The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is a sports bike manufactured by Suzuki since 2001. It is one of the brand’s most iconic motorbikes and is known for its exceptional performance and attractive design. Over the years, the GSX-R1000 has gone through several generations, each with different enhancements and innovations.
The first generation GSX-R1000 was released in 2001 and was powered by a 988cc engine. It featured a refined frame, improved suspension and a state-of-the-art brake system, however the second generation GSX-R1000 was released in 2003 and featured a new 999cc engine with variable valve technology.
The third generation GSX-R1000 was released in 2005. It was equipped with a more powerful and refined 999cc engine with a maximum power output of 178 hp. The bike featured a traction control system, Showa BPF suspension and radial brake system. The fourth generation GSX-R1000 was released in 2009, featured a 999cc engine with Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection technology and an advanced traction control system. In addition, the bike featured a lighter and more aerodynamic frame, upgraded suspension and Brembo brakes.
The fifth and latest generation of the GSX-R1000 was launched in 2017 and featured a 999cc engine with electronically variable valve technology, with 202 hp of maximum power. The bike featured a new frame, Showa Balance Free suspension and Brembo Stylema brakes. It also featured a host of top-of-the-range technologies, including a traction control system, ABS and a two-way quick shifter.
However, Suzuki officially announced the discontinuation of the GSX-R1000 in the Japanese and European markets in the past. Loved by many motorcyclists around the world, the iconic GSX-R1000 can be considered a cultural marker in the motorbike industry, topping the charts with the big models such as the Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki Ninja, and the Yamaha R1.