I am enjoying my motorcycles but I guess every biker has their eye on
the next motorcycle they would like to own.
Check out the
Suzuki GSX-R1000
MotoGP
ABS Motorcycle
on the
Suzuki Website
Suzuki GSX-R1000 Video -
Key Features
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS):
A standard feature on the
GSX-R1000 ABS, this system
enhances braking performance.
The system monitors wheel speeds
to match stopping power to
available traction, helping to
prevent wheels from locking up
under hard braking or due to
changes in road conditions.
MotoGP Technology:
Throttle response and mid-range
engine output have been boosted
through the use of lighter
pistons, lighter tappets and
more aggressive valve lift
curves. Delivers greater drive
and acceleration for faster lap
times.
BREMBO Monoblock Radial Mount
Calipers:
Top of the line Brembo calipers
are lighter and more rigid to
provide more powerful and
consistent braking performance.
Reduced unsprung weight provides
even better suspension
performance.
Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF):
Quicker reacting with improved
damping and more controlled
compression under hard braking.
Enhanced grip and rider feedback
with more controlled weight
transfer for a better turn-in.
Fully Adjustable Suspension:
Allows the rider to tailor the
suspension performance to their
riding style and the roads and
tracks they ride.
Race-proven Slipper Clutch:
Improves rear tyre grip and
stability when approaching bends
by reducing the pressure on the
clutch pack under hard
deceleration.
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector:
Three separate performance
settings give instant control
over the power delivery to suit
different sections of the road
or track.
3-Step Adjustable Footpegs:
Allows you to ride in the
position that suits you best,
providing greater comfort,
control and reduces fatigue.
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Mini-Review
I had the great pleasure to take the Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle out for
a test ride (19th April 2016) - it was not the 2016 MotoGP
colour version with upgraded ABS brakes and the Yoshimura livery but the standard 2015 red/black model.
The
seating position on the R1000 was excellent for a super sports bike and
the stock seat
was very comfortable. I road tested the bike on all kinds of road
surfaces and my
rear did not feel sore in the slightest. The only discomfort that I
endured was some pain between my shoulder blades but my wrists were
fine. I admit I was fairly tense riding the R1000 as you cannot
completely relax with the thought of that £1,000
insurance excess for accidental damage at the back of your mind.
The excellent handling and braking capability of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 cannot be overstated because
even without traction control the tyres (dry road test) stuck
like glue. The R1000 was easy to flick
around which brought a huge smile to my face but I could see how the
bike could encourage you to become too confident.
If you open the throttle, the R1000 exhaust has that gorgeous
roar which rises to a crescendo when passing vehicles, especially on
country roads. It is not over the top but no matter how fast you go in
those higher revs, the exhaust note keeps up with you. When cruising in
lower revs in higher gearing, the exhaust note is relatively quiet and
certainly does not spoil a gentle cruise through the countryside. The
R1000 is delivering it's peak torque of 117Nm at 10,000rpm but it is
still able to cruise along in 6th gear at relatively slow speeds. I
expected the R1000 to be 'low gear hungry' due to the torque peak
but this was not the case and boy the sheer joy when you drop down the
gears and open her up.
The controls are well placed as you would expect and the instrument
panel and the manual gear shifting was effortless, up and down the box
at all speeds and acceleration. I tried out the mode selector with the 3
settings which switches the bike's performance between 600cc, 750cc and
1,000cc with 600cc being more than ideal for riding the motorcycle in
wetter conditions as the acceleration response was more subdued. The
1,000cc power is not intimidating in the least and I found the throttle
control to be very even and responsive throughout it's range, especially
the control it offered when slowly moving away in heavy traffic.
I still have a few super sports motorcycles to test but the new 2016
GSX-R1000 is well worth some serious consideration, especially as
discounts are available and there is % 48 month finance available until
the end of June 2016.