The 2017 model , introduced to reporters at EICMA in late 2016 , had a significantly redesigned engine the first since the last engine update on the 2009 model . This new engine has a higher RPM limit and no balancer shaft to quell vibration , also a mechanical variable valve timing used for ten years by Suzuki in MotoGP and drive by wire throttle . This model is the first to get the addition of traction control with a ( IMU ) inertial measuring unit measuring yaw , roll and pitch also all lighting is now LED . Another first for any GSX-R is the use of a fuel gauge on this model . Along with the new 2017 GSX-R1000 model , Suzuki has also released a up spec model '' ' GSX-R1000R ' '' ; this R model comes with a Motion Track Brake System , Bi-directional quick shifter and launch control . Also on the R model , as reported by Sport Rider , are the same Showa Balance Free Front ( BFF ) fork and Balance Free Rear Cushion ( BFRC Lite ) shock that come standard on the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R . Specifications are 199 horsepower at 13,200 rpm ( claimed ) , 157.2 ( rear wheel ) , 86 lb-ft torque at 10,000 rpm ( claimed ) and ( rear wheel ) ; 76.0 mm x 55.1 mm bore x stroke , and 13.2:1 compression ratio . Troy Corser won the 2005 Superbike World Championship season , and Alessandro Polita won the 2006 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup season . The bike was used by Yukio Kagayama and Kousuke Akiyoshi to win the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in 2007 , with Kazuki Tokudome and Nobuatsu Aoki doing the same in 2009
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Suzuki GSX-R1000