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It is a little surprising
that Suzuki have undertaken such a thorough redesign of the GSX-R so soon
but something makes us think that the changes may be a lot to do with
developments found in racing that Suzuki wish to homologate in various
classes of racing around the world.
2003
Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Specifications
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Engine -
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder
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Bore x
Stroke - 73.0 x 59.0mm
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Displacement - 988cc
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Compression Ratio - 12.0:1
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Induction
- Electronic Fuel Injection with 42mm throttle bodies
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Power -
164hp
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Oil
Capacity - 3.6 litres
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Ignition
- Electronic
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Starter -
Electric
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Lubrication - Wet Sump
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Gearbox -
6-speed
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Primary
Drive Ratio - 1.553 (73/47)
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Final
Drive Ratio - 2.470 (42/17)
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Frame
Type - Twin-spar, aluminium alloy
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Rake -
24°
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Trail -
96mm
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Front
Suspension - 43mm inverted telescopic forks, coil spring, fully adjustable
for preload, compression and rebound
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Rear
Suspension - Single shock, Link type, oil damped, coil spring, fully
adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
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Front Rim
- 17 x 3.50 cast aluminium alloy
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Rear Rim
- 17 x 6.00 cast aluminium alloy
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Front
Brakes - Radial mount 4-piston calipers, 300mm disc rotors
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Rear
Brake - 2-piston caliper, 220mm disc
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Front
Tyre - 120/70-17
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Rear Tyre
- 190/50-17
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Fuel
Capacity - 18 litres
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Overall
Length - 2,045mm
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Overall
Width - 715mm
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Overall
Height - 1,135mm
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Wheelbase
- 1,410mm
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Ground
Clearance - 130mm
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Seat
Height - 830mm
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Dry
Weight - 168kg
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Available
- May 2003
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RRP - $18,690
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