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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 SE

     

 

Make Model

 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K8

Year

 2008

Engine

Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC

Capacity

998.6
Bore x Stroke 73.4 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1

Induction

Electronic fuel-injection with four 44mm throttle bodies.

Ignition / starting

Transistorized electronic ignition.  /  electric
Clutch Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.

Max Power  

185,1 hp @ 12000 rpm

Max Torque

113 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Transmission / drive

6 Speed  /  chain

Front Suspension

Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping

Rear Suspension

Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping

Front Brakes

2x 310mm discs

Rear   Brakes

Single 220mm disc

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17

Rear  Tyre

190/50 R17
Seat Height 810 mm

Dry-Weight 

172 kg

Fuel Capacity 

18 Litres

Consumption  average

18.1 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile  

10.3 sec  /  232.2 km/h
Standing  0-1000 m 18.6 sec  /  275.1 km/h

Top Speed

290.0 km/h
Reviews

Sports Rider  /  Motorcycle-USA   /  Motorcycle-USA  /  1000ps  /  2007 Superbike Smackdown  /  Motorrad 1000 shootout  /   Motorcycle.com shootout  /  MC24.mo

2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000

To the team of Suzuki engineers responsible for the GSX-R1000, Own The Racetrack is not just a slogan, it is a way of life.

It is a life dedicated to making the most successful open-class motorcycle in the history of production-based racing even better. By applying the latest technology and the most recent hard-fought racing experience. And keeping the GSX-R1000 well ahead of the would-be competition.

The Key is the motorcycles' ability to do precisely what the rider wants, when the rider wants, how the rider wants. Accelerate. Brake. Corner. Repeat. Make it easier for the rider, and the results will show. With better lap times on the racetrack, and more fun on the road.

It is called Total Performance. It is what makes the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 the Top Performer. And it is why Suzuki riders Own The Racetrack.
 

FEATURES:

- 999cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine for increased power, torque and acceleration with forged aluminum alloy pistons, chrome-moly shotpeened connecting rods, hollow camshafts, and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration

- Compact fuel injection system features the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) - with twelve smaller holes for maximum fuel delivery and steeper angle for secondary injectors

- Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions

- High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with equal length head pipes feeding a unique under engine chamber leading to two compact aluminum/titanium mufflers on each side

- The mid-pipe includes a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) system for maximum torque throughout the rpm range and an oxygen sensor used by the engine management system and combined with the under-engine catalyzer for reduced emissions

- 48mm ventilation holes between cylinders reduce pumping losses

- Self adjusting hydraulic clutch uses and minimzes changes in clutch feel over a long race

- Back-torque limiting clutch allows smooth downshifts, plus a rack and pinion operating system provides a positive clutch feel

- S-DMS (Suzuki-Drive Mode Selector) system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match track conditions with a handlebar mounted switch

- Radiator utilizes a trapezoidal shape seen on works race bikes. The oil pump is larger for increased capacity and performance.

Chassis Features

- Aluminum alloy twin-spar frame is built using five castings for lightweight, unmatched handling and performance, increased production precision, and reduced weight.

- Die-cast aluminum-alloy swingarm is more rigid and features an innovative new link system which pivots on the swingarm itself for increased traction and reduced side loads.

- DLC coated 43mm forks and rear shock feature high and low speed compression damping along with adjustable rebound and preload settings

- Forks feature larger 56mm outer tubes below the triple clamp for increased rigidity.

- Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.

- Adjustable rider footpegs can be moved into three different positions to suit rider preferences

- 310mm front brake discs are attached to the carrier with 10 floating mounts instead of 8 for improved heat transfer away from the disc

- Rear disc works with a single piston caliper and is mounted above the swingarm for reduced braking effect on the rear suspension

- Wind tunnel developed bodywork features an aggressive style, reduced frontal area and a tall windscreen for optimum aerodynamic performance

- Vertically stacked headlight features a compact projector bulb and when combined with the sleek bodywork and tailsection offer maximum rider mobility and unmatched styling

- An easy-to-read instrument cluster includes a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, dual tripmeters, clock, convenient gear position sensor, rpm indicator light and a new
LCD S-DMS mode indicator displaying which performance setting has been selected by the rider

- Close-ratio six-speed transmission with an adjustable back torque limiter for smoother downshifts.

- Bridgestone radial tires mounted on cast aluminum wheels featuring thin spoke design with optimized wall thickness to reduce unsprung weight

To the team of Suzuki engineers responsible for the GSX-R1000, Own The Racetrack is not just a slogan,it is a way of life.  It's a life dedicated to making the most successful open-class motorcycle in the history of production-basedracing even better. The key is the motorcycle's ability to do precisely what the rider wants, when the riderwants, how the rider wants. Accelerate, brake, corner, repeat. Make it easier for the rider, and the resultswill show.  Once again Suzuki has raised the level of open class sportbike performance. The 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000,it's the reason why Suzuki riders Own The Racetrack. 

The basic architecture of the compact 999cc liquid-cooled GSX-R1000 engine is well known, a model ofrace-winning design: Bore and stroke of 73.4mm x 59.0mm, forged aluminum-alloy pistons with shortskirts and cut away sides, chrome-moly steel shotpeened connecting rods, hollow dual overhead cams,and lightweight titanium valves. Add to that a close-ratio six-speed transmission with staggeredtransmission shafts, an adjustable back-torque limiting clutch and a gear driven secondary balancershaft for reduced vibration. A new more compact Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system is in place for 2007 with 12 smallerholes instead of four for improved fuel atomization and because the injectors are more compact and emita finer spray, the secondary injectors can be positioned at a steeper 30 degree angle aimed directly at theintake ports for improved throttle response. Intake and exhaust ports are re-shaped and eight percent largerand exhaust valves are 2mm larger (26mm vs 24mm) to work with more aggressive camshafts and Iridiumspark plugs are used for optimum combustion and longer life. Also a new Idle Speed Control (ISC) systemimproves cold starting and stabilizes engine idle under various conditions and larger ventilation holesbetween cylinders reduces pumping losses. The Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) features equal length head pipes feeding a collector, a shortmid-pipe and a unique under engine chamber that leads to two short aluminum and titanium mufflerson each side. This system nearly doubles exhaust internal volume while lowering the center of gravity,centralizes the mass and improving aerodynamics.
 

A proven Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve finds ahome on the mid pipe and the combination of the Suzuki PAIR system, a catalyzer and a oxygen sensorequipped closed loop engine management system work in conjunction to reduce emissions and improveengine efficiency.                         A new larger radiator features a trapezoidal shape typically seen on works race bikes with nearly a tenpercent increase in cooling capacity. The oil cooler is re-shaped with a third more cooling capacity andthe oil pump is larger for increased flow.   Controlling the new 2007 GSX-R100 is a new engine management system with massive computing powerwith four times the capacity of the previous models.

The new ECM controls not only the fuel injection andexhaust systems but also make it possible for the rider to select from three performance settings to matchriding conditions, using a three way switch mounted on the right handlebar. Engine mapping will vary foreach setting and each map was developed using experience gained building racebike maps for rainy, mixedand dry conditions. Switching from map to map will be instantaneous making it possible for the rider to usedifferent maps for different sections of the racetrack. A new self adjusting hydraulic clutch system uses aradial master cylinder and minimizes the change in clutch feel over the course of long races.  Taking lessons learned from the racetrack, the 2007 GSX-R1000 utilizes an all-new frame built to improvemass centralization by moving the rider toward the center of the wheelbase with a shorter fuel tank andmoving the seat forward. The new frame is engineered to deliver the optimum rigidity balance for precisehandling even at full lean. Constructed from five main aluminum alloy-castings the new frame uses lessparts and less welding for improved accuracy and reduced weight. A new lighter and more rigid aluminumalloyswingarm finds a home under a two piece subframe and features a new rear shock mounting systemwith a link that pivots on the swingarm itself for improved traction and reduced side loads.Taking lessons learned from the latest GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, the new GSX-R1000 also features threepositionadjustable footpegs for maximum rider control and maneuverability.   New high and low-speed compression damping adjustability is built into both front forks and the rear shockalong with adjustable rebound and preload adjustments for maximum rider control.

The outer tubes of thefront forks are now larger in diameter below the lower triple clamp to improve rigidity while the DLC coatedfork tubes remain at 43mm. Fork offset has been changed from 30mm to 28mm, increasing trail from96mm to 98mm. Front wheel travel has also been increased from 120mm to 125mm.  The '07 GSX-R1000 also benefits from new front brake rotors and brake carriers. Each 310mm disc isattached to the carrier using 12 floating mounts instead of 8 for improved heat transfer away from the disc.The disc is also slightly thinner, measuring 5.0mm vs 5.5mm for reduced weight.

The rear brake is a220mm rear disc working with a single piston caliper now mounted above the swingarm, to reduce theeffect of rear suspension movement caused by braking.   Handling will also benefit from the use of an all-new electronically controlled steering damper. A solenoidvalve operated by the engine management system controls a tapered needle, increasing or reducing oil flowfor increased or reduced damping force.   Extensive wind tunnel testing led to new and improved bodywork for the 2007 GSX-R1000, with anaggressive style and an overall reduced frontal area for amazing aerodynamic performance. A slightly tallerwindscreen also makes it easier for the rider to tuck in on the racetrack. New vertically stacked headlightsalso debut on the new GSX-R1000. The multi-reflector headlight has a new simpler shape and uses a 55wH7 halogen bulb positioned over a 70mm projector high beam.   Because everything else is new on the '07 GSX-R1000, the instrument cluster is new as well. The newinstruments include a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, dual LCD tripmeters,an LCD clock, coolant temp/fuel injection readout, gear position indicator and a programmable LEDengine rpm indicator light. A new LCD engine mode indicator displays which performance setting has beenselected by the rider.  The new 2007 GSX-R1000 has been developed with lessons learned over more than 20 years of productionracing domination.   It is more than just a motorcycle. It is the most powerful and most efficient GSX-R ever built. The new 2007Suzuki GSX-R1000, Own The Racetrack

 

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