K&N Offers Both Street and Race-Only Performance Filters for the 2017 GSX-R1000
- Aug 28, 2017
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is proving itself on the grueling MotoAmerica Superbike race circuit, just as it is on the public streets around the world. The all new flagship Gixxer is a lean, mean, canyon-carving machine whether in the hands of weekend warriors or Superbike stars like K&N-sponsored Yoshimura Suzuki racers Toni Elias and Roger Hayden. The 2017 GSX-R1000 and the limited-production, higher-spec GSX-R1000R are the latest and greatest incarnations of the legendary GSX-R sportbike line. As Motorcyclist Magazine puts it, “It’s nice to see that the fire is still burning at Suzuki, and the GSX-R1000 is defending its title as the granddaddy of superbikes with more drive than ever.” Cycle World Magazine continued the praise parade. “It’s an incredibly confidence-inspiring motorcycle overall, and strikes a perfect balance between user-friendliness and raw performance.” CW goes on to declare that the 2017 GSX-R, “could very well be the bike that brings the ‘King of the Superbike’ crown right back to Suzuki’s doorstep.”
There may not be a motorsports segment that is more passionate about squeezing every ounce of performance out of a machine than the sportbike community. That is exactly what both the K&N SU-1017 direct replacement air filter and the race-specific K&N SU-1017R are designed to do. The SU-1017 is designed for the street with no engine mapping or fuel management modifications needed to benefit from the increase in airflow to the GSX-R’s thirsty inline 4-cylinder powerplant. The SU-1017 is the smart performance choice for everyday riders and weekend canyon carvers. Performance is taken to the next level with the race and track only SU-1017R. The SU-1017R is designed with a reduced amount of filtration media for the ultimate in airflow. Unlike the SU-1017, the ultra-high performance SU-1017R race filter will require fuel management modifications when fitted in the GSX-R. K&N Protection for the GSX-R
For full engine protection and longevity, the SU-1017 is the obvious choice. Its base seal and sealing bead ensure a secure fit in the stock GSX-R air box and those multiple layers of cotton gauze have an estimated dirt holding capacity of over 70 grams. In the same K&N testing that garnered that impressive statistic, the SU-1017 showed an estimated overall filtration efficiency of over 98%. Of course, the SU-1017R is a different story as its design goal is heavily weighted toward the performance end of the spectrum. The two layers of filter media will perform to the protection standards expected on the racetrack, but it is not designed for the real world.
The K&N GSX-R filters are designed to install in the factory air box with a secure and reliable fit. No intake compartment modifications are needed. As stated before, the SU-1017R will require engine management modifications for its intended closed-course use. Both the SU-1017 and SU-1017R come pre-oiled and ready to install straight out of the box. When the time comes to clean the filters, both models are fully washable and rechargeable using a K&N kit like the 99-5000. The SU-1017 comes with a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty so it is likely the last filter you will buy for your Gixxer. The SU-1017R is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase with no mileage limitation. Check K&N’s convenient online application tool for all of your air and oil filtration needs. The K&N SU-1017 and SU-1017R are designed to fit the following bikes: 2017 SUZUKI GSXR1000R 999 - All Models | ||||
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