Suzuki GSX R 1000 Page 80
CHASSIS
DESIGN
Chassis Design
6-16
(4) Rear Shock Absorber
The new GSX-R1000 has a KAYABA piggyback-reservoir rear shock absorber delivering 130 mm
of wheel travel.
The GSX-R1000 rear shock absorber features 46mm-diameter damping piston with aluminum
shock absorber body.
The rear shock is fully adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping.
Rear Shock Absorber Specification Chart
2003 GSX-R1000
2002 GSX-R1000
Brand
KAYABA
KAYABA
Piston Diameter
46mm
46mm
Rod Diameter
16mm
16mm
Shock Adjustment (Preload)
Adjustable
Adjustable
Shock Adjustment (Compression Damping)
Adjustable
Adjustable
Shock Adjustment (Rebound Damping)
Adjustable
Adjustable
Shock Stroke
75mm
75mm
Rear Wheel Travel
130mm
130mm
2003 GSX-R1000
