Suzuki GSX-R1000

Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Editor Summary. Our editor summarises the views of reviewers at this site on the highly rated Suzuki GSX-R1000. Also includes detailed specification of the Suzuki GSX R1000.

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Suzuki GSX-R1000

Overview

• Handle with care. If you are interested in a super fast street legal racing machine suitable for track and road use then look no further than the Suzuki GSX-R1000.
• As of January 2006 this finely balanced sports bike has an incredible 100 per cent recommendation from Review Centre reviewers.
• Reviewers views here at Review Centre reflect a large critical opinion within the motorcycle industry that the GSX-R1000 is the supreme performance machine of its class.

Review Centre Reviews

Review Centre reviewers are more than impressed. Comfortable ride, ergonomic controls, light weight, decent fuel economy, linear power delivery, super speed, power and acceleration, great looks, smooth gears, excellent suspension, grip and aerodynamics are some of the positives repeatedly mentioned by owners.

Clearly this bike is not for the novice, though, and even some of the more experienced riders who have reviewed the Suzuki GSX-R1000 at this site mention the thrill factor of this bike can easily enter fright factor territory; such is the awesome acceleration and power. Try before you buy.

Media View

Motorcycle News said:

"It dominates the showrooms, it dominates the racetrack, and it dominates its riders."

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2001	Suzuki GSX-R1100 replaced by GSX-R1000 which soon establishes reputation as lighter, more powerful and balanced than other available street legal race bikes.
2002	Updated version launched weighing less with even more power and better handling.
2005	Re-launched with redesigned engine and chassis.

Selected Awards

• In 2001 the new GSX R1000 was voted as the best International Bike of The Year by an incredible 13 bike magazines from across the world

  Some other awards:

• Motorcyclist - Motorcycle of the Year - 2003
• Cycle World - Best Superbike - 2003
• Motorcycle News - Machine of the Year, Best Sports Bike over 699cc - 2005

  For the 2005 MCN Award nine machines were short-listed including Kawasaki ZX-6R, Honda CBF500 and Triumph Rocket 3

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Main Specification

• Engine - 998.6cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
• Bore Stroke - 73.4 x 59.0mm
• Compression Ratio -12.5:1
• Fuel System - Fuel Injection
• Lubrication - Wet Sump
• Ignition - Digital/transistorised
• Starter - Electric
• Transmission - 6-speed, constant mesh
• Final Drive - 530 chain
• Overall Length - 2030mm
• Overall Width - 710mm
• Overall Height -1130mm
• Seat Height - 810mm

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Engine

• 998.6cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
• Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System and Auto Fast Idle System
• Compact double-barrel throttle body design with large 52mm bores
• Twin injectors per throttle body for improved throttle response and acceleration
• Compact cylinder head features large 30mm intake and 24mm exhaust ports
• Titanium intake and exhaust valves with larger 4.5mm stems for increased strength
• Light weight forged pistons featuring chrome-nitride coated upper compression and oil control rings to reduce friction and improve sealing
• Reinforced crankshaft and chrome-moly connecting rods
• Back torque limiting clutch allows smooth downshifts
• Close-ratio transmission for strong acceleration
• Large trapezoidal shaped radiator provides high cooling capacity
• Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System
• Suzuki Exhaust Tuning System

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Chassis

• Compact overall chassis dimensions including short reach from seat to handlebars
• Wind-tunnel-developed bodywork
• Bright 55/65W headlight and LED taillight with clear external lens
• Compact instrument cluster features an analog tach with rpm indicator, digital speedometer, new gear indicator, LCD odometer-tripmeters, coolant temp, clock and EFI diagnostics
• Lightweight aluminum frame
• Braced aluminum swingarm
• Fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork
• Fully adjustable piggy back shock absorber
• Radial mount four-piston front brake calipers with large 310mm rotors and radial-mount master cylinder
• Bridgestone radial tires mounted on cast aluminum wheels featuring thin spoke design