A sad day for sportbike and racing enthusiasts, as Suzuki has officially announced the discontinuation of the GSX-R1000 in the Japanese and European markets. Loved by many enthusiasts all across the globe, the iconic GSX-R1000 can be considered a cultural hallmark in the motorcycling industry, up there with the greats like the Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki Ninja, and Yamaha R1.
The end of the GSX-R1000 coincides with Suzuki's decision to abandon its racing initiatives altogether, and signifies in full force that the company has intentions of pursuing other non-performance-oriented endeavors for the time being. However, Suzuki's liter-class supersport will continue to be made available in its current guise in very few markets such as North America and the Philippines, but expect the bike's days to be numbered here, as well.
