Suzuki TL1000R (2000-01)

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.

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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