Commemorating the anniversary of the legendary GSX-R series, Suzuki is releasing a limited-edition 2010 GSX-R1000, according to their corporate Web site.
The celebratory model, limited to 1,000 units, will feature a distinctive body and frame color design, special graphics on the fairing, mufflers, wheel rims and ignition key, and a serial number plate.
Since the introduction of the then-new 1985 GSXR, Suzuki began dominating road racing. Built to compete in worldwide championships, the ‘85 GSX-R 750 is considered the very first street-legal racer. Revolutionary for its time, it had over 100 horsepower, less than 180 kg dry mass, 55-degree leaning angle, lightweight alloy double-cradle perimeter frame, 18-inch wheels and a streamlined design based on the factory Formula 1 and Endurance racers.
With the release of the limited-edition 2010 GSX-R 1000, the legend continues.
GSX-R1000 "25th Anniversary Edition" Special Features
- Special color: Metallic Mat Titanium Silver/Pearl Mirage white (JCU).
- Special logo color.
- Laser-processed pinstripe "25th Anniversary Edition" on rims of front and rear wheels.
- Special graphic "25th Anniversary Edition" on both right and left side mufflers.
- Serial number plate on the yoke (Limited production : 1,000 units).
- Ignition key with special GSX-R logo color.
2010 GSX-R1000 Features
- 999cm3 4-cylinder powerplant, designed lighter and 59.7mm shorter from front to rear, brings enhanced throttle response across the entire rpm range and high potential for racetrack performance.
- The new compact engine enabled 10mm shorter wheelbase and 32mm longer swingarm to improve racetrack performance.
- New, more over-square bore x stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm (changed from 73.4mm x 59.0mm) gives the engine better overall tuning potential. The compression ratio is now 12.8:1, changed from 12.5:1.
- The engine employs enlarged titanium valves in diameter, forged pistons, shot-peened conrods and Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-plated cylinders integrated into the crankcase, reducing friction and improving heat transfer, durability and ring seal.
- 12-hole fuel injectors produce a finer fuel mist for more complete combustion, reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
- Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of three performance settings to suit riding conditions and personal tastes. Now the switch is relocated on the left handlebar control module.
- Iridium spark plugs produce a stronger spark for better combustion.
- Large, efficient radiator with a trapezoidal shape developed on factory team racebikes and a trapezoidal engine oil cooler both help reduce drag.
- Cable-operated back-torque-limiting clutch makes for efficient clutch operation with superb feel.
- Unique Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) uses an under-engine chamber and low-slung, large-volume MotoGP-inspired titanium mufflers.
- Twin-spar cradle frame made of five cast sections, mated with an arched swingarm made of three castings and one-piece die-cast rear subframe.
- Big Piston Frontforks (BPF) with an endurance-race-proven design deliver superb feedback and responsive, stable operation, and are lightweight.
- Rear shock absorber features adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and both high-speed and low-speed compression damping.
- Front brakes with fully floating 310mm discs and rigid, lightweight race-proven monoblock aluminum casting alloy radial-mount calipers.
- The edgy and clean GSX-R1000 styling incorporates fairing and bodywork details aimed at reducing turbulence and drag.
- Attention to rider comfort includes a carefully shaped seat and adjustable footpegs. Tailsection cover included for solo rides or track days.
- Sculpted fuel tank is lighter, while capacity remains 17.5 liters (4.6 US gal).
- New look multi-reflector headlight with vertically stacked high and low-beam halogen bulbs centered between position lights on each side.
- For Europe, the position lights each have layered lenses with blue coloring on the inside lens for an even sportier look.
- Front and rear turn signals feature clear lenses over amber bulbs. Instruments include a silver-ringed analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-graph indicating the instrument lighting level, or brightness.
