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MotoLibrary Score
70/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.97 hp/kg
Torque
118 Nm
Engine
1000 ccm
Technical Overview
2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Kenny Roberts Jr Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Kenny Roberts Jr utilizes a 999.8 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 196 HP (143.1 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 118 Nm (87 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 196 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX-R1000R Kenny Roberts Jr measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.97 HP/kg (1.03 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
196 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.97 HP/kg (1.03 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–11,500 rpm
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement999.8 ccm (61.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium valves
Power196.0 HP (143.1 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
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