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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
Model year
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2008 |
Category
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 11499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Compression
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12.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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73.4 x 59.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital/transistorized |
Lubrication system
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Wet Sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping |
Rear suspension
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Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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190/50-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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172.0 kg (379.2 pounds) |
Seat height
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810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2045 mm (80.5 inches) |
Overall width
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720 mm (28.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Blue/White, Black/Gold, White/Silver |
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