Suzuki GSX-S1000

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Suzuki GSX-S1000
Osaka Motor Show 2015 (134) - Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS (EBL-GT79A).JPG
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production2015-present
Class Standard
Engine 999 cc (61.0 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-four
Bore / stroke 73.4 mm × 59.0 mm (2.9 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio 12.2:1
Power 150.8 hp (112.5 kW) (rear wheel) @ 11,300 rpm [1]
Torque 79.6 lb⋅ft (107.9 N⋅m) (rear wheel) @ 9,400 rpm [1]
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front: Four-piston caliper with dual discs
Rear: Single-piston caliper with single disc
Tires Front: 120/70ZR17M/C 58W
Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C 73W
Wheelbase 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
DimensionsL: 2,115 mm (83.3 in)
W: 795 mm (31.3 in)
H: 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight207 kg (456.4 lb)
209 kg (460.8 lb) (ABS) (wet)
Fuel capacity17 L (4.5 US gal)
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The Suzuki GSX-S1000 is a standard motorcycle made by Japanese automotive manufacturer Suzuki. The GSX-S1000 debuted in 2015 in Japan and shares the same engine with the 2005-2008 GSX-R1000 with modifications and retuning for lower-end RPM torque for commuting and cruising at slower speeds.

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The GSX-S1000 is also available in faired version called GSX-S1000GT (previously called GSX-S1000F), putting more emphasis on sport touring category as well as rivaling other naked liter-bike-derived sports tourer such as Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (faired variant of Kawasaki Z1000 respectively).

Rear view of the GSX-S1000. Osaka Motor Show 2015 (135) - Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS (EBL-GT79A).JPG
Rear view of the GSX-S1000.

2017 Update [2]

Suzuki updated the GSX-S1000 in 2017, increasing the engine power to 150 bhp and torque to 79.6 ft⋅lbf at 9,500 rpm. It was fitted with a slipper clutch and has cosmetic changes such as black levers and foot pegs/controls. The GSX-S1000F variant gained the same changes and also a tinted screen.

2021 Update

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The 2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki updated the GSX-S1000 for 2021, in Europe first and in other markets for the 2022 model year. [3] Peak horsepower increased to 152 PS (112 kW; 150 bhp) and peak torque decreased to 106 N⋅m (78 lb⋅ft), albeit with increased average torque of 1.8% from 2000 to 11500rpm. Externally, the bike has changed quite a bit, with an aggressive fighter jet-like vertical headlight design and cleaner look overall. The fuel tank has increased in size to 19 L (5.0 US gal).

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References

  1. 1 2 Kunitsugu, Kent (October 20, 2015). "2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000F ABS test review". Sport Rider. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  2. "Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017: more power and more tech". Motorcycle News. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  3. "2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000 First Look". Ultimate Motorcycling. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2021-09-01.