Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7: ​​Test drive from Motorreview (Vladimir Zdorov)

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 sports motorcycle model

was first introduced in 2001. At that time, the motorcycle was based on the Suzuki GSX-R 750, the engine of which was slightly larger in volume, and the frame was 0.5 mm thicker (which, according to Suzuki, increased rigidity by 10%).

In 2002, the model changed slightly, receiving updates to the fuel pump, clutch, front axle and injector (automatic idle appeared).

In 2003, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 model was seriously updated. The frame gets reinforcements, the overall height and seat height are reduced, new 4-piston radial calipers instead of the usual 6-piston ones, lightweight wheels, a new 32-bit control unit, and an LED brake light. Models of this generation are distinguished by a black frame, wheels and fork finish, and an all-titanium exhaust system. Minor changes to the engine (maximum power increases slightly).

In 2005, the model undergoes another restyling. The model receives a new engine (power increases to 178 hp), a new exhaust system, increased size of brake discs and new Tokico calipers, a reduction in the wheelbase and overall length of the motorcycle.

2007 is the third major update of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 model. Updated environmental regulations forced Suzuki to change the exhaust system, which led to an increase in the weight of the motorcycle. To compensate for this, the company has improved the aerodynamics of the bike, installed larger throttle bodies and optimized the engine, increasing maximum power to 185 hp. The model also received the S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) system with the ability to choose from 3 engine operation maps and a hydraulic clutch drive.

In 2009, Suzuki announced another major update to the Suzuki GSX-R1000. The model received a new frame and engine, a new Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), and new Tokico monoblock front calipers. Models of this generation are distinguished by a double muffler.

The next model update occurred in 2012. The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 model received an update to the engine (increased compression ratio, changed camshaft cams, steel exhaust valves, improved crankcase ventilation and reduced losses from the oil pump, upgraded exhaust system internals) and brake system (new Brembo calipers, new brake discs made of heat-resistant stainless steel, reducing the total weight by 130 grams).

In 2015, modifications with ABS appeared.

In 2021, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 model is again being restyled. In addition to versions with ABS, an R-modification appears - Suzuki GSX-R1000R

. It is distinguished by the presence of a quickshifter (up and down), launch control and the Motion Track Brake System. The updated Suzuki GSX-R1000 model receives an SR-VVT system that changes the engine compression ratio depending on the speed; 10-level traction control controlled by IMU; new braking system (brake discs enlarged to 320 mm, new generation of Brembo monoblock calipers); new Shows BFF front suspension and BFRC Lite rear shock. The engine reduces its stroke, and maximum power increases to 201 hp.

Suzuki GSX-R1000: electronic options

• Motion Track Traction Control System - from 2021
• Quick shifter (dual) - from 2021
• Motion Track Brake System - from 2021
• Launch control - from 2021, GSX-R1000R
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector
• Low RPM Assist
• Suzuki Easy Start System

The main competitors of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 in the class:

• Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
• Kawasaski ZX-10R
• Yamaha YZF-R1

Brief history of the model

• 2001 - start of production and sales. First generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K1.

• 2002 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K2.

• 2003 - restyling of the model. Second generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K3.

• 2004 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K4.

• 2005 - restyling of the model. Third generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K5.

• 2006 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K6.

• 2007 - restyling of the model. Fourth generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K7.

• 2008 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K8.

• 2009 - restyling of the model. Fifth generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000K9.

• 2010 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L0.

• 2011 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L1.

• 2012 - restyling of the model. Sixth generation
  .

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L2.

• 2013 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L3.

• 2014 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L4.

• 2015 - appearance of versions with ABS.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L5 + GSX-R1000AL5.

• 2016 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia).
Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L6 + GSX-R1000AL6.

• 2017 - restyling of the model. Seventh generation
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Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 + ABS;
Suzuki GSX-R1000R + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L7 + GSX-R1000AL7; GSX-R1000RL7 + GSX-R1000RAL7.

• 2018 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 + ABS;
Suzuki GSX-R1000R + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L8 + GSX-R1000AL8; GSX-R1000RL8 + GSX-R1000RAL8.

• 2019 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 + ABS;
Suzuki GSX-R1000R + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000L9 + GSX-R1000AL9; GSX-R1000RL9 + GSX-R1000RAL9.

• 2020 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (ABS);
Suzuki GSX-R1000R (ABS) (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000AM0; GSX-R1000RAM0.

• 2021 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (ABS);
Suzuki GSX-R1000R (ABS) (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000AM1; GSX-R1000RAM1.

• 2022 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (ABS);
Suzuki GSX-R1000R (ABS) (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia). Factory designation
: GSX-R1000AM2; GSX-R1000RAM2.

Motorcycle Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2007 review

The description of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2007 motorcycle is in the queue for publication of the article. Announcement: Today, for almost every new motorcycle that comes into being, marketers strive to carve out their own niche. This one is a road sport, this one is a recreational enduro. But what class should we include a motorcycle that has a little bit of everything? A good bike should have a reliable engine, comfortable ergonomics and simple controls...

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is a very popular motorcycle in Russia equipped with a very powerful 185.1 hp engine. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.

A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.

Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Suzuki GSX-R 1000, whose technical characteristics make it possible to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 998 cc. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of more than 400 kb. cm, which includes the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 - this category of motorcycles simply cannot claim the title of “motorcycle for a beginner.” On the contrary, this is already a serious technique that requires certain control of motorcycle equipment with a smaller engine capacity. Yes, she attracts more attention, she is the most beautiful, fast, interesting and there is a huge selection of models. But as power increases, the weight of the motorcycle inevitably increases. In this class you are unlikely to find motorcycles lighter than 180 kg, unless they are the latest motorcycle models.

Go to the entire range of Suzuki motorcycles, on this page you can find Suzuki GSX-R 1000 motorcycles from other years of production and information about them

Reviews

Reviews of Suzuki GSX-R 1000:

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I was its second owner in Russia, but I can’t know how long it was in Japan. No matter how I tried to kill him, and didn’t change the oil, and drove in the back and in the front and jumped off curbs, rolled, dropped, in a word, tormented him, but at the same time I sincerely loved and respected him, there was no need to expect reciprocity! Technically, it is very easy to operate, disassembling and reassembling was not a problem even for me, not the most experienced mechanic! We drove about 20-30 thousand km, and in the 3rd year of operation we sold it for pennies because we turned the liners, and it’s not my element to climb into the engine, Now I’m buying a motorcycle from the same series, but 08-09gv, and I hope to get used to it and get used to each other’s trust)) The motorcycle is the best, I’m not considering others, before it there were yzf-r1, zx12r, cb400sf. Numerous test drives on the Internet will tell you how the engine behaves and how it holds the road, etc., but I described my opinion about it. Thank you.

I thought for a long time about what motor to buy to replace the 919 fire, I was choosing between the Yamaha R1 and this one, but when they offered me this motor and even in this color, I bought it without thinking. I purchased the motik in May 2008. I ordered from friends, the bike was in perfect condition. 10,000 km mileage. The only thing that was tuning was the exhaust (can). In 3 years I haven’t driven much on it, about 35,000 km. During all this time, only the charging relay broke and the clutch cable broke; there were no other malfunctions. I rode and was happy)

Engine.

The first feeling when I sat on it after purchasing it, and I sat on it after the Fire 919, was that it was not a motorcycle, but a rocket. The acceleration seemed insane, it reacted very sensitively to the gas... the very first traffic light unscrewed the throttle a little more and the front wheel started to lift off, it was already unusual and somewhat old)) but I got used to it quickly) the bike climbed to the rear wheel from 4000rpm . The maximum speed was shown at 299 km/h, but it felt like he could have gone a little faster, but the speedometer no longer showed. In general, the engine is basically enough with a reserve; after 60 km/h it pulls not bad even at 6th speed. Regarding fuel consumption, I once decided to check how much a motorbike would consume when traveling along the highway, I was driving to the village, I drove 311 km on a tank, the tank was 17 liters, I was driving at a speed of no more than 120 km/h, so it’s quite economical if you ride in “nausea” mode ")) and the consumption during active driving is 7-10 liters per 100 km.

Brakes.

The brakes are not bad, but not super duper. Stoppie is enough to do)

Landing.

The landing seemed more comfortable to me than on the 919 fire, the seat itself is softer, both in the back and in the front, the rear passenger is definitely more comfortable than on the fire 919. Although I rode it once from Moscow to St. Petersburg, I was very tired and no soft seat helped)))

The motorcycle handles perfectly, but the bike is not for the track, it’s still a bit heavy. There is a standard damper, but you hardly notice it, but it’s still better with it than without it.

ps It was one of my favorite motorcycles, I wiped the dust off it every day, did some minor external tuning)) it was a pity to sell, but I had to.. if I had the opportunity to buy the same new one now, I would buy it without thinking, but such new ones and Can't find one in good condition...

It didn't take long to change the bike - I decided to buy an evil sport. The choice fell on Dzhikser K2, especially since there was a suitable version in 2002 with a mileage of 20,000 km. The bike is completely stock. From the first meters I was surprised by the smooth nature of the engine. You get off the road without any problems, excellent traction from idle. The acceleration is simply stunning, the picture in your eyes goes dark, you feel the most powerful acceleration. You cross easily, the rapid increase in speed continues - the whole world stops, there is only you and your bike.

As soon as you sit down from the saddle, you are one with it. You accelerate, brake, and turn at the same time. The engine runs smoothly and quietly. On any highway, it’s like it’s on rails; it’s very difficult to get off course. The standard damper works well. Fuel consumption is good - about 6 liters, if you don’t drive more than 200.

Description

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 sports motorcycle model begins its history in 2001 and is produced to the present day. This motorcycle is the flagship sports model produced by Suzuki. Today, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is one of the most modern Supersport motorcycles on the market, incorporating all the advanced racing technologies - a diagonal aluminum frame, a slipper clutch, sports suspension, powerful Brembo brakes, electronic fuel injection, and so on.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7: ​​Test drive from Motorreview (Vladimir Zdorov)

In its latest incarnation, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7, although it added a certain amount of hp, formally becoming almost the most powerful of large-scale sportbikes, still made some concessions towards the now fashionable tolerance and friendliness towards users who are not entirely confident in themselves. However, at his core, he still remained an uncompromising fighter of space and time, as well as a destroyer of illusions about his own driving talents.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007-2008 (K7, K8)

Yes, there is a power switch with three positions, where in the softest mode (C) the engine produces only 104 hp. on the rear wheel. An excellent option for driving in the rain or for an unknown wind, a wimp who is afraid of even his own shadow and is unable to move on anything other than a scooter, preferably not a very powerful one.

It's hard to be objective when you're dealing with such colossal power. Therefore, I will not particularly focus on the acceleration parameters, I will only say that this is the rare case when there are enough of them, and enough in any case and in any situation. In my memory, there are only three liter sportbikes capable of wheelie from third gear, and one of them is the K6, and the second is the K7! There is enough traction even in sixth gear at 70 km/h!

The huge painful formations on both sides are not entirely clear; apparently, according to the designers’ plans, they were designed to represent silencers. The official version of Suzuki on this matter is that in this way the designers remained within the strict limits of Euro-3, while losing virtually no power. Perhaps, but with such huge “ends” the Suzuki K7 resembles not so much a sportbike as a sport-tourer, in general, it’s not “ice” at all.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007-2008 (K7, K8)

If I were the owner of a K7, the first thing I would do would be to amputate these misunderstandings by installing something small, straight-through. As for the rest - I want it! I want those 190 hp. (taking into account inertial boost), I want this design, I want a 299 km/h electronically limited maximum speed, which can be reached with frightening ease. And the price, taking into account what the consumer ultimately receives, seems quite justified to me. As for the negative, of course, it is also present here. Probably, the latest generation of Yamaha YZF-R1 has slightly better brakes, apparently, it would not hurt to reduce the curb weight, the same K6 was lighter, it would be nice to finally see an adjustable steering damper on this model of the company.

But all this is just the dissatisfied muttering of someone fed up with beautiful divas, or, in my opinion, he wrote, or more correctly, an expert on the best sports bikes.

But over many years of work, you know, I’ve gotten used to everything better, so a sportbike can be absolutely anything, provided that it’s a Suzuki GSX-R1000.