Motorcycle specifications Suzuki1000 GSX-R SUPERBIKE CRESCENT 2012 New lawsuit

after 12 years of memorable collaboration, Suzuki's colors are no longer defended by Alstare. The Japanese factory preferred economic interests to the loyalty of Alstare boss Francis Batta. The GSX-R 1000s are still present on the international Superbike scene, however, with the arrival of the Crescent team. Having made a name for itself in BSB (British Superbike), the team is now taking things to the next level with some serious arguments. Its riders are Léon Camier, Max Biaggi's former lieutenant on the Aprilia RSV4, and John Hopkins, who spent 8 seasons in MotoGP. Following an accident during private testing in Australia on February 13, Hopkins was replaced by Josh Brookes.

the GSX-R 1000 has undergone few changes in recent years. It can still fight hard, but it no longer has the means to conquer the title. Suzuki is concentrating its forces for its return to MotoGP, and it will be its historic partner Yoshimura who will give Crescent a hand. In addition to the prototype 'R-11' exhausts and a few racing parts, Yoshimura will supply the engines, after cooking them up to perfection using its know-how. Thus equipped, the Gex should produce between 210 and 220 horsepower. The original frame has been retained, but everything around it has been adapted to Superbike madness: carbon fairing, pressurized Öhlins fork (both superb and highly efficient) and shock absorber from the same source, factory swingarm, shifter, Motec data acquisition and motocontrol.es and traction control, left-thumb selectable mappings, large fuel tank, Brembo GP4 RR radial calipers and ultra-light 16.5-inch wheels. With all this paraphernalia, the Hamamatsu missile becomes formidable, but not enough to worry the current leaders. Suzuki doesn't seem inclined to resume development of its Superbike (Francis Batta has yelled enough about this, to no avail). For several years now, the GSX-R has been sinking in the rankings; Crescent and its riders will have their work cut out for them this season, and the title seems a long way off for the sharp-nosed Suzuka.

M.B - Crescent team photos