2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Motorcycle Road Test
The engine spins up so quickly you never feel it, but torque production drops 8 ft.-lb. between 5000 and 5500 rpm. It's still cranking out 65-plus ft.-lb. and pulling hard, so no worries. It's most likely planned: give up a little power here and gain a lot everywhere else.
Performance
Corrected 1/4-mile* 10.08 sec. @ 142.11 mph
0-60 mph* 2.56 sec.
0-100 mph* 5.63 sec.
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph* 2.63 sec.
Correction factors (time/speed)* 0.946/1.027
Power to weight ratio** 4.04 lb/hp
Fuel mileage (low/high/average) 32/42/37
Cruising range (exc. reserve) 142 miles View Related Article
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