2005 Suzuki
GSX-R1000
MSRP $10,849
The winner in the street category of this comparison is no less armed to do battle against the rest of the contenders at the racetrack. Blessed with nimble yet stable handling, a powerplant that's the equal of the compelling lump in the ZX-10R, and the most enviable racetrack history of any Japanese model line, the Gixxer Thou comes out swinging a very big stick.
Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Type
Engine Displacement
Bore & Stroke
Compression Ratio
Cooling
Fuel System
Ignition
Starting System
Transmission
Final Drive
Rake and Trail
Wheel Base
Seat Height
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Tire
Rear Tire
Fuel Capacity
Dry Weight
MSRP
2005
Suzuki
GSX-R1000
Inline four-cylinder 4-stroke
998.6cc
73.4 x 59mm
12.5:1
Liquid cooled
Electronic fuel injection
Digital CDI
Electric
Six-speed, constant mesh
Chain
N/A
55.3 in.
31.9 in.
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Disc
Disc
120/70-17
190/50-17
4.8 gal.
365 lbs.
$10,849
