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