Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 145 HP (105.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 145.1 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.61 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 369 km (229 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
145.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.69 HP/kg (1.44 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~369 km (229 mi)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power145.0 HP (105.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression12.2:1
Bore x Stroke74.5 x 57.3 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchRack and pinion clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust4-2-1 exhaust system
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum
Rake25.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionShowa link type, coil spring, oil damped
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo 4-piston
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsBlack 6-spoke lightweight cast aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight209.0 kg (460.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6938 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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