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.

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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