If you're up to it, it'll trash its rear tyre in one single day of hard riding
The sharply-styled GSX-R1000 is relatively comfortable – soft, cushy seat (relatively speaking…), adequate wind protection, and even some under-seat storage. But all allusions to practicality are shredded when you open the throttle – from a standing start, the Suzuki accelerates to 160kph in all of 5.2 seconds and goes on to a hit a massive 282kph in sixth gear. The GSX-R series has always had that ‘ultimate performance motorcycle’ image. Back in 1993, when Kevin Schwantz raced his way to a 500cc Grand Prix world championship, all the sportsbike guys wanted GSX-Rs with RGV500 paint schemes. Now, with Schwantz having retired a long time ago and Kenny Roberts Jr.’s year 2000 500cc title (which he won on a Suzuki) having faded into distant memory, Suzuki is a bit short on heroes. But then, the GSX-R1000 is more capable than ever before. For twisty mountain roads and closed-circuit racetracks, Suzuki have made the perfect bike. Just get a loud Yoshimura can fitted, and you’re in business…
Power: 150bhp
0 to 100kph: 2.8 seconds
Top speed: 282km/h
In a line: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…
The very memorable GSX-R1100, from 1991...
...and an awesome video of a GSX-R 1000 pitted against a Westfield XTR4
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