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2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

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2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Overview

The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is a sport motorcycle built around 998.6 cc of displacement. Under the tank sits an In-line four, four-stroke engine running Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) valve actuation, a compression ratio of 13.2: 1. 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 delivers 148.6 kW @ 13200rpm of peak power and 117.6 Nm @ 10800rpm of torque. From a practical standpoint, the 2017 GSX-R 1000 tips the scales at 201 kg, carries a 16-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 825 mm and spans a 1404 mm wheelbase. Scroll down for the complete 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 spec sheet covering every technical detail from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2017 GSX-R 1000 - Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Strong power output: 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 makes 148.6 kW @ 13200rpm with 117.6 Nm @ 10800rpm of torque - competitive figures for its class.
  • Fuel injection: The fuel injection injection system delivers crisp throttle response and reliable cold starts regardless of altitude or temperature.

Considerations

  • Tall seat height: The 825 mm seat height will challenge shorter riders - tiptoeing at low speeds is something to factor into your decision.

Owner Experiences & Common Issues

Throttle response and fuelling

The fuel injection on the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is generally well-regarded. Some owners note a slight hesitation at small throttle openings when cold, which clears once the engine reaches operating temperature. A quick visual check of the injector connectors during routine servicing is good practice on higher-mileage examples.

Valve clearance checks

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) engines should have valve clearances checked at the manufacturer's specified interval. Owners report that clearances can tighten over time on higher-mileage bikes, leading to slight ticking from the top end. Catching it early keeps the job simple and avoids more costly remediation.

GSX-R 1000 - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

When inspecting a used 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000, start with the basics: check the service book for oil change frequency, inspect the chain and sprockets for wear, and look for oil seepage around the engine casings and rocker covers. A cold start test is invaluable - a well-maintained GSX-R 1000 should fire up cleanly and settle to a smooth idle within a few seconds.

Oil and filter changes

Regular oil changes are the single most important maintenance task on any GSX-R 1000. Stick to the manufacturer's interval - typically every 6,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Always use the correct viscosity grade as specified in the owner's manual.

Fuel system care

The GSX-R 1000's fuel injection system is durable but benefits from quality fuel and the occasional use of a fuel-system cleaner additive. If the bike has been stored for more than three months, drain and replace the fuel to prevent varnish deposits in the injectors.

Valve clearance service

Check that valve clearances have been adjusted at the correct intervals on any used GSX-R 1000. This is a job many owners skip because the bike does not immediately feel wrong - but tight clearances accelerate valve seat wear. Ask for proof it has been done.

2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 uses an In-line four, four-stroke engine with 998.6 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.
How much does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weigh?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weighs 201 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.
How much power does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 make?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 produces 148.6 kW @ 13200rpm of power and 117.6 Nm @ 10800rpm of torque. These are peak figures.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a 16-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 266-320 km between stops.
Is the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 suitable for shorter riders?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a seat height of 825 mm. This is towards the tall end of the spectrum and will require most riders under 175 cm to tiptoe at stops.
What brakes does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 uses 2 x 320mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers at the front and Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston at the rear.
What tyre sizes does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 use?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 runs 120/70ZR17M/C front and 190/55ZR17M/C rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.
What gearbox does the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is fitted with a 6-speed constant mesh transmission.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Spec Evolution

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 was produced across 23 model years (2001-2023). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Max Power 118 kW / 160 hp @ 10800 rpm 118 kW / 160 hp @ 10800 rpm - 119.5 kW / 162 hp @ 10800 rpm 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm 141.7 kW / 190 hp @ 12000rpm 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm - - -
Wet Weight 195 kg / 430 lbs. 195 kg / 430 lbs. - - - - 192 kg / 423 lbs 192 kg / 423 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 202.0 kg / 445.3 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs
Dry Weight 170 kg / 374.7 lbs. 170 kg / 374.7 lbs. 168 kg / 370.4 lbs 168 kg / 370 lbs. 166 kg / 366 lbs 166 kg / 366 lbs 172 kg / 379 lbs. 172 kg / 379 lbs. - 220 kg / 485.0 lbs 112 kg / 246.9 lbs 198 kg / 436.5 lbs - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC - Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Titanium valves Titanium valves Titanium valves
Engine Type In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four, four-stroke In-line four In-line four, four-stroke V2, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke
Top Speed 290 km/h / 180 mph 290 km/h / 180 mph - 291 km/h / 181 mph 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph 290 km/h / 180.2 mph 290 km/h / 180.2 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph - - - - - - -
Seat Height 830 mm / 32.3 in. 830 mm / 32.3 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 820 mm / 32.3 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in.
Fuel Capacity 18 Litres / 4.8 US US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons

Key Specifications

Engine

In-line four, four-stroke

Power

148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm

Torque

117.6 Nm / 86.7 lb-ft @ 10800rpm

Top Speed

N/A

Weight

201 kg / 445 lbs

Fuel Capacity

16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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Full 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

Comments Push-button selection of three performance settings.
Year 2017
Colours Metallic Triton Blue
Make Model Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
Max Power 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm
Max Torque 117.6 Nm / 86.7 lb-ft @ 10800rpm
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC
Fuel System Injection
Bore x Stroke 76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio 13.2: 1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Engine Lubrication Wet sump with oil cooler
Exhaust Titanium
Fuel Induction Suzuki Fuel Injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Ignition Electronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Valve System 4
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