2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Review

[@festol1]

What a thrill. I never owned a Gixxer, and never had a passion for it. But boy, Suzuki made me dream about this one.

[@khellel]

Agreed, same here ! The black GSX 1000 looked so good, hope it comes in the R package too.

I started my passion with suzukis back on 1986 when they "invented" race replica bikes with the first and mighty gsxr750. 170kg 100hp. Had many since then and I was waiting for this one since 2008...

[@sportguy17]

MadefromStarstuff it does

[@sdqsdq6274]

gixxer always been a beast bike

[@Gautam454]

I actually love the looks! (Minus the exhaust which is easily replaced). And I was never a fan of a the current gen GSXR looks. The front headlight / design is much nicer now. Kudos to Suzuki!

[@citizensauto]

G no kidding I'd rip that exhaust off and leave it at the dealership.

[@Gautam454]

I guess we have to blame all the new Euro 4 emissions crap for the exhaust. Look at the Ducati 959 Panigale Euro spec. Also has ugly exhausts!

[@leobuckey]

The front reminds me of a mv agusta f4

[@Gautam454]

Yep definitely! Much nicer than the previous gen cyclops headlight.

[@grishchenko1991]

You guys are making great progress with cinematography and editing.

[@shanemcredmond9751]

Looks like the gixxer is back, last time they did this was 2005. And you just know that its going to be bullet proof reliable. Exciting, looking forward to seeing it at the Irish road races and BSB this season.

[@okingbastard2405]

best superbike ever .. i love this big machine and endurance

[@Elgixxer2006]

The king is back!!!!

[@RebelRides]

Thank goodness for Motorcycle.com! Great first impressions video.

[@luuk341]

I love Suzuki man! Glad they updated the trusty old Gixxer!

[@bloodysinner9456]

Alright, Suzuki. Where is the new Hayabusa?

[@diglarry572]

BloodySinner

[@fullfull]

BloodySinner suzuki wait maybe the euro5 spec... !? or 2018 euro4... or 2020 euro 5 reglementation

[@jessaphillips2846]

full full they can make it to the new Euro5 spec now if they have the specs to build to

[@Peskarik]

noone buys these, why would they waste resources on updating it?

[@UnHoLyHooLiGaN]

Hayabusa do not need technology, not a fan of it but still it is a squid drag bike

[@Crisheight]

I love Suzukis for some reason mannnnn.

[@gray7890]

Durararide!! quality comfortable bikes that are better than anything else on the street...my reason

[@ironDsteele]

I'm a Yamaha guy and I really love this new motorcycle.

[@Frankenthe3rd]

Great review. Would like some on board footage if you have it.

[@GFDiablos1984]

The sound from the standard exhaust is great I cannot wait for akra sound

[@koheio.1222]

I think the engine/ chassis upgrade and redesign justifies suzuki's part to raise the price.

[@CycleCruza]

Great to see Suzuki finally update it, even has a fuel gauge now! Waiting patiently to see your 17' liter bike shootout.

[@christill]

Really pleased for Suzuki that they're producing something this awesome and really taking it to the other manufacturers.

[@o0bananaman0o]

Japanese litre bike shootout pls!

[@husky701rider9]

o0bananaman0o yeah we definitely need an update with the new Honda and suzuki

[@CPUspeed]

Excellent vid all the specs and info!

[@hfr8343]

Just looking at it made me want to buy one. Hearing how good it is is making me want to buy one even more now

[@andrekhan1036]

He wants to say that this is the best liter bike but they have to wait till the shootout. This will win you can tell by his expressions. It will also be the most comfortable to ride on the street like it's predecessor. The GSXR10000 is back and I'll take one in black to mask the ugly face but GSXR's were never good looking bikes kind of like the Subaru WRX STI of motorcycles. I don't care though it's all about the ride not what other people want. You can go get a 959 Panigale if you want looks and people to stare at you while you roast your balls from heat of the desi motor.

[@IamLaR1]

Andre Khan ...it will certainly be one of the most comfortable, but they are just catching up with the electronic stuff. It sound like they at least now have a comp bike in all aspects. Good for them, this from a R1 guy.

[@afropovic]

I've got a K5 GSXR 1000 and I think Suzuki have done it again...They deserve it after all the years of slow sales due to being in a bad condition as a company and not being able to develop new top technology bikes like this...vicious circle...I have just bought a 2011 ZX10R for the track, but I hope Suzuki clean up with this...It's also a good price like the K5 was.

[@hfr8343]

Andre Khan I think it's gorgeous

[@Kopfschuss451]

Bet they sell a lot of aftermarket exhausts for this one...

[@cstarr3240]

That is the second revised Japanese liter bike to come out for 2017. The KTM 1290 had a facelift and some tweaking as well as the Ducati Monster 1200. We should have some interesting comparisons videos in 2017.

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

i learn more about this bike from this review than MCN's review

[@tammyforbes2101]

I love the GSXR’s and GSXS1000’s, that’s what I want, the do it all fast bike for the road! I’m to old to ride all day on a full super sport so I’m wanting a fast comfortable bike now! I have rode most bikes out there and the ZX10RR and R1 will always be my favorites. The R1 for its amazing handling and light feel and the Kawasaki for its raw blistering power those ZX10RR’s just scream down the road! I liked my R6 but it was just a bit to small for me and I would have loved more torque so I figure a new naked 1000cc bike will be perfect for me same speed as 600 super sport and straight up riding position!

[@Paul-dz7xi]

Is that the sound from the stock exhaust? 2:34

[@ryansimpson8564]

Amazing review!

[@jeison360f1]

wow 14 k plus for a bike that looks ok .. this prices are out this world

[@kadien2006]

Great review that guy can ride!!!

I am dying waiting to see how this one it s gonna beat s1000, zx10, R1M ....

[@enricopucci7413]

Sebastián Demaría 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂lel LOL MADDA FACKA NEVER *KAWASAKI*=*GOD* *SUZUKI*=SEMIGOD *YAMAHA*=RIM *HONDA*=HERO

[@Uras117]

SUZUKI = KRATOS!!! :V

[@mike216ism]

It's still the most bad ass machine out there

[@alderinerush]

waiting for the 2017 litrebike shootout

[@Luckky-13]

GSXR THE NEW TOP DAWG!

[@raven-jz6cv]

japan is back... love this new zuk1000 p.s in yamaha weve forgotten bout the clutch lever since 04 r1

[@jessaphillips2846]

God I wish they had used the headlight design for this bike on the GSX250R

[@hadoukenhadouken9219]

Fantastic starter bike!

[@animexsenpai7909]

Hadouken Hadouken dafukkk you said this starter bike? lol

[@Akirabone]

Damn right!! The Hayabusa could also be a good starter bike!!!

[@krysistheabyss]

my only questions is, is it as comfortable as the older models?

[@ryangemini24]

anyone know the name of the song starting at 0:07? please

[@Punith2827]

she's an Angel !

[@brilliantradience]

LOL, when I saw this comment I thought of Dr Zoidberg from Futurama

[@enricopucci7413]

Punith Joy FAP FAP FAP FAPANESE😍👍👌👏👏👏

[@sudeepgowda1328]

U guys should do a dirt bike showdown

[@EdwinHenryBlachford]

pretty soon the go-to track for racing/testing will be Tailem Bend, South Australia rather than Phillip Island. 7.7km track built on a solid rock foundation. Wild stuff! Also just 30 minutes from my joint, so email me for an accommodation price eh.. lol.. Nah, my daughters and their boyfriends already have all the spare beds booked :)

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

That headlight is horrendous. Other than that, it looks pretty awesome. Too expensive for the typical gsxr bro as well!

[@jboy2621]

Can't afford this. The SV is looking mighty more enticing.

[@Squeeze.S1k]

All the dislikes are from the s1000rr owners

[@balsara675]

lovely

[@-DC-]

welcome back gsxr!

[@SpikeTrippy]

LOL @ the S1kRR being the benchmark for this bike when the K5-6 was the benchmark for the Beemer. BMW made the GIxxer Suzuki should've made 7 years ago. Good to see them back in it tho.

[@ChrisJohn_444]

It's just such a bargain for what you get and especially when you consider what its fore-running Japanese counterpart is asking for its 1000RR. It's a non-brainer, imo. I like the new headlight too...reminds me of an MV Agusta.

[@andrekhan1036]

Exactly MV gets away with it but when Suzuki does it people call it ugly. WTF?

[@RudraxT]

most of them are idiots and talk shit about the bike before sawing it in flesh

[@ChrisJohn_444]

Andre Khan Well, of the two, MV is the originator, but I know what you mean. Japanese bikes have been bulletproof for years, but if MV all of a sudden started making THEIR bikes reliable, MV would likely get the credit. Reliability is nice to have, but many consider it boring and take it for granted. I'm a fan of gixxers and I think their racing paint scheme is a little tired. I think that paint scheme turns some people off Suzukis that have it. Having said that, this new gixxer looks pretty awesome all in black, with the blue accents, or even the red as we have it here in Canada.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Ehhh... you can buy an Aprilia RSV4 RR for less. Wicked bikes. ZX10R and S1000RR are right in the running, too.

[@ChrisJohn_444]

Steve C Ya, I had an RSV4 R before it got stolen. Definitely a sweet bike, but on the heavier side, relatively. The front end is beautifully engineered and the sound of the engine and exhaust is intoxicating. Because of its rarity in my area and consequent desirability, I won't have another one until I have a non-communal garage that I can build into a vault. Otherwise, with all the options we have now in the litre, supersport segment, I agree that we're pretty spoiled.

[@PureSoundAddiction]

One day motorcycle companies will make their bikes so safe that even women will start riding.

[@warboyrb]

If you rely on these rider aids then you may not survive long enough to see that "one day".

[@hfr8343]

B T People in cars do it. I don't get your logic

[@SquillyMon]

Holy shit 17 Grand eh? I remember when liter bikes barely broke 10K...but I'm old. My last and current bike is still my trusty Blackbird.

[@bigboxreyes3917]

gsxr #1!!!

[@GIGABACHI]

Bike looks dated even before hitting show room floor. You can have all the tech in the world but if your product looks like it came from your 2005 line-up then you deserve to get beaten up on sales and then some. Suzuki HAD ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD to bring a super sharp killer 1000 and they come out with this . . . nah, i would take the BMW with my eyes closed, even if it made 100hp. BTW: I own a Suzuki.

[@Incubuspaxs]

JIGA BACHI I'm actually liking the looks of it more and more especially the back end. Sort of like with the s1000rr I hated the look of it to begin with now I love it.

[@GIGABACHI]

Incubuspaxs ahhh, maybe with time I'll come to like the GSXR too.

[@anangrizki6253]

JIGA BACHI thats the point with suzuki bikes i think, they dont hook you the first time you lay eyes on them but they'll leave lasting impressions on you

[@noaftermath]

they what???!?!?!? why I can't see the rest of your comment?

[@GIGABACHI]

Lonewolf Nazgul Maybe not to you but it does to me. Looks are a very subjective issue...it still carries A LOT of influence when it comes to burning your hard earned money on a new toy. I would take a Honda NR750 over any current superbike.

[@louielambretta389]

but how many problems do you think you will encounter with this bike because of the high revs?

[@thetruth5232]

None? The VVT eleminates any downsides.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Still would pick my RSV4 RF over this bike. However, I can see the possibility of racing one or the ZX10R in the years coming simply because I have a potential sponsorship available. I've said no until now, but this bike would be competitive.

[@RudraxT]

if the suzuki beats the aprilia,even then you will pick that,that is your issue

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Issue? Yep. I own more Suzukis than I own Aprilias right now. Three of them are race bikes. Shake your head.

[@Peskarik]

Aprilia is more special, no doubt. Looks great as well. Everytime I get an urge to buy RSV4RF I read user forums and the craving disappears, the quality seems to be 50/50, well, it is an italian bike after all.

[@FlyBugSick]

nice bike

[@ryangemini24]

what is the name of the song please?

[@gixxerboy555]

Best bike of all bikes....Suzuki GSXR 1000 R

[@Birky_41]

I bet there are a bunch of guys wanting to get this on a dyno right now for biggest bhp pub talk!

[@AHazim-ke2yh]

Waiting for 600/750R

[@hengloose]

that vtec yo

[@animexsenpai7909]

Jason Heng where?

[@Monkeymahenmiester]

Ru Xiang valve timing

[@animexsenpai7909]

AidosTheMan yes you right but vvt is not called as v-tec, v-tec named by honda according to honda vvt technology, like Mitsubishi vvt called mivec as Mitsubishi technology, toyota with vvtli technology and platform at supra,celica and more but still with vvt technology, so this is not vtec this is vvt, vtec only have at honda which get a kick at high rpm this bike just use vvt not honda vvt tec-technology.

[@Monkeymahenmiester]

Ru Xiang ok cool, ill still call it vtecccccc kicked in yooooo

[@hengloose]

Ru Xiang cool story bro. i think we all know what vtec is. If you never heard "my vtec kicked in yo" then too bad

[@1EVILZ06]

The one thing I hated about my K8 was you had to pull in the clutch to start it. No matter if your in neutral. Hated that. None of my Yamaha bikes had that junk

[@mrsalih4704]

1EVILZ06 Dude all Suzuki's are like that to my knowledge. You either get used to it or get rid of it.

[@1EVILZ06]

Squidward I did just that, sold that sucker!

[@mrsalih4704]

1EVILZ06 Lol Just sold my k6 gsxr about 2 weeks ago.Next up - 08 Repsol fairing Cbr1krr. I loved the zook but their was definitely bad karma with that bike.

[@dev4124]

Inspired by MV Augusta F4.Isn't it??

[@Turder]

After seeing one live, it still looks a bit crude and agricultural as Suzuki always does. Europeans and Honda too looks much more finished, styled and designed. Better quality items. Suzuki has a bit rough welding, some plastics look and feel cheap etc. But somehow this feels like a bike with great bang for the buck.

[@ManiBalajiC]

199 BHP, that's impressive.

[@skuzzyj]

I think this is the first time I've seen Kevin's eyes... huh.

[@PureSoundAddiction]

That exhaust is just so damn sexy...

[@cnealmartin]

Honestly that bike is just now starting to catch up to the Ducati, BMW etc... its a big leap for Suzuki but its a bit late coming.

[@dbtrackz33]

This guy looks like a freshly plucked chicken

[@mrkhan-r5o]

Nice

[@hataaurider]

Oh My God.!!!!!

[@tylerrue3108]

I love owning a superbike, but I really feel like they're becoming a thing of the past on the street. I don't see as many now and the price is getting astronomical. In a few years, when I want to trade up, I'm going to have a hard time justifying spending $12-$13000 for a used bike.

[@HelloGamingForYou]

Tyler Rue Used 2014 CBR selling for 15k in South Florida so you are still short

[@tylerrue3108]

Justin Bergeron It really depends on the local market and time of year. In FL, it's nice all year round. Not so much in MN. I got my current bike in mint condition for $1800 under NADA from a dealer because I bought it in winter.

[@HelloGamingForYou]

that's awesome

[@wssnwwssloswysvwewww]

I agree , its a little expensive specially for a suzuki

[@man7587]

Expensive? You don't know how much it costs here en Colombia: 30,000usd.

[@pieeyed-piper2186]

Still think this years bmw srr1000 would have it beat

[@46Laxis]

Good bike but quite ugly. Why didn't they continue with the integrated indicators on the rear fender. That was one of GSXR unique identity and it also made tail-tidy super tidy.

[@Baltuc_Racing]

one of the best looking bikes out there but whats up with that ugly exhaust?

[@larryhouse2767]

Launch control needs some work. BMW sorts the throttle and clutch for you. You just hold on! Haha.

[@Robt772000]

You mentioned it was pursuing the s1000rr which is funny as the bmw was designed from the K6 GSXR1000. Suzuki is 30/15. New balls please.

[@tibany5]

Why Kawi fans used to love dogging Suzuki? but Suzuki world do not care the sparks behind!

[@Lokey_8664]

the slip on is ugly on such a beautiful bike

[@philtripe]

since thats euro spec with that massive muffler im guessing the american version just uses a school bus muffler...jk, its still a great looking bike

[@somato2688]

Hey motorcycle.com, take care of your rider. looks like he has seen some shit.

[@EradicatedVoid]

Very nice, except for that god-awful exhaust... Jesus, could it be any bigger?

[@lukes8900]

Whats to say. Could you make the dash any more confusing and small digital readings. Good luck looking at that down a highway or on a windy road. As for the exhaust pipe it looks like a telegraph pole first thing to remove. The new r1 lost its appeal when they went back to anside pipe although that looks like shit its not nearly as big or as dick looking as the gixxer pipe. Few years to late suzuki. Nothing new hear the zx10, bmw s1000 and new R1 are already there without the shit grapics.

[@fsvomx]

tires rihno Anderson turbo modified Akrapovic exhaust

[@Wormanatti]

Compete with the BMW yeah ok. Not a chance.

[@SnewJ]

Team SnewJzuki

[@Pillokun]

I dont need a 1000 please give me a 600/750 soooooooooon. It has to be super small and compact! :D

[@Peskarik]

Yamaha R6

[@Pillokun]

Serge Go R6 is old. only R1 and the new gixxer 1000 are new. I rather race a D675 than old r6 with wannabe r1 clothing :p

[@Peskarik]

:-) I did not suggest Daytona as I thought you are more into Japanese 600s, but yes, Daytona is great, I have one myself, 2015 model. :-) I do like how R6 looks, both the previous version and the new version, R6 always looks sharp! I don't know what you mean by "R6 is old", they've updated it this year. Yes, the engine is not new, but it is a great engine with screaming top end. R1 is not new anymore, two years old now. GSXR1000 and Fireblade are new though.

[@Pillokun]

Serge Go the frame and swingarm is also old on the r6. if a bike should be classified as new at least the frame should be new. The fireblade is only a "refresh" to be honest as not even the engine is new and the frame is same with same geometry(thinner walls is nothing special and radical). Only two bikes are totally new compared to the bikes it replaced and it is the now older R1 and the new gixxer 1000. All the other bikes are quite old.

[@Peskarik]

OK, I agree with you on these points.

[@christiansaywhat4492]

Oooooh!

[@XPsychowaffleX]

I love the new GSXR, especially in black and blue (blurple). But holy shit suzuki, throw that blue and green shit in the trash. 4 years later and i STILL hate that ugly paint job

[@rakeshrossi3062]

Headlights looks bad, old version gsxr is best

[@stephencain3467]

love the update but it looks ugly

[@stephencain3467]

to expensive for a suzuki the s1000rr is just such a great all around sportbike

[@alanjoseph772]

Good Report. But is he always on drugs? Looks trashed.

[@mammothfire]

Let me hear the exhaust and the engine god damn it

[@WheatMillington]

Is this a review, or a Suzuki fluff piece? I couldn't tell.

[@max11111able]

bike looks like a 600cc, too small

[@hby7768]

looks almost as ugly as my s1krr

[@leleedler]

Looks lumpy and like a 1st gen Hayabusa.

[@arishingco923]

i can't get over that ugly ass exhaust!!!