Suzuki has pulled the covers off of its 2012 GSX-R1000,
and the bike brings a smattering of mechanical improvements to an
already capable platform. All told, the machine is just under 4.5 pounds
lighter than last year. Part of that savings comes from
specially-developed pistons that are 11 percent lighter than those found
in the previous-generation GSX-R1000. Suzuki says the components were
developed using technology borrowed from its MotoGP efforts. The same
goes for the engine tappets, which are 2.5 grams lighter than the old
pieces. The new hardware means that the 2012 GSX-R1000 can use a revised
exhaust cam profile for reduced valve overlap.
Engineers also turned up the compression from 12.8:1 to 12.9:1, and a lightweight 4-2-1 exhaust system caps off engine modifications. Suzuki turned to a set of Brembo Monoblock calipers for 2012 for increased braking performance, as well a lighter wheel and tire combination. Suzuki isn't saying exactly how much horsepower the engine produces with its new internals, nor has the company released any performance specifications, but we imagine improvements all around. Hit the jump for the press release.
Engineers also turned up the compression from 12.8:1 to 12.9:1, and a lightweight 4-2-1 exhaust system caps off engine modifications. Suzuki turned to a set of Brembo Monoblock calipers for 2012 for increased braking performance, as well a lighter wheel and tire combination. Suzuki isn't saying exactly how much horsepower the engine produces with its new internals, nor has the company released any performance specifications, but we imagine improvements all around. Hit the jump for the press release.
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