When did the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 come out?

When did the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 come out?

2005: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 launched available in black/grey, blue/white or yellow/black colourschemes. 2006: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6.

Is the Hehe K5 the best GSX-R ever built?

HE K5. WE’VEbefore. Arguably not only heard it all the best incarnation of Suzuki’s 1000cc ever built since it first appeared in 2001, but potentially the best GSX-R whatever the capacity. A bold claim, but it’s difficult to dispute the impact it had on the modern litre sportsbike market.

How reliable is the Suzuki GSX-R1000?

Suzuki’s top end bikes are better than most if looked after (although you have to fastidiously clean them through winter) and there have been no major reliability issues with the Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Is the GSX-R worth it over the Fireblade?

Where the Fireblade is often accused of being a bit bland as the power is so linear and R1 just hits you and throws you back in the seat the GSX-R has a compromise of power and usability, helped by the excellent fuel-injection which I couldn’t fault or find any flat spots in.

Is the Suzuki GSX-R1000 the fastest bike under 8000 rpm?

Riding the K5 Suzuki GSX-R1000 below 8000 rpm and comparing to many modern litre bikes of today, you’d swear it that there was nothing faster than the might GSX-R.

What is the capacity of the Suzuki GSX-R1000?

Under pressure from its rivals, the Suzuki GSX-R1000’s capacity was raised from 989cc to a full 999cc.

Is the K5 GSX-R1000 the greatest conventional 1 litre 4-cylinder engine of all time?

Many motorcycle journalists as well as owners or whoever has ridden a K5 GSX-R1000 have been known to claim that the engine is the greatest conventional 1 litre 4-cylinder engine of all time. While today we are now familiar with 200 hp engines, the 15-year-old engine from the K5 still stands out as a hugely capable engine.