Suzuki’s legendary GSX-R1000R returns to the UK next year.
Designed to perform, built to thrill, the GSX-R1000R gets an updated engine to meet Euro5+ regulations but still gives serious performance.
Within days of the announcement, we took our first order. We expect to take more before the official launch.
Changes include a new crankshaft, crankcases, pistons, connecting rods, higher compression ratio, new exhaust, updated suite of electronics and dry carbon, hollow winglets for more downforce at higher speeds.
Engine updates also enhance its performance potential so it can be tuned for premier class endurance, superbike and superstock racing.
It comes as Suzuki celebrates the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R range, when the GSX-R750F changed sportbikes forever in 1985.
The GSX-R1000R will come in a trio of colour schemes inspired by classic GSX-R liveries, with a 40th anniversary logo on the fairing and fuel tank.
The 1,000cc, inline four-cylinder engine still uses Suzuki’s MotoGP-developed variable valve timing.
A new fuel pump boosts pressure, revised fuel injectors helps lower emissions, bigger bore throttle bodies help maintain power output while new, forged aluminium pistons contribute to power output, reduced vibration and improved durability.
Maximum power is 195PS at 13,200rpm with peak torque 110Nm at 11,000rpm.
The GSX-R1000R uses the same lightweight twin-spar aluminium frame, subframe and braced aluminium swingarm with Showa balance free front forks and rear shock and an electronically-controlled steering damper.
At the front there are 320mm discs with Brembo monoblock calipers. The rear 220mm disc has a single caliper.
Armed with a six direction IMU, the GSX-R1000R gets updated traction control with Suzuki’s new roll torque control, anti-wheelie, 10 modes plus the ability to disengage entirely.
It also boasts ride-by-wire throttle, bi-directional quickshifter, lean angle-sensitive ABS and slope-dependent control, launch control, low RPM assist and Suzuki’s easy start function.
Headlights, positioning lights and tail lights are full LED.
The three colour schemes pay homage to classic GSX-R liveries with a classic blue and white take joined by red and white and yellow and matt blue versions.
The GSX-R1000R, on display at Motorcycle Live at Birmingham NEC in November, is due to arrive in UK dealerships next spring but pricing is yet to be announced.
Details of the full Suzuki range can be found at orwell.co.uk/suzuki/new-suzuki-motorcycle-range
