The Suzuki TL1000R
motorcycle
A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or trike (if three-wheeled)) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising ...
was introduced in 1998 as
Suzuki's 90° V-Twin Superbike. Production ended in 2003.
General background
The TL1000R is a
full fairing racing-oriented version of
Suzuki's popular
TL1000S. The TL1000R was launched in 1998, one year after its sibling, the TL1000S. Unlike the TL-S, the TL-R was designed to compete in the World and American
Superbike Championships, although it achieved only one race win before Suzuki pulled the plug on the TL racing program, in favor of returning to the lighter
GSX-R750
The Suzuki GSX-R750 is a Types of motorcycles#Sport bike, sports motorcycle made by Suzuki. It was introduced at the Intermot, Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1984 as a motorcycle of the Suzuki GSX-R Series, GSX-R series.
Air and oil cooled
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as its Superbike entry. The TL-R took aim at
Ducati's 916 both in the Superbike Championship and in consumer sales. The R shares basic engine architecture with the S but has special components including forged pistons, stronger connecting rods, and a much stiffer frame while retaining the motors 90° V-twin for perfect primary balance and had hybrid chain/gear driven cams. A traditional cam chain turned a gear that in turn rotated the cams. This hybrid design eased maintenance immensely and gave the motor additional aural character because of the gear whine.
The engine tweaks given to the TL-R made it known for its very good top-end horsepower
(as compared to most V-twins that make better bottom end power). The TL-R was offered in yellow, blue/white, black, and red. Suzuki stopped production of the TL1000S in 2001, and the TL1000R in 2003.
Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed.
See also
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Suzuki SV1000
The Suzuki SV1000 and the half-faired SV1000S are naked bike motorcycles made by Suzuki since 2003. The displacement 90° V-twin motorcycles were aimed to compete directly with the Honda VTR1000F (also known as the SuperHawk or FireStorm, depe ...
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Suzuki TL1000S
The Suzuki TL1000S was a Suzuki V-twin roadster sport bike made from 1997–2001.
General background
The Suzuki TL1000S was introduced by Suzuki in 1997 and was produced until 2001 and is frequently referred to as the TLS or Suzuki TLS. I ...
References
External links
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MCN AU Online review
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Motorcycles introduced in 1998