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Posted February 11, 2005   Email this page

Tricker Gixxer: Racetrack fast, street cool

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Big power, seamless fuel injection, a slipper clutch for smooth downshifts—all good stuff to have when lapping Eastern Creek Raceway in Australia. But this "racebike" has lights and turn signals. Cool turn signals, even. Read our first report on the 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 from the world press introduction.

2005 GSX-R1000: Second thoughts, no reservations
A track-day guy tries to wrap his mind around the surprisingly accessible brilliance of the new GSXR1000 while the scent of Kevin Schwantz's smoking rear tire lingers in the Australian air.
New GSXR1000 aims to stay number 1
Our man in Australia wires in his first impressions of the new 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, the company's hopes for holding on to the Number 1 plate in the AMA Superbike Championship.
Suzuki unveils new GSX-R1000 for 2005
Suzuki has totally revamped its GSX-R1000 sportbike for 2005, reducing weight, increasing power, and adding features to make racers drool.

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