GSXR1000
Die hard MF'er
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 has comprehensively beaten its Japanese rivals in the extensive test in MCN this week.
In a complete turnaround from last year’s bikes, the GSX-R is followed by the Honda FireBlade, with the R1 dropping from first to last.
The all-new 2003 Suzuki wins the crown by offering great all-round road ability as well as focused track performance. The improved 146bhp engine is the strongest feature of the bike, but an improved frame means the handling can cope with more power.
Radial brakes are a vast improvement on last year’s bike, giving powerful and fade-free stopping power. Plus, the 2003 model is £700 cheaper than the 2002 predecessor.
The Honda makes second by virtue of its all-round performance, while the Yamaha R1, still a great bike, gets pushed to third.
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Gr Peter
In a complete turnaround from last year’s bikes, the GSX-R is followed by the Honda FireBlade, with the R1 dropping from first to last.
The all-new 2003 Suzuki wins the crown by offering great all-round road ability as well as focused track performance. The improved 146bhp engine is the strongest feature of the bike, but an improved frame means the handling can cope with more power.
Radial brakes are a vast improvement on last year’s bike, giving powerful and fade-free stopping power. Plus, the 2003 model is £700 cheaper than the 2002 predecessor.
The Honda makes second by virtue of its all-round performance, while the Yamaha R1, still a great bike, gets pushed to third.
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/www.motorcyclenews.com/news/detail?sectionID=50677&documentID=166274Gr Peter
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