This KingQuad nameplate returned in 2005 as Suzuki’s new large utility ATV, reviving a familiar brand for a fresh generation of riders. The model was positioned as the company’s flagship sport-utility quad and helped establish the modern KingQuad identity around fuel injection, independent suspension, and all-around trail-and-work versatility. It was notable for bringing Suzuki’s electronic fuel-injection technology into the ATV lineup and for pairing that system with a chassis and powertrain layout aimed at balancing utility use with rider comfort.
The model ran as the 700-class KingQuad through the late 2000s and served as the direct predecessor to Suzuki’s later 750 and 500 AXi family. For 2009, Suzuki moved the KingQuad line forward with those new models, which effectively replaced the 700-era machine rather than continuing it unchanged. As a result, this nameplate represents a single continuous production era that began with the 2005 revival and ended before the 2009 lineup change. Enthusiasts often view it as the bridge between Suzuki’s earlier utility quads and the modern KingQuad generation.