2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Yoshimura Special Edition

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Yoshimura Special Edition

Make Model	Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Yoshimura Special Edition
Year	2016
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC
Capacity	998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Bore x Stroke	73.4 x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Fuel Injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorised)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	143 hp / 104.4 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate type , Rack and pinion clutch
Transmission	6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links
Primary Reduction Ratio	1.553 (73/47)
Final Reduction Ratio	2.588 ( 44/17)
Frame	Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2 x 310mm Brembo discs, 4 piston Brembo calipers / ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc / ABS
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/50ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless
Rake	25.0°
Trail	100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2115 mm / 83. 2 in Width 795 mm / 31.2 in Height 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Wheelbase	1460 mm / 57.5 in
Seat Height	810 mm / 31.9 in
Ground clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in.
Wet Weight	NA
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Suzuki has announced new special editions for its GSX-S1000/A and GSX-S1000FA models, which will come with a host of Yoshimura components and a new graphics kit, as well as a selection of specially picked genuine accessories.

Both special edition models will come with a Yoshimura R11 exhaust, as well as Yoshimura steering stem nut, timing plug, oil filler cap, and bar ends.

The special edition models will also come with wheel rim tape, tank pad, fuel cap trim, paddock stand bobbins, matt black levers, heel plate trim, and a special graphics kit, which adds to the aggressive styling of both GSX-S machines. The pillion footrests are also removed and a pillion seat cowl provided, to enhance the sharp styling of the bike’s seat unit. Both the pegs and pillion seat will be supplied to customers as part of the RRP.

Based around the now legendary engine from the 2005 GSX-R1000, although retuned to better suit this mildly less focussed model, it’s been designed to give effortless performance without compromising on comfort. Suzuki describe it as a ‘pure sport roadster’.

Both iterations of the GSX-S1000 are powered by the 999cc inline-four from the 2005–2008 GSX-R1000. The long-stroke design allows the combustion chambers to be compact and delivers a broad spread of power throughout the rev range.

This isn’t a cut-and-shut engine transplant, Suzuki have been through the mill looking for improvements. Newly designed pistons are 3% lighter than the GSX-R’s, and new cam profiles optimise the valve timing for an improved spread of torque, Iridium sparkplugs ensure a strong burn, and the bores are plated with Suzuki’s Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM). A new radiator helps to keep the engine cooler, and the new liquid-cooled oil cooler is light and compact, making more room for exhaust routing.

Suzuki’s Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system controls the feed of air and fuel to the pistons, squirting through 10-hole fuel injectors for optimum atomization, while balancers sit between each pair of headers – all aimed at improving low-to-mid-range output.

Three-mode traction control
Suzuki’s flagship GSX-R still flies without traction control, but the GSX-S gets a 3-stage system for added peace of mind. It works via front and rear wheel speed sensors, plus throttle, crank and gear position sensors, taking readings 250 times a second looking for discrepancies. It then near-instantaneously knocks back the ignition timing whenever it detects wheelspin, softening the drive to the back wheel. If you don’t like, or want, it to intervene, then you do have the option to turn it off completely.

Mode 1 is for sporty riding (minimal intervention), Mode 2 is for normal road conditions, while Mode 3 is for wet or particularly poor road conditions. There is an ABS version of the GSX-S, while the base version gets unassisted radial mounted Brembo monobloc calipers (straight from the 2014 GSX-R1000).

Information overload
The instrument cluster is a lightweight, brightness-adjustable LCD with readouts including speedometer, tachometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, gear position, coolant and ambient temperatures, driving range, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, traction control, and a clock. The display is flanked by LED indicators for all the usual warning lights.

All-new chassis
The GSX-S gets all-new main frame, focused on great road handling and control. The main tubes are straight from the steering head to the swingarm pivot, allowing high rigidity and low weight (it’s lighter than current GSX-R1000’s), while the aluminium-alloy swingarm comes straight from the R.

The cast-aluminium wheels are new, too, and run 120/70 R17 front, and 190/50 R17 rear tyre sizes, suspended from a new 43mm KYB inverted front fork which is fully adjustable damping, rebound, compression and spring preload, and the rear shock is adjustable for rebound and preload only.

Engine
Based on the best GSX-R1000 motor ever, the 2005 unit has been updated with new pistons and cams to re-profile the torque and power curves for the best road-bias balance.

Chassis
The main frame is all new, and actually lighter than the GSX-R’s, while the swingarm is taken straight from the current GSX-R. The 43mm inverted fork is fully adjustable, while the shock is adjustable for rebound and preload.

Electronics
Both GSX-S variants get 3-stage traction control as standard equipment. The modes are effectively intended as Sport, Road and Wet modes, and the system can be completely disabled, too.

Brakes
Both models get the radial-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers from the 2014 GSX-R1000. ABS is an optional extra, which will cost around £400 over the base model, and which is well worth having.

Naked aggression
The naked version of the GSX-S is identical in every aspect to the F model, except for the swooping fairing and dual headlamps – which are replaced with a single light and small binnacle. The radiator cowls – intentionally or otherwise – read as an R on one side, and an S on the other.