Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its normal operating speed range. The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet the characteristics of the engine. The rider should always select the most suitable gear for the prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to control road speed, but rather downshift to allow the engine to run within its normal operational range. The table below shows the approximate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle speed drops below 12 miles/h (20 km/h).
 Warning
Reduce speed before downshifting. |
| Warning
Reduce your speed and downshift before entering the corner. |
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Caution Revving the engine into the red zone can cause severe engine damage. Never allow the engine to rev into the red zone in any gear. |
Starting off
Warning
Riding this motorcycle at
excessive speed increases
your chances of losing control
of the motorcycle. This may
result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of
...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
...
Other materials:
Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .
Cylinder head distortion
Decarbonize the combustion chambers.
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for
distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge.
Take clearance readings at several places. If
readings exceed the ...
Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided
to help you find the cause of
some common complaints.
Caution
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your
motorcycle. Improper repairs
or adjustments may damage
the motorcycle instead of fixing
it. Such damage may ...
Malfunction code and defective condition table
* : Immobilizer system equipped model only. ...