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2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specs

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Key Specifications

Engine: 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Power: 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm
Torque: 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm
Top Speed: 290 km/h / 180.2 mph
Weight: 172 kg / 379 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
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Full Specifications

General
Year 2008
Colours Blue/White, Black/Gold, White/Silver
Make Model Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Dimensions
Seat Height 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase 1415 mm / 55.7 in.
Ground Clearance 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in
Width 720 mm / 28.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight 172 kg / 379 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Wet Weight 192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Top Speed 290 km/h / 180.2 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 2.8 sec.
Max Power 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm
Max Power 141.7 kW / 190 hp @ 12000rpm
Max Torque 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile 10.3 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph
Engine
Displacement 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC
Bore x Stroke 73.4 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Engine Oil Specification Synthetic, 10W/40
Exhaust 4 into 2, stainless steel
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100 km / 18.1 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel Induction Electronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodies
Ignition Electronic ignition, Transistorized
Lubrication Wet sump
Spark Plug NGK, CR9EIA-9
Starter Electric
Drivetrain
Clutch Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.
Final Drive #530 chain
Gear Ratios 1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1
Transmission / Drive 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame Type Aluminium, twin spar
Suspension - Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Suspension - Rear Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Rake 24°
Trail 98 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front 125mm / 4.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front 2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear Single 220 mm disc
Tyres - Front 120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear 190/50 ZR17
Wheels Cast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke
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