Engine

• The 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 features a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine displacing 999 cc (61 cubic inches). The engine is an in-line four-cylinder model with a 2.9-inch bore and 2.3-inch stroke. The compression ratio is high at 12.8:1. The engine's power is transmitted to the wheels via a chain-drive, six-speed transmission.
  
  

Size

• The 447.4-lb. bike is 80.5 inches long and is placed on a wheelbase measuring 55.3 inches. The seat sits 31.9 inches tall. Ground clearance is low at 4.7 inches. The GSX-R1000 rolls on a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 190/50-ZR17 in the rear. The fuel tank has a 4.62-gallon capacity.
  
  

Suspension and Brakes

• The front suspension of the GSX-R1000 is equipped with an inverted telescopic fork with full preload spring adjustability and coil spring. The rear is an oil-damped link type with full preload spring adjustability. Stopping power is provided by 12.2-inch dual disc brakes in the front and an 8.7-inch single disc brake in the rear.