Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2005)

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