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The legend is growing. The GSX-Rl 000 burst on the road racing scene in 2001 and immediately establ~shed 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-R1000 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 an, 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 than last yeor's model. Enjoying the GSX-R1000'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 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 operotion • New 32-bit digitol 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-stocked dual halogen head lights allow rom-air intake ducts to be positioned closer to the point of highest air pressure, improving charging efficiency to the large Suzuki Rom Air Direct (SRADTM) air box and, consequently, producing more torque • SCEMTM, a nickel-silicon-carbide plating that replaces conventional cost-iron liners, allows a remarkably narrow engine design • New Front disc broke system Features lighter 300mm discs and new, lighter radial-mount GSV-R MotoGP-type rocebike-proven four-piston calipers • Liquid cooling with double-overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with a bore-stroke ratio selected For on exceptionally strong and wide powerband • 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 piggybock Auid reservoir for consistent performance • New removable toil section uses lightweight extruded aluminum alloy and simplifies moinlenonce • 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 • 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 • New, all-titanium exhaust system with lorger and longer muffler for improved exhaust flow CALIFORNIA Hahm Motorsports 125 E. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 563-1700 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 cronk 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 podded seat for all-day cruising comfort • Gas-charged single rear shock absorber Bellflower Motorsports 10401 E. Alondro Blvd. BeIlAower, CA 90706 (562) 925-5087 Puente Hills Motorsports 17435-A E. Gole Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) 854-5770 Endless Summer? Not really. For a limited time, 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 hurTY, Summer Sizzler ends June 30th, so come check it out today! $ SUZUKI. Orange County Suzuki 1601 Newport Blvd. Costo Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 646-2428 Fun Bike Center 4689 Convoy St. Son Di~, CA 92111 1858) 278-6635 Southland Cycle Center Inc. 8141 Gorden Grove Brvd. Gorden Grove, CA 92844 (714) 893-5091 Son Diego's House of Motorcycles 4904 EI Cajon Blvd. Son Diego, CA 92115 (619) 229-7700 Hayward Suzuki 27955 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 866-0644 San Luis Motorsports 6 Hiquera St. Son luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541 -2200 Saddlebock Suzuki Sea-Doc 23034 lake Forest Dr. loguno Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-6701 Saugus Suzuki 26081 Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Sougus, CA 91350 (661) 254-2929 Suzuki of North Hollywood 5626 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 766-6134 Simi Valley Cycles 2902 l.A. Ave. Simi Volley, CA 93065 (805) 522-3434 Suzuki Of Oakland 7956 MacArthur Blvd. Oaklond, CA 94605 (510) 569-4767 Concord Motorsports 1651 Concord Ave. Concord, CA 94520 (925) 687-7742 Corona Motorsports 363 Americon Gr. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 Thousand Oaks Suzuki 2594 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Ooks, CA 91362 (805) 371-3000 Del Amo Motorsports 2500 Morine Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 372-8891 Malcolm Smith Motorsports 7563 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 (909) 687-1300 Col Coast Motorsports 5455 Wolker St. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-0900 suzu cue. e n • _ os • MAY 28, 2003 69