Mounted mid-ships, the 16-valve, dual-overhead cam power unit sports liquid cooling and an 11:1 compression ratio. It drives the rear wheels via a motorcycle style 6-speed sequential transmission, actuated by the hand instead of the foot, providing lightning quick shifts.
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| The interior looks as if sculpted out of a solid chunk of aluminum. (Photo: Suzuki) |
Just above the shifter is an abbreviated center stack looking as if chiseled out of billet aluminum. Everything needed is close at hand including a Seiko supplied Wrist Mount System, that orchestrates door lock release, driver identification, wireless communication and a hands-free mobile phone.
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| The GSX-R/4 sports Formula 1 levels of high-tech equipment. Its ASV system adjusts handling and performance to match the driver's behavior. (Photo: Suzuki) |
With Formula 1 levels of high-tech equipment, the GSX-R/4 boasts a futuristic view on safety. Its Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) technologies matches engine settings to the car's handling characteristics, analyzes and then makes adjustments for the personal behavior of the driver.
A massive 264 mm (10.4 in) flat-screen monitor displays pre-set programs designed to instruct drivers on managing operating conditions real time. After attempting to set the fastest lap, for instance, the driver can review the data on the monitor or save it to a PC to review later.