Compact, Light Engine

The high-performance 999.8cm3 four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four engine is the most powerful and hardest accelerating engine in the GSX-R family.

Simple, compact and light, the centrifugally operated SR-VVT system is built into the intake cam sprocket and an adjacent guide plate, adding significantly to power at the high end.

The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) contributes to smooth shifting and realizes a light touch to clutch lever operation that helps reduce fatigue on long rides, especially when caught in busy traffic.

Precision Power

In addition to the primary injectors that operate full-time in each throttle body, a secondary set of four Suzuki Top Feed Injectors (S-TFI) spray fuel from the top of the air box directly into the intake funnels at higher rpm. This results in enhanced combustion efficiency, throttle response and top-end power.

Suzuki Racing Finger Follower valve train

The Suzuki Racing Finger follower valve train system improves valve control and allows higher rpm.

The new exhaust system includes a slimmer new muffler design.

Suzuki Launch Control System

The Suzuki Launch Control System has also been updated to further improve its control scheme.

This system makes it easier for a racer to get a good start in closed-course competition by automatically limiting engine rpm and optimizing torque delivery while the rider holds the throttle twist grip wide open and concentrates on feeding in the clutch lever.

Each forged aluminum piston has short skirts, cutaway sides and a short, DLC-coated wrist pin to reduce friction.

The compression ratio is 13.8:1. In addition to the primary injector mounted in each throttle body, a second injector that operates at higher rpm — also known as a Top Feed Injector (TFI) — is mounted on top of the air cleaner box, directly over each throttle body’s intake funnel.

The TFI injector delivers additional fuel in an improved spray pattern designed to enhance combustion efficiency, throttle response and top-end power.

Suzuki Racing Variable Valve Timing System (SR-VVT)

The introduction of a wider new cam chain helps reduce friction loss.

Forged Aluminum pistons

Each forged aluminum piston has short skirts, cutaway sides and a short, DLC-coated wrist pin to reduce friction. The compression ratio is 13.8:1.

Suzuki Top Feed Injectors (S-TFI)

In addition to the primary injector mounted in each throttle body, a second injector that operates at higher rpm — also known as a Top Feed Injector (TFI) — is mounted in the top of the air cleaner box, directly over each throttle body’s intake funnel. The TFI injector delivers additional fuel in an improved spray pattern designed to enhance combustion efficiency, throttle response and top-end power.

Suzuki Dual Stage Intake (S-DSI)

A new single-stage funnel #1 and #4 design features a shape that contributes to improved output at high rpm.

4-2-1 exhaust system

A number of updates were applied to the 4-2-1 exhaust system. Enlarging the diameter of the exhaust pipe, a larger capacity elliptical (“racetrack-shaped”) catalytic converter, O2 sensors positioned in front and behind the catalytic converter, a more compact muffler body, and shot-blasted titanium muffler features a slim and stylish design.

SET-Alpha exhaust valves

New design SET-Alpha exhaust valves are in the balance tubes between the #1 and #4, and the #2 and #3 head pipes. Actuated by a cable from the main SET-valve, the Alpha valves open at higher engine speeds and close at lower RPM to help the engine create high peak power without losing low and mid-range horsepower.

Cooling System

The high-efficiency curved radiator with dual electric fans also contributes to excellent cooling performance, and the radiator itself adopts a more compact form.

Transmission

Based on Suzuki’s race-proven six-speed close-ratio transmissions, the new GSX-R1000 features vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.

The primary gear ratio is lower compared to the prior GSX-R1000 for stronger acceleration.

A programmable shift light is on the main panel to provide a visual alert to the rider to shift when a certain engine RPM is reached.

Bi-directional Quick-shift system

The Bi-directional Quick-shift system lets riders, using their motorcycle in competition, shift faster than ever before. The system’s clutchless shifting delivers the rider faster and more consistent lap times.

Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)

The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) leverages precision-engineered ramps to force the clutch boss and pressure plate together and efficiently transfer torque to the rear wheel under acceleration, all while using softer clutch springs.

Chassis

The compact, light-weight chassis provides quick response and agility. It is designed to increase the rider’s confidence in RUN, TURN, STOP performance on the racetrack.

aluminum twin-spar style frame

Compact, light and rigid, the twin-spar aluminum frame is built to deliver nimble handling and great road holding ability.

SHOWA BFRC-lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion Lite)

Braced on both sides, the sturdy aluminum swingarm contributes to great road holding ability and provides the strength to withstand the demands of sporty runs on the road or the track.

STRONG BRAKING PERFORMANCE

The GSX-R1000R uses radial-mount Brembo monoblock front brake callipers. Each calliper has four opposed ø32mm pistons acting on a ø320mm floating-mount disc for strong stopping power. A single hydraulic disc provides stopping power to the rear wheel.

The ABS unit has been changed to Astemo’s latest product, which is more compact and lighter, reducing weight by 51g over the unit on the previous model.

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Using MotoGP knowledge, Suzuki has fitted an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) on the new GSX-R1000. The IMU provides six direction, three axis motion and position information to the ECM so instantaneous adjustments can be made electronically to the engine and chassis components that influence performance.

Suzuki's advanced Motion Track TCS (Traction Control System)

The new and exclusive ten-mode, Motion Track Traction Control System (MT-TCS)*, with IMU influence, increases rider confidence by allowing adjustments to amount of intervention to match riding ability and surface conditions.

New Motion Track Anti-lock Brake System

Exclusive to Suzuki, the new Motion Track Anti-lock Brake System brings additional control to anti-lock braking (ABS). Like a conventional ABS system, the Motion Track Brake System provides the appropriate amount of braking force for the available traction. When the IMU detects the rear wheel lifting up from extreme braking forces, the ABS control module will adjust the front brake pressure to reduce the rear wheel lift.

Aerodynamic bodywork

The high-illumination LED headlight features low-beam and high-beam elements that are stacked, with the low-beam positioned above the high-beam. The narrow and compact design contributes to both aerodynamic performance and the sharp lines of the GSX-R1000R’s face.

LCD Multi-function Instrument Panel

The GSX-R1000R employs an LCD instrument panel that features a clearly legible display. This panel not only supplies critical real-time operating status information, but also keeps the rider aware of the settings for the bike’s respective systems.

LED Headlight

Sharp-looking LED position lights are located above the SRAD intakes on each side of the GSX-R1000R’s headlight, enhancing the distinctive, exciting look of the model’s face.

Distinctive LED Position Lights

A pair of distinctive, arched LED Position Lights accent the top edge of the Suzuki Ram Air-Direct (SRAD) ducts in the fairing nose to increase visibility and add to the motorcycle’s unique character.

Lighting Features

The LED combination tail/brake lamp features a vertical layout that contributes to the tail’s sharp, slim design.