Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable
spring preload
Front Wheel Travel
125mm / 4.9 in.
Rear Suspension
Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring
preload
Rear Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 in.
Front Brakes
2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm disc
Wheels
Cast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase
1415 mm / 55.7 in.
Dimensions
Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in
Width 720 mm
/ 28.3 in
Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Seat Height
810 mm / 31.9 in.
Ground clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in.
Dry Weight
172 kg / 379 lbs.
Wet Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Litres
/ 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption
5.5 L/100 km / 18.1 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Standing 0 - 100 km/h / 62 mph
2.8 sec.
Standing 1/4 mile
10.3 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph
Top Speed
290 km/h / 180.2 mph
Colours
Blue/White, Black/Gold,
White/Silver
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 shot peened 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 minimizes 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 tail section 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-based racing even better.
The key is the motorcycle's 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. 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 of race-winning design: Bore and
stroke of 73.4mm x 59.0mm, forged aluminum-alloy pistons with short skirts
and cut away sides, chrome-moly steel shot peened connecting rods, hollow
dual overhead cams, and lightweight titanium valves. Add to that a
close-ratio six-speed transmission with staggered transmission shafts, an
adjustable back-torque limiting clutch and a gear driven secondary
balancer shaft for reduced vibration. A new more compact Suzuki Dual Throttle
Valve fuel injection system is in place for 2007 with 12 smaller holes
instead of four for improved fuel atomization and because the injectors are
more compact and emit a finer spray, the secondary injectors can be
positioned at a steeper 30 degree angle aimed directly at the intake ports
for improved throttle response. Intake and exhaust ports are re-shaped and
eight percent larger and exhaust valves are 2mm larger (26mm vs 24mm) to work
with more aggressive camshafts and Iridium spark plugs are used for optimum
combustion and longer life. Also a new Idle Speed Control (ISC)
system improves cold starting and stabilizes engine idle under various
conditions and larger ventilation holes between cylinders reduces pumping
losses.
The Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) features equal length head
pipes feeding a collector, a short mid-pipe and a unique under engine chamber
that leads to two short aluminum and titanium mufflers on 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 a home on the mid pipe and the combination of the Suzuki PAIR system, a
catalyzer and a oxygen sensor equipped closed loop engine management system
work in conjunction to reduce emissions and improve engine efficiency.
A new larger radiator features a trapezoidal shape typically seen on works
race bikes with nearly a ten percent increase in cooling capacity. The oil
cooler is re-shaped with a third more cooling capacity and the oil pump is
larger for increased flow. Controlling the new 2007 GSX-R100 is
a new engine management system with massive computing power with four times
the capacity of the previous models.
The new ECM controls not only the fuel
injection and exhaust systems but also make it possible for the rider to
select from three performance settings to match riding conditions, using a
three way switch mounted on the right handlebar. Engine mapping will vary
for each setting and each map was developed using experience gained building
racebike maps for rainy, mixed and dry conditions. Switching from map to map
will be instantaneous making it possible for the rider to use different maps
for different sections of the racetrack. A new self adjusting hydraulic
clutch system uses a radial 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
improve mass centralization by moving the rider toward the center of the
wheelbase with a shorter fuel tank and moving the seat forward. The new frame
is engineered to deliver the optimum rigidity balance for precise handling
even at full lean. Constructed from five main aluminum alloy-castings the
new frame uses less parts and less welding for improved accuracy and reduced
weight. A new lighter and more rigid aluminum alloy swingarm finds a home
under a two piece subframe and features a new rear shock mounting system with
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 three position adjustable footpegs for maximum
rider control and maneuverability. New high and low-speed
compression damping adjustability is built into both front forks and the
rear shock along with adjustable rebound and preload adjustments for maximum
rider control.
The outer tubes of the front forks are now larger in diameter
below the lower triple clamp to improve rigidity while the DLC coated fork
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 is attached 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 the effect of
rear suspension movement caused by braking. Handling will also
benefit from the use of an all-new electronically controlled steering
damper. A solenoid valve operated by the engine management system controls a
tapered needle, increasing or reducing oil flow for increased or reduced
damping force. Extensive wind tunnel testing led to new and
improved bodywork for the 2007 GSX-R1000, with an aggressive style and an
overall reduced frontal area for amazing aerodynamic performance.
A slightly taller windscreen also makes it easier for the rider to tuck in on the
racetrack. New vertically stacked headlights also 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 new instruments 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 LED engine rpm indicator light. A new LCD engine mode indicator
displays which performance setting has been selected by the rider. The
new 2007 GSX-R1000 has been developed with lessons learned over more than 20
years of production racing 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