Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 test: in small steps
Reigning world champion in Endurance, the GSX-R 1000 does not have to be ashamed of its hyper sporting potential. However, the changes made by Suzuki to its Gex 1000 L2 will allow it to remain at the top in 2012 ? Circuit test.
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 L2 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 74.5 × 57.3 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 12.9 to 1 |
| Max power | 185 hp at 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 11.67 mkg at 10,000 rpm (9.6 mkg at 7,500 rpm in France) |
| Distribution | Double ACT, 16 valves |
| Food | Sequential injection, double butterfly, double injector per cylinder |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | Sequential transistorized |
| Candle | CR9EIA-9 (NGK), IU27D (DENSO) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Drums | 12 V 10 Ah |
| Headlights | 12 V 65W (H9) / 55 W (H11) |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Primary report | 1.617 (76/3479) |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| 1st | 2.562 (41/16) |
| 2nd | 2,052 (39/19) |
| 3rd | 1.714 (36/21) |
| 4th | 1,500 (36/24) |
| 5th | 1.360 (34/25) |
| 6th | 1,269 (33/26) |
| Final report | 2,470 (42/17) |
| Secondary transmission | By chain (DID50VAZ), 114 links |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum Diamond Perimeter |
| Front suspension | BPF inverted Showa fork, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension Ar | Aluminum arm, single shock absorber adjustable in preload, compression and rebound |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 310 mm disc |
| Caliper Av | Brembo Monobloc 4-piston 32/32 mm radial mounting |
| Ar brake | Single 220 mm disc |
| Caliper Ar | Nissin single piston 30.2 mm |
| Master cylinder Ar | Nissin 14 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 190/50 ZR17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,045 mm |
| Width | 705 mm |
| Height | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm |
| Saddle height | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Socket / socket angle | 23.5 ° / 98 mm |
| Steering angle | 27 ° |
| Turning radius | 3.4 m |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 liters |
| Oil tank | 2.8 liters |
| Cooling liquid | 2.75 liters |
| Full weight | 203 kg fully loaded |
| Instrumentation | |
| On-board console (scrolling information via the right stalk) | analog tachometer + digital screens with speed, two trips, totalizer, stopwatch, time, engine temperature, changeover trip in reserve, LED shift light, injection report and map engaged (A, B or C) |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate in the |
| Colors | White / blue or matt black |
| Price | € 13,999 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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