Suzuki GSV-R

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Suzuki GSV-R

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Suzuki GSV-R800 (2007 -
Production	2002- present
Predecessor	Suzuki RGV500
Class	Prototype

Suzuki GSV-R is the name of the series of 4-Stroke V4 prototype motorcycles developed by Suzuki to compete in the MotoGP World Championship. GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500 cc 2-Stroke V4 RGV500 which was ridden by Kenny Roberts, Jr. to win the GP500 Championship in 2000.

The GSV-R was introduced on 2002, one year earlier than the original plan, with codename XRE0. New regulations were promoting the growth of four-stroke engines, and the performance of the new engine during testing was strong according to Suzuki. Despite the use of a new engine, XRE0 was using the old RGV500 Gamma Chassis, which was later criticized as a big mistake by many MotoGP analysts. Using the chassis and fairings that were previously made for the 2-Stroke RGV500 engine, XRE0 was hampered by many stability issues. The use of RGV500 Tyre spec was another mistake. Despite all of that, XRE0 was able to taste its first podium (2nd place) on the opening round at Suzuka and sacked 3rd place at Rio in the same year. XRE0 achievements however were inconsistent, as the riders often fell down, crashed, or were forced to retire by technical failures. The top XRE0 rider by the end of The 2002 MotoGP Championship was Kenny Roberts, Jr. in 9th place overall.

For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800 cc. Suzuki introduced an 800 cc version of the GSV-R also known as GSV-R800

Specifications

	GSV-R XRE0 (2002)	GSV-R XRE1 (2003)	GSV-R XRE2 (2004)	GSV-R XRE3 (2005)	GSV-R XRE4 (2006)	GSV-R XRG0 (2007)[1]	GSV-R XRG1 (2008)[2]
Engine Type	4 stroke water cooled V4
Displacement	990 cc (60.4 cu in)					800 cc (48.8 cu in)
Max Power	210 bhp (156.6 kW) @ 14,000+rpm	210 bhp (156.6 kW)+ @ 14,000+ rpm	220 bhp (164.1 kW)+ @ 14,500+ rpm	240 PS (237 hp/177 kW) @ 16,000 rpm	240 PS (237 hp/177 kW) @ 16,000 rpm	220 PS (217 hp/162 kW) @ 17,500rpm	225 PS (222 hp/165 kW) @ 18,000rpm
Valve Control and Type	DOHC four-valve					Pneumatic (air control), DOHC four-valve
Carburation Type	Fuel injection
Lubrication System	Hidraulic
Clutch	Dry multi plates (back torque reduce type)
Transmission	6 speed constant mesh					Six speed low friction constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Frame Type	Twin spar aluminum alloy frame
Suspension	Front: Inverted type telescopic Rear: Link type					Front: Inverted type telescopic (Öhlins) Rear: Link type (Öhlins)
Tyres	Dunlop	Michelin	Bridgestone
Wheels	Front: 16.5 inches Rear: 16.5 inches	Front: 17 inches Rear: 16.5 inches	Front: 16.5 inches Rear: 16.5 inches
Brake System	Front: Double carbon disc Rear: Single disc steel or carbon					Front: Double carbon disc (Brembo) Rear: Single steel disc (Brembo)
Overall Length	2030 mm (79.9 in)		2060 mm (81.1 in)				2080 mm (81.9 in)
Overall Width			660 mm (26 in)
Overall Height	1150 mm (45.3 in)		1150 mm (45.3 in)
Wheelbase	1420 mm (55.9 in)		1450 mm (57.1 in)
Weight	145 kg (320 lb)			148 kg (326 lb)
Fuel Tank	24 l (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal)			22 l (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal)		21 l (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal)

References

External links

• XRG1 specification at rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk

v • d • e Grand Prix Motorcycles, 2000–2009
Series	Manufacturer	2000s
		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
MotoGP 500 cc 990 cc 800 cc	Aprilia	RSW 500		RS3 Cube
	Ducati				Desmosedici GP3/GP4/GP5/GP6				GP7/GP8/GP9
	Honda	NSR500		RC211V					RC212V
	Ilmor							X3
	Kawasaki			ZX-RR					ZX-RR
	Suzuki	RGV500		GSV-R					GSV-R
	Team Roberts	Proton KR3			Proton V5			KR211V	KR212V
	Yamaha	YZR500		YZR-M1					YZR-M1
250 cc	Aprilia					RSW 250			RSA 250
	Honda					RS250R
	KTM							250 FRR