Suzuki Adds Anti-Lock Brake System To 2015 GSX-R1000 | FIRST LOOK

Suzuki has announces the addition of the GSX-R1000 ABS to its line of 2015 superbikes, a model that now comes standard with stopping performance bred from technologies conceived, refined, and track-tested in the development of MotoGP machines like the GSX-RR1000. Since its introduction in 2001, the GSX-R1000 has been the most successful motorcycle in AMA Superbike racing, helping create champions nationwide. This continues a 30-year tradition of "Own the Racetrack" GSX-R sportbike performance.

Standard equipment on the 2015 GSX-R1000 ABS (add $500 to the non-ABS model for an MSRP of $14,399), the Antilock Brake System monitors wheel speeds to match stopping power to the available traction. This helps prevent wheels from locking up due to hard braking or to changes in road conditions, and enhances brake performance. This lightweight ABS package is based on a proven Suzuki system, but is built specifically for the GSX-R1000. Front disc brakes feature Brembo radial-mount monoblock calipers to deliver exceptional stopping power. The rear disc brakes uses a Nissin caliper mounted above the swingarm; its compact design contributes to a reduction of unsprung weight.

The GSX-R1000’s new Suzuki Racing Blue bodywork and graphics treatment salutes Suzuki’s long-running passion for racing, and the return to MotoGP competition for 2015. And this GSX-R1000 is about more than just ABS and new graphics.

The engine is an over-square, 999cc four-cylinder powerplant delivering reactive throttle response across the entire RPM range; its strong peak performance is well suited to racetrack use. The engine’s lightweight forged pistons are designed using Finite Element Method and fatigue-analysis technology for exceptional durability.

Up front, the chassis features lightweight 43mm Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF) with an endurance-race-proven design. The fully adjustable forks deliver superb feedback and responsive, stable operation, and they’re easy to tune for the track or the street.
 
A lightweight and compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame is constructed of five cast sections that are combined through precision robotic and human artisan welding. It is mated to an arched swingarm built using three precision castings, and a one-piece die-cast rear subframe.

The compact engine enables a short wheelbase and long swingarm for improved racetrack cornering and nimble street handling performance. The short powerplant, plus the three-way adjustable footpegs and shift lever, let the rider fit the motorcycle for a desired blend of comfort and control.

Key Features of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS:

Engine • 999cc 4-cylinder powerplant has a bore x stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm to bring enhanced throttle response across the entire rpm range and provide superior potential for racetrack performance. • Optimized camshaft profiles further enhance racing potential and were developed using proven MotoGP racing engine technology. • Optimally shaped hemispherical combustion chambers and a compression ratio of 12.9:1 promote low-range and mid-range performance and help achieve a broad torque curve. • Precision-manufactured 12-hole fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for more complete combustion. • Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-plated cylinders integrated into the upper crankcase reduce friction and improve heat transfer, durability and ring seal. • The unique Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allows the rider to choose different fuel-injection and ignition-system maps, adjusting power delivery to suit personal preferences using a button on the left handlebar switch assembly. • Pentagonal shaped ventilation holes in the sides of each cylinder bore reduce pumping losses normally caused by internal crankcase air-pressure resistance to downward piston movement. • The 4-2-1 exhaust system carries a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve maximizing torque and throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid rpm range.

Chassis, Transmission • Rear shock absorber features adjustable rebound damping and spring pre-load with the fine tuning of both high-speed and low-speed compression damping. • Front and rear radial tires feature specially design tread patterns with low-mass, multi-belt carcasses for sharp handling and low weight. • Electronically controlled steering damper provides lighter steering at slower speeds and more damping force at racetrack and highway speeds. • Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry. • The six-speed close-ratio transmission uses vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.