Suzuki GSX-RR

Suzuki GSX-RR

Maverick Viñales, riding a Suzuki GSX-RR, at the 2015 Catalan Grand Prix.
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production Since 2014
Predecessor Suzuki GSV-R
Class Prototype
Engine 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke L4
Transmission 6-Speed cassette type
Wheelbase 1,457 mm (57.4 in)
Dimensions L: 2,096 mm (82.5 in)
W: 720 mm (28.3 in)
H: 1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Weight 157 kg (346 lb) (based on FIM regulation). (wet)

The Suzuki GSX-RR is a road racing motorcycle developed to race in the 1,000 cc (61 cu in) MotoGP series. Officially introduced on 30 September 2014 as the GSV-R replacement, it was developed by Suzuki since 2012.

History

Early development (2012–2013)

Suzuki suspended its MotoGP activities at the end of 2011 season, citing the global economic crisis, but since 2012 a prototype was spotted testing in several occasions.[1][2] Initially the prototype was dubbed GSV-R by the media, like its predecessor.

In 2013 it started to take part in official tests, with Randy de Puniet and Nobuatsu Aoki as development and test riders. The machine was now internally codenamed XRH-1.

First race (2014)

It began officially racing at the last event of the 2014 season, the Valencian Grand Prix at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain, ridden by Randy de Puniet as a wild-card entry, who failed to complete more than half of the race.[3]

2015 season

Maverick's GSX-RR at the 2015 Catalan Gran Prix.

On September 30, 2014, at the Intermot fair, Suzuki officially announced to return in the Premier class in 2015, with Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales as regular riders.[4] Also, the prototype was publicly named GSX-RR.

On March 6, 2015, prior to the beginning of the 2015 season, Suzuki unveiled its MotoGP team name as Team SUZUKI ECSTAR.[5]

At the 2015 Indianapolis Grand Prix, the GSX-RR received a new exhaust from Akrapovič.

2016 season

On February 26, Suzuki debuted the 2016-spec GSX-RR. The new model has an improved engine (+7 kW) and adopts the standard Magneti Marelli ECU while dimensions remained unchanged since the previous version.[6] The team also had sponsorship from PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor, through their Satria F150 and Nyalakan Nyali brands.

During the off-season 3-day test in Qatar the factory team evaluated for the first time the full seamless gearbox, which until then was a major technical lack compared to the other manufacturers.

Specifications

2015[7] 2016[8]
Overall length 2,096 mm (82.5 in)
Overall width 720 mm (28.3 in)
Overall height 1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Wheelbase 1,457 mm (57.4 in)
Weight over 160 kg (353 lb) over 157 kg (346 lb)
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, Four-stroke,
DOHC 4 Valve, inline-four engine
Displacement 1,000 cc (61 cu in)
Max Power over 169 kilowatts (227 hp) over 176 kilowatts (236 hp)
Top Speed over 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph)
Fuel Capacity 24 L (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal) 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal)
Frame Type Aluminum Twin Spar
Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic fork (Öhlins)
Rear: Link type (Öhlins)
Brakes Front: Double carbon disk/steel disk (Brembo)
Rear: Single steel disk (Brembo)
Wheels Front: 16.5 inch
Rear: 16.5 inch
Front: 17 inch
Rear: 17 inch
Tyres Bridgestone Michelin

Complete MotoGP results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Tyres Team No. Rider 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Points RC
2014 B QAT AME ARG ESP FRA ITA CAT NED GER IND CZE GBR RSM ARA JPN AUS MAL VAL
Team Suzuki MotoGP 14 Randy de Puniet Ret 0 NC
2015 B QAT AME ARG ESP FRA ITA CAT NED GER IND CZE GBR RSM ARA JPN AUS MAL VAL
Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP 25 Maverick Viñales 14 9 10 11 9 7 6 10 11 11 Ret 11 14 11 Ret 6 8 11 97 12th
41 Aleix Espargaró 11 8 7 7 Ret Ret Ret 9 10 14 9 9 10 6 11 9 7 8 105 11th
2016 M QAT ARG AME ESP FRA ITA CAT NED GER AUS CZE GBR RSM ARA JPN AUS MAL VAL
Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP 25 Maverick Viñales 6 Ret 4 6 33 6th
41 Aleix Espargaró 11 11 5 5 32 7th

References

  1. "2014 Suzuki GSV-R Spotted – The Inline-Four Cometh?". asphaltandrubber.com. 23 May 2012.
  2. "2014 Suzuki GSV-R Spotted Again". asphaltandrubber.com. 5 February 2013.
  3. MotoGP Valencia Results, Motorcycle USA, November 9, 2014 Retrieved 18 November 2014
  4. "Suzuki return to MotoGP with Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales in 2015". motogp.com (Dorna Sports). 30 September 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  5. "Suzuki unveils its MotoGP team name as Team SUZUKI ECSTAR". suzuki-racing.com (Suzuki Motor Corporation). 6 March 2015.
  6. "Suzuki launch 2016 MotoGP Campaign". motogp.com (Dorna Sports). 26 February 2016.
  7. "Suzuki reveals its GSX-RR MotoGP bike". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 30 September 2014.
  8. "Official Suzuki GSX-RR Specifications". suzuki-racing.com (Suzuki Motor Corporation). 26 February 2016.

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