A lot was expected of the GSX-R1000. She was the general favorite but in the end she had to be content with just the fourth position her category. Finding an explanation to this result Is complicated since the 1-litre class bike has won a couple of times in the past and with all the new changes we did expect her to do far better. However what is also a good sign is that the competition has got so much better, posting such excellent results.
Her great quality put paid to all our doubts and she is the only bike after the Kawasaki ZX-10R that feels manageable and stable during the race with very precise directional control around the corners. The Gixxer is small but moves well, has powerful brakes with a very progressive feel and an excellent aerodynamic design, which make her one of the best in her category.
The GSX-R has astounding acceleration and you have to quite literally feather the throttle when coming out of a corner. One look at the acceleration figures and you must see to believe how quick she is, a trait that where she is far more superior to her rivals. But like we said you have to punch the gas very gently especially when cornering lest you swing the rear far out of line, hairy but exciting. Superb suspension bits are ideally tuned for track action and help compensate and build confidence to generate sufficient acceleration to zip past rivals.
However she may have fared, the GSX-R 1000 is an exotic fiery dish which can fire up your taste buds leaving you craving for so much more. So don’t give up hope yet 2006 is another year to look forward to.