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'''Suzuki GSV-R''' is the name of the series of [[Four-stroke]] V4 prototype [[motorcycles]] developed by [[Suzuki]] to compete in the [[MotoGP]] World Championship. GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500 cc 2-Stroke V4 [[Suzuki RGV500|RGV500]] which was ridden by [[Kenny Roberts, Jr.]] to win the [[GP500]] Championship in 2000. | '''Suzuki GSV-R''' is the name of the series of [[Four-stroke]] V4 prototype [[motorcycles]] developed by [[Suzuki]] to compete in the [[MotoGP]] World Championship. GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500 cc 2-Stroke V4 [[Suzuki RGV500|RGV500]] which was ridden by [[Kenny Roberts, Jr.]] to win the [[GP500]] Championship in 2000. | ||
The GSV-R was introduced on 2002, one year earlier than the original plan, with codename XRE0. New regulations were promoting the growth of four-stroke engines, and the performance of the new engine during testing was strong according to Suzuki. Despite the use of a new engine, XRE0 was using the old RGV500 Gamma Chassis, which was later criticized as a big mistake by many MotoGP analysts. Using the [[chassis]] and [[Motorcycle fairing|fairings]] that were previously made for the 2-Stroke RGV500 engine, XRE0 was hampered by many stability issues. The use of RGV500 Tire spec was another mistake. Despite all of that, XRE0 was able to taste its first podium (2nd place) on the opening round at Suzuka and sacked 3rd place at Rio in the same year. XRE0 achievements however were inconsistent, as the riders often fell down, crashed, or were forced to retire by technical failures. The top XRE0 rider by the end of The 2002 MotoGP Championship was Kenny Roberts, Jr. in 9th place overall. | The GSV-R was introduced on 2002, one year earlier than the original plan, with codename XRE0. New regulations were promoting the growth of four-stroke engines, and the performance of the new engine during testing was strong according to Suzuki. Despite the use of a new engine, XRE0 was using the old RGV500 Gamma Chassis, which was later criticized as a big mistake by many MotoGP analysts. Using the [[chassis]] and [[Motorcycle fairing|fairings]] that were previously made for the 2-Stroke RGV500 engine, XRE0 was hampered by many stability issues. The use of RGV500 Tire spec was another mistake. Despite all of that, XRE0 was able to taste its first [[podium]] (2nd place) on the opening round at Suzuka and sacked 3rd place at Rio in the same year. XRE0 achievements however were inconsistent, as the riders often fell down, crashed, or were forced to retire by technical failures. The top XRE0 rider by the end of The 2002 MotoGP Championship was Kenny Roberts, Jr. in 9th place overall. | ||
For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800 cc. Suzuki introduced an 800 cc version of the GSV-R also known as GSV-R800. The GSV-R800 was codenamed XRG0 because of its newly redesigned engine based on displacement limitations. The new XRG0 engine was based from the layout of the 2006 990cc GSV-R however, the XRG0 engines bore, stroke, and cylinder pitch had been redesigned to better suit the 800cc engine displacement. The Factory [[Rizla]] [[Suzuki MotoGP]] team stated the new engines aim was to ‘achieve the best possible horsepower and reliable high rpm operation, and to provide the riders with user friendly power delivery and predictable engine character.’ The XRG0 was also equipped with a redesigned Engine control unit supplied by Mitsubishi, capable of producing 220 horsepower at 17,500rpm. The [[Chassis]] layout and wheelbase length from the 2006 GSV-R XRE4 used in the 2006 [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]] season remained on the new model, however the [[Motorcycle fairing|fairing]] design had been updated to better accommodate high speed stability. <ref name="2007 XRG0 info ">{{cite web |url=http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2007/02/rizla-suzuki-unveil-new-xrg0-gsv-r800.html |title= Rizla Suzuki unveil the new XRG0 GSV-R800 |accessdate=2010-02-22 |format=HTML |publisher=FasterandFaster.net |language=English}} </ref> | For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800 cc. Suzuki introduced an 800 cc version of the GSV-R also known as GSV-R800. The GSV-R800 was codenamed XRG0 because of its newly redesigned engine based on displacement limitations. The new XRG0 engine was based from the layout of the 2006 990cc GSV-R however, the XRG0 engines bore, stroke, and cylinder pitch had been redesigned to better suit the 800cc engine displacement. The Factory [[Rizla]] [[Suzuki MotoGP]] team stated the new engines aim was to ‘achieve the best possible horsepower and reliable high rpm operation, and to provide the riders with user friendly power delivery and predictable engine character.’ The XRG0 was also equipped with a redesigned Engine control unit supplied by Mitsubishi, capable of producing 220 horsepower at 17,500rpm. The [[Chassis]] layout and wheelbase length from the 2006 GSV-R XRE4 used in the 2006 [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]] season remained on the new model, however the [[Motorcycle fairing|fairing]] design had been updated to better accommodate high speed stability. <ref name="2007 XRG0 info ">{{cite web |url=http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2007/02/rizla-suzuki-unveil-new-xrg0-gsv-r800.html |title= Rizla Suzuki unveil the new XRG0 GSV-R800 |accessdate=2010-02-22 |format=HTML |publisher=FasterandFaster.net |language=English}} </ref> | ||