SUZUKI GSX-R1000

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KNOWN FOR PERFORMANCE, HANDLING, AND DESIGN, THIS BIKE HAS BECOME AN ICON. THE K1 IS A VERY DESIREABLE BIKE AND THE FIRST GENERATION OF THE GSX-R1000, MAKING A SIGNIFICANT EVOLUTION FOR SUZUKI'S FLAGSHIP SPORTSBIKE LINEUP. THESE BIKES ARE POWERED BY A 998cc INLINE-FOUR ENGINE, LIQUID COOLED AND IT PRODUCED AROUND 160hp AT 10,000RPM AND 105Nm OF TORQUE AT 8,000RPM. NOT BAD IN 2001. THE FRAME IS A LIGHTWEIGHT TWIN-SPAR ALUMINIUM FRAME, WHICH MAKES THESE BIKES AGILE AND NIMBLE ON THE ROAD. WEIGHING IN AT APPROX 168Kg MAKING THIS BIKE REALLY LIGHT COMPARED TO SOME OF THE OTHER SPORTS BIKES FROM THE DAY. TOP SPEED WAS CLAIMED AT 180mph DEPENDING ON RIDER AND CONDITIONS. THE K1 HAS A SLEEK AND AGGRESSIVE DESIGN WITH SHARP LINES AND WE CAN ALL SEE WHY IT BECAME AN INSTANT CLASSIC, ESPECIALLY IN THIS BLUE AND WHITE PAINT SCHEME. OUR BIKE HERE HAS A SCORPION EXHAUST, WHICH SOUNDS GREAT, PADDOCK BOBBINS TO MAKE THAT CLEAN AFTER A SPIRITED RIDE THAT BIT EASIER, CRASH BUNGS, AND A BLUE DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN. LOVELY CLEAN TIDY BIKE, AND LOOKS WAY BETTER THAN THE MILEAGE WOULD SUGGEST IT SHOULD. TEST RIDES AND FINANCE ARE BOTH AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PLEASE SPEAK TO A SALES AGENT FOR DETAILS. VIDEO WALK ROUNDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ASK. Our Standard ChargesUK Delivery: £149.00Scottish Highlands & Cornwall: £199.00
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Why buy from Wheels Motorcycles - Peterborough
Running costs | |
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Insurance group | 16 of 17 |
Annual road tax | £117 |
Annual service cost | - |
Performance | |
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Max power | 160 bhp |
Max torque | 81 ft-lb |
Top speed | 180 mph |
1/4-mile acceleration | 10.6 secs |
Average fuel consumption | 32 mpg |
Tank range | 125 miles |
Quick specs | |
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Engine size | 988cc |
Frame type | Aluminium beam |
Engine type | 16v in-line four, 6 gears |
Fuel capacity | 18 litres |
Seat height | 830mm |
Bike weight | 170kg |
Figures shown are for the standard model and so may differ from bike being sold
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Review
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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (2001-2002)
Original Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1 and K2 models are still supremely competent sports bikes