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The legend is growing. The GSX-R1000 burst on the rood racing scene in 2001 and immediately established its championship credentials. 2002 was even better. Suzuki riders have mode it bock-to-bock 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-R1 000 the UBest Superbike u * 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, on oil-new frame and on aggressive new look. • The GSX-R1 000 features on 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 lost year's model. Enjoying the GSX-R1000's engine performance on a track is on experience to be savored. You don't so much stort 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 row performance is the thrill you get when you blow by the competition. The new 2003 GSX-R1000.lt lets you own the rocetrack. 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 toil section uses lightweight extruded aluminum alloy and simplifies maintenance • Refined version of the digitally-controlled Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTVTM) fuel injection system uses new double-borrel 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 digitol engine management operates the fuel-injection 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-praven four-piston calipers • Fully adjustable 43mm inverted cartridgestyle forks have new, Diamond-Like-Carboncooted stonchion 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 butterAy valve to change the exhaust pulses of the exhaust system and thereby tune the pipe to improve performance across the powerband CALIFORNIA Hahm Motorsports 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 Material (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 throaty exhaust note • Commanding 66.9-inch wheelbase • low, 27.6-inch seat peight • Deeply padded seat for all-day cruising comfort • Gas-charged single rear shock absorber Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 563-1700 Bellflower Motorsports 10401 E. AIondra Blvd. BeIlAower, CA 90706 (562) 925-5087 Puente Hills Motorsports 17435-A E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) 854-5770 Havward Suzuki 27955 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 866-06AA Saddleback Suzuki Sea-Doo 23034 lake Forest Dr. laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-6701 Suzuki of North Hollywood 5626 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 766-6134 Suzuki Of Oakland 7956 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605 (5101569-4767 Concord Motorsports 1651 Concord Ave. Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687-7742 Del Arno Motorsports 2500 Marine-Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 372-8891 Corona Motorsports 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 Malcolm Smith Motorsports 7563 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 (909) 687-1300 cue' e Saugus Suzuki 26081 BouquefCyn Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 (6611254-~ Simi Valley Cye_ 2902 l.A. Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 - (80S) 522,3434 Thousand Oaks Suzuki 2594 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousood Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 371-3000 Cal Coast Motorsports 5455 Walker St. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-0900 •. APRIL 23, 2003 59