40th Anniversary GSX R1000R

Designed to Perform, Built to Thrill

The first 40 pre-orders placed will receive a FREE “Collectors Garage Pack” Valued at over $1,000 RRP and exclusive to the Australian market, this rare kit includes:

40th Anniversary Garage Mat
Custom 40th Anniversary Indoor Bike Cover
Heavy-Duty Race Stand & Bobbins

NB: Image for illustrative purposes only. Final designs may appear differently.

The GSX-R1000 is synonymous with performance, reliability and pure riding fun. Performance that has led to countless victories in production-based superbike, superstock and endurance races worldwide. That includes no fewer than 15 FIM Endurance World Championship titles since the model’s release in 2001.

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R family and it has been close to a quarter of a century since the GSX-R1000 debuted, changing the sportbike class forever. In keeping ahead of the times and the rest of the pack, updates to the 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000 include those to comply with the latest emissions and noise regulations while maintaining the winning potential for which the GSX-R1000 is famed.

The heart of a race winner continues to beat in every GSX-R1000, with each beat delivering an invitation to ride the machine that is “Designed to Perform, Built to Thrill”.

Suzuki Racing Variable Valve Timing System (SR-VVT)

Simple, compact and light, the centrifugally operated, the SR-VVT system is built into the intake cam sprocket and an adjacent guide plate. It uses 12 steel balls and slanted grooves to rotate the sprocket and retard the intake valve timing at a pre-set rpm, adding significantly to high-rpm power without sacrificing mid-range and lower-rpm power. The beauty of the SR-VVT system is in its compact simplicity, light weight, reliability and seamless operation. Moreover, the system is built into existing parts, taking up no extra room in the engine, and the weight increase is minimal. For the 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000R, the VVT sprocket shape was changed in conjunction with the adoption of a wider new cam chain.

Camshaft Profiles and Cam Chain

The camshaft intake and exhaust lift curves were optimized to achieve both the development goal for engine output and compliance with Euro 5+ emissions regulations. The maximum lift has not been changed, but the overlap has been reduced. In addition, the wider new cam chain helps reduce friction loss, (assuming use of low viscosity oil in races and endurance races), and the cam sprockets have been reshaped accordingly.

Suzuki Racing Finger Follower Valve Train System

The GSX-R1000R uses thin-wall, hollow camshafts operating light, F1-style pivoting finger followers. The lighter moving mass of these fingers allows maximum engine rpm and valve lift to be increased while improving valve response and maintaining accurate valve control. Each finger follower in the GSX-R1000R has a DLC coating to increase durability. The shape of the fingers on both the intake and exhaust sides was changed and optimized to match the new cam profile. In addition, the exhaust valve diameter was changed from 24 mm to 25 mm, increasing exhaust efficiency and thereby contributing to increased intake air efficiency.

Suzuki Top Feed Injectors (S-TFI)

One primary injector mounted at a steep angle in each throttle body operates full-time when the engine is running. A second injector that operates at higher rpm - also known as a Top Feed Injector (TFI) - is mounted in the top of the air cleaner box, directly over each throttle body's intake funnel. The TFI injector delivers additional fuel in an improved spray pattern designed to enhance combustion efficiency, throttle response and top-end power. The new injector positioned in each throttle body replaces the previous ten-hole design with an eight-hole design, the new injectors help achieve compliance with Euro 5+ emissions standards. Additionally, the fuel pump was changed to increase fuel pressure.

Electronic Throttle Bodies

Electronic throttle bodies help achieve the right balance between idling speed control and power output characteristics, while their design also contributes to complying with Euro 5+ emissions standards. The new 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000R throttle bodies are light and compact, with a larger bore (48 mm versus 46 mm) that helps enhance engine output. Each one has a single butterfly valve controlled by an advanced electronic engine management system, and each cylinder is fed by two ultra-fine-atomization eight-hole injectors. Air is delivered to the throttle bodies via new single-stage funnels (velocity stacks). The funnel's shape was a changed to contribute to improved output at high rpm.

Forged Aluminium Pistons

Each forged aluminium piston has short skirts, cutaway sides and a short, DLC coated wrist pin to reduce friction. The compression ratio is 13.8:1. The new piston heads were reshaped to increase the compression ratio and accommodate the size of the increased exhaust valve diameter. The rib shape on the underside of the piston heads was changed. This reduces weight by 3 grams and, as high-rotation parts, delivers benefits in output, vibration, and durability. In addition, the piston circlips are made of a new material that improves durability. An L-shaped upper compression ring is pushed out against the cylinder wall by combustion pressure, limiting blow-by and maximizing cylinder sealing. The oil ring features a chrome-nitride coating. Harder and smoother than chrome plating, this chrome-nitride coating helps reduce friction, increase durability and enhance cylinder sealing. The pistons are carried by chrome-molybdenum steel connecting rods with a carburized surface treatment to increase strength. The connecting rods are, manufactured to design standards with rigorous tolerances to enhance reliability as a race-based motorcycle.

Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)

The assist function leverages precision-engineered ramps to force the clutch boss and pressure plate together and efficiently transfer torque to the rear wheel under acceleration, all while using softer clutch springs. One benefit is a light touch to clutch lever operation that reduces fatigue of the left hand in situations that require frequent clutch lever operation. The slipper clutch partially disengages when downshifting to decelerate to mitigate the effect of engine braking. By helping to prevent the rear tire from hopping and providing smoother deceleration, this function enables the rider to shift down with greater confidence and maintain better control. SCAS works harmoniously with the Bi-directional Quick Shift system to deliver an additional benefit to the system's clutch-free shifting.

Exhaust System

The shot-blasted titanium muffler features a slim and stylish design that reflects the model's tough image. A number of updates were applied to the 4-2-1 exhaust system. Enlarging the diameter of the exhaust pipe contributes to maintaining output while complying with Euro 5+ emissions regulations. In conjunction, a larger capacity elliptical ("racetrack-shaped") catalytic converter in the collector is positioned closer to the engine to facilitate quicker warming, which helps improve its performance. A pair of O2 sensors positioned in front and behind the catalytic converter help in complying with Euro 5+ emissions regulations. Another benefit of the new layout is that it realized the design freedom to make the muffler body more compact, reducing its capacity from 8.3 to 5.5 liters while still retaining performance on par with the previous design.

Specifications

DISPLACEMENT
999cc

ENGINE
In-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

TRANSMISSION
6-Speed constant mesh with back-torque-limiting clutch

FRONT SUSPENSION
43mm SHOWA Balance Free Front (BFF) fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload

REAR SUSPENSION
Link type, SHOWA Balance Free Rear Cushion Lite (BFRC Lite) shock with adjustable high & low speed compression and rebound damping and spring preload

FRONT BRAKES
Brembo Monobloc radial-mount 4-piston calipers, dual 320mm T-drive hybrid discs with ABS

REAR BRAKES
Nissin single-piston caliper, 220mm disc with ABS

LENGTH
2075mm

WIDTH
705mm

HEIGHT
1145mm

WHEELBASE
1420mm

SEAT HEIGHT
825mm

FUEL CAPACITY
16.0L

WET WEIGHT
203Kg

TYRES - FRONT
BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX RS11 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

TYRES - REAR
BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX RS11 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

WARRANTY
3 Year Unlimited Kilometre (2 Year Std + 1 Year Bonus)