The first Suzuki was a stripped down version of the R1 which was a very good machine. It was only available in one colour – chrome, and was a very good bike. The R1 was a very popular bike, and was the first of the series to be produced. The R1 was a very good bike. It was a stripped down version of the R1 which was a very good machine. It was only available in one colour – chrome, and was a very good bike. The R1 was a very popular bike, and was the first of the series to be produced. Bike of the Year 1975, Suzuki R1