2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Video Review
Howling at Phillip Island!
It’s been eight long years since Suzuki last updated its GSX-R1000, and the time they spent creating the new one has been well worth it. Everything from the engine to the frame to the electronics and suspension has been given a ground-up redo, creating the best Gixxer Thou ever. Now boasting as much power as BMW’s ferocious S1000RR, Suzuki is ready to take the fight to the top rivals in the class.
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Review – First Ride
Full details of my impressions can be found in the link above, but now we’ve got some moving pictures for you to peruse in this video. And also some audio of the GSX-R howling down the front straight at the majestic Phillip Island circuit, which demonstrates that even a muffler as large as a trash bin can’t suppress nearly 200 horsepower of inline-Four shrieking at 14,500 rpm!
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Red face .. It must have been hot .. Or the "make up girl" was playing with you.
Troy has a virus and you get hellish temps .. These fly away jaunts aren't all they seem:
You are obviously a two finger braker. I really enjoyed this video as it gives you a true feeling of what it is like to be at a track with mechanics to attend to your needs. .. New sticky tires Sir ? Yes; will we adjust the suspension to suit you? Ahem. Love it. I am jealous as the few times I go to a track something goes wrong and day ends:
"Now boasting as much power as BMW’s ferocious S1000RR, Suzuki is ready to take the fight to the top rivals in the class."
I'll believe this when I see the dyno, I have a sneaking suspicion this thing will be down 5-10whp on the S1000. Which is fine as long as that midrange is as strong as Kevin says it is.
Given what Kevin says it may not be an issue but it still kills me that a $17k, 2017 liter class superbike can still have rubber brake lines. The JDMs sure hate stainless lines...