Suzuki GSX-R1000 suspension setup and specs

Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2001 to 2002: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height, 125 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 170 kg (375 lb).

Model years covered: 2001, 2002 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2001–2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000
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Suzuki GSX-R1000

2001–2002 · sport · 988 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/50 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 in)
Rake24°
Trail96 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height830 mm (32.7 in)
Weight170 kg (375 lb) dry
Front brakedual disc, Tokico 6-piston caliper
Rear brakesingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Suzuki GSX-R1000 generations: 2003–2004 · 2005–2006 · 2007–2008 · 2009–2011 · 2012–2016 · 2017 onwards

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