GSX-R1000 R L9: Suzuki refines and repaints its Superbike
Completely renewed two years ago, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 – and its R version – benefits from a few updates in 2019. The Hamamatsu firm thus intends to keep its sports bike at the forefront of a market segment as well. confidential than competitive… Presentation.
Coming second from our side against the (winner), the and the, the Suzuki undergoes two modifications for the 2019 season. The first concerns its brake hoses: in black rubber on the 2017 and 2018 models, they are in braided stainless steel on the 2019 (L9 model for "Gex" fans).
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On the other hand, in order to comply with the new World Superbike regulations, Hamamatsu engineers have introduced a new swingarm adjustment. Attention, "make sure you drive on the open road in the standard position", warn the Japanese, extremely fussy !
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- MNC special file – All news 2019
The GSX-R1000 "just short" does not benefit from these changes for 2019, but receives a consolation prize: the bidirectional function of its quickshifter, previously reserved for the premium "R" version! For the same price? We can always dream…
The two versions of the "Gex 1000" are equipped with the same silencer, the finish of which is now black and the protection plate larger: two tips which should give the illusion of a smaller exhaust.
Finally, the two (top) models of the Suzuki sport range – but by the way, where the hell have the and cc gone? – are now fitted with new Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS11 compounds. They also put on new dresses (see photos below).
Suzuki GSX-R1000 / R L9: official video
Suzuki GSX-R1000 L9: photo gallery
Suzuki GSX-R1000R L9: photo gallery
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