Top Cars | 2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000 | Surely not the update that Gixxer
lovers were hoping for, the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 sees a modest
retooling as the Japanese company’s liter bike most noticeably goes back
to a single exhaust can design. Officially dropping 2kg (4.4 lbs) from
its curb weight, we assume the weight savings to the new Suzuki
GSX-R1000 can be accounted purely from the new exhaust layout, though
Suzuki lists a number of small weight savings throughout the Gixxer’s
refined design.
Despite
a bevy of minor improvements, the big changes include the addition of a
beefier midrange, better throttle response, Brembo monoblock calipers
with .5mm thinner brake discs, and an improved fuel efficiency by 8%.
Photos after the jump. Evolving the GSXR-1000′s motor further, Suzuki
has lightened Gixxer’s pistons by 11%, while maintaing their strength
and durability. The piston-pin bosses are narrower, while the piston
skirts are shape-optimized, with asymmetry between the intake and
exhaust sides.
2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000
2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000
2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000
Title : 2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000
Description : Top Cars | 2012 Suzuki GSXR 1000 | Surely not the update that Gixxer lovers were hoping for, the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 sees a modest r...