Suzuki GSX R 1000 Page 69
CHASSIS
DESIGN
Chassis Design
6-5
The connecting section of seat rail and swingarm pivot plate is eliminated; the aluminum seat rail
is now directly attached to the frame.
Redesigned tailsection mounts on the swingarm pivot plate are less likely to break during a minor
racetrack fall.
Seat rail is changed to a straight design.
2003 GSX-R1000
2002 GSX-R1000
Frame Type
Twin Spar (Aluminum Alloy) Twin Spar (Aluminum Alloy)
A)Horizontal Distance (Steering Head to Swingarm Pivot)
652mm
652mm
B) Vertical Distance (Steering Head to Swingarm Pivot)
318mm
318mm
Wall Thickness
Varies (3.5mm~4.5mm)
2.5mm
C) Caster Angle
24.0 degrees
24.0 degrees
2003 GSX-R1000 Frame and Seat Rail
2002 GSX-R1000 Frame and Seat Rail
Main Frame
Seat Rail
Main Frame
Seat Rail
