Nothing completes the superbike experience quite like the exhilarating howl of a liter-class in-line four-cylinder engine singing its glorious song. Bikes like the Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, and of course, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 are probably the first bikes that come to mind when the term “crotch rocket” is tossed around.
In the U.S., unfortunately, the GSX-R has gained much notoriety thanks to the ever-present squid culture brought about by young hooligan motorcyclists terrorizing the streets. It’s a shame, really, as the GSX-R, in either 600, 750, or 1000 trim, is one of the best all-around superbikes out there. That being said, the GSX-R1000 holds on to its generally positive reputation as a performance machine in all other parts of the world. In fact, the 2022 version is on the top of many riders’ lists when it comes to their dream liter-class superbike.
