2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 News, and Review

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Less than a week after its European debut, the US market got its first close-up look of the 2009 GSX-R1000 last night at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. With AMA road racing champions Ben Spies and Aaron Yates on hand for its introduction, the feared literbike that has produced 46 straight wins in AMA Superbike for Suzuki has been completely revamped by the Japanese marque for 2009. The new GSX-R1000 is more svelte, more aerodynamic, and more powerful than ever.
Prepare punch GSX-R engine is the most compact yet. Changes in the initial liquid-cooled 999cc four-cylinder powerplant with a 1.7mm-shorter stroke. Chrome-Molybdenum short distance connecting rods should churn to improve performance at high rpm. This downdraft intake manifold has been shortened by 10mm which should increase power output in high-rpm steps as well. Suzuki Ram Air Jump airbox has been redesigned and is lighter than ever and will benefit from the larger air intakes in the nosecone of the front fairing.
 
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - USA Specifications
MSRP: $12,199 USD
Model Number GSXR1000K9
Type Sportbike
Warranty
Suggested Retail $12199
SEP $0
Engine 999 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore & Stroke 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression Ratio 12.8 : 1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter Electric
Transmission 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive N/A
Overall Length 2045 mm (80.5 in.)
Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height 1130 mm (44.5 in.)
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 1405mm (55.3 in.)
Curb Weight 203kg (448 lbs.)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Suspension Rear Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Brakes Front Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear 1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 L (4.6 US gal)
Color Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, Red/Black