Suzuki Gixxer Cup race bike and GSX-RR
MotoGP bike
Suzuki Motorcycle India showcased the
Suzuki Gixxer Cup race bike and the 2016 Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP bike at the Auto
Expo 2016. The latter was unveiled at the EICMA in Milan last
year.
The amateur racing version of the Suzuki
Gixxer SF features racing-type clip-on handlebars, custom racing aluminium
rear-set foot pegs, aerodynamic rear seat cowl, megaphone-type racing exhaust,
special race-compound tyres and performance high-flow racing air filter.
The motorcycle is powered by the same
154.9 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine with SOHC and two valves. It is
tuned to produce over 15 PS of maximum power and over 14 Nm of peak torque. The
motor is carbureted and is mated to a five-speed gearbox.
The new Suzuki GSX-RR for the Ecstar
Suzuki team is constructed on a new frame and has new engine specifications.
The bike is equipped with a seamless transmission instead of a standard unit.
Suzuki has claimed that the motor is capable of producing over 230 hp of peak
power and is capable of achieving a top speed of more than 330 km/h. It is essentially an inline four-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder.
At the official test at Sepang
International Circuit, Malaysia, the 2016 GSX-RR posted the 10th quickest lap
time of 2:01.244, courtesy of Maverick Vinales.
