The Yoshimura Race Shop (YRS) has
prepped the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 in accordance with AMA American Superbike
rules and they’ve come up with the totally awesome GSX-R1000RR. The engine
features YRS’ ST-R Type R high-lift cams, different head gaskets for increased
compression, BMC air-filter for increased air flow, a quick shifter and an R77
Titanium/Carbonfibre exhaust system.
The Suzuki's suspension has also been suitably tweaked, with a new swingarm
pivot insert, revised rear suspension linkage and Showa rear shock with
race-spec valving. The front fork also gets race-spec valving and an extra
25mm of ride height adjustment. Other new bits include Galfer stainless steel
braided brake lines and Galfer front brake pads, YRS chassis protector and
Yoshimura R&D graphics.
At a recent press conference in California, Brant Russell, Vice President of
Marketing for Yoshimura R&D of America Inc., spoke about the newly set up
Yoshimura Race Shop (YRS). ‘The super secret days of racing are over. The fact
that we are now racing production based Superbikes makes it a good time to
open our doors and offer parts and services to the general public. It's time
to share our success and lineage with our customers and that is why YRS was
created,’ he said.
YRS will deal in engine and suspension parts and will also offer engine tuning
and blueprinting services. The main thrust will be on the GSX-R1000 though YRS
will also provide parts for the Fireblade, R1 and others. All parts will carry
the ‘Yoshimura’ branding. ‘Although these new YRS parts are designed by the
Yoshimura Racing Division and have race proven pedigrees, they are mostly
moderate in price, and very accessible. All of these parts are manufactured in
either the United States or at Yoshimura Japan out of the highest quality
materials available,’ says Russell.
Features:
Engine:
YRS ST-R Type R Cams (High Lift Longer Duration Cam Shafts)
YRS Hi Compression Head Gasket (Raised Compression to 13.8:1)
BMC Race Air Filter
Yoshimura EM Pro w/ Quick Shifter and harness (mapped for pump gas)
Yoshimura R77 Titanium / Carbon Fiber Full System
Suspension/Chassis:
YRS Swing Arm Pivot Insert (+2mm)
YRS Rear Suspension Linkage (159MM)
YRS Extended Fork Cap Kit (gives additional 25MM of front ride height
adjustment)
YRS Showa "KIT" Rear Shock with YRS Race Spec Valving
YRS Race Spec Fork Valving
Brakes:
Galfer Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines Front (Smoke)
Galfer Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines Rear (Smoke)
Galfer 1375 Front Brake Pads
Misc:
YRS Chassis Protector (New style w/ Decals)
YRS Rear Stand Spools
YRS Case Savers Kit
YRS Bar End Kit
Yoshimura R&D Graphics
