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The legend is growing. The GSX-R1000 burst on the rood rocing scene in 2001 ond immediately established its championship credentials. 2002 was even better. Suzuki riders have made it back-to-back AMA Formula Xtreme Championships, and Suzuki riders took the 1st through 3rd podium spots in the World Endurance Championship. And as if to confirm what everybody already knows, Cycle World magazine named the GSX-R1ooo the "Best Superbike"* of the year. But if there's one thing any racer knows, the only thing tougher than getting to the top is staying there. That's why this year, Suzuki's engineers have kept the pressure on, giving the 2003 GSX-R1000 more performance, less weight, an all-new frame and an aggressive new look. The GSX-R1 000 features an all-new chassis with on innovative main spar design. It's lighter than ever and engineered for optimum rigidity and exceptional responsiveness. Incredibly enough, the 2003 GSX-R1000 is also over four pounds lighter than last year's model. Enjoying the GSX-R1000's engine performance on a track is an experience to be savored. You don't so much start the engine as ignite it. At low rpm it offers smooth, instantaneous throttle response that quickly builds to a surge of mid-range power followed by a top-end charge that is absolutely breathtaking. The only thing more exciting than its raw performance is the thrill you get when you blow by the competition. The new 2003 GSX-R1000. It lets you own the racetrack. Features • Newly refined engine provides exceptional output and even more efficient operation • New vertically-stacked dual halogen head lights allow ram-air intake ducts to be positioned closer to the point of highest air pressure, improving charging efficiency to the large Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRADTM) air box and, consequently, producing more torque • Liquid cooling with double-overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with a bore-stroke ratio selected ~or an exceptionally strong and wide powerband • New removable tail section uses lightweight extruded aluminum alloy and simplifies main1enance • Refined version of the digitally-controlled Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV'"M) fuel injection system uses new double-borrel throttle bodies and computer-operated secondary throttle butterfly valves ~or seamless and linear throttle response • New, all-titanium exhaust system with larger and longer muffler for improved exhaust flow • New 32-bit digital engine management operates the fuel-iniection system more quickly and precisely than ever, producing exceptionally crisp throttle response and strong low-and mid-range torque • SCEMTM, a nickel-silicon-carbide plating that replaces conventional cast-iron liners, allows a remarkably narrow engine design • New front disc brake system features lighter 300mm discs and new, lighter radial-mount GSV-R MotoGP-type racebike-proven four-piston calipers • Fully adjustable 43mm inverted cartridgestyle forks have new, Diamond-like-Carboncooted stanchion tubes for smooth performance, matched by race-proven fully-adjustable aluminum rear shock with a piggyback Auid reservoir for consistent performance • Digitally-controlled Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SETTM) system uses a butterfly valve to change the exhaust pulses of the exhaust system and thereby tune the pipe to improve performance across the powerband CALIFORNIA Hahm Motarsports 125 E. Boll Rd. Features • 45-degree V-twin engine with huge 1462cc displacement • Long-stroke design for incredible torque at low rpm • Peak torque at 2300 rpm - right where you need it most • Single overhead camshaft, three valves per cylinder and downdraft intake ports • Cylinders plated with Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Moterial (SCEMTM) for lightweight durability • Dual offset crank pins for smooth performance • Exclusive Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACSTM) • Five-speed transmission and shaft drive • A wide range of Genuine Suzuki Accessories is available to customize your machine • Dual right-side chrome mufflers designed for a throoty exhaust note • Commanding 66.9-inch wheelbase • Low, 27.6-inch seat height • Deeply padded seat for all-day cruising comfort • Gas-charged single rear shock absorber Anaheim, CA 92805 (714)563-1700 BeIIRower MoIorsports 10401 E. Alondra Blvd. BelIRower, CA 90706 (562) 925-5087 Concord Motorsports Get up to $300 cash back until April 30th with the purchase of a select 2003 Suzuki QuadRunner(1!l ATVI Just about all SuzUki ATV models are eligible. including all youth-sized models, plus Ozark "', Eiger'" and Vinson'" ATVs. Apply the cash toward your down payment or ATV accessories. But do tt quick. SuzukiFest 1I!l~~ ends April 30th, so blast in todayl -ON APPROVED CREDIT Offers iAI subf8d lI:I COOl approyaI by' GE caprtaI FinanaaJ. Inc. InstaInIent Loan Otter: Applies to purd1ases of aI A TVs made betw8ef'l1.QJ03 and 4I'.l)IQ3 on insUImBnt loan accoLr1lS. FlXtld APR is as5IgfI8d 'fIIhen loan is tstabiIhecI based CIl risK m ~ 0'Il8ria b fiO.monlh 181m. APRs are bet\Y98fl6.95% and 13.95% Icr LT-ASO, LT..eo, LTlOO. LT.f250. LT.f25Of, LT.f300 and IT-Z0J. Mon:nty payments crm a 6O-mcnltl1elm would be approxinateIy: $19.n per $l,llCXl fiIanced at J 6.95"4 APR and $23.24 tlIll' SI,OlXIIiIanced al a 13.95% APR. APR! 8RI belween 2.95% and 9.9510 lor LTA4OO,LT-MOOF, IT-F400, LT-F4OOF, LT-ASOOF ancIlT-FSOOF. MontI'Iy payments 0YeI' .6O-monlh teml wWd be ~ $17.94 per $1,000 finBno8d at a 6.~ APR and $21.22 per $1./XXl1Nnced at. 13.95% APR. AI Slm*i, we want evety ride 10 be safe and enpyabIe. So IoIow !he safety guidelines WI Suzt*fs 0WMl'$ manuals. brochures, and adYe1tlsements. 0l1efs enlI Apri :I), 2003. C2OO3 Amencan Sl.iMl MoIor CcwpcwallOn. $ SUZUKI. Southland CYCle Center Inc. 81"1 GarcfenGrove~. Garden Grove CA 92844 (714) 893-5091 Hayward Suzulci 27955 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 [510) 866-0644 Saddleback Suzufti Sea-Doo 23034 Lake Forest Dr. laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-6701 Suzuki of North HoItywood 5626~Uiun Ave. North HoI ,CA 91601 (81 ) 766-6134 Suzuki Of Oaldand 7956 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605 (510)569-4767 lbouscmd Oab SuiuIci Thousanc:I Oa Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 362 2594 E. Del Amo Motonports 1651 Concord Ave. Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687-7742 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Corona Motorsports Molcolm Smith Motorsports 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 Orange County Suzuki 1601 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 646-2428 2500 Morine Ave. {80S} 371- (310) 372-8891 7563 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 (909) 687-1300 Fun Bike Center 4689 Convoy St. San Di~o, CA 92111 (858) 278-6635 cue I e n e _ :IS