SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, Suzuki launched the GSX-R1000, a supersport motorcycle that offered a large amount of performance at every engine speed, smooth suspension performance, outstanding handling, and top-class braking power.

The GSX-R1000 was a bike developed for the racetrack but also released on the streets, and since 1985 when the first GSX-R motorcycle was born, Suzuki refined every model within each passing year to deliver more performance and agility.

The lightweight and compact twin-spar cradle frame, owned by the GSX-R model, was made of five cast sections linked to an arched swingarm made of three castings and a diecast subframe. Onto the frame, the lightweight, fully adjustable 43 mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) on the front and the adjustable rear shock absorber provided the race-proven suspension.

In the power department, the bike featured lightweight and durable forged pistons, a trapezoidal efficient radiator and oil cooler designed to reduce drag force, and a four-two-one exhaust system equipped with Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) which maximized torque and throttle response in the low-mid engine speeds.

The 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that powered the flagship model developed 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. Due to a six-speed manual transmission and a wet weight of 203 kg (448 lbs), the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle registered a top speed of 299 kph (186 mph).