VOL. 53 ISSUE 49 DECEMBER 13, 2016 P73
Suzuki was forced to go back to the drawing board after
debuting the GSX-R1000 prototype last year…
"Almost every part has been upgraded or optimized on the production GSX-R compared to the proto-
types we displayed in 2015. The main work has been within the engine to meet performance expecta-
tions but also the electronics. Last year the plan was for the IMU to only be on the R model, not the
standard bike, but after the show we decided to put the IMU on both models. On the dyno we had
the highest peak power when compared to our rivals, but this is just one figure. The more important
characteristic is the midrange and the GSX-R has more torque and midrange than its rivals thanks to its
variable valve timing system. GSX-R is known for its torque as well as its power, so we have not thrown
away this history and characteristic."
-Shinichi Sahara,
Chef Engineer for the Suzuki GSX-R1000
KTM's new parallel twin
will be class leading, but
expensive…
"The 790 Duke will come in two
versions. The stronger one will have
around 115 horsepower with a lower-
power 97-horsepower model for
country-specific license reasons. The
R model will also have a comprehen-
sive electronics package that will be
of a similar level to the 1290 Super
Duke R, but it will not compete in
price terms with the Yamaha MT-07;
it will be more expensive."
-Hubert Trunkenpolz,
KTM's Chief Sales Officer
It took five years
to design, and
a year to totally
redesign! The
new GSX-R
promises to be
special.
Two different ways to get
your license ripped from your
fingers! Oooo we can't wait to
see this thing in the metal!
