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The legend is growing. The GSX-Rl000 burst on the rood 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 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-Rl000 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-Rl000 more performance, less weight, on all-new frame and on aggressive new look. The GSX-Rl000 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 last year's model. Enjoying the GSX-Rl000'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 fallowed 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-Rl000. It lets you own the racetrack. Features • Newly refined engine provides exceptional output and even more efficient operation • 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 • 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 • 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 MotaGP'-type racebike-proven four-piston calipers • liquid cooling with double-overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with a bore-stroke ratio selected tor an exceptionally strong and wide powerband • Fully adjustable 43mm inverted cartridgestyle forks have new, Diamond-Like-Carboncoated stanchion tubes for smooth performance, matched by race-proven fully-adjustable aluminum rear shock with a piggyback fluid reservoi r for consistent performance • New remavable tail 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-barrel throttle bodies and computer-operated secondary throttle butterfly valves tor seamless and linear throttle response • Digitally-controlled Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SEFM) 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 • New, all-titanium exhaust system with larger and longer muffler for improved exhaust flow CALIFORNIA Hahm Motorsports 125 E. Boll Rd. Anahejm, CA 92805 (714) 563- I 700 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 height • Deeply padded seat for all-day cruising comfort • Gas-charged single rear shock absorber Bellflower Motor-sports 10AOl E. Alondra Blvd. BellRower, CA 90706 (562) 925-5087 Puente Hills Motorsports 17435-A E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) _854-5770 -ON APPROVED CREDIT OflelS are subj9CI10 credit approval by GE capital Fmancia!, Inc. Instalhnent loan Ofler. Applies to putetlases ot all ATVs made between 1t2J03 and 4t3Ml3 on insIallmenl klan accounts. Fixed APR is assigned wheflloan Is established based on risk and approval criteria lor 6O-monttl19rm. APAs are belWeefl6.95% and 13.95% lor LT-A50, lHO, LT1oo. IT·F250, IT-F250F, lH300 and IT-Z400. Monthly payments over a 6O-monlh term wookl be approximately: $l9.n per $1,000 financed at a 6.95% APR and $23.24 per $1,000 rmanced at a-13.95% APR. APRs are between 2.95% and 9.95% ror LT· MOO, LT·A400f,lH400, LT·F400F. LT·A500F and LT·FSOOF. Monltlly payments over a 60-m0n1h lerm would be approximately; $17.94 per $1,000 tinanced at a 6.95% APR and $21.22 per $1,000 financed at a 13.95% APR. At Suzuki, we want every ride to be sare and enjoyable. So to/low the sarety guidelines in Suzllkl's owner's manuals, brochures, and advertisements. OIlers end AprilJO, 2003. C2OO3 American Suzuki Motor Cotpofatioo. $ SUZUKI. Orange County Suzuki 1601 Newport Blvd. COsta Meso, CA 92627 (949)646-2428 Fun Bike Center 4689 Convoy S( Son Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-6635 Southland Cycle Centerr Inc. 8 I 41 Gorden Grove BlVd. Gorden Grove, CA 92844 (714) 893-5091 san Diego's House of MOtorcycles r 4904 EI Cajon BIIICl. Son Diego, CA 92115 (619) 229-7700 Hayward Suzuki 27955 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 866-0644 San Luis MotIot'sparts 6 Hiquera St. Son Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805)541-2200 Saddleback Suzuki Sea-Doo 23034 lake Forest Dr. laguna Hills, CA 92653 (9491 77;.0-6701.- Saugus Suzuki 26081 Bouq4Elt CyO'. Rd. Saugus, GA 91350 (661) 254-2929 Suzuki of North Hollywood 5626 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818)766-6134 Simi Valley Cyel 2902 LA. Ave Simi Volley, CA 93p65 i805) 522-3434 . Suzuki Of Oakland 7956 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605 (510)569-4767 Thousand Oaks Suzuki 2594 E. ThousOfld Oaks Blvd. 'fhou;~~dOaks, ?) 362 (805) 371-3OO~ Concord Motorsports 1651 Concord Ave.-· Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687-7742 Del Arno Motor.sports 2500 Morine 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 cA Cal Coast Matorsports 5455 Worker 51. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-0900 suzu eye. e n e _ S • APRIL 30, 2003 69