When it launched in 1971, the Suzuki TM400 Cyclone looked to be a budget racer’s dream. Great looks, big power and a rock bottom price all seemed to equal an amazing value. Once people rode the bike, however, those dreams quickly turned to nightmares. To put it simply, the bike was far too powerful for the chassis it was given and far too heavy for the suspension it was saddled with. It was a 30+ horsepower mechanical bull that could remove its rider unexpectedly at any turn. If ever a bike fit its name, it was the Suzuki Cyclone.