If you're in the market for a shiny new Suzuki GSXR1000R, then I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place.
However, if what you're really looking for is a murdered-out, stealthy-looking (but probably not necessarily stealthy-sounding) GSXR1000R, then may I kindly introduce you to the ultra-limited-edition Suzuki GSXR1000R Stealth? Only 10 of these will be made, and each will have a special numbered plaque on the top triple, indicating which number out of those 10 it is.
What was the inspiration behind this paint and graphics scheme, according to Suzuki? Apparently, it came from taking a look elsewhere within the company. As you may be aware, Suzuki also makes outboard engines, and the company credits the blacked-out appearance of one of these engines with inspiring its design choices on this special Stealth Edition Gixxer.
It's at this point that I feel it's only responsible to tell you that although the looks might be stealthy, I would imagine the sound probably isn't. In addition to the blacked-out graphics, Suzuki is also installing an Akrapovič titanium exhaust on this special, limited-edition machine. It's not blacked out, so you'll get a nice little pop of matte silver at the back from that exhaust.
Gallery: Suzuki GSXR1000R Stealth Limited Edition
In addition to the sound, of course. While Italy and the rest of the EU have certain noise limit rules, one of the primary reasons why anyone chooses to install an aftermarket exhaust, particularly one from Akrapovič, is because of how it sounds tonally, not just comparative loudness.
Now comes the good and/or bad news, depending on where you live. The Suzuki GSXR1000R Stealth limited edition is currently available to order from Suzuki Italy alone. So, if you're in Italy and you want one of the 10 examples that Suzuki Italy is offering, you'd best move fast. The MSRP is € 21,690, including VAT (that's about US $25,033 at the time of writing). For comparison, the standard 40th Anniversary GSXR1000R livery will run you € 20,490 (about US $23,650).
For everyone else, we'll just have to content ourselves with the 40th Anniversary livery, which certainly isn't bad; but if you're all about black on your motorcycle, it's definitely quite a bit brighter than this Stealth option.
