Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 relies on a 988 cc (60.3 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 158.2 HP (115.5 kW) at 10,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 110 Nm (81.1 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 160.1 HP per liter and a 2,300 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,800 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX-R 1000 measures 195 kg (430 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.81 HP/kg (1.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 305 km (190 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 290 km/h (180 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2001 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
160.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.81 HP/kg (1.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,800 rpm
Theoretical Range
~305 km (190 mi)
Engine
Displacement988.0 ccm (60.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power158.2 HP (115.5 kW)) @ 10800 RPM
Torque110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 59.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTransistorized
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCable-operated wet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed290.0 km/h (180.2 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust4 into 1. Stainless steel.
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin spar
Rake24.0°
Trail96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping
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Transmission
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