Driving report Gilles-Suzuki GSX-R 1000 GT

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Driving report Gilles-Suzuki GSX-R 1000 GT

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Actually, the Suzuki is missing GSX-R 1000 for nothing. Not in handling, not in snappy, steady brakes and certainly not in power. But nothing is so good that it cannot be made even better. And so the GSX-R 1000 GT from Gerhard Gilles carries precious milled material in an impressive abundance. From the filigree chain tensioner to adjustable notches and handlebars to fork bridges with variable offset.

Because it should not only look good, but also function better on the racetrack, Gilles donated shock absorbers and fork modifications from Ohlins, as well as lighter forged wheels from Galespeed for better handling. And he let the already potent four-cylinder regain its strength in the LKM halls at Hennes Lohr’s. Everything with TÜV approval, of course. The determination of the GSX-R 1000 GT is therefore clear: to be fast, preferably on racetracks. The touchstone: the demanding GP slope in Valencia. Although rather predestined for nimble 600s due to the tricky passages, the GSX-R does brilliantly on this terrain.

The four-cylinder loses a bit of power in the LKM trim up to 10,000 rpm, but you always have enough pressure on the rear wheel in the winding curve. And above that, the four in a row unleash a real firework. It turns like a prick and with 187 hp leaves the series engine far behind. The nice thing about it: The reactor, which has been pepped up by means of complex head processing and corresponding mapping, constantly has over 180 hp and a nice flat performance curve ready from 11,000 rpm to the limiter at around 13,000 rpm. great.

The chassis goes well with it: The stiff fork and the very stiff shock absorber ensure that the Gilles-Suzuki sweeps over the course with fantastic stability and offers great feedback from the front wheel and a brilliant grip feeling on the rear wheel. She copes with violently torn lean angles with absolute stability. The GSX-R takes fast bends by storm, and thanks to the lighter wheels and the offset that has been reduced by four millimeters thanks to variable inserts, it is also a tad easier to turn in than the series. It makes it easy for your pilot to find the right line and keep it.

However, the Suzuki bought the gain in stability in curves and handiness with a slight loss in straight-line stability. When accelerating at the exit of a curve and then tearing open the gas over a long straight, the Gilles-GSX-R has a noticeably more nervous and restless steering. It might be better to use a longer chain to bring the rear wheel all the way back in the swing arm for maximum wheelbase.

The Gilles-Suzuki compensates for this with first-class braking stability. The system delivers enormous deceleration and a constant pressure point with little manual force. In this way, the brake can be finely dosed and allows you to brake far into the curve. The adjustable notches require long-legged pilots to have a tight knee angle, but on the other hand they do not hit the ground even at extreme lean angles. And that is exactly what suits the Gilles GSX-R 1000 best.

Modification info

CONTACT
Gilles.tooling GmbH, Am Scheerleck 21,
L-6868 Wecker, phone 00352/2678931, www.gillestooling.com
Engine tuning: LKM, Gimmersdorfer Strabe 83, 53343 Wachtberg, phone 0228/316631
PRICES
Complete vehicle: 21,000 euros; setting-
bare footrest system: 409 euros; Clip-on handlebars GP light: 119 euros; Chain tensioner
with mounting for assembly stand: 235 euros; Triple clamps with adjustable offset:
998 euros; Shifter shaft reinforcement: 59 euros;
Safety-Lock rear axle nut, titanium: 95 euros; Galespeed aluminum forged wheels:
1799 euros; Engine tuning: 2000 euros (with
delivered motorcycle; 1750 euros with delivered engine).

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