Suzuki 2009 model at the launch held in Paris, the European Suzuki launches all-new GSX-R1000 K9. Boasts all-new compact engine, shorter wheelbase and a new style, the new GSX-R1000 raises the bar once again in the heat-disputed liter bike class.
With significant changes in the engine department, the new GSX-R boasts a more over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), larger, titanium valves, compression ratio is higher (now 12.8:1 as opposed to the K8's 12 , 5: 1), and 12 hole fuel injectors, to provide fuel mist for better more complete combustion. All this with the power-plant 59mm shorter from front to back.
And not just the machine that has seen significant changes either, as all new chassis makes GSX-R1000 is more intelligent than ever before. With the new shorter, twin-pillar cast cradle frame, mated to a new longer, arched swing-arm made of three castings, the new bike offers better performance racetrack with wheelbase shortened by 10mm.
Equipped with Showa’s new Big Piston Forks (BPF) with endurance race proven design, these, combined with a new rear shock absorber that features high and low-speed compression damping, offer superb feedback and response with reduced weight too. The new lightweight, race-proven mono-block forged radial calipers, mated to fully-floating 310mm discs offer superb stopping power.
With a unique engine and chassis package, the aggressive aesthetics and rider controls top-off the flagship GSX-R. WIth the unique Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System, featuring low-slung MotoGP inspired titanium exhausts, a lighter, sculptured fuel tank, on-board lap timer and revised Suzuki Drive Mode Selector controls, the new bike offers the complete sports package.
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Specifications:
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Dimensions:
With significant changes in the engine department, the new GSX-R boasts a more over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), larger, titanium valves, compression ratio is higher (now 12.8:1 as opposed to the K8's 12 , 5: 1), and 12 hole fuel injectors, to provide fuel mist for better more complete combustion. All this with the power-plant 59mm shorter from front to back.
And not just the machine that has seen significant changes either, as all new chassis makes GSX-R1000 is more intelligent than ever before. With the new shorter, twin-pillar cast cradle frame, mated to a new longer, arched swing-arm made of three castings, the new bike offers better performance racetrack with wheelbase shortened by 10mm.
Equipped with Showa’s new Big Piston Forks (BPF) with endurance race proven design, these, combined with a new rear shock absorber that features high and low-speed compression damping, offer superb feedback and response with reduced weight too. The new lightweight, race-proven mono-block forged radial calipers, mated to fully-floating 310mm discs offer superb stopping power.
With a unique engine and chassis package, the aggressive aesthetics and rider controls top-off the flagship GSX-R. WIth the unique Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System, featuring low-slung MotoGP inspired titanium exhausts, a lighter, sculptured fuel tank, on-board lap timer and revised Suzuki Drive Mode Selector controls, the new bike offers the complete sports package.
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Specifications:
- Engine Type: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
- Bore x Stroke: 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
- Engine Displacement: 999cc
- Compression: Ratio: 12.8 : 1
- Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
- Suspension: Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable, Rear: Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force 2-way fully adjustable
- Wheels: Front: 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum-alloy, Rear: 17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum-alloy
- Brakes: Front: Radial mount, 4-piston calipers 310 mm disc, twin, Rear: 1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
- Tires: Front: 120/70ZR17, Rear: 190/50ZR17
- Fuel Tank: 17.5 L
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Dimensions:
- Overall length x width x height: 2,045 mm X 710 mm X 1,130 mm * Wheelbase: 1,405 mm
- Ground Clearance: 130mm
- Seat Height: 810 mm
- Curb Mass: 203kg