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A 16-bit engine management system ECU with enhanced 96-byte memory operates the GSX-R 1000's 3D-mapped fuel injection, secondary throttle butterfly valve, exhaust butterfly valave and ignition systems, and has self diagnostic functions.

A digital LCD speedo and step-motor driven analogue tachometer are incorporated into a compact instrument cluster similar to that used on the 750.  LCD displays also include the odometer, dual trip meters, coolant temperature and clock.

Although built to the same design as that of the 750, the GSX-R 1000 chassis balanced to match the larger engine size, weight and power delivery characteristics.  Compared to the GSX-R 750's chassis, the GSX-R 1000's aluminium main frame spars have stronger outside walls, measuring 2.5mm in thickness instead of 2mm.  The 1000's frame has two upper engine mounts on each spar, instead of two mounts on the left spar and one mount on the right spar.  Rake and Trail are identical to those of the GSX-R 750.

The GSX-R 1000 is fitted with fully-adjustable KYB suspension front and rear.  The inverted, cartridge front forks feature titanium-nitrided coated stanchion tubes to reduce stiction and improve response.

The piggyback reservoir rear shock features an automatic temperature-compensation damping system.  As on the 750, a cross-mounted steering damper is standard.

New differential bore bore six-aluminium-piston front brake calipers are lighter and more rigid than any previous six-piston calipers.  The dual aluminium piston rear brake caliper is smaller and lighter than the 750's item.

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