Suzuki GSX-R1000 Moto GP Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 Moto GP motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).

Key specifications

2015, 2017Model years
999 ccDisplacement
117.0 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
203 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20152017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2017Double disc
Rear brakes
2017Single disc
Wet weight
2017205 kg (451.9 lb)
Exhaust system
2017Yoshimura R11 silencer with black body and carbon tip
Fuel capacity
201717.50 L (4.62 US gal)
Ignition
2017Electronic

How the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Moto GP compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.

Displacement999 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 64% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight203 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 34% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement84th

999 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight55th

203 kg — heavier than about 55% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 45%.

Seat height70th

810 mm — taller than about 70% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity82nd

19 L — larger than about 82% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Suzuki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,045 mm
This bike

2,045

Suzuki avg

2,137

4% below average.

Overall width705 mm
This bike

705

Suzuki avg

823

14% below average.

Wheelbase1,485 mm
This bike

1,485

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Suzuki avg

786

Close to average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Suzuki avg

176

26% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/50-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/50-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.30:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 999 cc (60.96 cu in)
Torque 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 74.5 x 57.3 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 12.9:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Twin-spar frame made of five cast sections
Front suspension Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Brembo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. Bremo, Monoblock Radial Mount Calipers
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 203 kg (447.5 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 2,045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall width 705 mm (27.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Silver-ringed analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-graph indicating the instrument lighting level, or brightness.

Other specifications

Color options Blue
Exhaust system Yoshirmura R11 silencer with black body and carbon tip.
Factory warranty 12 month unlimited mileage

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.