Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has pulled off the curtains from new GSX-R1000 endurance race bike for World Endurance Championship (WEC) to be held in 2015. With the unveiling of this new bike, the auto maker is looking forward to record its 14th victory in WEC. The new GSX-R1000 will be ridden by Vincent Philippe, Anthony Delhalle and Etienne Masson in the championship. In order to provide a racing feel to the bike, it has been wrapped in a blue livery, which is inspired by the MotoGP team of Suzuki.
Sources reveal that the riders have already started testing for 2015 season on the new GSX-R1000. Since Suzuki finished on the second spot during the last season, it now hopes to end at pole position with the new bike. The commencing round of 2015 season will be organized at Bol d’Or 24-hour on 18th April. Reportedly, the bike will be equipped with a 999 cc 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 16-valve engine, which is expected to turn the waves in favor of Japanese auto maker at World Endurance Championship.
One of the key features to see in new GSX-R1000 will be the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS). This unique system facilitates the rider to choose from the three fuel-injection and ignition-system maps, helping the rider to adjust the power delivery as per his personal preferences. In order to control this function, a button is provided on the left handlebar, which lets the rider switch between the three options.
