At the heart of the 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ sport motorcycle, Suzuki features a 999.8 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 198.5 HP (144.9 kW) at 13,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 10,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 198.5 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (10,800 rpm) and peak power (13,200 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX-R1000RZ measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.98 HP/kg (1.02 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 1,420 mm (55.9 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2022 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
198.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.98 HP/kg (1.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,800–13,200 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
Power198.5 HP (144.9 kW)) @ 13200 RPM
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM
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Suspension
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Transmission
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