Suzuki Launches GSX-S1000 And GSX-S1000F In India
Suzuki GSX-S1000
Suzuki Motorcycle
India today unveiled its much-awaited sports
bikes GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F in the country at Rs. 12.25 lakh and Rs. 12.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
respectively.
“The GSX-S1000 is a naked roadster with an aggressive look, while the
GSX-S1000F is its fully faired sibling. Their supersport genes deliver smooth,
controlled handling and dynamic acceleration. We are launching these models
globally and in India at the same time so that Indian motorcycle enthusiasts
can lay their hands on the latest, top of the line Suzuki products. These
motorcycles cater to the rider who wants a performance street motorcycle. These
sport roadsters have expanded our already diverse big motorcycle lineup” said Mr. Atul Gupta, Executive Vice President, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd.
Suzuki GSX- S1000F
Both GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F have inherited the engine of the
GSX-R1000, which happens to be a 999 cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC,
in-line, four cylinder motor that pushes out 144 bhp and 105 Nm of torque.
Added to the mix is an advanced & lightweight chassis, 43mm inverted KYB forks, radial mount monoblocbrembo brakes
and a multi-information instrument cluster.
The bikes comes with 3 modes of traction control system:
Mode
|
Sensitivity level
|
Good for
|
OFF
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Low
|
Sport riding, good road condition
|
2
|
Middle
|
City riding, regular road condition
|
3
|
High
|
Wet or cold condition
|
The Suzuki GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F are both available in two colours –
Candy Daring Red / Glass Sparkle Black – AV4 and Metallic Triton Blue.
Specification of GSX-S1000 and
GSX-S1000F:
Dimensions
and Weight
|
|
Overall Length
|
2,115mm
|
Overall Width
|
795mm
|
Overall Height
|
1,080mm
|
Overall Height
(GSX-S1000F)
|
1,180mm
|
Wheelbase
|
1,460mm
|
Ground Clearance
|
140mm
|
Seat Height
|
810mm
|
Curb Mass
|
209kg
|
Curb Mass (GSX-S1000F)
|
214kg
|
Fuel Tank
|
17litres
|
Engine
|
|
Engine Type
|
4-stroke, 4-cylinder,
liquid-cooled, DOHC
|
Maximum power
|
144 bhp
|
Maximum Torque
|
105 Nm
|
Bore x Stroke
|
73.4mm x 59.0mm
|
Displacement
|
999cm3
|
Compression ratio
|
12.2:1
|
Ignition Type
|
Electronic Ignition
(Transistorized)
|
Transmission
|
6-speed constant mesh
|
Suspension
|
|
Front
|
Inverted telescopic,
coil spring, oildamped
|
Rear
|
Link type, coil
spring, oil damped
|
Tyres
Size
|
|
Front
|
120/70ZR17M/C (58W),
tubeless
|
Rear
|
190/50ZR17M/C (73W),
tubeless
|
Brake
|
|
Front
|
Disc, twin
|
Rear
|
Disc
|
Price
|
|
GSX-S1000
|
Rs. 12.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
|
GSX-S1000F
|
and Rs. 12.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
|
Both the
siblings have same specs the only difference is in height and curb weight. The
GSX-S100F is 100 mm higher and 5 kg heavier than GSX-S1000.
Some other
bikes in 1000cc category are Honda CBR1000RR also
known as Fireblade available in the market with the price tag of Rs. 13,25,781, Yamaha
YZF-R1( Rs. 10,50,000), Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS (Rs. 11,00,000) and Triumph Sprint GT 1050 (Rs. 13,40,000.). These bikes can give strong competition
to the new GSX siblings.
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