Once upon a time, the biggest, baddest superbike you could buy was the Suzuki GSX-R 1000. But, as technology marched on, the big Gixxer was eclipsed by offerings from the other Japanese manufacturers, notably the Kawasaki ZX-10R and Yamaha R1-M.
This is set to change at the end of this year, as Suzuki plans to launch the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 L7 by year-end. According to a source in Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia, the “King of the highway,” as the GSX-R is popularly known amongst local superbike aficionados, will be making its Malaysian debut towards the later part of the year.
Although no specific details such as a launch date or price were provided, Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia is looking to raising its market profile after several years out of the spotlight. To that end, a dealer superbike racing team, Team Suzuki Hiap Aik Racing, has been established, along with support from Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia.
Carrying a a 999 cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine, the big Gixxer’s mill comes with a steel ball-driven variable valve timing (VVT) system that acts on the intake cam by sliding the lobes along the shaft to alter the profile. Suzuki says this will produce top-end power without sacrificing anything lower down the rev range.
Suspension design for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 L7 is also new, with Showa’s fully adjustable and race developed Balance Free front fork, coupled with the Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) fully adjustable shock from the same manufacturer to keep the skeletal forged and welded swingarm in place.
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 L7 also comes with traction control, ABS, electronic throttle, launch control and quick shifter in a package designed for the racer and serious track day rider. It will be interesting to see how the new Gixxer will stack up against the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R, which will be launched in Malaysia soon.
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more expensive than 2015 swift sport (last batch was rm86k)?
Suzuki & Kawasaki really need to up their game to compete with the R1M
wrong girl… kawasaki zx10r the best machine among all of the brand.. even ducati still cannot beat zx10r.
suzuki? yes.. nothing change since 10 years ago, what a shame.. who want to buy this old look bike?
ehem ehem.. BMW S1000RR and Aprilia RSV-4 factory are amongst the best now. I’m not keen on either actually. Still waiting for a bike from honda.
Yeah, bmw is good. They are so damn good until have to copy gsxr k5 for s1000rr
First off ah lee you know nothing with statements like that. The 16 kawi came in last place in the big 5 showdown. In this was the order 5. Kawi zx10r. 4. Ducati pinagale 1299. 3. Bmw 1000rr. 2. Aprilia rsv4. 1. Yamaha r1m. I’m partial to gsxr so I’m holding on to hope that they are holding out on the 17 to make some last minute tweaks so hopefully they will get mentioned in the same breath as the top 3
“But, as technology marched on, the big Gixxer was eclipsed by offerings from the other Japanese manufacturers, notably the Kawasaki ZX-10R and Yamaha R1-M.”
– Not to mention getting kicked in the arse by the best of Euro superbike offerings namely Ducati 1299 Panigale, Aprilia RSV-4 RF & BMW S1000RR especially on the horsepower & electronics. The New GSX-R is set to blast off these setbacks..
If you know about GSX-R…..you will understand what it is! :-)