Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2008, 2009
In 2009, Suzuki launched the GSX-R1000, a supersport motorcycle that was not a completely new-generation machine, but Suzuki's engineers continued to think and squeeze out more performance from the engine while chassis tweaks constantly improved cornering, grip, and maneuverability.
The newly designed frame had a 10 mm shorter wheelbase, with the swingarm lengthened by 32 mm for enhanced cornering and traction performance. For an improved external appearance and optimized rigidity balance, the welding beads were moved from frame side surfaces to less visible positions.
Thanks to the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS), the lever feel was lighter and less tiring even during longer track sessions, while the presence of multiple parts crafted from lightweight materials kept the bike on a strict diet. Chassis, wheels, and engine revisions also helped for better mass distribution and a more aggressive feel.
In the power department, the bike featured a bunch of changes, with the piston speeds lowered due to a revised short-stroke engine with a larger bore which resulted in a raised potential of the engine tuning to increase engine speed and power. Other changes were made to the compression ratio, cam profiles, and combustion chamber shape, which resulted in a user-friendly flat torque in every rpm range.
The engine that powered the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R100 was a 999cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a power output of 185 hp at 11,500 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000rpm.
engine specs | Type: | 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC | Displacement: | 999 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.9x2.3 in OR 74 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | Horsepower: | 185/11500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 86/10000 lb-ft/RPM OR 117/10000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual, close ratio | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | #530 chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium twin-spar | Front Suspension: | Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable | Rear Suspension: | Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable | Front Brake: | Dual 310mm hydraulic disc | Rear Brake: | Single 220mm hydraulic disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 80.5 in OR 2045 mm | Overall Width: | 28 in OR 711 mm | Seat Height: | 31.9 in OR 810 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.3 in OR 1405 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in OR 130 mm | Weight: | 448 lbs OR 203 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.6 gallons OR 17.4 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | Rear: | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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