Better Than New: SUZUKI GSX-R1000 Custom by Bright Logic

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Bright Logic's GSX-R1000

If someone said, “I want a bike that rides well, turns well, and stops well,” this is the one I’d recommend. That’s how good this GSX-R1000 K9 is. This bike uses the 2009 K9 model as its base and was built by Bright Logic to be put up for sale. Even by today’s standards, its modern specs and dimensions are almost indistinguishable from current models.

On top of that, the bike has been carefully disassembled and rebuilt. Every part has been checked, restored or replaced as needed, properly lubricated, and adjusted to eliminate any discomfort or awkward feeling. Bright Logic has worked their magic here, so even though it starts from a used base, it feels better than brand-new.

Looking at the specs, the 999cc inline-four K9 engine, updated from the earlier K5–K8 designs, has been upgraded with a YOSHIMURA head gasket and a 0.3mm milled cylinder head to increase compression. It also has YOSHIMURA ST-RBR cams, making it quite a high-spec engine. The exhaust is a titanium dual-silencer setup in the same style as stock, but upgraded to a YOSHIMURA Tri-Oval Titanium Dual-end. The electronics feature the YOSHIMURA EM Pro (engine management system), which lets you switch between different control maps, and also adds a pit-lane speed limiter and an auto shifter.

The chassis has been reworked as well. Up front, it has the essential Bright Logic package: a Brembo master cylinder, Brembo calipers, and Brembo T-Drive discs. The rear has a Brembo CNC caliper with new pads and a new T-Drive disc. The drive chain is a black RK 530XXW, matching the bike’s color scheme.

When you see all this, it’s clear the bike has been brought to a whole new level — not just fast, but also confident in corners and powerful when braking. The bodywork has been refitted with brand-new parts, making it shine, and it also has carbon front and rear fenders and a carbon frame cover for less weight and more style.

An ETC (electronic toll collection) reader is also installed, and the tires are replaced with the latest BRIDGESTONE S23s, which is a great addition. And if your budget allows, you can further upgrade with Ohlins front forks, an Ohlins TTX rear shock, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, YOSHIMURA rearsets, and Bright Logic’s hydraulic clutch kit.

Handlebar

The gauges and windshield are stock GSX-R1000 K9. You can also see the antenna for the ETC reader.

The handlebar is stock, but the grips are replaced with new YOSHIMURA ones. The left switch box now has a function to switch maps on the YOSHIMURA EM Pro (ignition controller).

Bodywork

The bodywork has been replaced with brand-new stock GSX-R1000 K9 parts, and the rear has been streamlined with a Bright Logic fender eliminator kit.

The aluminum twin-spar frame is covered with Clever Wolf carbon fiber covers (for ’09–’16 GSX-R1000). It also has a DYNOJET auto shifter and a black RK 530XXW chain to match the bike’s color.

Engine

Inside the stock fairings, the engine is fitted with YOSHIMURA ST-RBR cams and a YOSHIMURA head gasket, with a 0.3mm milled head for high performance. Ignition and control are handled by the YOSHIMURA EM Pro, which adds map switching and auto-shift functions.

Intake & Exhaust

The exhaust is a YOSHIMURA Tri-Oval Dual-end with dual silencers. The rear fender is by Clever Wolf.

Chassis

The rear shock is currently stock but can be swapped for an Ohlins TTX.

The front forks are stock GSX-R1000 K9 but can also be upgraded to Ohlins. The front brake setup has a Brembo RCS master cylinder, Brembo CNC 4-piston calipers, and 310mm Brembo T-Drive discs. The front fender is by Clever Wolf.

The rear brake uses a Brembo GP2-SS CNC 2-piston caliper and support, paired with a Brembo 220mm disc.

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Specifications

Part	Details
Engine	YOSHIMURA Cylinder Head Gasket YOSHIMURA Camshaft Set [ST-R/TYPE-R]
Exhaust	YOSHIMURA Tri-Oval Dual-End, Titanium
Frame	CLEVERWOLF Frame Cover
Brake	brembo RCS Brake Master Cylinder brembo CNC 4P Calipers brembo Brake Disc Kit T-DRIVE brembo GP2-SS CNC 2P Caliper brembo SERIE ORO Rigid Brake Disc Rotors
Drive System	RK 530XXW Drive Chain ED BLACK DYNOJET QUICK SHIFTER
Bodywork	CLEVERWOLF Rear Fender Bright Logic Fender Eliminator Kit
Electrical	YOSHIMURA EM Pro

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