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IIBest Superbikel '* of the Year GSX·R1000 The legend is growing. The GSX-R10OO burst on the rood racing scene in 2001 and immediately established its championship credentials. 2002 was even better. Suzuki riders have mode 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 Superbiken * 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-Rl000 is also over four pounds lighter than lost year's model. Enjoying the GSX-Rl ODD's engine performance on a track is on 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 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 ~-::-".j--EndteSSSummer? Not really. For a limited time, • Newly refined engine provides exceptional output and even more efficient operation • New 32-bit digital engin~""6gement ope.t::rQJel;-rthe fuel-in'ection,}vslelffmore uickl'''On I - r cd '7' II • New vertically-stacked dual halogen head pr.ecise ever, pr "'d 'ngtr excleptiona y .. cnsp IT ro ;,esponse an song ow-an d I· hts a II ow ram-Oir Inta ke d ucts to be _~ ,Illid-Tange torque Ig positioned closer to the point of higl:ie~. SCEMTM . k I l b'd I ' pressure, improving cha~i~iencyto the • h i ' a nlC e -Sl ~con-Icar I. e pal'ling Iarge S k' R D' d (SRADTM) . t at rep aces convenllono casl-lron Iners, dUZU J tl Ired' air allows a remarkably narrow engine design box on ,consequen y, pro ucmg more torque .. . . • New front disc brake sy'stem features lighter • liqUid cooling With double-overh~d. 300mm discs and new, lighter radial-mount camshafts and four valves per cylmder, With a GSV-R MotoGP-type racebike-proven four-piston bore-stroke ratio selected for an exceptionally calipers strong and wide powerband .. .. • Fully adjustable 43mm inverted cartridge• New removable tad section ~ses !I~htwe~ght style forks have new, Diamond-Like-Carbonextruded aluminum allay and Simplifies maintenance coated stanchion tubes for smooth performance, matched by race-proven fully-adjustable • Refined version of the digitally-controlled Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTVTM) fuel aluminum rear shock with a piggyback fluid reservoir for consistent performance injection system uses new double-borrel throttle bodies and computer-operated secondary • Digitally-controlled Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SETTM) system uses a butterfly valve to throttle butterfly valves for seamless and linear throttle response change the exhaust pulses of the exhaust system and thereby tune the pipe to improve • New, all-titanium exhaust system with larger and longer muffler for improved exhaust flow performance across the powerband you can take advantage of APR financing as low as 6.95% on select Suzuki cruisers, and as low as 9.95% on select sport bikes and street bikes. There are also great APRs on Eiger'" and Vinson'" QuadRunner· ATVs as low as 3.95%, and 6.95% on all other qualifying Suzuki QuadRunner ATVs. Plus, get cash back offers on Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs. You do need to hurry, Summer Sizzler ends June 30th, so come check ~ out today' $ SUZUKI. 0Ianga ~ SuzuIa 1601 Newport B"-d. Costo Meso, CA 92627 (9491646-2.428 Southland Cvc:Ie Center Inc. au 1 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden GrcM!, CA 92844 (714) 893-5091 HaYward Suzuki CALIFORNIA Hahm Motorsporls 125 E. Boll Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (7141 563·1700 .....r •• • 4S-degree V-twin engine displacement with huge 1462cc • 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 af Genuine Suzuki Accessories is available to customize your machine • Dual right-side chrome mufflers designed for a throaty exhaust note Bellflower Motorsports 10401 E. Alondra Blvd. BeIlAower, CA 90706 (562) 925·5087 Puente Hills Motorsports 17435-A E_ Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) 854-5770 27955 Mission Blvd. H~rd, CA 94544 (510) 866·0644 Saddleback Suzuki Sea-Doe 23034 Lake Forest Dr. laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-6701 Suzuki of North HoIIywoad 5626~uiu a Ave. North Holl ,CA 91601 (81 )766-6134 Simi Valley Cycles 2902 l.A. Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 522-3434 Suzuki Of Oakland 7956 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605 (510)569-4767 Concord Motorsports 1651 Concord Ave_ Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687·7742 Del Amo Motorsports 2500 Marine Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 372-8891 Corona Motorsports 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (9091 735-2030 Thousand Oaks Suzuki 2594 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 371-3000 Malcolm Smith Motorsports 7563 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 (909) 687-1300 Cal Coast Motorsports 5455 Walker St. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-0900 • 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 cue I e n e _ S • MAV 21,2003 73