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2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Candy Daring Red / Glass Sparkle Black

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2023 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Candy Daring Red / Glass Sparkle Black
The GSX-R1000’s versatile engine provides class-leading power delivered smoothly and controllably across a broad rpm range. Like the original 2001 GSX-R1000, the compact chassis delivers nimble handling with excellent suspension feel and braking control, ready to conquer a racetrack or cruise a country road. Advanced electronic rider aids such as traction control and a bi-directional quick shifter enhance the riding experience while the distinctive, aerodynamic GSX-R bodywork slices through the wind.
Equipped with a Showa® Big-piston Fork plus Brembo® T-drive rotors and Monobloc brake calipers the GSX-R1000 is ready for a ride through the twisties, on the street or through chicanes on a track day. And that is the point, as the GSX-R1000 is poised to Own the Racetrack, imagine how it performs on the street.
Features may include:
- The compact 999cc, DOHC, inline-four engine produces great top-end power with a strong low- to mid-range pull thanks to the exclusive Suzuki Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system and the highly efficient 4-2-1 stainless-steel exhaust system.
- The Suzuki Racing Finger Follower valve train weighs less than a tappet-style valve train reducing friction and increasing valve response at higher engine speeds.
- The EFI system uses Suzuki’s Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle Bodies, where the throttle valves are controlled by a servo motor for fast response to a rider’s throttle input while delivering precise and smooth power.
- A pair of Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) air intake ducts exponentially increase the volumetric air flow amount entering the airbox as road speed increases.
Transmission Features
- The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) multi-plate, wet clutch functions like a slipper clutch during downshifts while increasing plate pressure during acceleration. This smooths engine braking and lightens the clutch lever pull.
- The standard Bi-directional Quick Shift System enables smooth, clutchless upshifts and downshifts of the cassette-style, six-speed transmission.
- Based on Suzuki’s race-proven close-ratio transmissions, the GSX-R1000 employs vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.
- A programmable shift light on the main panel provides a visual alert to the rider to shift when a certain engine rpm is reached.
Chassis Features
- Light and compact, the twin-spar aluminum and arched swingarm hold a Showa® Big Piston fork and rear suspension that deliver extraordinary handling while the pitch-sensitive, ABS** system monitors the Brembo® four-piston, front brake calipers.
- Racetrack-developed links connect the single Showa® Remote Reservoir Shock Absorber to the braced swingarm. With spring preload, rebound damping, plus high- and low-speed compression damping force adjustment, the rider can tune the motorcycle to respond to riding style and weight.
- The GSX-R1000 has a pair of Brembo® Monobloc brake calipers radially mounted to the front fork’s axle holders.
- The GSX-R1000 comes with track day-ready Bridgestone® Racing Street RS11 low-mass tires. The tires’ tread pattern reduces wear and maximizing sport riding performance and contact feel.
Electrical Features
- An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) provides six-direction, three-axis, motion, and position information to the Engine Control Module (ECM) so instantaneous electronic adjustments are made to the Traction Control* and the pitch-sensitive Motion Track Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)**
- The three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system lets the rider select the engine’s power delivery characteristic to match riding ability and conditions.
- The exclusive ten-mode Motion Track Traction Control System (MT-TCS)*, with IMU influence, increases rider confidence by allowing adjustments to the amount of intervention to match riding ability and surface conditions.
- Exclusive to Suzuki, the Motion Track Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)** brings additional performance to anti-lock braking. Like a conventional ABS system, the Motion Track Brake System helps provide the appropriate amount of braking force for the available traction. When the IMU detects the rear wheel lift, the ABS control module will adjust the front brake pressure to reduce the rear wheel lift.
Transmission Features
- The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) multi-plate, wet clutch functions like a slipper clutch during downshifts while increasing plate pressure during acceleration. This smooths engine braking and lightens the clutch lever pull.
- The standard Bi-directional Quick Shift System enables smooth, clutchless upshifts and downshifts of the cassette-style, six-speed transmission.
- Based on Suzuki’s race-proven close-ratio transmissions, the GSX-R1000 employs vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length.
- A programmable shift light on the main panel provides a visual alert to the rider to shift when a certain engine rpm is reached.
Chassis Features
- Light and compact, the twin-spar aluminum and arched swingarm hold a Showa® Big Piston fork and rear suspension that deliver extraordinary handling while the pitch-sensitive, ABS** system monitors the Brembo® four-piston, front brake calipers.
- Racetrack-developed links connect the single Showa® Remote Reservoir Shock Absorber to the braced swingarm. With spring preload, rebound damping, plus high- and low-speed compression damping force adjustment, the rider can tune the motorcycle to respond to riding style and weight.
- The GSX-R1000 has a pair of Brembo® Monobloc brake calipers radially mounted to the front fork’s axle holders.
- The GSX-R1000 comes with track day-ready Bridgestone® Racing Street RS11 low-mass tires. The tires’ tread pattern reduces wear and maximizing sport riding performance and contact feel.
Electrical Features
An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) provides six-direction, three-axis, motion, and position information to the Engine Control Module (ECM) so instantaneous electronic adjustments are made to the Traction Control* and the pitch-sensitive Motion Track Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)**
The three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system lets the rider select the engine’s power delivery characteristic to match riding ability and conditions.
The exclusive ten-mode Motion Track Traction Control System (MT-TCS)*, with IMU influence, increases rider confidence by allowing adjustments to the amount of intervention to match riding ability and surface conditions.
Exclusive to Suzuki, the Motion Track Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)** brings additional performance to anti-lock braking. Like a conventional ABS system, the Motion Track Brake System helps provide the appropriate amount of braking force for the available traction. When the IMU detects the rear wheel lift, the ABS control module will adjust the front brake pressure to reduce the rear wheel lift.
Info
Industry
Powersports
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSX-R1000
Trim
Candy Daring Red / Glass Sparkle Black
Year
2026
MSRP
16499
Category
Motorcycle
Subcategory
Sport
Specs
Compression Ratio
13.2:1
Drive Train
Chain, DID 525HV3, 120 links
Suspension (Front)
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension (Rear)
Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
16.0 L (4.2 US gal.)
Transmission
6-speed constant mesh
Bore x Stroke
76.0 mm x 55.1 mm (2.992 in. x 2.169 in.)
Enginee
999.8cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel System
Fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Height
Overall: 1145 mm (45.1 in.)
Seat Height
825 mm (32.5 in.)
Rear Brake
Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped
Length
Overall: 2075 mm (81.7 in.)
Lubrication System
Wet sump
Ground Clearance
130 mm (5.1 in.)
Width
Overall: 705 mm (27.8 in.)
Front Brake
Brembo Monobloc, 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped
Wheelbase
1420 mm (55.9 in.)
Front Tire
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire
190/55ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless
Ignition/Starter
Electronic ignition (transistorized)/Electric
Warranty
Twelve-month unlimited mileage limited warranty
Our Showroom and Inventory hub is the starting point for shopping Republic Powersports Austin. We are a franchised powersports dealership in Kyle serving the greater Austin metro, with confirmed franchise relationships for Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Stark Future. Across those franchises, our product categories include motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. This page helps you understand what you can shop through our Austin location, how to use our live inventory tools, and how the rest of our dealership supports the purchase process.
Inventory changes as units arrive, move between locations, are traded, or are sold. That is why we use our live showroom and inventory pages for current unit-level information instead of publishing fixed counts, VIN totals, model-year quantities, prices, or promises that a particular vehicle will always be available. Start with the live listings, then use our Sales team as the current source for the specific unit, configuration, condition, pricing and availability you are considering.
Shop New Inventory by Confirmed Franchise
Our confirmed Austin franchise lineup gives shoppers several different ways to approach a new powersports purchase. Honda and Suzuki are represented in our motorcycle lineup. Polaris is represented in side-by-side and ORV shopping. Can-Am is represented in side-by-sides and ATVs. Sea-Doo adds personal watercraft to the Austin lineup, and Stark Future adds electric dirt bikes.
Those brand relationships are the foundation of our new-inventory positioning, but the live mix is not fixed. A brand can have several product families, trims and model years in the wider U.S. market, while our Austin availability changes over time. For that reason, we keep this page at the franchise and category level. When you want to see a specific model, color, trim or model year, use our live inventory and brand pages or contact our Sales team for the current listing and status.
Our current site includes dedicated brand pages for Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am and Stark Future. Sea-Doo is also part of our Austin franchise lineup. For current Sea-Doo shopping, use our main showroom and live inventory pages so you are working from the inventory information available when you shop.
Confirmed Vehicle Categories
Our showroom focuses on the vehicle categories represented through our Austin location: motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. Within motorcycles, our lineup supports sport, cruiser and dirt-bike shopping, while dual-sport and enduro motorcycles provide another path for riders who want street-and-trail versatility.
If you already know the type of riding you plan to do, start with the category that matches that use. Motorcycle shoppers can compare street-oriented, sport, cruiser, dirt and dual-purpose options represented within our confirmed franchise relationships. Off-road shoppers can use our ATV and side-by-side category pages to narrow the search before checking the live inventory. Personal-watercraft shoppers can use the main showroom and inventory while the dedicated Sea-Doo hub is being completed. Electric dirt-bike shoppers can use the Stark Future brand experience and the live inventory tools.
We keep this page focused on the categories represented through our Austin location. If a vehicle type is not part of our Austin lineup, we do not present it here as though it is.
New and Pre-Owned Inventory
Our website provides separate ways to browse new and pre-owned inventory. New inventory is tied to the franchises and categories confirmed for our Austin location. Pre-owned inventory is inherently more variable because its mix depends on trades, purchases and units moving through the dealership. We therefore do not publish a permanent brand percentage, new-versus-used split, or fixed description of the pre-owned mix.
For shoppers, the practical difference is straightforward. New inventory should be evaluated through the current franchised lineup and the live unit details available when you shop. Pre-owned inventory should be treated as an active marketplace that can change from one visit to the next. A pre-owned unit that is visible today may not remain available, and a category that appears lightly represented at one moment can change as inventory turns.
Use the New Inventory and Pre-Owned Inventory filters for the current picture. If you do not see the exact fit you want, contact Sales before assuming the live page represents every option that may be available through the Republic Powersports group. Our Austin store participates in a shared inventory pool across three Republic Powersports locations, giving the team a wider internal view than a static Austin page alone can communicate.
How to Browse and Choose the Right Unit
A good vehicle choice starts with use, fit and ownership needs rather than with a model name alone. Begin by deciding whether your priority is street riding, off-road recreation, utility work, trail use, personal watercraft, or electric dirt riding. Then narrow the category and compare the live units that match that purpose. Use current unit pages for model-specific specifications, condition, equipment and pricing, because those details can change and should not be frozen into an evergreen authority page.
If you are comparing several categories, our category pages can help separate the shopping path. Motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side and dirt-bike pages are already part of the approved Austin site structure. Brand pages can then help you focus on a confirmed franchise. When a test ride is appropriate, our site also provides a Schedule a Test Ride resource. Current eligibility, unit availability and appointment details should be confirmed through the dealership for the vehicle you are considering.
The Sales team can also help you compare the practical differences that matter to your purchase, such as vehicle type, intended use, seating needs, terrain, transport considerations and whether you are shopping new or pre-owned. This page does not assign a universal “best” vehicle because the right choice depends on the rider, the use case and the live units available when you shop.
Trade-Ins and the Purchase Process
Trade-ins are part of the Austin shopping process. We publish a Value Your Trade tool as well as a We Buy Bikes resource, allowing you to begin the valuation conversation online. Trade values, timing and final terms depend on the vehicle and the current dealership process, so we do not present a fixed valuation formula or turnaround promise here.
If you are replacing a current vehicle, start the trade-in step early. That gives the dealership a chance to review the information you provide while you are also narrowing your next purchase. A trade may be part of the overall transaction, but its value, eligibility and final treatment depend on the current vehicle and the live dealership process.
For customers who want to begin from home, several confirmed steps are available online: finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation can both be started digitally. You can also call our Sales team at (512) 377-9965 to continue the shopping conversation. We currently confirm online finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation as ways to start from home. For the rest of the transaction, including paperwork and pickup, confirm the current process with Sales. We do not advertise home delivery as a standard service on this page.
Finance, Service, Parts and Current Promotions
The vehicle purchase is connected to the rest of the dealership. If financing is part of your plan, our Finance page provides the dealership’s current financing information, and a separate online pre-approval application is available. Specific credit terms, lender availability, down-payment requirements and approval outcomes are not fixed on this showroom page because they vary by transaction and current program.
Service matters before and after the sale. Our Service Department has its own service page and online scheduling path, so you can review our service resources separately from the inventory decision. Our Parts Department likewise has a dedicated page and a Parts Request form. Keeping those departments connected helps shoppers move from choosing a vehicle to planning ownership support without forcing service or parts claims into the inventory page.
Current incentive information belongs on the dealership’s promotion resources rather than in permanent showroom copy. Manufacturer and dealer programs can change, expire or carry eligibility requirements. Use the current Factory Promotions and promotions pages for live program information, and confirm the terms that apply to the vehicle and transaction you are considering. This keeps the showroom page accurate even when pricing, incentives and finance programs change.
Shopping from Kyle and the Greater Austin Metro
Republic Powersports Austin is located in Kyle and serves the greater Austin metro, including Kyle, Austin, New Braunfels, Spicewood, San Marcos and Bastrop. Our home market is centered on Kyle and the South Austin corridor, and our typical customer travel radius is 40 minutes or less.
That geography shapes the way we organize the showroom: shoppers may be looking for a street motorcycle for Central Texas roads, an ATV or side-by-side for recreation or utility use, a dirt or dual-purpose motorcycle, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft, or an electric dirt bike. The correct starting point is the current category and live inventory that matches your intended use.
When you are ready to move forward, use the live showroom and inventory first, then connect with Sales for the current unit status. From there, use the trade-in, finance, service, parts and promotion resources as needed. This structure keeps the page useful over time: the confirmed brands, categories and dealership relationships remain clear while the dynamic facts that change every day stay where they belong – in the live inventory and current dealership process.
- Showroom
- View Inventory
- New Inventory
- Pre-Owned Inventory
- Staff
- Finance
- Service
- Parts
- Factory Promotions
- Value Your Trade
- We Buy Bikes
- Schedule a Test Ride
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of powersports vehicles can I shop at Republic Powersports Austin?
We represent confirmed Austin franchises across motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. Our franchised brands are Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Stark Future.
You can begin with the vehicle category that matches how you ride or work, then use our live inventory for the specific units available when you shop.
What is the difference between new and pre-owned inventory on the site?
New inventory is organized around our confirmed Austin franchises, while pre-owned inventory can change as vehicles are traded, purchased or sold. We do not publish a fixed new-versus-pre-owned percentage because the mix is dynamic.
Use the live New and Pre-Owned inventory filters for the current mix instead of relying on a static inventory description.
Does Republic Powersports Austin accept trade-ins?
Yes. We publish a Value Your Trade tool and a We Buy Bikes resource so you can begin the trade-in or purchase conversation online.
You can submit information about your current vehicle while you are narrowing your next purchase, then confirm the current valuation and transaction details with our team.
Why does powersports inventory availability change?
Inventory changes as vehicles arrive, move through the Republic Powersports inventory pool, are traded or are sold. That is why we keep specific unit details on the live inventory pages instead of fixing counts or availability claims in permanent showroom content.
Check the live listing or contact Sales before making plans around a particular unit, model year, configuration or price.
Can I complete a Republic Powersports Austin purchase remotely?
You can start finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation online, and you can continue the shopping conversation with our Sales team by phone. For the rest of the transaction, including paperwork and pickup, contact Sales for the current process. We do not advertise home delivery as a standard service here.
Start the available online steps from home, then confirm the current completion, paperwork and pickup process with Sales for your transaction.
How does financing connect to an inventory purchase?
Our Finance page provides current financing information, and we publish a separate online pre-approval application. Specific rates, terms, lender availability and approval outcomes depend on the current transaction and program.
You can begin the financing step while you shop without treating a changing rate, term or incentive as a permanent promise on the showroom page.
How should I choose the right motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side, personal watercraft or dirt bike?
Start with your intended use, then narrow by category, brand and the live units available. Consider where you plan to ride, whether the vehicle is for recreation or utility use, seating needs, terrain, transport needs and whether you prefer new or pre-owned.
Use our category and brand pages to narrow the field, then work with Sales on the current unit that best matches your needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all recommendation.