2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Big changes for the literbike announced.

Changes to the Suzuki GSX-R1000 for 2007:

  • A new more compact Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system
  • A new Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) featuring equal length head pipes feeding a collector, a shortmid-pipe and a unique under engine chamber that leads to two short aluminum and titanium mufflerson each side
  • A new larger radiator featuring a trapezoidal shape typically seen on works race bikes with nearly a tenpercent increase in cooling capacity. The oil cooler is re-shaped with a third more cooling capacity andthe oil pump is larger for increased flow.
  • A new engine management system with massive computing powerwith four times the capacity of the previous models
  • A new self-adjusting hydraulic clutch system which uses aradial master cylinder and minimizes the change in clutch feel over the course of long races
  • A new frame built to improvemass centralization by moving the rider toward the center of the wheelbase with a shorter fuel tank andmoving the seat forward
  • A new lighter and more rigid aluminum alloyswingarm
  • A new rear shock mounting system
  • New three positionadjustable footpegs for maximum rider control and maneuverability
  • New high and low-speed compression damping adjustability is built into both front forks and the rear shockalong with adjustable rebound and preload adjustments for maximum rider control
  • The outer tubes of thefront forks are now larger in diameter below the lower triple clamp to improve rigidity while the DLC coatedfork tubes remain at 43mm
  • Fork offset has been changed from 30mm to 28mm, increasing trail from96mm to 98mm
  • Front wheel travel increased from 120mm to 125mm
  • New front brake rotors and brake carriers
  • All-new electronically controlled steering damper
  • New and improved bodywork
  • Taller windscreen
  • Headlight re-shaped
  • A new instrument cluster featuring a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, dual LCD tripmeters,an LCD clock, coolant temp/fuel injection readout, gear position indicator and a programmable LEDengine rpm indicator light