With global reverence for the original 1985 GSX-R750F and the groundbreaking 2001 GSX-R1000, Suzuki’s legendary GSX-R legacy continues with the all-new 2026 GSX-R1000R — a machine built to stir passion and performance.
For 40-years, the GSX-R name has defined Suzuki’s racing DNA and performance legacy. Now, Suzuki has unveiled the 2026 GSX-R1000R, igniting both nostalgia and excitement — and here’s a gallery of our favourite images, of all three colours, for your viewing… Enjoy…
At BikeReview.com.au, we’ve lived and breathed the GSX-R legacy for years. So you can imagine the buzz when we got hold of the full technical details of the latest flagship. We’ve built GSX-R750 and 1000 projects over the years with Suzuki Motorcycles Australia, and currently have a 1985 on the bench. We can’t wait to test the new 1000R, but for now, let’s take a look at the gallery and for those that missed the full feature, click on the link below to read the in-depth details of the GSX-R1000R.
Read the complete technical details and check out the video of the 2026 GSX-R1000R here…
2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition Specifications
Price: TBC
Colours: 40th Anniversary Blue, Yellow or Red
Claimed power: 143.5kW@13,200rpm
Claimed torque: 110Nm@11,000rpm
Wet weight: 203kg
Fuel capacity: 16L
Fuel Consumption (Claimed): 14.7km/L
Engine: Euro5, four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC VVT, 999.8cc
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55.1mm Compression Ratio: 13.8:1, Fuel Injected, RidebyWire throttle,
Gearbox: Six speed with bi-directional quick-shifter, Clutch: Wet multiplate slipper
Chassis: Twin-spar aluminium frame, braced alloy swingarm
Rake: 23 degrees, Trail: 95mm
Suspension: SHOWA SFF USD forks, SHOWA link-type rear suspension, 150mm travel each end.
Brakes: four-piston Brembo mono-block front brake calipers 310mm floating-mount dual rotors, single rear rotor Wheels & Tyres: 17in cast six-spoke aluminium wheels, 120/70-17 – 190/50-17 Bridgestone BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 tyres.
Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 1470mm
Seat height: 845mm
Overall length: 2150mm
Height: 1350mm
Width: 925mm
Instruments & Electronics: LCD dash, LED Lights, two-way quick-shifter, Suzuki easy start system, Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), SDMS, ABS.
2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R 40th Anniversary Edition Gallery
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