What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

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What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by Rob65 » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:50 pm

It's been a while since I've posted but...

Just came across this on my Google feed and needed to share.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bike ... ascinating

Don't know about you but I'd bend my "carbs only" rule if Suzuki ever put it into production
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by PaulD » Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:47 am

Now that is nice
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by fossie » Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:39 pm

It is indeed better than the one on offer , but could it be done affordably?
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by johnr » Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:57 pm

i notice they have used the air scoops under the fairing but upside down....
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by sparki » Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:50 pm

i notice the designer has feck all idea about lines.... it looks bent
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by Lexdba » Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:31 pm

sparki wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:50 pm
i notice the designer has feck all idea about lines.... it looks bent
Agreed, looks like the intern had a go...
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Re: What Suzuki should have done with the GSX-R1000

Post by Smallkat » Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:18 pm

I may be completely mistaken, but could this be the same Nathan C that I worked with at Suzuki GB? The person who was, shall we say, at that time and totally my opinion (is that enough now for the lawyers?) not the sharpest tool?

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Post by Bikeazoid » Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:12 pm

Beautiful. Maybe they can make a popup out of the GSXR 600???
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