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In 1996 an all new GSX-R 750 was introduced, the 'SRAD', featuring a new modern spar frame, all new [[watercooled]] motor and all new suspension. A year later a 600 cc model was introduced, to compete in the supersport class. They shared little in common with their earliest incarnations, bar their name and niche, and were a revolutionary change in the GSX-R series rather than evolutionary. However the series had stagnated somewhat and failed to successfully compete with the burgeoning 900-1000 cc market opened up, mainly, by the [[Honda]] Fireblade series and then the highly successful R1 Series from [[Yamaha]]. | In 1996 an all new GSX-R 750 was introduced, the 'SRAD', featuring a new modern spar frame, all new [[watercooled]] motor and all new suspension. A year later a 600 cc model was introduced, to compete in the supersport class. They shared little in common with their earliest incarnations, bar their name and niche, and were a revolutionary change in the GSX-R series rather than evolutionary. However the series had stagnated somewhat and failed to successfully compete with the burgeoning 900-1000 cc market opened up, mainly, by the [[Honda]] Fireblade series and then the highly successful R1 Series from [[Yamaha]]. | ||
In 2001, [[Suzuki]] | In 2001, [[Suzuki]] introduced the GSX-R 1000 in the form of a 988 cc [[fuel injected]] [[motorcycle]] which put its predecessor to shame with a whopping 160 bhp at the crank. Created to compete with [[Yamaha YZF-R1|Yamaha's R1]] series they amply met the challenge and continue to this day at the leading edge of the sports bike genre. | ||
Following a common 2-year revision cycle, Suzuki updated the [[Suzuki GSX-R1000|GSX-R1000]] in 2003. Changes included an updated fuel injection system, numerous intake and exhaust improvements, as well as improved and updated styling. Yet another revision followed in 2005; changes were more significant, and the 2005 models started to solidify the GSX-R's domination in the 1000cc [[sportbike]] market. In 2005-2006, most road-tests and reviews by journalists considered the 2005 (and 2006) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 to be the leading 1000cc sportbike model on the road. | Following a common 2-year revision cycle, Suzuki updated the [[Suzuki GSX-R1000|GSX-R1000]] in 2003. Changes included an updated fuel injection system, numerous intake and exhaust improvements, as well as improved and updated styling. Yet another revision followed in 2005; changes were more significant, and the 2005 models started to solidify the GSX-R's domination in the 1000cc [[sportbike]] market. In 2005-2006, most road-tests and reviews by journalists considered the 2005 (and 2006) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 to be the leading 1000cc sportbike model on the road. | ||