2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000

A Suzuki lançou a nova versão de seu GSX-R1000, com melhorias mecânicas a uma plataforma que já era excelente. O peso do veículo foi diminuído em 2 kg, e parte desse "emagrecimento" vem dos pistões, que estão 11% mais leves, e do conjunto de válvulas, que estão pesando 2,5 gramas a menos cada uma, graças à tecnologia vinda da MotoGP.

A compressão do motor foi alterada de 12,8:1 para 12,9:1, e um sistema de exaustão mais leve ajuda a melhorar o desempenho. Os freios são Brembo Monoblock para uma melhor performance, e a motocicleta também ganhou um conjunto rodas-pneus mais leve. A Suzuki ainda não divulgou os dados de performance da versão 2012 da GSX-R1000.

SUZUKI ANNOUNCES 2012 GSX-R1000 DETAILS

Suzuki Motor Corporation has today revealed details of its 2012 flagship Superbike – the GSX-R1000, offering enhanced capability thanks to technical innovations that provide heightened engine and chassis performance as well as weight-loss for the new model.

Announced in unison across the world today, the 2012 GSX-R1000 retains its original styling but with a host of revisions all implemented to make this the very best GSX-R1000 ever produced.

Shaving two kilograms from its kerb weight, the new GSX-R features a plethora of updates, incorporating Brembo's highly acclaimed Monoblock calipers for incredible braking and engine revisions that provide even more mid-range power.

Engine technical highlights include the adoption of MotoGP derived finite-element-analysis and fatigue-analysis techniques, which allow for newly developed pistons that are now 11% lighter and aid acceleration and overall performance. This combined with a finer material for engine tappets shaves a further 2.5 grams off per tappet, resulting in optimized valve lift with a revised exhaust cam profile for a slight reduction in valve overlap. Compression ratio also increases from 12.8:1 to 12.9:1.

Along with the utilisation of the Brembo Monoblock calipers, the 2012 GSX-R1000 features further chassis enhancements that offer greater manoeuvrability thanks to a reduction in weight for the front tyre and axle, offering superior unsprung weight advantages. This weight saving is amplified with the return to a lightweight 4-2-1 exhaust system, further enhanced with a new lightweight titanium silencer also.

With the current GSX-R1000 a proven track performer, narrowly missing out in this year's British Superbike Championship by just 0.006 seconds, and current holder of the Brands Hatch Superbike lap record, the 2012 GSX-R1000, with its detailed update looks set to continue Suzuki's front of the pack performance.

The 2012 GSX-R1000 will make its European debut on the Suzuki stand at the Eicma International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan on 8th November 2011.