2017 GSX-R1000/R World Media Launch at Phillip Island This week...

Suzuki Motorcycles Australia just released this little video...


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Free OEM Quick shifter and Yoshimura Alpha slip-on exhaust for Australia GSX-R1000 ABS customers just announced...

"Celebrating Josh Waters and Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia’s 2017 Australian Superbike Championship win, Suzuki is providing GSX-R1000 ABS customers a Genuine Suzuki Bi-directional Quick-Shifter and a Yoshimura Alpha slip-on track day muffler Free-of-Charge as part our Championship Bonus promotion. This offer will be backdated to include all existing GSX-R1000 ABS customers."


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Link

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Josh Waters keeps Winning... on the all new 2017 GSX-R1000R!!!...

Pole and two race wins in the support Superbike race's for the MotoGP @ Phillip Island this weekend...

2 more Superbike races still to come...


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Race 3 Josh Waters pipped Bryan Staring for the Win on the line...

But... But... But... The BMW S1000RR makes more power than the GSX-R1000R and the CBR1000RR...... :lmao:


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Josh Waters won 3 of the 4 Support Superbike races, it rained during the last race which was shortened from 8 laps to 6 laps (due to time and weather constraints) and he was on slicks.

Other riders who gambled and started on rain tyre's, won the race...

As usual.... Zero coverage on the support Superbikes races during the MotoGP free to air coverage on TV over the weekend... Pathetic!!!...

Josh Waters won the overall Phillip Island Superbike, 4 race mini Championship......:goodjob:





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This new article below reviewing the 2017 GSX-R1000, reveals Josh Waters 2017 Championship Winning ASBK Actual Power Figure tuned by Phil Taiton...

206 Rear Wheel Horsepower...

Only engine mods allowed per ASBK rules... (Shaved Head & Thinner Head Gasket, Full Exhaust, Tune and must run Stock OEM Camshafts...)



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"Review: 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Suzuki Australia are right where they want and need to be with the two brand new GSX-R1000 models. The completely-revised GSX-R1000R was launched at Phillip Island in February and, with over 600 new parts, it received rave reviews. It’s competitively priced, good looking and, most importantly, it’s fast.

The brother bike is the standard A model, which was released without the fanfare of a launch, but it has proved to be worthy of carrying the GSX-R label. The new R model subsequently went on to win the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship with Josh Waters taking the crown for a third time with Team Suzuki Ecstar Australia.

Suzuki Australia are in celebration mode and have just released the standard GSX-R1000 with a new ‘Championship Bonus’ kit to commemorate Waters’ achievements on the track this year. I’m not sure standard is the right word to describe the base-model GSX-R, because it has virtually all the features of its high-end brother. The main differences between the two are in the suspension, where the A has the older, but still excellent, Showa BPF (Big Piston Fork) and the older style, fully-adjustable Showa rear shock.

Electronically there’s no launch control or bi-directional quick-shifter either, but that’s reflected in the asking price, keeping it in line with the other leading manufacturers. The standard bike with the Championship Bonus package pretty much ticks all of the boxes, including a bi-directional race-shifter and a Yoshimura slip-on muffler. That additions mean that this could almost be the perfect GSX-R.

The bike is supplied in standard tune and with the slip-on it makes more power, but the real fun starts if you decide to get it tuned, which is exactly what we did. There are many tuning options, but we got Phil Tainton to we’ve his magic. When Phil waved his wand on our bike, the already-fast GSX-R ended up pumping out about 196 rear wheel horsepower, which is astronomical for such a standard beast. Add the bi-directional quick-shifter and suddenly you have one serious motorcycle on your hands.

I think enough has been said in the press regarding the stats of the new bike, but controlling that sort of power isn’t an easy job and only the best electronic systems will cope. The tuned standard Suzuki electronics package is amazing, but this bike’s even better. The throttle maps on the standard A model are about 95 percent perfect, which is equal to any of the other Japanese manufacturers, but when you add the Suzuki Championship Bonus kit, plus the tune-up, this bike becomes what I’d describe as perfect.

Recently I did some laps on the Australian championship-winning GSX-R of Waters and it was an amazing bike to experience, but with just the few tweaks this standard model received, the difference between the two was virtually undetectable. Okay, there is slightly less power than the race bike that has 206hp, but there’s also a good gain over and above the standard bike.

The throttle pick-up is flawless and that really does help the rider feel the traction of the road below. You somehow feel more connected and you are the one in control with lots of feedback coming your way making this bike just like Josh’s. The other major difference over the standard model is the addition of the R model’s quick-shifter and, after riding many bikes with them, it’s hard to go back, so the fitment to this bike makes sense. Who needs the clutch? It’s just a matter of zapping through the gears GP-style, giving the bike a race track feel.

The suspension is second-tier Showa suspension, but it works so good out in the real world and gels in perfectly with the completely new frame and engine package. The geometry of this bike is different to the old bike too, but it retains that renowned stability that Suzuki is famous for. In fact, I haven’t ridden a bike that feels as stable as the Suzuki with its front-end being the strong point.

Riding it in its natural environment – tight back-roads – the bike feels very confidence-inspiring. There’s nothing to worry about and no little quirks, just plain-old fun to be had. It’s also a comfortable bike to ride as far as sportsbikes go and that comes from not only the seating position, but the frame’s ability to absorb elements and the cushy suspension settings.

Probably the biggest thrill about the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is its exhaust note when you get on the gas. It really starts to wind up and then when the Suzuki Racing VVT (SR-VVT) System kicks in, it feels like you’ve entered Star Wars Hyperspace. It’s a rapid machine that is full of technology, but still retains that old-school feel. The brakes are also excellent, giving the rider a good amount of feel while always having the ABS in the background as a reserve of sorts. There’s no intervention and, unless you find yourself on track, it is just what you want.

So, with the Championship Bonus kit and Tainton tuning, this test bike sits somewhere between the regular GSX-R1000 and high-end GSX-R1000R models. What stands out is that you get a lot of motorcycle for your money and half-way or not, it feels like the Full Monty."

Link...

That would be some scary power.

So have you bought one yet?

Wish my ZX12 made that power lol

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That would be some scary power.

So have you bought one yet?

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Negative, no decision yet, plus the price is still crazy...

I'm in no rush to upgrade...

Nice...


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Reverse Angle...

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Very interesting times ahead...

Troy Bayliss Returns to ASBK in 2018 on Ducati...


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12/12/17

"Three-time Superbike World Champion Troy Bayliss has confirmed he will come out of retirement to race the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship on board a DesmoSport Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition.

Bayliss, will contest all rounds of the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship for the factory supported team he co-owns with former Australian Superbike racer Ben Henry.

The 49-year-old, confirmed his desire to contest Australia’s premier motorcycle racing series had been burning for a while, initially presenting when an opportunity arose to replace the injured Callum Spriggs mid-year.

It was a situation we first considered when Callum was injured, Bayliss explained. “Obviously, it was a big call and it didn’t quite feel right at the time.

Since then, I have tested the bike and completed a lot of miles both in practice and racing the 300 class.

Initially, I did want to see another young guy on the bike but after I rode it, I felt that I needed to contest the championship and try and win myself the elusive Australian Superbike title, Bayliss continued.
During his time in Australia before going overseas Bayliss placed second in the Australian Superbike Championship on two occasions, and acknowledged he has some unfinished business.

I definitely feel like I have some unfinished business,” Bayliss continued. “I have a bit of work to do in terms of fitness but after testing the bike and running it at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival I feel I am definitely up to the task.

Ducati Australia & New Zealand CEO Warren Lee said Bayliss’ inclusion in the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship is fantastic for the fans and the series.

We’re naturally all super excited that Troy has decided to race again on a Ducati Superbike and in the ASBK for 2018! said Lee.

When he was racing in the World Championships and since returning to Australia, Troy has always been such a great ambassador for Australia and our motorcycle sport and industry. His passion for motorcycling and "putting back in” attitude is why he is Australia’s and one of the world’s most popular and liked riders.

I’m sure everyone can’t wait to see him back out there racing next year in the ASBK with the DesmoSport Ducati Team on board the beautiful Panigale R Final Edition, Lee added.

At 49 years of age Bayliss will be the oldest and most experienced rider in the field. If he were to achieve his goal of championship success not only would he be crowned Australian Superbike Champion, he would also become the oldest competitor to win a domestic superbike series anywhere in the world.

All eyes will be on Bayliss when he takes to the track for the opening round of the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship at the Australian leg of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on February 23-25"

One of my personal favourite racers, I hope the "old man" is still able to hand it out to the young blokes, all the very best to him. I don't know him personally (a mate of mine does a little bit) but he's reportedly a hell of a nice guy and really down to earth. I only wish he'd had a bit better run in Moto GP when he was there but at least he went out with a cracker win.

P.S. Just for Micks, he's a pretty decent racing cyclist as well.

I wish him all the best. Certainly one of the greatest riders Australia has produced and a hell of a great bloke by all accounts. However it will point to the state of affairs in Australian racing if a 49 year old is able to come in and win the series