there are some killer deals on 2017 leftovers and am thinking of buying one specifically for track duty. but I’m confused about the differences in the IMU in the 17 gsxr 1k abs & non-abs version vs. the IMU in the 17 gsxr 1kR version. My question is whether or not the base and ABS versions’ IMU have all the functions (roll, pitch and yaw) along with the cornering abs functionality? I’ve confirmed that the R version does have it but that is a $3k premium over the base and abs version and I’m trying to determine if it’s worth the extra loot. Thanks in advance for any insight the been can provide.
I know here in Oz the r has the shift assist /qs up and down however, can be retro fitted to base models. The R also has the up market showa suspension. The r has the extra lights on the front fairings (no biggie for track). The R also has a 6 axis IMU over a 5 Axis IMU however, I would love to hear what actual differences in real world and what it means to tune ability. Most I have read/spoken to say it only effects ABS however, I would love to be able to confirm this. Most of the aftermarket tuning does not really define the maps easy enough to really test it from what I've seen.
The only difference is that the R gets the Cornering abs , the base and abs models have the 3 axis, 6 direction imu as well.
I would pony up for the R if I were you. You will need the extra length the R forks have. Also talking to some suspension shops the R forks are a much better quality piece than the non R forks (not internals but upper and lower tubes). I love my new GSXR 1000. It feels like my old 750 with 70 more HP. The power curve is butter smooth and has so much mid range you can run it a gear higher and still get good drive coming off of the corner. Makes the bike very easy to ride fast. I just got done upgrading wheels and full Ti Yosh. Also just ordered I2M dash for it will full data acquisition.
Thanks fella, been down sick with the flu! Summertime flu is terrible! Great info. One more question has anyone ridden with the bike on the track with the cornering abs active? I’ve seen videos of it on the v4 and ape rsv4 but am curious if it’s at the same level on the GSXR?
Thanks for all the thoughtful replies? MDM can you elaborate? I’m truly trying to gain some knowledge and am curious why they’d put this on their up spec model with no apparent benefit.
2% is a huge estimate for a direct sale track bikes. Even OEM's kid themselves over this. Track and race machine only exist for marketing reasons. Marketing has a very tough ROI because of this....
I do have a question over all how is the ride with the suspension. The showa BBF and BFRC are suppose to be fine tunes and a great ride. I was told that the BFRC isn't adjustable as far as ride height goes. But would love some feed back on this especially the rear BFRC for the ones running stock and haven't switched to big brand suspension.
The new GSXR 1000’s shock mount is part of the frame. There is no way to add shims like in the past. I have my ohlins set at 320 eye to eye and it works well. I had to change lower clevis on the ohlins to get to that ride height.