2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

Name: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Brand: Suzuki

Sport • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Overview

For 2008, Suzuki offers the GSX-R 1000 as a sport motorcycle with 998.6 cc on tap. The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is built around an In-line four engine running DOHC valve actuation, a compression ratio of 12.5:1. Out on the road, the GSX-R 1000 delivers 138 kW @ 12000rpm of peak power and 117 Nm @ 10000rpm of torque. Flat out, it's quoted at 290 km/h. In everyday use, the 2008 GSX-R 1000 tips the scales at 192 kg, carries a 17.5-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 810 mm and spans a 1415 mm wheelbase. Every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes, is covered in the full 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 spec sheet below.

2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 compared with other bikes in the Sport category

Measured against other bikes in the Sport category in our database (up to 1341 models, one entry per model), the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 comes out as follows.

With 290 km/h, the GSX-R 1000 has the joint 58th highest top speed of 880 bikes in the Sport category, 32% above the category average of 220 km/h.
Power output of 138 kW is higher than that of 1206 of the other 1340 bikes in the Sport category.
Only 80 of the other 726 bikes in the Sport category have a higher power-to-weight ratio than the 719 W/kg of the GSX-R 1000.
Narrowing the field to the 296 models within five model years of it, the top speed of 290 km/h is higher than that of 244 of the other 295.

Versus the 2007 model

Compared with the 2007 model, peak power eased from 141.7 kW to 138 kW (-3.7 kW). Peak torque, wet weight, displacement, seat height and top speed are unchanged.

2008 GSX-R 1000 - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Strong power output: Peak output on the GSX-R 1000 is 138 kW @ 12000rpm and 117 Nm @ 10000rpm of torque - strong numbers for what it is.
Fuel injection: No choke, no jetting, no altitude compensation to think about - fuel injection just works across a wider range of conditions than carburetion.
Strong front braking: The disc front brake bites hard and stays consistent - a solid foundation whether it's stock or upgraded with braided lines.

Considerations

Chain final drive upkeep: A chain drivetrain is the most common setup in its class, but it's also the one that demands the most regular hands-on maintenance.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Cooling system servicing

With Liquid cooled, thermal management is largely automatic, but the coolant has a service life of its own - replace it on the manufacturer's interval to protect the water passages and thermostat.

Fuelling & injector care

Fuelling on the GSX-R 1000 comes from fuel injectionwith four 44mm throttle bodies. Cold starts and throttle response stay consistent across altitude and temperature, the main practical edge over a carbureted equivalent.

Valve clearance checks

Valve clearances on DOHC-equipped engines like the GSX-R 1000's drift slowly with mileage rather than failing suddenly - sticking to the service interval keeps it a non-issue.

Brake disc and pad wear

2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper up front provides the primary stopping power; inspect disc thickness and pad wear at each tyre change to catch scoring before it becomes a rotor replacement.

Suspension condition on used examples

Suspension duties are handled by Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload up front and Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring preload at the rear. Weeping fork seals aren't a dealbreaker on a used bike, but they're a fair basis for negotiating price.

Final drive maintenance

Chain final drive on the GSX-R 1000 means routine lubing and tension checks are part of ownership - skip them and sprocket wear accelerates noticeably.

Frame & chassis check

The Aluminium, twin spar chassis holds up well with normal use; on a used bike it's still worth checking the head-stock and swingarm pivot area for impact damage or corrosion.

GSX-R 1000 - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

A pre-purchase check on the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 with its 998.6 cc sport should cover the same ground every time: service history, drivetrain condition, and any oil seepage around the casings. This model runs chain final drive, so check chain slack and sprocket tooth profile specifically - a worn sprocket is a cheaper fix now than after it's chewed up the next chain. Now 18 years old, this sport is as likely to show age-related wear (perished rubber, seized fasteners, degraded seals) as mileage-related wear. Start it from cold if you can - a well-kept GSX-R 1000 settles to a smooth idle within seconds.

Oil and filter changes

Oil changes are the cheapest insurance you can buy for the GSX-R 1000's 998.6 cc in-line four - keep to the manufacturer's interval rather than stretching it. With a 12.5:1 compression ratio, running the octane grade specified in the manual matters more than on a lower-compression engine. Use the viscosity grade the manual specifies, not whatever's on sale.

Fuel system care

Injector systems like the GSX-R 1000's hold up well with basic care - decent fuel, an occasional cleaner additive, and draining old fuel before any layup longer than three months.

Valve clearance service

There's no reliable seat-of-the-pants way to tell if a GSX-R 1000's valve clearances are in spec - a light top-end tick is the only real warning sign, and by then some wear has already happened. Service records are the only proof.

2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?

The 2008 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000?

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a factory-quoted top speed of 290 km/h. Real-world speeds vary depending on rider weight, conditions and state of tune.

How much does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weigh?

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 weighs 192 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much power does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 make?

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 produces 138 kW @ 12000rpm of power and 117 Nm @ 10000rpm of torque. These are peak figures.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000?

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has a 17.5-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 291-350 km between stops.

Is the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 suitable for shorter riders?

The 2008 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?

The 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 uses 2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper at the front and single 220 mm disc at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 use?

The 2008 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 have?

The 2008 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

138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm

Torque

117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm

Top Speed

290 km/h / 180.2 mph

Weight

192 kg / 423 lbs

Fuel Capacity

17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal

Full 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Specifications

Year 2008

Colours Blue/White, Black/Gold, White/Silver

Make Model Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Ground Clearance (in.) 5.1 inches

Ground Clearance (mm) 130 mm

Seat Height 810 mm / 31.9 in.

Wheelbase 1415 mm / 55.7 in.

Ground Clearance 130 mm / 5.1 in.

Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in

Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in

Width 720 mm / 28.3 in

Dry Weight 172 kg / 379 lbs.

Fuel Capacity 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal

Wet Weight 192 kg / 423 lbs

Top Speed 290 km/h / 180.2 mph

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 2.8 sec.

Max Power 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm

Max Torque 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm

Standing Start ¼ Mile 10.3 sec / 232.2 km/h / 144.3 mph

Engine Type In-line four

Fuel Control DOHC

Stroke 4

Displacement 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in

Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC

Fuel System Injection

Bore x Stroke 73.4 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 2, stainless steel

Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100 km / 18.1 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg

Fuel Induction Electronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodies

Ignition Electronic ignition, Transistorized

Lubrication Wet sump

Spark Plug NGK, CR9EIA-9

Starter Electric

Clutch Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.

Final Drive #530 chain

Gear Ratios 1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1

Gearbox 6-speed

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed, constant mesh

Frame Type Aluminium, twin spar

Suspension - Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload

Suspension - Rear Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring preload

Rake 24°

Trail 98 mm / 3.9 in.

Wheel Travel - Front 125mm / 4.9 in.

Wheel Travel - Rear 130 mm / 5.1 in.

Brakes - Front 2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper

Brakes - Rear Single 220 mm disc

Tyres - Front 120/70 ZR17

Tyres - Rear 190/50 ZR17

Wheels Cast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.