As well as marking Suzuki's first 500cc class victory, the victory was notable for being the first 500cc class win for a motorcycle powered by a two stroke engine. His greatest victory came in 1973 when he won the Isle of Man Senior TT after 15 years of trying.
Suzuki's victory was also notable for being his first 500cc class win, as well as marking the first time a motorcycle with a two-stroke engine had achieved this feat. His most significant achievement came in 1973 when he won the Isle of Man Senior TT after 15 years of trying.