For 2012, Suzuki has updated its flagship GSX-R1000 sportbike. Engineers upgraded both the engine and chassis in an effort to give it more performance on the road. The liquid-cooled 999cc Inline-Four engine are new lighter pistons with reshaped crowns designed to boost low-end and mid-range torque. Suzuki’s ditched its dual muffler set-up for a more conventional arrangement that terminates on the right hand side of the bike. That change alone shreds 4.4 pounds off the bike.

2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Specifications

Year	2012
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Model	GSX-R1000
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Engine Displacement	999cc
Bore & Stroke	74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression Ratio	12.9:1
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled
Fuel System	Suzuki Fuel Injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links
Rake and Trail	NA
Wheel Base	55.3 in.
Seat Height	31.9 in.
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brake	Disc brake, twin
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Front Tire	120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal.
Dry Weight	448 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$13,799

2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Pictures