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2003 Suzuki Sport Bikes

An all-new SV1000, updated GSX-R1000 and SV650

A new SV1000 and SV1000S, an updated SV650, and an even hotter GSX-R1000.

New Models

SV1000/SV1000S

  • TL1000 engine
  • all-new frame with cast steering head and swingarm pivot welded to two cast trusses
  • 46mm conventional cartridge fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

    • single rear shock, 3-position preload adjustment, adjustable compression and rebound damping
    • SV1000S has half-fairing, chin fairing, and clip-ons
    • MSRP: SV1000 - $7999, SV1000S - $8599

    For more information go to the SV1000 page: SV1000 and SV1000S

    Updated Models

    GSX-R1000

    • new vent holes between adjacent cylinders for reduced crankcase pumping losses
    • new internal oil passageways
    • double-barrel throttle bodies controlled by updated digital ECM with new 32-bit CPU and ROM increase
    • more compact instrument cluster
    • improved ram-air efficiency
    • vertically stacked headlights and LED taillight
    • new frame with cast steering head and swingarm pivot-plate sections welded to extruded main spars
    • adjustable swingarm pivot
    • radial-mount four-piston front brake calipers
    • Diamond Like Carbon coating on fork stanchions
    • MSRP: GSX-R1000 - $10,499

    For more information go to the GSX-R1000 page: GSX-R1000

    SV650/SV650S

  • SDTV digital fuel injection, 39mm throttle bodies
  • all-new frame with cast steering head and swingarm pivot welded to two cast trusses
  • 41mm conventional fork with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping

    • new instrument cluster
    • SV650S has half-fairing and clip-ons
    • MSRP: SV650 - $5899, SV650S - $6299

    For more information go to the SV650 page: SV650 and SV650S

    40th Anniversary models

    Hayabusa and Alstare WSS GSX-R600: here

    Returning Models

    GSX-R750
    GSX-R600
    TL1000R
    GSX1300R Hayabusa
    DL1000 V-Strom
    Katana 750
    Katana 600
    Bandit 1200/1200S
    Bandit 600S

    www.suzukicycles.com

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