Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Race Edition, an almost racing naked

2023-06-30 17:00:13

Suzuki continues to take care of some of its mythical models. Among them the GSX-S 1000 y 950. Well, for fans of the brand, the Yoshimura SERT-Suzuki team that won the endurance world championship in 2021 has prepared a racing-inspired conversation kit that is a real beauty for the two naked from the Hamamatsu factory.

SERT Factory Workshop has been in charge of preparing this beautiful livery and equipment for the two Japanese bikes. On this occasion they surprised with a metallic blue basic color combined with gold, instead of the typical colors used by the team, red, black and blue.

On top of that, the GSX-S 1000 also It has a Race Edition that releases a few physical piecessuch as the short spoiler over the headlights, a “Race” seat with a passenger pad cover, Akrapovic muffler, bold red Brembo calipers, GB Racing engine guards and even a striking license plate holder.

Also, the model is completed with a numbered aluminum emblem, a garage mat, T-shirt and hat. The price of the motorcycle? Not suitable for any pocket: 16,999 euros. In other words, this special edition costs 3,500 euros more than the standard model costs in France, which is where it is sold.

On the other hand there is the GSX-S 950 Race Edition, somewhat cheaper: from 13,099 euros. It is a motorcycle that was already in the SERT Factory Workshop catalogue, but with the base of the 95 CV motorcycle that can be limited to 48 CV for the A2 license.

This bike also comes with an Akrapovic exhaust, passenger seat cover and a numbered aluminum plate. It has a premium version that for 14,699 euros It comes with Tokico brake calipers, boots and protectors and a fan pack.

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It’s a pretty way to keep the spirit of motorcycles and resistance alive. Especially at a time when it is no longer so common for brands to release their own collections inspired by sports bikes. Let’s remember that the GSX-R 1000 was discontinued in Europe, the same bike with which they race in resistance. The anti-pollution regulations took her away, so one of the most illustrious models are these two naked with which the SERT commemorates its victory.