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Suzuki GSX-R1000 2012 specs

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Suzuki GSX-R1000 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Suzuki
Model
GSX-R1000
Year
2012
Category
Sport

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.5909 HP/kg
Torque
117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 10000

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
198.0 kg / 436.5 pounds
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Overall Height
1,000 mm / 39.4 inches
Overall Length
2,045 mm / 80.5 inches
Overall Width
720 mm / 28.3 inches
Trail
98 mm / 3.9 inches
Kerb Weight
203.0 kg / 447.5 pounds
Wheelbase
1,405 mm / 55.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
74.5 x 57.3 mm / 2.9 x 2.3 inches
Engine Capacity
999.00 cc / 60.96 cubic inches
Compression
12.8:1
Engine Detail
Titanium valves, forged pistons, shot-peened conrods and large intake and exhaust valves.
Engine Type
In-line four, four-stroke
Ignition
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4
Exhaust system
4-2-1 exhaust system

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Drive line
Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links
Lubrication System
Wet sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection
Fuel Control
DOHC
Fuel Capacity
17.50 litres / 4.62 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.50 litres / 1.19 gallons
Emission Details
Euro 3.

Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Suspension Travel
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Front Wheel Travel
150 mm / 5.9 inches
Rear Suspension
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Wheel Travel
150 mm / 5.9 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-R17
Front Tire Dimensions
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
180/55-R17
Rear Tire Dimensions
190/50-ZR17
Rims
Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm / 12.2 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-g

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Italian brand.
Factory Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
Colour Options
Metallic Mat Black No. 2/Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Splash White

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