Suzuki GSX-R1000 is now officially discontinued and has been removed from the official website. The change in the lineup is not just limited to the liter-class sportbike as GSX-S1000F also went missing a few days before this discontinuation. They have not listed the prices for V-Strom 1000 and GSX-S1000, hinting at a similar fate for all of them in the coming days. Buyers looking for a 1000cc Suzuki superbike can now go for GSX-R1000R, which comes priced at INR 19.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Visually, the R variant is equipped with daytime running lights, better graphics, and golden forks.
GSX-R1000R is powered by a 999.8cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled and fuel injected engine, producing 202 hp at 13,200 rpm and 117.6 Nm at 10,800 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The race-spec motorcycle is road-legal and comes with 300 kph of top speed. It weighs just 203 kg and offers 13-liter of fuel carrying capacity. GSX-R1000R is equipped with advanced suspension and braking components in comparison to the R1000. It rivals Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, Honda CBR1000RR SP and Yamaha R1 in the Indian market. Indirect rivals include MV Agusta F4, Aprilia RSV4, and Ducati Panigale V4. Suzuki has kept the traditional single headlight superbike design alive through this model.
Suzuki GSX-R1000R Specifications
| Engine Description | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Displacement | 999.8 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 202 HP @ 13200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 117.6 Nm @ 10,800 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic Ignition (Transistorized) |
| No. of Gears | 6 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Overall Length | 2075 mm |
| Overall Width | 705 mm |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm |
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 203 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 litres |
| Front Brake | 310mm Double disc |
| Rear Brake | 220mm Single disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR 17M/C (73W) |
