Suzuki GSXR1000

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Since its launch more than a decade ago, the GSX-R1000 has been synonymous with the invitation to Own The Racetrack.

Shaving 2kg from its kerb weight, the new GSX-R features a multitude of updates such as Brembo’s highly acclaimed Monoblock calipers for incredible braking and engine revisions that provide even more mid-range power making this the very best GSX-R1000 Suzuki have ever produced: The Top Performer.

The latest advances in engine technology are remarkable in their ability to boost performance potential and fuel efficiency. Chassis enhancements deliver even better control. And styling refinements evoke the performance and handling advances.

Faster evolution is a hallmark of the GSX-R1000’s engine. And 2012 brings another quick step ahead. Reaffirming the legendary motorcycle’s claim to the top are improved throttle response, increased power and acceleration at mid-range engine speeds, and better fuel economy.

The 2012 GSX-R1000’s engine combines advances in design, performance, and fuel efficiency with the fundamental elements that helped to create the GSX-R legend. Key benefits include better throttle response, more power and acceleration at mid-range engine speeds, and approximately 8% better fuel economy*.

The most visible advance is a switch from two exhausts to a single exhaust. The 4-2-1 exhaust pipe is made of stainless steel, and the material is thinner for lightness. The overall exhaust system is considerably lighter than the previous one. The single exhaust and a revised exhaust-pipe length enhance output at low and mid-range engine speeds, so acceleration is quicker. Plus, less weight at the back of the bike means better dynamics. 

Advances inside the engine begin with the pistons. The piston-pin bosses are narrower. The piston skirts are newly shape-optimized, with asymmetry between the intake and exhaust sides. The pistons are newly optimized in terms of overall rigidity balance and are consequently 11% lighter. And the pistons’ valve recesses are smoother for better combustion efficiency. The benefits are more torque and better acceleration at low and mid-range engine speeds, better throttle response, and lower fuel consumption. The performance advantages translate into quicker acceleration out of corners on the racetrack.

A button on the left handlebar control module lets the rider instantly switch between the three maps, which are displayed as “A”, “B”, and “C” on the instrument panel.
The “A” setting yields sharp throttle response throughout the throttle-opening range to realize maximal power delivery. The “B” setting  yields relatively soft throttle response up to the middle of the throttle-opening range. The “C” setting yields relatively soft throttle response throughout the throttle-opening range by reducing engine power.

Much more than an all-powerful engine separates the GSX-R1000 from the pack. The key is total integration of every element of the bike, which brings forth an intuitive connection between rider and machine. With superior balance and precise control, the GSX-R1000 rider can take maximum advantage of the winning performance.
The 2012 GSX-R1000’s chassis represents an evolution in terms of cornering and stopping performance—an evolution that gives the rider even greater control and allows the rider to take better advantage of the engine performance.

The front disc brakes are newly equipped with top-of-the-line radial-mount Brembo monobloc calipers. The calipers and discs are 130 grams lighter overall. Superior braking performance combines with hard-braking stability yielded by enhanced front forks to realize great capability on the racetrack. The 2012 GSX-R1000 carries forward the Big Piston Frontfork (BPF) design, which eliminates the need for a cartridge assembly in each fork leg and instead has a single, 39.6mm upper piston riding against the inside wall of each inner fork tube.

The GSX-R1000’s styling is sharp, edgy, and clean. And thanks to extensive wind-tunnel development, it contributes to outstanding performance. A wide upper fairing cuts turbulence and drag while offering great wind protection. A narrow lower fairing also cuts drag. Suzuki Ram Air-Direct (SRAD) intakes are close to the centre line of the fairing nose, where air pressure is highest while the bike is moving. Sharply creased fairing sides have a layered shape that enhances the flow of cooling air through the radiator and away from the rider. The fairing lowers extend rearward to smooth the flow of air over the muffler.

*Fuel economy was measured by Suzuki in the Worldwide Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC).