make your riding experience even more rewarding. We look forward to welcoming you!

Rules and Regulations of the Suzuki Owners Club

1. Name
The Suzuki Owners Club was formed in Manchester in 1973 and will be hereinafter known as the “Club.”

2. Objectives
The object of the Club shall be the promotion of diverse motorcycling activities deemed appropriate by the membership, with particular emphasis on Suzuki motorcycle owners. All profits from Club activities shall be used to enhance facilities and benefits for Club members.

3. Membership

• Any person is eligible for membership at the discretion of the National Committee, except those expelled under Rule 11.
• Each membership (single or family) includes one Club magazine and full access to Club facilities.
• Membership fees are determined by a majority of members at a National Committee meeting and confirmed at the Annual General Meeting.
• Fees are due on or before the renewal date; late payment results in loss of membership benefits. Junior membership is free for full members' children under 18.
• Each member receives a membership card, which may be requested for Club facility access.
• After 20 years of continuous membership, a member may be granted life membership at the National Committee’s discretion.

4. Management

• The Club is governed by an elected committee, including, at minimum, a Chairperson, National Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Secretary. Additional roles may be created or dissolved by the National Committee.
• Committee posts are re-elected biannually at the AGM. Casual vacancies may be temporarily filled, and extra members may be co-opted as needed.
• To ensure continuity, 50% of the National Committee is elected/re-elected each AGM, starting with the 2003 AGM.
• All committee members must hold valid membership cards. Failure to renew results in automatic vacancy.

5. Election of the Club President
A new Club President may be elected at any AGM.

6. Meetings

• An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held each autumn, between 50 and 54 weeks after the previous AGM.
• AGM objectives include officer reports, elections, proposal discussions, emergency motions (if any), and other business at the Chairperson’s discretion.
• Full members aged 18 or older may vote and propose motions.
• Nominations and proposals must reach the National Secretary before specified deadlines for inclusion in Club communications.
• Additional meetings may be requested by members or committees. Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) require notice in the motorcycle press.
• A quorum is 60% of any committee or five National Committee officers. All members may attend National Committee meetings but must inform the National Secretary in advance.

7. Local Meetings

• Local centres may be authorized by the National Committee, with each centre electing a committee of at least three officers, one of whom must be the centre secretary.
• Centres are subordinate to the National Committee and must be financially self-sufficient. They may not issue their own materials without approval.

8. Events

• No Club events may involve racing or speed competitions, although runs to such events are allowed.
• Events involving significant finances (e.g., rallies) must be notified to the National Committee and a risk assessment provided. Unauthorized events for private profit are grounds for expulsion.

9. Regalia and Titles

• All Club emblems and regalia are copyright protected and may only be produced by authorized agents.

10. Affiliation to Other Organisations

• The Club may affiliate with other organizations as decided at the AGM, and members must abide by the affiliated organization's rules.

11. Expulsion

• Members who bring the Club into disrepute may be suspended pending investigation. Expelled members have the right to appeal with new evidence at the next National Committee meeting.

12. Dissolution

• Dissolution requires a 75% vote at a designated meeting. After discharging liabilities, remaining assets will be disposed of according to member wishes.

13. Alterations to the Rules

• The National Committee may issue temporary modifications to Rules 1 to 11, effective until the next AGM.

The National Committee
Suzuki Owners Club