Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition specifications
Suzuki · Sportbike
The GSX-R1000 weighs 448 lb at the curb, with a 32.5 in seat, a 55.9 in wheelbase, 5.1 in of ground clearance and a 4.2 gal tank. It is 134 lb lighter than the Hayabusa and 24 lb lighter than the GSX-S1000. Its wheelbase is 2.4 in shorter than the Hayabusa's.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Engine | 999.8cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 999.8cc |
| Bore x stroke | 76.0x55.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.8:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies |
| Front brake | Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear tire | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless |
| Seat height | 32.5 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 448 lb |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 gal |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type. SCAS-equipped |
| Headlight | LED |
| Length x width | 81.7x27.8 in |
| Warranty | Twelve-month unlimited mileage limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $16,399 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Tail light | LED |
| Final drive | Chain, DID 525HV3, 120 links |
The front brakes are Brembo Monobloc four-piston calipers on twin discs. The rear is a Nissin single-piston caliper. The R version at $17,939 costs $1,540 more.
GSX-R1000 against the liter bikes
At $16,399 it costs $600 less than Kawasaki's ZX-10R at $16,999, $700 less than Honda's CBR1000RR at $17,099, $2,800 less than Yamaha's R1 at $19,199 and $3,576 less than BMW's S 1000 RR at $19,975. It weighs 448 lb, equal to the R1, and 16 lb more than the Honda's 432 lb. The Suzuki is the cheapest of the group.
The R version and the standard bike
Suzuki sells the 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000 at $16,399 and the GSX-R1000R at $17,939. The R is the more expensive of the pair by $1,540. Its purpose is a higher level of equipment on the same 999.8cc engine and chassis.
How the GSX-R1000 sits in Suzuki's liter range
Suzuki builds three 999cc-class four-cylinder bikes, and the GSX-R1000 is the sportbike. It has the shortest wheelbase at 55.9 in against the GSX-S1000's 57.5 in and the Hayabusa's 58.3 in, the smallest tank at 4.2 gal against 5.0 gal and 5.3 gal, and the lightest weight at 448 lb against 472 lb and 582 lb. Its seat is 32.5 in, the tallest of the three.
The chassis is set for track use, and the naked GSX-S1000 at $5,601 less is the road-friendly version.
Against the other liter sport bikes
The GSX-R1000 costs $16,399, $600 less than Kawasaki's ZX-10R at $16,999 and $2,850 more than Suzuki's own GSX-R750 at $13,549. At 448 lb curb it is 10.6 lb lighter than the Kawasaki's 458.6 lb, and its 32.5 in seat matches it. The Hayabusa at $19,699 weighs 582 lb, 134 lb more, and is a different kind of machine.
The GSX-R1000's 4.2 gal tank is 0.3 gal smaller than the Kawasaki's 4.5 gal, so check the tank when comparing range.
Ask whether the bike has been tracked, since a liter sport bike is often ridden hard. Look at the tires, the brake discs and the chain, and check the frame and swingarm for signs of a crash. The 4.2 gal tank is small, so plan fuel stops on a long ride.
Sit on it to judge the 32.5 in seat and the sport position. Compare it with a used ZX-10R and ask which electronics the model year includes, since the traction and wheelie settings differ between generations.
GSX-R1000 against the ZX-10R and CBR1000RR
Kawasaki's ZX-10R and Honda's CBR1000RR are the closest liter-class rivals, both slightly pricier.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition — specification referenceTotal Motorcycle says the engine is updated for 2026 and retains the same driveability and reliability while producing torque more useful in the low and middle range, that the light, compact twin-spar aluminum chassis and arched swingarm hold a Showa Big Piston fork and rear suspension for handling, and that a new lightweight Inertial Measurement Unit provides six-direction, three-axis motion and position information to the ECM so electronic aids can act instantly.
It praises the fully adjustable Showa Big Piston Front Fork for damping force control that helps maintain front tire contact.
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition
- 999.8cc; 448 lb; 32.5 in; $16,399.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition trims compared: Suzuki GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition trims compared: Suzuki GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition
Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition against Suzuki GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition: the specs that differ.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2027
- Compared editions
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2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition questions
What changed on the 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine?
Total Motorcycle says the engine is updated to retain driveability and reliability while producing torque that is more usable in the low and mid-range.
How much is the GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary?
Suzuki lists the GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition at $17,939, $1,540 more than the standard 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000 at $16,399.
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 40th Anniversary Edition is Suzuki's 999.8cc liquid-cooled DOHC four with a six-speed constant-mesh gearbox, Brembo Monobloc four-piston front calipers and ABS. Suzuki prices it at $16,399, and the GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition costs $17,939.
Suzuki sells the 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000 at $16,399 and the GSX-R1000R at $17,939. The R is the more expensive of the pair by $1,540. Its purpose is a higher level of equipment on the same 999.8cc engine and chassis. Total Motorcycle's description covers both. So ask a dealer which suspension and electronics are fitted to the version you are pricing.
Both use the Brembo Monobloc four-piston front calipers and the Showa Big Piston fork and are ABS equipped.