Or four-stroke vs two stroke…. See how the two compare in a track challenge between the Suzuki GSX-R and the TZ250 at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. For nostalgic motorcycle fans, the spirit of the two stroke will never die, be it anti-environmental or not. See what you think of an old school track challenge with some great onboard footage.

Source | Motormeuk.nl

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The guys at MCN put the BMW S1000RR to the test, against the new 2010 Fireblade, the Kawasaki ZX-10R, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and most importantly the Yamaha R1. If you’re a die-hard fan, you’d probably be more interested in an R1 vs S1000RR test, but this is a valid overall review.

There’s no Ducati or Aprilia in the test, so we take it that BMW is representing the European offering among the superbike sector (maybe the guys at MCN took the BMW S1000RR marketing campaign seriously). In some ways, despite the “first attempt” at a BMW sports bike, we’re not surprised by the offering from what is a premium brand.

It will be difficult for BMW to conquer some of the more dedicated fans of the Japanese superbikes, and will probably be taken up first by those who were waiting for another European superbike offering with a focus on sophistication at a premium price. The only controversy is that you’ll be turning the BMW electronics off, or buying one without, as it seems the S1000RR is almost too much the whole package for serious, experienced riders. See the video test from MCN after the jump.

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A limited edition Suzuki GSX-R750 is being produced by Suzuki Great Britain to celebrate 25 years of the bike. This version includes a paint job based on the 1996 GSX-R750, Yoshimura GP Evo 111 exhaust and individually numbered plaque and certificate. Only 25 will be produced, destined mostly for the UK market, we imagine, although orders are accepted online. The 1996 paint scheme was chosen as it was the first GSX-R to feature Suzuki’s SRAD direct air ram system. You can pick if you like this or the 25th anniversary GSX-R1000 better.

Source | Faster and Faster

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Suzuki will be producing a special limited edition GSX-R1000 commemorating the 25th anniversay of the GSX-R series.

This limited edition (only 1000 units will be produced bearing a serial number plate) comes in Metallic Mat Titanium Silver and Pearl Mirage White color. The R logo is gold coloured and the words “25th Anniversary Edition” appear on both mufflers and on the front and rear rims and the ignition key bears the same special gold colored GSX-R logo.

The anniversary bike is the same as the updated 2009 GSX-R, with its four cyclinder engine, it’s shortened wheelbase and longer swingarm.

More pics and the anniversary video after the jump.

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A great video with the assembly of a Suzuki GSX-R. It gives the impression that the motorcycle is itself, but building itself. The bike was actually built up in 30 hours, but using timelapse photography it looks like it was done without the human touch.

Source | youtube via hellfor leather

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Here’s a bunch of new colours for the Suzuki GSX-R in 2010, which otherwise remains as is, to the disappoint of those who wanted new updates to the GSX-R next year. It’s a conservative choice for Suzuki at the moment who, like other Japanese companies, is not investing too much in supersports models in the current climate.

The Suzuki GSX-R new colours are Glass Splash White/Metallic Sat Stellar Blue, while the GSX-R 600 will also be available in Solid Black/Metallic Black and Pearl Vigor Blue/Metallic Mat Silky Gray.

The GSX-R 750 will have the blue and white tint, as well as Metallic Mat Titanium Silver/Glass Midnight Brown, and the GSX-R 1000 will have Metallic Aqua Blue/Metallic Sat Black and Solid Black/Metallic Mac Titanium Silver like the 600.

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In this gallery you can find the Suzuki GSX-R1100 off-road from RM Racing at Pedrengo. They have prepared an exceptional mix of an off-road bike with some old-school style superbike features.

The four cylinder engine has been updated to 1,200 cc, and is matched to fast gas, with lighter chassis features including an alluminium fork based on the GSX-R 750 from 1993. The rear shock absorber is a road Ohlins equipment, with KTM mechanics.

This special edition wouldn’t be easy to ride, with the engine response and weight. But we imagine that if you get the hang of it, the Suzuki GSX-R1100 from RM Racing would be quite satisfying.

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Some incredible figures have emerged that might create some jealousy amongst MV Agusta fans, but it appears that a Suzuki GSX-R 600 K7 goes faster than an MV Agusta F4 312 R. The test carried out on the Nurburgring was the result of a project from P3 Unlimited.

Called Superlite Limited Edition, the bike used has a more powerful braking system and 45 kg less in weight compared to the original version. This has resulted in figures of about 120hp on a weight of only 154kg. This weight and power ratio philosophy has worked again, thanks to the use of carbon fibre.

If you want one of these, though, you’ll have to get in quick because only about 12 will be produced for about 21,500 euros. For your statistics, the time recorded around The Ring was 7min, 17 seconds.

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While we dig up the technical details of this bike, we give you these shots of the GSX-R 2009, in all its white glory. The 600cc, 750cc and 1300cc will all get a paint job in fashionable white, as you can see in these pics.

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