2021 Suzuki-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2021 Suzuki-Motorcycle Vibe

Welcome to 2021-the year the world finally decided to look like a stealth fighter. Suzuki leaned hard into the "grayscale" fever that gripped every showroom from Tokyo to Tennessee. Whether you were wrestling a third-generation Hayabusa or carving canyons on a GSX-R, the palette was strictly business. We've focused on the survivors of this era, the colors that defined the "less is more" aesthetic: Oort Grey Metallic, Pearl Mirage White Tricoat, Shadow Black, and Sonic Silver. It was a time when a bike didn't need a neon stripe to look fast; it just needed to look like it was carved out of a single block of industrial-grade alloy.

Paint Health Check

Since we're deep in the Thin Paint Era, you're dealing with the pinnacle of "Robot Efficiency." Back in the day, a painter might've laid down enough lacquer to bury a nickel; in 2021, the bean counters had those robotic arms calibrated to the micron. The result is a finish that looks like a million bucks but has the structural integrity of a soap bubble. If you've got a V-Strom that's seen a gravel road or a Katana that's been near a stray zipper, you've likely noticed the "chip-first, ask-questions-later" policy of this factory enamel. These modern clear coats are brittle, and once a rock finds a weakness, the surrounding clear wants to give up the ghost.

Restoration Tip

Because these factory coats are microscopic, your biggest mistake is trying to fix a chip with a "one-and-done" blob. This isn't your grandaddy's thick lacquer. To get a seamless repair on something like Oort Grey Metallic or that tricky Pearl Mirage White Tricoat, you need to build your layers slowly. Use a fine-tipped applicator and apply thin, translucent passes, letting each one flash off before adding the next. If you try to fill the crater in one go, the solvent won't outgas properly, and you'll end up with a soft, shrunken mess that stands out worse than the original chip. Take your time, build it up level, and remember: three thin coats always beat one fat disaster.