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Over the past 12 months Suzuki's GSXR 600 had fallen behind the other Japanese trio. Then late last year the updated and seriously reworked bike was unveiled in Paris. The latest model features titanium valves, inverted forks, and radial-mount brakes and master cylinder. The looks of the bike h...
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| Published in | The Irish times |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Dublin
The Irish Times DAC
21.07.2004
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| Summary: | Over the past 12 months Suzuki's GSXR 600 had fallen behind the other Japanese trio. Then late last year the updated and seriously reworked bike was unveiled in Paris. The latest model features titanium valves, inverted forks, and radial-mount brakes and master cylinder. The looks of the bike have changed to make it look like the GSXR 1000 with a new fairing shape and vertical-type, multi-reflector headlights. Suzuki have reworked the chassis with a new aluminium frame with extruded main spar design similar to GSX-R1000 for optimum width and rigidity. The swinging arm has gained a new external brace to increase rigidity. The bike comes with the new Bridgestone BT-014R tyres which we have tested. They perform really well under any conditions. So how does all this translate when riding it? To be honest we were blown away. This is one amazing machine; this is one of the best. It is on a par with the MotoGP-inspired Honda CBR600RR, last year's class leader. This machine is just that bit more usable. You're not sitting over the top yoke as on the CBR, but it is just as sporty with a longer stretch over the 17-litre fuel tank and there is a nice bit of room in the cockpit for the taller rider. |
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