2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 . How fast could you go? Do the power-to-weight math: 155 at the rear wheel at 452 pounds…
Competition is fierce in the crowded realm of the literbike. So despite an incredible record of consecutive AMA Superbike wins, Suzuki decided to go back to the drawing board for a completely new soup-to-nuts redesign of the GSX-R1000 for 2009. Suzuki Motorcycle’s Garrett Kai jokes that the only elements carried over from last year’s model are the fuel tank cap and the oil filter. The differences may seem subtle to the untrained eye, but to a superbike aficionado, Suzuki has gone the distance to improve upon previous near perfection.
The overall appearance of the Gixxer Thou is more aggressive and more refined, and more compact than its forebear. Weight has been cut back six pounds to a total net of 452 pounds. The redesigned 999cc inline four-cylinder engine is over two inches shorter, which in turn shortens the wheelbase for greater maneuverability, and allows for a longer swingarm, yielding improved corner traction. Technology from racing’s cutting edge has informed most aspects of the bike’s new design, including a new cable-actuated clutch system, and big piston forks. Indeed, with 155 hp at the rear wheel, you might want to have some racing experience before attempting to tap this bike’s potential. That’s right, for a mere $12,899, you too can enjoy grand prix performance in a two-wheeled street machine.
An avid Suzuki collector, Jay already has a 1975 RE5 and a 1966 X6 Hustler among others in his collection, and was beyond thrilled when Suzuki presented him with the first production GSX-R1000 as a thank you for his support of the motorcycle industry. Jay will have to break his Gixxer in easy for the first 500 miles, keeping it below 4000 rpm – where most cars redline!
» Subscribe:
» Visit the Official Site:
THE BEST OF JAY LENO’S GARAGE
» Exclusive First Looks:
» Ultra Rare Supercars:
» Jay’s Book Club:
JAY LENO’S GARAGE ON SOCIAL
Follow Jay:
Like Jay:
ABOUT JAY LENO’S GARAGE
A new video every Sunday! Visit Jay Leno’s Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more. Subscribe for more:
NBC ON SOCIAL:
NBC YouTube:
NBC Facebook:
NBC Twitter:
NBC Google+:
2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 – Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno’s Garage
Nguồn: https://supportmpci.org
Xem thêm bài viết khác: https://supportmpci.org/the-thao/
Those pips, smh….
All that tech but no steering dampener ?
Damn Jay I miss you and David Letterman on late night TV. Late night television blows ever since you guys left. Anyway nice bike
I remember when the GSXR first came out in 1984-1985 . I thought the dual round headlights on the flat-faced fairing were the coolest look. I still do actually.
5:55 He's SO right. I never understood cars/bikes with laptiming, ask someone at the side of the track to do the timing for you, fgs!
FUN FACT; GSX-R stands for Grand Sport eXperimental Racing
30+ less to the wheel than a lot of newer bikes. It’s so out of control now. Lol
Jay got on the bike the wrong way. I cringed.
The whole gixxer 1000 story beginning in 2001 and still on as 2020
https://motoralbum.hu/index.php?/category/suzuki_gsxr1000
Fastest I've ever been was on a 2002 Yamaha R1 at 181 mph. Boy o boy it was fast!
Two Strokes are not illegal in all of the US. I live in Texas and I drove my GS500 Suzuki which was a 2-stroke engine for many years every week. Until only recently I sold it last year
Silly me,a bike enthusiast for 17 years , owned many bikes and rode many,even raced couple of times :Ok I guess I know everything
Jay:so this is a hayabuSHa
Me: Is it spelled that way ?!
Guess learning never ends
Sooner have my k6 the best of them all
Hey Jay – I had a GT250 'ram air' – it was a great bike
I own a 2003 Suzuki Katana 600 cc and it's a great bike low maintenance great pull and I love the 4 cylinder sound
Why can’t the camera guy hold the camera steady? Is he drunk?
Are two strokes illegal to ride or just to manufacture
Good point don't let your kid borrow it I was so immature when I first started riding over 20 years I developed skills and can stunt pretty dam well but ive had my share of road rash and near fatal experiences on 2 wheels and u have to respect every ride and every bike
Dear Jay, how about donating that bike to me for a lifetime review story. 😊
The last of the non epa gsxr 1000s (the 2005-06 version) before this 'pig' was only 375lbs dry, titanium factory header, no cat(s). I have a low mile 2006 1k and had a Gen 1 Busa before it w high lift cams….the Busa BLOWS the little 1000 out of water w power delivery even though it weighs 40-50lbs more. I still feel like im underpowered on the 999cc!!
Jay's guy lied to him. The 750 is a better bike than the litre.
The guy is super intelligent what a life would be cool to drive old cars,motorcycles,etc.
But officer I was only doing 100mph.
I have thought of the guys who have that job….. taking care of your cars and bikes. What a dream job. Keeping them alive and fresh.
Response to the comments about car evolution v bikes, cars are an appliance bikes are a passion.
k9 dyno with L5 engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KN2PBzJ44g&t=22s
i was laughing when they said all new design..about 160 bhp!!lmfaoo….now its at 212 ..10 years later…
Isle F Mann, Not the Isle Of Mon !!!
My first bike was a 250 cc Yamaha. My last was a nice, light (400 pound) BMW twin, the last one with a kick starter. No BMW shaft drive twin has been as light since then.