FIRST LOOK: 2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-S1000F, GSX-S1000

In light of Suzuki's renewed commitment in MotoGP, the Hamamatsu company unveiled an updated its range of GSX1000s at the INTERMOT show in Cologne, Germany. There are three updated 1000s: the 2015 GSX-R1000 and its mellower GSX-S1000F and GSX-S1000 siblings. The most significant change: All benefit from radically revised electronics suite, which now features ABS and three-mode traction control.

Although these Suzuki engines are all based on the same powerplant, the GSX-R1000 motor is a slightly more oversquare design. It has a bore and stroke of 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm, whereas the GSX-S1000 engines have 73.4 mm x 59.0 mm measurements. Moreover, although the chassis of these new Suzukis are based on similar twin-spar aluminum frames, they have meaningfully different geometries. Naturally, the sporty GSX-R1000 has a steeper rake of 23.5 degrees, together with 3.86 in. of trail. The other two GSX-Ss have 25 degrees of rake and 3.94 in. of trail.

Lastly, Suzuki announced its MotoGP team riders for 2015: Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales. Also, Randy de Puniet will be given the opportunity to race the new Suzuki in the last MotoGP of the season, in Valencia, in recognition of his dedication and great skill as the development rider for the new MotoGP bike.