Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2007, 2008
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In 2008, Suzuki launched the GSX-R1000, which did not suffer any dramatic changes compared to the previous version, but Suzuki was quite pleased with the bike's performance. A new livery was anyway added to the model year, with the classic GSX White and Blue scheme, plus a sizzling hot dark Gold one and a Pearl white color.
A constant challenger on both track and street, the GSX-R1000 was loaded with race-derived technology and came with works-derived features, such as the three-way adjustable pegs, thick fork tubes, extra floating mounts for the front disc carriers, and wind tunnel-developed bodywork.
Other features of the model included the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) fuel injection with 12 smaller holes for maximum fuel delivery, Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for efficient cold start with idle quality and lower emissions, 48 mm holes between the cylinders, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) with three engine settings, and much more.
The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a power output of 185 hp at 12,000 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque at 12,000 rpm. The power produced by the engine, combined with the spinning guts of a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 172 kg (379 lbs), sent the bike to a top speed of 290 kph (144 mph).
