The Suzuki TL1000R motorcycle was produced from 2000 to 2001 and was comprised of a powerful four-stroke, 90-degrees V-twin, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 996 cc. This motorcycle had a compression ratio of 11.7:1 and utilized a wet sump lubrication system, as well as Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection and a digital transistorized ignition system. The bike could generate 135 hp at 9500 rpm and had a maximum torque of 106 Nm at 7500 rpm. The TL1000R had a chain final drive and a six-speed transmission. The frame was made of aluminum with a trellis design, and the bike featured an inverted telescopic fork with a coil spring, as well as a rotary damping system with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping for the rear suspension. The TL1000R had powerful front brakes with two 320mm discs and six-piston calipers, while the rear brake utilized a single 220mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike also had sporty tires, with a 120/70 ZR17 front and a 190/50 ZR17 rear. The TL1000R had a length of 2100 mm, a width of 740 mm, and a height of 1120 mm, with a wheelbase of 1395 mm and a dry weight of 197 kg. The fuel capacity was 17 liters, and the bike could reach a top speed of 168 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki TL1000R
| Year | 2000 – 01 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 98.4 kW / 135 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium, trellis frame |
| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Rotary damping system, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 197 kg / 434 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 502.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.0 sec / 212 km/h / 132 mph |
| Top Speed | 270.3 km/h / 168 mph |
