Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Suzuki GSX R1000 2012
Suzuki GSX-R1000 2012 certainly comes with various improvements. There are three new main things. The first is a machine, then the wiring harness and lastly there is the weight reduction. Suzuki claimed the total weight of this 2012 GSX-R1000 up to 2 kilograms lighter.
In the engine, Suzuki uses piston from MotoGP technology. The piston is 11 percent lighter than the old piston. Cam followers are used also 2.5 grams lighter with a smaller overlap.
In the engine, Suzuki uses piston from MotoGP technology. The piston is 11 percent lighter than the old piston. Cam followers are used also 2.5 grams lighter with a smaller overlap.
To be more forceful, Suzuki is also increasing the compression from 12,8 : 1 to 12,9 : 1. Muffler is also made from thin stainless thus making it lighter.
The front suspension fixed uses Showa Big piston but now gives a chance 7 mm shorter. Stroke is also reduced to 5 mm.
Braking system is supported by Brembo monoblock calipers which lighter too.
