The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is a motorcycle built in 2005 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 998.6 cc. It has an aluminum twin-spar frame and a 23.75-degree rake with a 96 mm trail. The front suspension has 43 mm Kayaba inverted cartridge forks that are adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is a Kayaba monoshock that is adjustable for ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front and rear brakes are 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston caliper, and a single 220 mm disc with 2 calipers, respectively. The wheels are cast aluminum with three spokes, with a front tyre size of 120/70 ZR17 and a rear tyre size of 190/50 ZR17. The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a top speed of 292.9 km/h or 181.9 mph, with a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.8 sec and a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.1 sec. The motorcycle is available in blue/white, black/grey, and black/yellow colors. According to Motorcycle Daily, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is a “high-end performer that packs a punch,” with strong acceleration, agile handling, and confident grip even in wet conditions. However, the fuel consumption is high at 6.9 l/100 km or 34 US mpg, and the engine can be noisy at high revs.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 1000
| Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC |
| Capacity | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.3 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | 4 into 1 into 2, Stainless steel |
| Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition, Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EIA-9 |
| Clutch | Cable-operated multiplate wet clutch with back torque limiter |
| Max Power | 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm |
| Max Torque | 118 Nm / 12 kgf-m / 87 ft -lb @ 8500rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | #530 chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1 |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Rake | 23.75 degrees |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3.8 in. |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Kayaba inverted cartridge forks with diamond-like coating adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba monoshock adjustable for ride height, preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2 caliper |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium, 3 spoke |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 710 mm / 28 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Dry Weight | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Average Fuel Consumption | 6.9 l/100 km / 14.5 km/l / 34 US mpg / 41 Impmpg |
| Average Tank Range | 195 km / 121 miles |
| Standing 0 – 160 km/h / 100 mph | 5.2 sec. |
| Standing 0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph | 2.8 sec. |
| Standing 1/4 mile | 10.1 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph |
| Top Speed | 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph |
| Colours | Blue/White, Black/Grey, Black/Yellow |
| Review | Motorcycle Daily |
