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RIDE REVIEW I 2027 SUZUKI GSX-R1000RS
want. Personally, I think it looks
better without them).
The riding position is predict-
ably committed.
The 32.5-inch seat is reason-
ably low, and the relationship
between the seat, clip-ons and
footrests is more accommodat-
ing than some current super-
bikes, but this still isn't a ma-
chine designed for touring while
admiring the scenery.
mounted on either side of the
front fairing are another nod to-
ward the current superbike arms
race—although I seriously doubt
they actually do anything of note
on the street. They are, however,
neatly integrated into the body-
work and contribute to the RS's
more aggressive appearance (if
you get the GSX-R1000R or the
base GSX-R1000, you can buy
the winglets separately if you
best once you've worked some
temperature into them.
At 448 pounds with a full
4.2-gallon tank, the GSX-R1000RS
is not featherweight territory, but
Suzuki has done an admirable
job disguising its mass. The bike
changes direction easier than the
number suggests, and its front to
rear balance is one of the chas-
sis' greatest strengths.
The carbon-fiber winglets
The chassis has a beautiful fluidity to its steering. Just point the GSX-R where you want and away you go.
