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2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

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2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Overview

The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is a sport motorcycle built around 998.6 cc of displacement. Under the tank sits an In-line four engine running DOHC valve actuation, a compression ratio of 12.5:1. 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 delivers 131 kW @ 11000rpm of peak power and 118 Nm @ 8500rpm of torque. The factory-quoted top speed stands at 292.9 km/h, making it a capable performer in its class. From a practical standpoint, the 2006 GSX-R 1000 tips the scales at 166 kg, carries a 18-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 810 mm and spans a 1405 mm wheelbase. Scroll down for the complete 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 spec sheet covering every technical detail from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2006 GSX-R 1000 - Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Strong power output: 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 makes 131 kW @ 11000rpm with 118 Nm @ 8500rpm of torque - competitive figures for its class.
  • Fuel injection: The fuel injection injection system delivers crisp throttle response and reliable cold starts regardless of altitude or temperature.
  • Large fuel range: The 18-litre tank is generously sized, translating to extended range between stops - ideal for touring or longer commutes.

Considerations

  • Age-related wear: As with any used GSX-R 1000, a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering consumables, service history and tyres is always recommended.

Owner Experiences & Common Issues

Throttle response and fuelling

The fuel injection on the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is generally well-regarded. Some owners note a slight hesitation at small throttle openings when cold, which clears once the engine reaches operating temperature. A quick visual check of the injector connectors during routine servicing is good practice on higher-mileage examples.

Valve clearance checks

DOHC engines should have valve clearances checked at the manufacturer's specified interval. Owners report that clearances can tighten over time on higher-mileage bikes, leading to slight ticking from the top end. Catching it early keeps the job simple and avoids more costly remediation.

GSX-R 1000 - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

When inspecting a used 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000, start with the basics: check the service book for oil change frequency, inspect the chain and sprockets for wear, and look for oil seepage around the engine casings and rocker covers. A cold start test is invaluable - a well-maintained GSX-R 1000 should fire up cleanly and settle to a smooth idle within a few seconds.

Oil and filter changes

Regular oil changes are the single most important maintenance task on any GSX-R 1000. Stick to the manufacturer's interval - typically every 6,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Always use the correct viscosity grade as specified in the owner's manual.

Fuel system care

The GSX-R 1000's fuel injection system is durable but benefits from quality fuel and the occasional use of a fuel-system cleaner additive. If the bike has been stored for more than three months, drain and replace the fuel to prevent varnish deposits in the injectors.

Valve clearance service

Check that valve clearances have been adjusted at the correct intervals on any used GSX-R 1000. This is a job many owners skip because the bike does not immediately feel wrong - but tight clearances accelerate valve seat wear. Ask for proof it has been done.

2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 uses an In-line four engine with 998.6 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.
What is the top speed of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a factory-quoted top speed of 292.9 km/h. Real-world speeds vary depending on rider weight, conditions and state of tune.
How much does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weigh?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weighs 166 kg. This is the manufacturer's dry figure.
How much power does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 make?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 produces 131 kW @ 11000rpm of power and 118 Nm @ 8500rpm of torque. These are peak figures.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a 18-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 300-360 km between stops.
Is the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 suitable for shorter riders?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a seat height of 810 mm. This is a moderate seat height that suits a wide range of rider heights.
What brakes does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 uses 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston caliper at the front and Single 220 mm disc, 2 caliper at the rear.
What tyre sizes does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 use?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 runs 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/50 ZR17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.
What gearbox does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?
The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is fitted with a 6 Speed, constant mesh transmission.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Spec Evolution

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 was produced across 23 model years (2001-2023). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Max Power 118 kW / 160 hp @ 10800 rpm 118 kW / 160 hp @ 10800 rpm - 119.5 kW / 162 hp @ 10800 rpm 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm 141.7 kW / 190 hp @ 12000rpm 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm 148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm - - -
Wet Weight 195 kg / 430 lbs. 195 kg / 430 lbs. - - - - 192 kg / 423 lbs 192 kg / 423 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 205 kg / 452 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 203 kg / 448 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 201 kg / 445 lbs 202.0 kg / 445.3 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs
Dry Weight 170 kg / 374.7 lbs. 170 kg / 374.7 lbs. 168 kg / 370.4 lbs 168 kg / 370 lbs. 166 kg / 366 lbs 166 kg / 366 lbs 172 kg / 379 lbs. 172 kg / 379 lbs. - 220 kg / 485.0 lbs 112 kg / 246.9 lbs 198 kg / 436.5 lbs - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC - Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC Titanium valves Titanium valves Titanium valves
Engine Type In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four, four-stroke In-line four In-line four, four-stroke V2, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke
Top Speed 290 km/h / 180 mph 290 km/h / 180 mph - 291 km/h / 181 mph 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph 290 km/h / 180.2 mph 290 km/h / 180.2 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph 299 km/h / 185.8 mph - - - - - - -
Seat Height 830 mm / 32.3 in. 830 mm / 32.3 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 820 mm / 32.3 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in 825 mm / 32.5 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in.
Fuel Capacity 18 Litres / 4.8 US US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons 16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons

Key Specifications

Engine

In-line four

Power

131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm

Torque

118 Nm / 12 kgf-m / 87 ft -lb @ 8500rpm

Top Speed

292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph

Weight

166 kg / 366 lbs

Fuel Capacity

18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal

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Full 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

Year 2006
Colours Blue/White, Black/Grey, Black/Yellow
Make Model Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Top Speed 292.9 km/h / 181.9 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 2.8 sec.
Max Power 131 kW / 178 hp @ 11000rpm
Max Torque 118 Nm / 12 kgf-m / 87 ft -lb @ 8500rpm
Standing Start 0-160 km/h 5.2 sec.
Standing Start ¼ Mile 10.1 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph
Stroke 4
Fuel Control DOHC
Engine Type In-line four
Displacement 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC
Fuel System Injection. Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke 74.3 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Engine Lubrication Wet Sump
Engine Oil Specification Synthetic, 10W/40
Exhaust 4 into 1 into 2, Stainless steel
Fuel Consumption 6.9 l/100 km / 14.5 km/l / 34 US mpg / 41 Impmpg
Fuel Induction Electronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodies
Fuel Range 195 km / 121 miles
Ignition Electronic ignition, Transistorized
Lubrication Wet sump
Spark Plug NGK, CR9EIA-9
Starter Electric
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