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{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = Suzuki GSV-R
| aka = Suzuki GSV-R800 (2007–2011)
| image = [[File:Suzuki GSV-R 2002.jpg|frameless|upright=1.35]]
| caption = 2002 Suzuki GSV-R
| manufacturer = [[Suzuki]]
| production = 2002–2011
| predecessor = [[Suzuki RGV500]]
| successor = [[Suzuki GSX-RR]]
| parent_company = 
| class = [[MotoGP]] prototype
}}

The '''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. The GSV-R replaced Suzuki's 500&nbsp;cc two-stroke V4 [[Suzuki RGV500|RGV500]] which was ridden by [[Kenny Roberts Jr.]] to win the 500cc World Championship in 2000.

The first-generation GSV-R, the XRE0, was introduced in 2002 (Suzuki originally planned to wait until the following year), with regulations for that season designed for 990cc four-stroke engines in mind. Despite the use of a new, larger, engine, the XRE0 continued to use the old RGV500 Gamma chassis (including tires and [[Motorcycle fairing|fairings]]), which was later seen as a mistake by many MotoGP analysts{{who|date=April 2024}} given the stability issues throughout the year. Despite all of that, XRE0 was able to taste its first podium (a second place) on the opening round at Suzuka and managed to get a third place at Rio in the same year. The 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 ninth place overall. For 2003's XRE1, several changes were made, including a switch from a 60° engine to a 65° one.

For 2007, MotoGP rules were changed to allow a maximum displacement of 800&nbsp;cc. Suzuki introduced an 800&nbsp;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 990&nbsp;cc GSV-R however, the XRG0 engines bore, stroke, and cylinder pitch had been redesigned to better suit the 800&nbsp;cc 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 17,500&nbsp;rpm.  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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080504011754/http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2007/02/rizla-suzuki-unveil-new-xrg0-gsv-r800.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-05-04 |title=Rizla Suzuki unveil the new XRG0 GSV-R800 |access-date=2010-02-22 |publisher=FasterandFaster.net }}</ref>

The 2008 [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]] season brought another redesigned GSV-R800 that Suzuki codenamed XRG1 as the successor to the XRG0 of the previous year.  This second generation 800&nbsp;cc four-stroke prototype was the most complex and technically advanced racing motorcycle Suzuki had ever produced at its time.  The XRG1 had been developed closely with team riders [[Chris Vermeulen]] and [[Loris Capirossi]] and the feedback from the [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]] team and Suzuki test engineers.  A key focus area in refining the XRG1 was improving acceleration.  This was accomplished by refining every detail of the 2007 XRG0 engine and an updated [[Mitsubishi]] ECU.  The resulted engine redesigning provided lower fuel consumption and increased usability.  Further refinements of the XRG0 chassis for the 2008 XRG1 allowed for better cornering performance and change of direction.  Along with the chassis refinements, a newly designed [[Motorcycle fairing|fairing]]  was developed to reduce wind resistance to enhance handling characteristics.<ref name="2008 XRG1 info ">{{cite web |url=http://www.highrevs.net/motogp_news/suzuki-officially-presents-gsv-r-motogp-racer-211108.php |title=Suzuki officially presents GSV-R MotoGP racer |access-date=2010-02-22 |publisher=HighRevs.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613043910/http://highrevs.net/motogp_news/suzuki-officially-presents-gsv-r-motogp-racer-211108.php |archive-date=2010-06-13 }}</ref>

At the end of 2011 Suzuki pulled out of [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]] until at least 2014, citing the need to reduce costs amid the global economic downturn.<ref name="Suzuki pulls out of MotorGP">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/nov/18/suzuki-suspend-motogp-two-years |title=Suzuki to suspend MotoGP operation due to 'tough circumstances' |access-date=2013-04-08 |work=The Guardian |location=London |date=2011-11-18}}</ref> Upon their return in 2014, the GSV-R designation was replaced with the [[Suzuki GSX-RR]].

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==Specifications==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size: 90%;"
|-
! 
! GSV-R XRE0 (2002)
! GSV-R XRE1 (2003)
! GSV-R XRE2 (2004)
! GSV-R XRE3 (2005)
! GSV-R XRE4 (2006)
! GSV-R XRG0 (2007)<ref name="2007 specs">{{cite web |url=http://www.bike.se/img/content/normal/1325.pdf?PHPSESSID=d6e56139ee862c3437eed1a4391208a8 |title=A Season to Look Forward To |access-date=2008-03-19 |format=PDF |publisher=Rizla Suzuki MotoGP }}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
! GSV-R XRG1 (2008)<ref name="2008 specs">{{cite web |url= http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/pages/common/crescent.aspx?pg=99 |title= Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP XRG1 Specification |access-date=2008-03-19 |publisher=Rizla Suzuki MotoGP |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080214162406/http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/pages/common/crescent.aspx?pg=99 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-02-14}}</ref>
! GSV-R XRG2 (2009)<ref name="2009 specs">{{cite web |url= http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/team/bike.asp |title= Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP XRG2 Specification |access-date= 2010-02-22 |publisher= Rizla Suzuki MotoGP |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100309112823/http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/team/bike.asp |archive-date= 2010-03-09 }}</ref>
|-
! Engine type
| colspan=1 | 60° [[Four-stroke cycle|4-stroke]] [[Water cooling|water-cooled]] [[V4 engine|V4]]
| colspan=7 | 65° [[Four-stroke cycle|4-stroke]] [[Water cooling|water-cooled]] [[V4 engine|V4]]
|-
! Displacement
| colspan=5 | {{convert|990|cc|cuin||abbr=on}}
| colspan=3 | {{convert|800|cc|cuin||abbr=on}}
|-
! Max power
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mbike.com/suzuki/gsv-r/2011|title = Suzuki GSV-R 2011 Motorcycle Photos and Specs}}</ref>
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|225|hp|kW||abbr=on}}
|-
! Valve control and type
| colspan=5 | [[Overhead camshaft|DOHC]] [[Multi-valve|four-valve]]
| colspan=3 | [[Pneumatic valve springs|Pneumatic (air control)]], [[Overhead camshaft|DOHC]] [[Multi-valve|four-valve]]
|-
! Carburation type
| colspan=8 | [[Fuel injection]]
|-
! Lubrication system
| colspan=7 | Wet sump
| colspan=1 | Wet sump ([[MOTUL]] Lubricants)
|-
! Clutch
| colspan=8 | Dry multi plates (back torque reduce type)
|-
! Transmission
| colspan=5 | Six-speed constant mesh [[Sequential manual transmission|manual]]
| colspan=3 | Six-speed low-friction constant mesh [[Sequential manual transmission|manual]]
|-
! Final drive
| colspan=8 | Chain
|-
! Frame type
| colspan=8 | Twin spar aluminum alloy frame
|-
! Suspension
| colspan=5 | Front: inverted type telescopic<br/>Rear: Link type
| colspan=3 | Front: inverted type telescopic ([[Öhlins]])<br/>Rear: link type ([[Öhlins]])
|-
! Tyres
| [[Dunlop Tyres|Dunlop]]/[[Michelin]]
| [[Michelin]]
| colspan=6 | [[Bridgestone]]
|-
! Wheels
| Front: 16.5&nbsp;inches<br/>Rear: 16.5&nbsp;inches
| Front: 17&nbsp;inches<br/>Rear: 16.5&nbsp;inches
| colspan=6 | Front: 16.5&nbsp;inches<br/>Rear: 16.5&nbsp;inches
|-
! Brake system
| colspan=5 | Front: double carbon disc<br/>Rear: single disc steel or carbon
| colspan=3 | Front: double carbon disc ([[Brembo]])<br/>Rear: single steel disc ([[Brembo]])
|-
! Overall length
| {{convert|2030|mm|abbr=on}}
|
| colspan=4 | {{convert|2060|mm|abbr=on}}
| colspan=2 | {{convert|2080|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
! Overall width
|
|
| colspan=6 | {{convert|660|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
! Overall height
| {{convert|1150|mm|abbr=on}}
|
| colspan=6 | {{convert|1150|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
! Wheelbase
| {{convert|1420|mm|abbr=on}}
|
| colspan=6 | {{convert|1450|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
! Weight
| colspan=3 align="center" | {{convert|330|lb|kg||abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mbike.com/suzuki/gsv-r/2011|title = Suzuki GSV-R 2011 Motorcycle Photos and Specs}}</ref>
| colspan=2 align="center" | {{convert|330|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|330|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|330|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
| {{convert|330|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
|-
! Fuel tank
| colspan=3 | {{convert|24|L|abbr=on}}
| colspan=2 | {{convert|22|L|abbr=on}}
| colspan=3 | {{convert|21|L|abbr=on}}
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[Honda RC212V]]
* [[Yamaha YZR-M1]]
* [[Aprilia RS Cube]]
* [[Ducati Desmosedici]]
* [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100315072540/http://bikerholic.com/2010/03/12/motogp-2010-rizla-suzuki-gsv-r-motogp-bike-revealed/ MotoGP: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP bike revealed]

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080214162406/http://www.rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk/pages/common/crescent.aspx?pg=99 XRG1 specification] at rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk

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