Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

The legend is growing. The GSX-R1000 burst on the road racing scene in 2001 and immediately established its championship credentials. 2002 was even better. Suzuki riders have made it back-to-back AMA Formula Xtreme Chompionships, 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-R1000 the "Best Superbike n • 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-R1000 features an all-new chassis with an 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 thon 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. Get up to $300 cash back until April 30th with the purchase of a select 2003 Suzuki QuadRunnerilli ATV! Just about all Suzuki ATV models are eligible, including all youth-sized models, plus Ozark 1M, Eigar 1M and Vinson1M ATVs. Apply the cash toward your down payment or ATV accessories. But do it quick. SuzukiFesl ~""~ ends April 30th, so blast In todayl 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 for an exceptionally strong and wide powerband • New removable tail section uses lightweight exlruded aluminum alloy and simpli~es maintenance • Refined version of the digitally-controlled Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTVTM) fuel injection system uses new double-barrel throttle bodies and computer-operated secondary throttle butterfly valves for 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-injection system more quickly and precisely than ever, producing exceptionally cr!sp 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 "'ON APPROVED CREDIT Oltlm are SlilfeClIO enldit appnwaI by GE Capttal FinanaaI, Ine. InslaImenl Loan 0Ifer. Appies 10 pun:hases d aI A TVs made beIw8en l/2.om and 4f.JMJ3 on ilslatnenlloan aa::ounts. FlX8d APR is 8SSIOfl8d when loan Is estabIistl8d based on risk ard8llfllOl8l Cl'll8I1I for fiO.monlh 1lImI. APRs arel:l8lwefrl6.9S% and 13.95"4 lor LT-A50,LHIO, lT160.LT.f25O, LT..f25Of.LT..f:xlO and LT·Z400. McwmIy payments over a 6I).morlh term WOlJIr1 be ~ 519.n per 51,em INrw;:ed 81. a 6.95% APR and $23.2.t pet 51,lllXllinanced 81. a 13.lI5% APR. APRs lIf8 ~ 2.95'.4 ard 9.95,.ror LTMOO,LT-A4OOF,LT..f400. LT..fCOOF, LT·A5OOF ard LT·FSOOF MonIhIy payments ewer a fiO.monlh Ien11 wcdd be apprtllCll'I\&l 517.94 per 51,000 Ii'l8nced at a 6.95% APR ancI 521.22 per $1.(0) Ii'o8nced at a 13.95% APR. AI SozUu. we want IYIfy nde kl be sale 1f'lll8l'Jl'l8l*. So foIow 1lle safery l,Ud8Iines 1l'I5uzL*i's OWl"lllf's manuak, llroc:h.Kes, and .............. Oll«s end "'" 3l. 2003.ll1IlO3"""" """" ""'" Co

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