The 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is charged with the responsibility of re-taking the superbike crown for Suzuki, both on the street and on the track. This powerful but cordial sport bike has everything it needs to be pitted against certain super bikes, both on the track and on the street.

This motorcycle’s rolling with more than 185 horsepower (190 with Ram Air). Auto analysts have asked how far the manufacturers would go with horsepower increases, not only the Japanese but also with Ducati (new 1098 version). But I guess Suzuki will be better off as one powerful superbike at the moment. Suzuki’s Mode Drive Selector offers the rider a choice of three distinct degrees of power, a very practical system of having three bikes in one:

• The one that always functions as the default when you start your bike, accesses the full power mode without any kind of restriction.

• It turns in all the maximum power but with less power for low and medium revolutions

• It reduces power throughout just in case you’re faced with unpleasant weather conditions.

The chassis of the 2007 GSX-R1000 is more compact and light with a stronger swingarm and improved fork with an elaborate antifriction treatment. The new, high-quality brakes feature 310mm discs clamped by four-piston, radial mounted calipers, powered by a radial master cylinder.

The suspension works well, a bit soft for the circuit though. The riding position, like a good GSX-R, is not highly radical and one feels comfortable.

Truly the new GSX-R is an impressive motorcycle, easy to ride and possesses a certain level of comfort.