2015 Suzuki-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2015 Suzuki-Motorcycle Vibe

In 2015, Suzuki was making a high-octane comeback to the MotoGP circuit, and that "ready to race" energy trickled down to every fairing on the showroom floor. Whether you were tucking behind the windscreen of a GSX-R or wrestling a Hayabusa through the atmosphere, the look was pure "Urban Stealth." We've focused on the survivors of this era-the ones that didn't end up sandblasted by track days or salt air. The palette was a masterclass in liquid metallics, featuring the staples of the 2015 urban uniform: Oort Grey Metallic, Pearl Mirage White Tricoat, Shadow Black, and the ever-slick Sonic Silver.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2015, the factory spray-robots had reached peak efficiency, which is great for Suzuki's bottom line but tough on your front fairings. They started shaving microns off the clear coat to save weight and cost, meaning the finish is beautiful but brittle. If you look closely at the leading edges of a 2015 V-Strom or GSX-S, you'll likely see the "Robot Efficiency" trade-off: peppered stone chips that go straight through the color. Because the factory laid it on so thin, there's very little "meat" to polish out if you get a scratch. You aren't just fighting oxidation; you're fighting gravity and gravel.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2015 machine, build your layers slowly and do not blob it. Modern factory finishes from this year are remarkably flat and tight. If you drop a huge bead of paint into a chip, it will stand out like a mountain on a prairie. This is especially true for the Pearl Mirage White Tricoat-that depth comes from thin, translucent layers, not one thick coat. Apply your color in 2-3 whisper-thin passes, letting it flash off in between. It takes more patience, but it's the only way to match that factory-precise "thin" look without leaving a raised scar on your bike.