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SHOWA BFFⓇ(Balance Free Front forks)
Racing-developed Showa BFF® (Balance Free Front) forks use external damping circuits to equalize (or balance) oil pressure above and below the solid internal piston as it moves. Using external circuits instead of valve stacks positioned on the piston itself allows smoother, more precise and more consistent piston movement and damping control, without the influence of unequal pressure or oil cavitation. External nitrogen-charged oil reservoirs are also used.
SHOWA BFRC Ⓡ lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion)
Showa’s latest Balance Free Rear Cushion suspension is now significantly lighter. As the shock piston moves, oil is pushed through external damping circuits, through a valve stack and back into the shock, on the other side of the
solid piston. The system balances pressure on both sides of the piston, allowing smoother, more consistent piston movement and damping. The difference can be felt on the racetrack, with riders reporting better feel, more cornering grip and improved drive grip.
Aerodynamic Bodywork
The New GSX-R1000 is fitted with MotoGP-inspired, more aerodynamic bodywork designed to contribute to better overall racetrack performance by increasing handling and top speed on the racetrack.
- The new bodywork is more compact, sleeker and narrower, to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
- Lift has been reduced and CdA has been improved compared to the current model’s bodywork, thanks to a smaller frontal projected area.
- Even the fairing mounting bolts have been redesigned, with a new flat-top shape to reduce air resistance.
- The new fuel tank has a lower top and a sleeker shape, helping the rider tuck in more completely and easily. The improved rider tuck contributes to improved aerodynamic performance of the motorcycle.
LED lighting
- The new GSX-R1000 features Suzuki’s first LED headlight.
- Thanks to the high-illumination LED, headlight is compact and lightweight.
- The GSX-R1000 features sharp looking LED position lights.
- The GSX-R1000 features sharp, clean and lightweight LED Turn signals.
LED Tail/Stop light
- The new GSX-R1000 features LED tail/stop and license plate lights.
- The compact, vertical layout of the combined tail/stop light helps keep the tail section very slim.
