Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2010, 2011
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In 2011, Suzuki launched the GSX-R1000, a supersport motorcycle developed on racetracks that defined dominance and won seven straight AMA Superbike Championships in a row. There was no denying that the GSX-R1000, with its class-leading engine, chassis, and suspension technology, qualified as an undisputed superbike of the era at the time.
The 2011 model featured a compact twin-spar cradle frame paired with a die-cast one-piece rear subframe and an arched swingarm to make space for the twin titanium mufflers. The fairings and bodywork installed on the model were designed to reduce turbulence and drag resistance. It featured a carefully shaped seat for the comfort of the rider and three-way 14 mm vertical and horizontal adjustable footpegs.
In the power department, the model packed an engine that delivered an enhanced throttle response anywhere in the rpm range with great potential for racetrack performance with its high-quality titanium valves and forged pistons.
The 999cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that powered the 2011 model, with a power output of 182 hp at 12,000 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 10,000 rpm, equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, combined with a wet weight of 205 kg (452 lbs), pushed the bike to a top speed of 299 kph (186 mph).