Is the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1 still good?
The move for World Superbikes from 750s to 1000s for 2003 meant a model update, so the original GSX-R1000 lasted only two years, but nearly twenty years on, a K1 or K2 GSX-R is still a hell of a way to get your kicks. The trick is to find a good one, so here’s what to look for.
Is the GSX-R A comfy bike to ride?
Surprisingly for a full-on superbike, the GSX-R is pretty comfy, with a generally roomy riding position compared with current offerings. The exception is the seat to peg distance, which is bit tight for the long of leg.
Is the Suzuki k1 k2 a good car?
Later machines were better still. Some K3-K6 machines are reported to suffer from an intermittent vibration from the front brakes at low speed. It’s possibly the sintered pads and is nothing to worry about. Generally of good quality and seems to last well even on the earliest, high-mileage K1s.
What kind of power does Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1 / K2 make?
Characterful and raspy, there’s always an exciting engine note. Looking at a contemporary power curve, in general the GSX-R1000 K1/K2 has the longest and strongest power delivery compared to the opposition. From a dip at 4000rpm, the motor takes off and by 7500rpm it’s making between 5-10bhp more than its rivals.
When did the Suzuki GSX R1000 come out?
The 1000s golden days peaked in the first half of the noughties and it was all about the fight between Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki – each company gave us the latest, cutting-edge, MotoGP-inspired machines to lust over. But one thing was certain, each time a new GSX-R1000 was born, you just knew it was going to be special.
Later machines were better still. Some K3-K6 machines are reported to suffer from an intermittent vibration from the front brakes at low speed. It’s possibly the sintered pads and is nothing to worry about. Generally of good quality and seems to last well even on the earliest, high-mileage K1s.
The move for World Superbikes from 750s to 1000s for 2003 meant a model update, so the original GSX-R1000 lasted only two years, but nearly twenty years on, a K1 or K2 GSX-R is still a hell of a way to get your kicks. The trick is to find a good one, so here’s what to look for.
Why does my Suzuki GSXR not have Fi?
Turned the key ON, turned the run bttn ON and started the engine. FI was blinking. Turned the run OFF,then back ON, hit the start an the FI was gone. This second time I could actually hear a quick mute in the exhaust, caused for the complete valve closure.
What is the F1 code on a Suzuki GSXR 1000?
Click to expand… This is weird, after riding my 2002 GSXR-1000 over 19,000 miles I get the F1 code C46. I follow the directions according to the link which the white connection was still plugged up to the Servo and splice the other two wires B/R & R/B. Code is gone which I tested this after for over 1 hour.
Where is the dealer mode switch on a Suzuki GSXR?
Location of dealer mode switch and how to get the codes. The dealer mode connector is under the tail cowling on the left side of the bike, near the regulator/rectifier. It will have only two wires going to it.