2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Boulevard C50 Go to Australia

The Australian division of Suzuki has recently introduced two of its latest machines on the local market, namely the 2011 model year Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Boulevard C50 cruiser. Selling for AU$18,990 and AU$10,990 respectively, both the sportbike and the cruiser haven’t changed much compared with the 2010 models.

In fact, the only noticeable change is the livery, with the GSX-R1000 now coming in blue/white or black/silver, while thee Boulevard C50 has a new black colour scheme.

Taken separately, the GSX-R1000 sportsbike has a 999cc engine of DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC with increased rpm, and comes with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike’s maximum power is 160 bhp at 9,500 rpm and has a maximum torque of 110 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The engine has a compression ration of 12.8:1 and is fitted with 4 throttle bodies.

The bike has a curb weight of 428 pounds (205kg), very light for its power class. It has a twin-spar frame made out of aluminum alloy. The front suspension features Inverted telescopes, with coil springs as well as rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable.

By using a much larger main piston for the suspension in stead of the cartridge system with smaller piston traditionally used in most modern sportbike, a reduction of damping pressure via increased piston surface area/volume is possible. As a result, the bike now glides better and is more responsive under cornering.

On the other hand, as part of Suzuki's classically styled 'C' family of Boulevard cruisers, the fuel-injected V-twin Boulevard C50 will sell alongside the all-new Boulevard C50T.