The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is a sport motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki since 2001. It is one of the most iconic motorcycles of the brand and is known for its exceptional performance and attractive design. Over the years, the GSX-R1000 has gone through several generations, each with different improvements and innovations.
The first generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2001 and was equipped with a 988 cc engine. It featured a refined frame, improved suspension, and a state-of-the-art braking system. However, the second generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2003 and featured a new 999 cc engine with variable valve technology.
The third generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2005. It was equipped with a more powerful and refined 998.6 cc engine, with a maximum power of 162 hp at 11,500 rpm and electronic fuel injection. The motorcycle had a traction control system, Showa BPF suspension, and a dual 310 mm disc braking system at the front, without ABS, and a single 220 mm disc at the rear. The fourth generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2009 and included a 999 cc engine with Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection technology and an advanced traction control system. In addition, the motorcycle had a lighter and more aerodynamic frame, improved suspension, and Brembo brakes.
The fifth and most recent generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2017 and featured a 999 cc engine with electronically variable valves, with a maximum power of 202 hp. The motorcycle had a new frame, Showa Balance Free suspension, and Brembo Stylema brakes. It also featured a range of top-of-the-line technologies, including a traction control system, ABS, and a bidirectional quick shifter.
However, Suzuki officially announced the discontinuation of the GSX-R1000 in the Japanese and European markets in the past. Adored by many motorcyclists around the world, the iconic GSX-R1000 can be considered a cultural landmark in the motorcycle industry, leading the charts with great models like the Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki Ninja, and Yamaha R1.
