Carbon Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R from Raptik: Karbon-Gixxer from Switzerland

Carbon Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R from Raptik

Karbon-Gixxer from Switzerland

In cooperation with No Limit Tuning, Raptik from Switzerland has put a chic Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R on its wheels, which is largely made of carbon.

You really can’t say that the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R looks unsportsmanlike by nature – the carbon-Gixxer from the Swiss customizer Raptik presented in this article goes one step further when it comes to sportiness. The carbon Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R was put on the wheels in close cooperation with No Limit Tuning and was also on display at Swiss Moto in February 2020.

Carbon as far as the eye can see

The basis is the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R built in 2017 (L7). The renovation measures not only affect the look of the Gixxer. The performance of the Karbon-Gixxer should also be increased by the customizers. The weight could be reduced thanks to the numerous carbon parts. When dry, the Gixxer from Raptik should weigh 175 kilograms. For comparison: In the production version, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R without ABS weighs 200 kilograms; with ABS it is 202 kilos.

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The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R from Raptik was on display at Swiss Moto 2020.

The rims are also made of carbon and come from ThyssenKrupp. Akrapovic contributes the exhaust system. The main area of ​​application of the Karbon-Gixxer is without a doubt on the racetrack. In addition to the numerous carbon parts, some components of the bike are painted blue, which rounds off the sporty Suzuki look.

By the way, in 2018 Suzuki Italy presented a similar bike, which was available in a limited number. Back then

  • Akrapovic complete system evolution
  • BMC Race air filter
  • Rear brake disc racing
  • Carbon fairing (front, sides, bow, rear)
  • Carbon frame protection
  • Carbon ram air duct
  • Carbon swing arm protection
  • Carbon tank cover
  • Carbon front wheel cover
  • Dunlop KR tires
  • Lithium battery
  • LighTech clip-ons
  • Magura HC3 brake cylinder
  • Motoholders Alu Racing rear frame
  • NL-Tuning carbon brake lever protection
  • Ohlins steering damper
  • Puig axle protection (front and rear)
  • Puig Griffe Racing
  • Puig rear hugger & Chain guard
  • Puig engine cover
  • Puig oil filler plug
  • Puig Racing valves
  • Puig kickstand pads Pro
  • Puig Superbike disc
  • Puig tank grips
  • Puig winglets
  • RME Racing footrest system
  • Steel braided brake lines (front and rear)
  • R.&G Exhaust bracket
  • R.&G Radiator grille
  • Samco silicone hoses
  • Starlane Stealth 3X lap timer
  • ThyssenKrupp carbon rims
  • Woolich tuning kit
  • Woolich pit limiter
  • Yoshimura ABS eliminator
  • Conclusion

    Carbon fans should have difficulties getting enough of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R presented here by Raptik. In addition to the revised optics, a lot of components are used that make the Gixxer even sharper.

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