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Suzuki GSX-R 1000
The 2014 Suzuki GSX-R will once again prove itself to be legendary motorcycle with amazing throttle response, power, and acceleration at mid range engine speeds – all with great fuel economy. Engineering your dream bike to go fast is not the only priority at Suzuki. The ability to stop as you please, to turn as you command, is just as important to Suzuki as it is to you. The GSX-R line delivers outstanding braking capabilities with its Brembo calipers and heat-resistant stainless steel brake discs. The bike maneuvers like a dream with a solid chassis design and responsive suspension. Simply put, the GSX-R1000 offers outstanding engine performance from idle to redline, smooth suspension performance, responsive handling, and superior braking to Own The Racetrack.
Key Features Built to own the racetrack and let loose on the streets. Since 1985, the GSX-R has been continuously refined to deliver new levels of performance and agility. In 2013, this legacy of innovation continues with over 1 million legends made. Features and Benefits Engine Features A 999cc four-cylinder powerplant, with Bore x Stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm brings enhanced throttle response across the entire rpm range and high potential for racetrack performance. Lightweight, durable forged pistons are designed with the Finite Element Method (FEM) and fatigue analysis technology and optimized camshaft profiles was developed using proven MotoGP racing technology. Optimally shaped combustion chambers and a compression ratio of 12.9:1 promote low-range and mid-range performance and help realize a broad torque curve. 12-hole fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for more complete combustion, reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Pentagonal shaped ventilation holes in the side of each cylinder bore reduce pumping losses, further improving throttle response. The shape of the ventilation holes - wider at the top, narrower at the bottom - matches the actual flow of the trapped air, reducing pumping losses due to internal crankcase air-pressure resistance to downward piston movement. The 4-2-1 exhaust system, carrying a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve maximizing torque and improving throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid rpm range Large, efficient radiator with a trapezoidal shape developed on factory team racebikes and a trapezoidal engine oil cooler both help reduce drag.
Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plated cylinders integrated into the upper crankcase helps reduce friction, improve heat transfer, increase durability and provide better ring seal. Suzuki Ram Air-Direct (SRAD) air intakes are positioned close to the centerline of the fairing to provide optimum intake efficiency. The intake-duct openings feature a louvered design that heightens intake efficiency, while also contributing to weight reduction. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system uses two butterfly valves (primary and secondary) in each throttle body barrel. As the rider opens and closes the primary valve, the ECM reads the throttle position, engine speed, and gear position and incrementally adjusts the secondary valve to maximize the intake-charge velocity. The result is a system that realizes the benefits of near-linear throttle response and torque output across the entire rpm range. Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allows the rider to select one of three fuel injection and ignition system maps, adjusting power delivery to suit personal preference. The mode selection switch is mounted on the left handlebar and its two buttons can be easily operated by the thumb and index finger. Transmission Features A six-speed close-ratio transmission Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry. Chassis Features A lightweight and compact twin-spar frame is made of five cast sections. It is mated with an arched swingarm made of three castings and one-piece die-cast rear subframe. The compact engine allows a longer swingarm and shorter overall wheelbase for improved racetrack performance. Lightweight, fully adjustable 43mm Showa Big Piston Front forks (BPF) with an endurance-race-proven design deliver superb feedback and responsive, stable operation, and are lightweight. Rear shock absorber features adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and both high-speed and low-speed compression damping allowing adjustability for a wide range of conditions. Electronically controlled steering damper contributes to handling stability and a more alert and agile feel by increasing the damping force at higher speeds and reducing it at lower speeds. The front disc brakes are equipped with the top-of-the–line radial-mount Brembo monobloc calipers. The rear disc brake works with a single piston Nissin caliper mounted above the swingarm. The caliper's compact design contributes to a reduction of unsprung weight. The front and rear tires tread patterns and lighter weight contribute to lower unsprung weight and sharper handling Additional Features Instruments include a silver-ringed analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-graph indicating the instrument lighting level, or brightness. The footpegs can be adjusted to any of three positions in a 14mm horizontal and vertical range. The rear brake pedal and master cylinder move with the right footpeg assembly, and the shift-lever linkage can be adjusted to accommodate changes in the position of the left footpeg. A high-grip leather seat features outstanding holding properties, providing the rider with a greater sense of stability when accelerating.
Review At a glance, the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 looks identical to its predecessor. There’s no sign of wheel speed sensors, ABS rings or other hardware suggesting the addition of electronic rider aids. Well, that's because there aren't any electronic rider aids. Styling is typical Suzuki too, with the time-honored GSX-R logo blazoned on a traditional blue/white or black side panel. But if you can’t see any disparity, you’re simply not looking in the right places. A quick look out back reveals a new single-muffler exhaust.
This isn’t merely a revised exhaust either; the 2012’s muffler
and header pipe are all-new. The shorter muffler is titanium for
weight savings, whereas the header pipe is stainless steel. The
under-engine chamber’s been ditched, plus pipe length has been
optimized to provide more low-end grunt and midrange power. The
results speak for themselves; the GSX-R1000 has lost over four
pounds in its latest redesign and has a much more linear torque
curve. The more noticeable change up front is the new Brembo
monobloc calipers which replace the Tokico calipers of
yesteryear. Cue the Austin Powers character, Goldmember,
screaming “I love gold!” The red lettering on the calipers
blends well with the new pin striping on the wheels, which are
otherwise status quo for 2012.
The changes for 2012 seem rather small, but the new GSX-R1000
works quite different on the track. The more rigid monobloc
calipers take a few laps to get used to, but prove to be better
than the Tokico brakes in every way. There’s plenty of power,
even though the brakes are somewhat high effort. Feel at the
lever stays extremely consistent on the track too, with zero
brake fade to knock the confidence out of you. For instance, we
even ran a 25-lap stint during the press launch without the
lever moving a hair closer to the bar. There are additional benefits to the new brake setup on the 2012 model, and that’s reduced weight. The front calipers and rotors are 130 grams lighter than the 2011 setup, and are paired with a 38.9-grams-lighter front axle design that cuts weight even further. Thanks to its reduced weight (front and rear) and more forward center of gravity, the 2012 Gixxer steers noticeably quicker in transitions, with less effort required to get the bike from right to left and vice versa. Turn-in is exceptional as well thanks to the bike’s extremely short wheelbase (55.3 inches), and the Suzuki remains stable mid-corner. Credit for the bike’s new-found agility must also go to the
Bridgestone 190/55 R10 race rubber that was spooned onto each
GSX-R test bike prior to the event. The S20 rear tire that comes
standard will be a shorter 190/50. Review: Sports Rider
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