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RIDE REVIEW I 2027 SUZUKI GSX-R1000RS
under what Suzuki calls Smart TLR
Control.
The system incorporates trac-
tion control, wheelie control and
Roll Torque Control. The latter uses
information including lean angle and
speed to calculate an appropriate level
of power output permitted through a
corner, working alongside the traction-
control system to improve stability.
It sounds complicated, but from
the rider's perspective, it doesn't
feel that way.
The best electronic rider aids are
the ones you rarely notice, and the
GSX-R generally gets this right. Lift
Limiter (wheelie control) helps con-
trol wheelies under hard accelera-
tion, while the revised launch-control
calibration is there for riders who
intend to use the RS for its trackday
or competition purposes. The quick-
shifter, meanwhile, is the electronic
feature most owners use every day.
The Motion Track ABS can also
account for the GSX-R's attitude and
lean angle. Under heavy braking, the
system can reduce front-brake pres-
sure if the rear wheel begins lifting,
while its lean-sensitive functionality
helps optimize braking force when
(Top) The main chassis
and swingarm, along with
the brakes and suspension,
remain carryovers from 2017.
It's not exactly a bad thing,
but some may find Suzuki's
lack of chassis development
a detraction. (Above) In
the year 2026, that dash is
simply not good enough for
a premium superbike. It was
barely acceptable in 2017.
All the info is there, but it is
almost impossible to read
if you're riding into direct
sunlight. (Left) One of
the prettiest back-ends
in the game remains
unchanged, thankfully.
