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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $13,599.00
Bodystyle : Super Sports Bike
Warranty : 12 months
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Model Year : 2011
Displacement (cc) : 999
Engine Type : Horizontal In-line

VEHICLE REVIEW

The GSX-R1000 is a motorcycle that has been fine-tuned and developed on racetracks and on asphalt around the world. It’s a machine that resolutely defines dominance, having won an incredible seven straight AMA Superbike Championships in a row. With its class-leading engine, chassis and suspension technology, there’s no question that the GSX-R1000 is the undisputed superbike of our era. Suzuki GSX-R1000 is ready to own the racetrack or deliver an exhilarating ride on the road. The latest GSX-R1000 features significant upgrades across the board, including a completely re-designed engine and chassis, with major suspension, brake and bodywork developments. The 999cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, featuring the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel-injection system, is lighter and shorter and delivers improved performance and throttle response throughout the entire rpm range, while also reducing emissions. Developed on the racetrack, the new Suzuki is fitted with two large-volume, MotoGP-inspired titanium mufflers and a large and efficient trapezoidal-shaped radiator to reduce drag. With a new layout, ratios in the six-speed transmission have been carefully selected for optimum racetrack performance, while the GSX-R1000 is also fitted with a revised back-torque-limiting clutch offering improved lever feel and feedback. The compact engine enabled engineers to create an all-new, more compact chassis, with a new twin-spar cradle frame, 10mm-shorter wheelbase and 33mm-longer swingarm, improving handling and acceleration on the racetrack. Co-developed by Suzuki and Showa engineers and proven in the gruelling Suzuka 8 Hour, the GSX-R1000 features a revolutionary Big Piston Frontfork (BPF) front suspension system. If it sounds good on paper, the GSX-R1000 feels even better on the road or track. Ride it yourself and experience the sheer performance of the world's most successful open-class racing machine. The GSX-R1000 is offered in a new Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Spash White finish with updated graphics as well as a Solid Black/Metallic Mat Titanium Silver.

Standard Features

The class-leading GSX-R is powered by a 999cc four-cylinder powerplant with a bore and stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm and a compression ratio of 12.8:1. This engine delivers enhanced throttle response across the entire RPM range and offers high potential for racetrack performance. The engine is built with high-quality titanium valves, forged pistons and shot-peened conrods.

The combustion chamber accommodates large intake and exhaust valves. Intake valve size is 31mm and exhaust valve size is 25mm.

The engine's oversquare bore and stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm gives it specifically increased performance at high RPM.

The compact engine allowed Suzuki engineers to incorporate a shorter wheelbase design with a longer swingarm for improved racetrack performance.

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-plated cylinders integrated into the upper crankcase helps reduce friction, improve heat transfer, increase durability and provides better ring seal.

The SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve) system uses two butterfly valves in each throttle body barrel, the primary valve controlled by the rider via the twist grip and the secondary valve controlled by the ECM.

Each throttle body feeds two cylinders and each throttle body barrel carries two ultra-fine-atomization, 12 hole injectors that produce a fine fuel mist for more complete combustion. This ultimately reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. In addition, the GSX-R1000 is outfitted with Iridium spark plugs, which produce a strong spark for efficient combustion.

A unique Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allow the rider to select one of three fuel injection and ignition system maps, adjusting power delivery to suit personal preference. Using a button on the left handlebar control module, the rider can instantaneously switch between the three available maps, which are designated A, B and C as displayed on the instrument panel.

A large, efficient radiator with a trapezoidal shape developed on factory team racebikes and a trapezoidal engine oil cooler both help reduce drag. The oil cooler's trapezoidal shape (instead of the more conventional rectangular shape), allows the lower fairing to be narrower, which helps improve aerodynamics and reduce drag.

Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) uses an under-engine chamber with low-slung, large-volume race-inspired titanium mufflers.

The back torque-limiting clutch incorporates the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) for light clutch pull and optimum clutch performance. This cable-operated back-torque-limiting clutch makes for efficient clutch operation with superb feel.

The GSX-R1000 is equipped with a compact twin-spar cradle frame made of five cast sections. The frame is paired with a one-piece die-cast rear subframe and an arched swingarm made of three castings.

Lightweight Showa Big Piston front Forks (BPF) 43mm fork design eliminates the internal cartridge assembly inserted into each fork leg and instead uses a single 39.6mm upper piston riding against the inside wall of the inner fork tube. This endurance-race-proven design offers more effective valving, with more controlled compression to deliver better feedback to the rider.

The Showa rear shock works through an aluminum alloy linkage mounted on the swingarm and an extruded aluminum alloy link rod connected to the frame. The rear shock offers adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and both high-speed and low-speed compression damping.

Electronically controlled steering damper uses the ECM to monitor motorcycle speed and adjust damping force as needed.

The front brakes feature fully floating 310mm discs and rigid, lightweight race-proven monoblock forged radial-mount calipers.

The rear disc brake works with a single piston caliper mounted above the swingarm.

The edgy and clean GSX-R1000 styling incorporates fairing and bodywork details aimed at reducing turbulence and drag.

Attention to rider comfort includes a carefully shaped seat and adjustable footpegs (the footpegs remain three-way adjustable - 14mm in a horizontal and vertical range). A tailsection cover is also included for solo rides or track days.

The capacity of sculpted fuel tank is 17.5 liters (4.6 US gal). Only the Californian spec. model has a 16.5 liters (4.4 US gal) fuel tank.

The GSX-R1000 has distinctive multi-reflector headlight with vertically stacked high and low-beam halogen bulbs centered between position lights on each side. The front and rear turn signals feature clear lenses over amber bulbs.

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.

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Bore (in) : 2.89
Bore (mm) : 74.5
Compression Ratio : 12.81
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 4
Displacement (cc) : 999
Displacement (ci) : 60.9
Engine Configuration : Horizontal In-line
Engine Immobilizer : Not Available
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Requirements : Regular
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.26
Stroke (mm) : 57.3
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Transmission

Heel Toe Shifter : Not Available
Number Of Speeds : 6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

Suspension & Steering

Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.7
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 43
Front Suspension Brand Name : Showa
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.9
Front Travel (mm) : 125
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name : Showa
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Steering Damper : Yes

Wheels

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum

Tyres

Front Tyre (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17M/C 58W
Front Tyre Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tyre Speed Rating : Z
Front Tyre Width : 120
Rear Tyre (Full Spec) : 190/50 ZR17M/C 73W
Rear Tyre Aspect Ratio : 50
Rear Tyre Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tyre Width : 190
Tyre Brand : Bridgestone

Brakes

Anti-Lock Brakes : Not Available
Brake Brand Name : Brembo Monobloc
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.2
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 310
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Linked Brake System Front to Rear : Not Available
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 8.7
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 220
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 1

Seats

Adjustable : No
Backrest Logo Plate : No
Detachable Passenger Seat : Not Available
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Heated Seat : Not Available
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Backrest : Not Available
Seat Height (in) : 31.9
Seat Height (mm) : 810
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Rail : Not Available
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Tail Cover : Standard
Seat Type : Two-Piece

Bodywork

Adjustable : Yes
Belt Guard : No
Body Material : Plastic
Brush Guard : No
Carburetor Cover : No
Chain Guard : Yes
Choke Knob Cover : No
Construction : Standard
Exterior Covers : Standard
Exterior Guards : Standard
Floor Boards : Not Available
Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Material : Steel
Fork Guards : Yes
Frame : Aluminum
Front Fender : Standard
Front Fender Material : Plastic
Front Fender Rail : Not Available
Hand Grip Material : Rubber
Hand Grips : Standard
Hand Guards : No
License Plate : Standard
Light Guard : No
Lower Fairing : Standard
Rear Fender : Standard
Rear Fender Material : Plastic
Rear Fender Rail : Not Available
Rear Fender Trim : Not Available
Rearview Mirrors Folding : Yes
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Sidecar : Not Available
Skid Plate : Not Available
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Turn Signal Visor : Not Available
Upper Fairing : Standard

Fuel Capacitty

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.6
Fuel Capacity (l) : 17.5

Colours

Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Spash White

Solid Black/Metallic Mat Titanium Silver

DIMENSIONS

Adjustable Handlebars : Not Available
Adjustable Levers : Not Available
Adjustable Throttle : Not Available
Capacities : Standard
Cassette Player : Not Available
CB Radio : Not Available
CD Player : Not Available
Comment : Standard
Cruise Control : Not Available
Cupholder : Not Available
Dimensions : Standard
First Aid Kit : Not Available
Ground Clearance (in) : 5.1
Ground Clearance (mm) : 130
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Handlebar Pads : Not Available
Headset : Not Available
Heated Hand Grips : Not Available
Height (in) : 44.5
Height (mm) : 1130
Intercom : Not Available
Keyless Ignition : Not Available
Length (in) : 80.5
Length (mm) : 2045
Major Revision Year : 2009
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : Super Sports Bike
Map Holder : Not Available
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Power Outlet : Not Available
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Radio : Not Available
Revision Status : Carryover
Service Reminder : Not Available
Speakers : Not Available
Special Package : Not Available
Weight : Standard
Wet Weight (kg) : 205
Wet Weight (lbs) : 452
Wheelbase (in) : 55.3
Wheelbase (mm) : 1405
Width (in) : 28.3
Width (mm) : 720