Suzuki GSV-R

The Suzuki GSV-R is the name of the series of four-stroke V4 prototype motorcycles developed by Suzuki to compete in the MotoGP World Championship, replacing the 500 cc two-stroke V4 RGV500 that Kenny Roberts Jr. rode to the 500cc title in 2000. The first generation, the XRE0, was introduced in 2002 for the 990 cc four-stroke rules but kept the old RGV500 Gamma chassis, which caused stability problems, and its best result was a second place at the opening round at Suzuka. For 2003 the XRE1 switched from a 60 degree engine to a 65 degree one, and for 2007 Suzuki introduced the 800 cc GSV-R800, codenamed XRG0, followed by the XRG1 in 2008. At the end of 2011 Suzuki pulled out of MotoGP, and on its return in 2014 the GSV-R designation was replaced by the GSX-RR.