more advanced suspension
components, like Showa's Bal-
ance Free Fork.
Both bikes are fully equipped
with rider aid electronics, like
new Motion Track Brake System
(which gives the rider 10 different
levels of traction control interven-
tion), an Inertial Measurement
Unit (IMU) and Suzuki Drive Mode
Selector. Both bikes also get
Suzuki's new Easy Start system,
where you just touch the button
and let go. The starter motor will
continue cranking away until the
engine fires.
Both bikes are also fitted with new
six-spoke cast aluminum wheels,
completely redesigned all-digital in-
strumentation and all-new bodywork,
though the new generation doesn't
look radically different than the previ-
ous GSX-R.
Suzuki lists the GSX-R1000R
with a curb weight of 447.9 pounds
and the standard 445.5 pounds.
MSRP hasn't been released yet,
but both bikes should be available
around May of next year. CN
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GSX-R1000/R
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (standard)
