Suzuki GSX-R1000
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| Suzuki GSX-R1000 | |
| Also called: | Gixxer |
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| Manufacturer: | Suzuki |
| Predecessor: | GSX-R1100 |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Engine: | 999 cc,4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC |
| Transmission: | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Wheelbase: | 55.7 in |
| Length: | 80.5 in |
| Width: | 28.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 31.9 in |
| Dry weight: | 379 lb (manufacturer estimated) |
| Wet weight: | 458 lb |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.8 gal |
| Related: | Suzuki GSX-R600 Suzuki GSX-R750 Suzuki GSX-R1100 |
| Similar: | Ducati 999 Honda CBR1000RR Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R MV Agusta F4 1000 S Yamaha YZF-R1 |
The GSX-R1000 is a sport bike from Suzuki's GSX-R series of motorcycles. It was introduced in 2001 to replace the GSX-R1100 and is powered by a liquid-cooled 998 cubic centimeter inline four-cylinder 4-stroke engine.
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[edit] 2001
For the 2001 model year, Suzuki introduced a new GSX-R model that replaced the largest and most powerful model of the GSX-R series sport bike, the GSX-R1100, with the all new GSX-R1000. As the model name reveals, the engine's cylinder displacement was 100 cubic centimeters smaller than its predecessor. The GSX-R1000 is not just an enlarged version of the GSX-R750, although it shares many features with its little brother. The main frame is basically the same in both models, but the material used on the big brother were 0.5 millimeter thicker. According to Suzuki, the torsional rigidity of the frame has increased 10% in comparison with the 750. The dimensions of the bike had more in common with the TT racer Suzuki RGV500 than the GSX-R750.
The GSX-R1000 engine was basically a redesigned GSX-R750 engine. The R1000 had a 1 millimeter bigger bore and 13 millimeter longer stroke, newly designed (slightly lighter) pistons with lower crown, and gear-driven counter balancer. The engine weighs 130 pounds which was slightly heavier than the 750 engine but 31 pounds lighter than the engine of the GSX1300R.
Using titanium for the exhaust pipe and the inside of the silencer, the R1000's exhaust system had become 4 pounds lighter compared with the 750. Titanium was also also used in the front fork. The inner tubes were coated with the resistant material. An unique exhaust tuning valve had been mounted inside the exhaust pipe. Suzuki says the system matched the exhaust back pressure to engine speed, throttle position, and gear selection for increased torque, lower emissions, and decreased noise.
The 2001 model carried over to 2002 without any significant improvements.
[edit] 2003
After the GSX-R1000 had been two years on the roads and race tracks, Suzuki put out a new version of the model in late September of 2002. Suzuki engineers had been working on the three things that made a fast bike faster; weight, power and handling. The 2003 year's GSX-R1000 was improved in all three counts. It weighed less, had more power/torque and handled better.
The physical dimensions of the bike were almost identical with the previous year's model. The seat height and the overall height were somewhat lower but the geometry of the bike was exactly the same as before. The already rigid aluminum allow frame was newly designed and enforced with internal ribs. The frame as well as the wheels were now coated black.
The front brakes were also new. Suzuki decided to drop the six-piston calipers. The new radially-mounted four-piston calipers weigh 30 grams less and grip smaller 300 millimeter discs that save another 300 grams. Though smaller, Suzuki claimed that the new brakes provide better stopping and turn-in performance.
The headlights of the 2003 year's GSX-R1000 were mounted vertically to enable the ram-air intakes in the front to be placed 20 millimeter nearer the bike's center line. The new design was very much inspired by the look of the Hayabusa. The instruments were also redesigned.
The cylinder displacement of the engine remained the same 988 cubic centimeters but more power/torque and better throttle response had been achieved by adding four ventilation holes between the cylinders to equalize crankcase pressure beneath the pistons, moving the air intake nearer to the centerline and upgrading the engine management system to a 32-bit CPU that monitored and controlled the engine functions, input from the rider and the exhaust tuning valve.
The entire exhaust system was now made of titanium to save an additional 1.32 pounds and the tail light was replaced with LEDs.
The 2003 model carried over to 2004 without any significant improvements.
[edit] 2005
The 2005 model year GSX-R1000 had a redesigned engine and chassis. It had 4.4 pounds lower mass than the previous model and the engine had an 11 cubic centimeter larger piston displacement. It had a totally new frame reducing the total length of the bike by 1.6 inches but reducing its wheelbase only 0.02 inches. There were new brakes with radial mounted calipers and 310 millimeter discs at the front. The new catalytic titanium silencer was said to be designed to reduce turbulence to minimum.
The 2005 model weighed a tested 415 pounds dry[1] (although manufacturer dry weight estimate is 365 lb),[2] 444 pounds with all fluids full,[1][3] and was fitted with a slipper clutch.
The 2005 model carried over to 2006 without any significant improvements.
All this adds up to a machine that will hit 60mph in under 2.5 seconds, hit 100mph in a little over 5.5 seconds and do a top speed of 190mph.
[edit] 2007
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On September 22, 2006, Suzuki revealed a significantly updated GSX-R1000 for 2007 at the Paris motor show. The new bike gained 14 pounds over the 2006 model which is most likely due to its new exhaust system and new emissions regulations. To counter this significant weight increase, Suzuki claims improved aerodynamics Although not a completely new model, the engine and chassis have been updated. It also features three different engine mapping configurations, selectable via a three-position handlebar switch; standard, sport, and 'wet' (which would likely soften power significantly, and would also be helpful on cold tires). Pricing has not yet been released.
[edit] 2007 Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed and estimated.[4]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Sport bike data from Sport Rider
- ^ 2006 manufacturer claimed and estimated data from Suzuki
- ^ Motorcycle performance data from Motorcyclist Online
- ^ 2007 manufacturer claimed and estimated specifications from Suzuki
[edit] External links
- 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 official Suzuki site
- 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 official Suzuki site
- Suzuki Motorcycles official site
- 2007 GSX-R1000 preview article from Motorcycle Daily
- 2006 feature article from Top Gear
