2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 05:12 PM

I like the black... But overall it doesn't really do it for me...
http://www.mcnews.com.au/2007_bikes/...k_rhs_700p.htm

bwhip · 12-13-2006, 07:41 PM

The twin cans are double the freaky.

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

The twin cans are double the freaky.

Twice as much to replace... I kinda liked what was on the 600 and 750. I guess it was emissions that made them go that route?

seamus · 12-15-2006, 08:38 AM

Word is one of the aftermarket companies already has a single muffler setup in testing.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-15-2006, 10:05 AM

It looks "cheap" in that photo.

jayhawk · 12-18-2006, 09:31 AM

If you get a custom exhaust, I'd have no problem riding that bike in public. I hate the midget exhausts.

GhostRider · 12-18-2006, 11:51 PM

It should've had those tiny exhausts like on the GSXR600. I love those.

ND4SPD · 02-03-2007, 10:29 PM

Some info I found on another site:

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To the team of Suzuki engineers responsible for the GSX-R1000, Own The Racetrack is not just a slogan, it is a way of life.

It’s a life dedicated to making the most successful open-class motorcycle in the history of production-based racing even better. The key is the motorcycle’s ability to do precisely what the rider wants, when the rider wants, how the rider wants. Accelerate, brake, corner, repeat. Make it easier for the rider, and the results will show.

Once again Suzuki has raised the level of open class sportbike performance. The 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, it’s the reason why Suzuki riders Own The Racetrack.

The basic architecture of the compact 999cc liquid-cooled GSX-R1000 engine is well known, a model of race-winning design: Bore and stroke of 73.4mm x 59.0mm, forged aluminum-alloy pistons with short skirts and cut away sides, chrome-moly steel shotpeened connecting rods, hollow dual overhead cams, and lightweight titanium valves. Add to that a close-ratio six-speed transmission with staggered transmission shafts, an adjustable back-torque limiting clutch and a gear driven secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration.

A new more compact Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system is in place for 2007 with 12 smaller holes instead of four for improved fuel atomization and because the injectors are more compact and emit a finer spray, the secondary injectors can be positioned at a steeper 30 degree angle aimed directly at the intake ports for improved throttle response. Intake and exhaust ports are re-shaped and eight percent larger and exhaust valves are 2mm larger (26mm vs 24mm) to work with more aggressive camshafts and Iridium spark plugs are used for optimum combustion and longer life. Also a new Idle Speed Control (ISC) system improves cold starting and stabilizes engine idle under various conditions and larger ventilation holes between cylinders reduces pumping losses.

The Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) features equal length head pipes feeding a collector, a short mid-pipe and a unique under engine chamber that leads to two short aluminum and titanium mufflers on each side. This system nearly doubles exhaust internal volume while lowering the center of gravity, centralizes the mass and improving aerodynamics. A proven Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve finds a home on the mid pipe and the combination of the Suzuki PAIR system, a catalyzer and a oxygen sensor equipped closed loop engine management system work in conjunction to reduce emissions and improve engine efficiency.

A new larger radiator features a trapezoidal shape typically seen on works race bikes with nearly a ten percent increase in cooling capacity. The oil cooler is re-shaped with a third more cooling capacity and the oil pump is larger for increased flow.

Controlling the new 2007 GSX-R100 is a new engine management system with massive computing power with four times the capacity of the previous models. The new ECM controls not only the fuel injection and exhaust systems but also make it possible for the rider to select from three performance settings to match riding conditions, using a three way switch mounted on the right handlebar. Engine mapping will vary for each setting and each map was developed using experience gained building racebike maps for rainy, mixed and dry conditions. Switching from map to map will be instantaneous making it possible for the rider to use different maps for different sections of the racetrack. A new self adjusting hydraulic clutch system uses a radial master cylinder and minimizes the change in clutch feel over the course of long races.

Taking lessons learned from the racetrack, the 2007 GSX-R1000 utilizes an all-new frame built to improve mass centralization by moving the rider toward the center of the wheelbase with a shorter fuel tank and moving the seat forward. The new frame is engineered to deliver the optimum rigidity balance for precise handling even at full lean. Constructed from five main aluminum alloy-castings the new frame uses less parts and less welding for improved accuracy and reduced weight. A new lighter and more rigid aluminumalloy swingarm finds a home under a two piece subframe and features a new rear shock mounting system with a link that pivots on the swingarm itself for improved traction and reduced side loads. Taking lessons learned from the latest GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, the new GSX-R1000 also features threeposition adjustable footpegs for maximum rider control and maneuverability.

New high and low-speed compression damping adjustability is built into both front forks and the rear shock along with adjustable rebound and preload adjustments for maximum rider control. The outer tubes of the front forks are now larger in diameter below the lower triple clamp to improve rigidity while the DLC coated fork tubes remain at 43mm. Fork offset has been changed from 30mm to 28mm, increasing trail from 96mm to 98mm. Front wheel travel has also been increased from 120mm to 125mm.

The ’07 GSX-R1000 also benefits from new front brake rotors and brake carriers. Each 310mm disc is attached to the carrier using 12 floating mounts instead of 8 for improved heat transfer away from the disc. The disc is also slightly thinner, measuring 5.0mm vs 5.5mm for reduced weight. The rear brake is a 220mm rear disc working with a single piston caliper now mounted above the swingarm, to reduce the effect of rear suspension movement caused by braking.

Handling will also benefit from the use of an all-new electronically controlled steering damper. A solenoid valve operated by the engine management system controls a tapered needle, increasing or reducing oil flow for increased or reduced damping force.

Extensive wind tunnel testing led to new and improved bodywork for the 2007 GSX-R1000, with an aggressive style and an overall reduced frontal area for amazing aerodynamic performance. A slightly taller windscreen also makes it easier for the rider to tuck in on the racetrack. New vertically stacked headlights also debut on the new GSX-R1000. The multi-reflector headlight has a new simpler shape and uses a 55w H7 halogen bulb positioned over a 70mm projector high beam.

Because everything else is new on the ’07 GSX-R1000, the instrument cluster is new as well. The new instruments include a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, dual LCD tripmeters, an LCD clock, coolant temp/fuel injection readout, gear position indicator and a programmable LED engine rpm indicator light. A new LCD engine mode indicator displays which performance setting has been selected by the rider.

The new 2007 GSX-R1000 has been developed with lessons learned over more than 20 years of production racing domination.

It is more than just a motorcycle. It is the most powerful and most efficient GSX-R ever built. The new 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, Own The Racetrack.

Changes to the bike:

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Changes to the Suzuki GSX-R1000 for 2007:

A new more compact Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system
A new Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) featuring equal length head pipes feeding a collector, a short mid-pipe and a unique under engine chamber that leads to two short aluminum and titanium mufflers on each side
A new larger radiator featuring a trapezoidal shape typically seen on works race bikes with nearly a ten percent increase in cooling capacity. The oil cooler is re-shaped with a third more cooling capacity and the oil pump is larger for increased flow.
A new engine management system with massive computing power with four times the capacity of the previous models
A new self-adjusting hydraulic clutch system which uses a radial master cylinder and minimizes the change in clutch feel over the course of long races
A new frame built to improve mass centralization by moving the rider toward the center of the wheelbase with a shorter fuel tank and moving the seat forward
A new lighter and more rigid aluminum alloy swingarm
A new rear shock mounting system
New three position adjustable footpegs for maximum rider control and maneuverability
New high and low-speed compression damping adjustability is built into both front forks and the rear shock along with adjustable rebound and preload adjustments for maximum rider control
The outer tubes of the front forks are now larger in diameter below the lower triple clamp to improve rigidity while the DLC coated fork tubes remain at 43mm
Fork offset has been changed from 30mm to 28mm, increasing trail from 96mm to 98mm
Front wheel travel increased from 120mm to 125mm
New front brake rotors and brake carriers
All-new electronically controlled steering damper
New and improved bodywork
Taller windscreen
Headlight re-shaped
A new instrument cluster featuring a step motor controlled analog tachometer, digital LCD speedometer, dual LCD tripmeters, an LCD clock, coolant temp/fuel injection readout, gear position indicator and a programmable LED engine rpm indicator light

More pictures:
GLOBAl SUZUKI | MOTORCYCLE

clutchslip · 02-03-2007, 10:47 PM

That is a great promotion piece and makes me want to buy one. EXCEPT this:
"All-new electronically controlled steering damper "
Now I love the concept. BUT, many fast guys either dumped the HESD on the Fireblade OR have the HRC ECU which allows you to change the electronic damper. I dumped mine. And I don't want to pay to dump another one.
I would have prefered work on the traction-control, which we all know is coming.

phobe · 02-04-2007, 01:07 AM

Saw it at the show... it looks long and low, like a drag bike. Still ugly.

Hammer · 02-04-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

More pictures:
GLOBAl SUZUKI | MOTORCYCLE

The blue one has a longer exhaust

ND4SPD · 02-04-2007, 10:22 AM

Yep, plastics are a little different too. Maybe it's a region specific model

clutchslip · 02-04-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

The blue one has a longer exhaust

That's bizarre. Maybe it was a pre-production model using the older can on both sides.

How much h.p. does Suzuki think they loose by not going center-up on the exhaust? I'm sure it costs more, but the trend sure is in that direction. I prefer the 600/750 exhausts.

phobe · 02-04-2007, 02:03 PM

I still think the best place for an exhaust is under the tail.

ONEvcs · 02-04-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I still think the best place for an exhaust is under the tail.

There are plenty of people out there with burned scars on their legs that would agree with you. Me and my wife among them. Besides it looks cleaner, it's cheaper if you drop the bike and it gives a purpose to the tail.

TraumaOne · 02-04-2007, 04:31 PM

I think the '06 ZX-10R exhausts were the best

evl_twn · 02-04-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchslip

That is a great promotion piece and makes me want to buy one. EXCEPT this:
"All-new electronically controlled steering damper "
Now I love the concept. BUT, many fast guys either dumped the HESD on the Fireblade OR have the HRC ECU which allows you to change the electronic damper. I dumped mine. And I don't want to pay to dump another one.
I would have prefered work on the traction-control, which we all know is coming.

Mine still has the HESD, no problems.

clutchslip · 02-04-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Mine still has the HESD, no problems.

It's a personal preference thing. Not an absolute. I liked mine to a point. I think the concept is great. It is one of the reasons I bought the blade.

Ever since Ducati did the undertail exhaust right. I think it is the way all sport bikes should locate their exhaust. Doesn't Suzuki's MotoGP bike do it?

JBOOGIE · 02-04-2007, 11:18 PM

Looks great, i like it.

phobe · 02-04-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Mine still has the HESD, no problems.

I like the HESD, but there is a turn at the local track where I always slap. It isn't very effective at lower speeds.

asiliat · 02-05-2007, 01:19 AM

I could go for the black yellow one. Black looks great I'll admit, but I still don't want one for a ride.

Heavy-Dee · 02-05-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Saw it at the show... it looks long and low, like a drag bike. Still ugly.

When I sat on it, it reminded me of my old 954. Made me want one.

HD

Heavy-Dee · 02-05-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I still think the best place for an exhaust is under the tail.

For protection of the cans I totally agree.

HD

bwhip · 02-20-2007, 08:11 PM

Here's a vid of Schwantz having some fun on one at Phillip Island:
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K7 : Full processor ! - Moto Station

Heavy-Dee · 02-20-2007, 08:47 PM

You know what sucks? Is that he wasn't even trying hard.

BTW bwhip. You're helmet cam is better than that.

12-13-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 I like the black... But overall it doesn't really do it for me... http://www.mcnews.com.au/2007_bikes/...k_rhs_700p.htm

12-13-2006, 07:41 PM	#2
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,896	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 The twin cans are double the freaky.

12-15-2006, 08:38 AM	#4
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12-15-2006, 10:05 AM	#5
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,018 Images: 58	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 It looks "cheap" in that photo. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-18-2006, 09:31 AM	#6
jayhawk balls. Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 22 Bike(s): 07 1k gix Posts: 19	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 If you get a custom exhaust, I'd have no problem riding that bike in public. I hate the midget exhausts.

12-18-2006, 11:51 PM	#7
GhostRider Spirit of Vengeance Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Montreal, QC Bike(s): GSXR1000K4 Ltd Posts: 39	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 It should've had those tiny exhausts like on the GSXR600. I love those. __________________ Bikes and women, both have nice curves... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/ghostrider988/Pics/mybikesig.jpg

02-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
clutchslip What hump? Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: Central California Bike(s): Hondus and ponies. Posts: 317	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 That is a great promotion piece and makes me want to buy one. EXCEPT this: "All-new electronically controlled steering damper " Now I love the concept. BUT, many fast guys either dumped the HESD on the Fireblade OR have the HRC ECU which allows you to change the electronic damper. I dumped mine. And I don't want to pay to dump another one. I would have prefered work on the traction-control, which we all know is coming. __________________ You take the blonde.

02-04-2007, 01:07 AM	#10
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Saw it at the show... it looks long and low, like a drag bike. Still ugly. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

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02-04-2007, 02:03 PM	#14
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 I still think the best place for an exhaust is under the tail. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

02-04-2007, 04:31 PM	#16
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 I think the '06 ZX-10R exhausts were the best __________________ Need a custom cake? The Cakery

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02-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#24
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,896	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Here's a vid of Schwantz having some fun on one at Phillip Island: Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K7 : Full processor ! - Moto Station __________________ My Gallery

02-20-2007, 08:47 PM	#25
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,687	Re: 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 You know what sucks? Is that he wasn't even trying hard. BTW bwhip. You're helmet cam is better than that. __________________ Epic Fail