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Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition - [2016]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Suzuki GSX-S 1000 has a 999cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2016 GSX-S 1000 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-S 1000's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 215 kgs (473 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 999cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 143 bhp (106 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.1 lb-ft (106.0 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2007 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition.
The 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 665.1 bhp per ton and 363.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 GSX-S 1000 competing with the 2007 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [688.4 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Fiat Moto GP Replica [688.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 generating around 363.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 954 [387.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [385.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ (5.6 secs) and the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT (5.6 secs). This Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition and the 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7 R Ninja
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7 R Ninja (10.7 secs) and the 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer (10.7 secs).
The 2016 version of the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 GSX-S 1000 equals the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F Special Edition then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
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Engine Capacity: 1670 cc
Top Speed: 130 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.4 secs @ 103 mph
