Inspection and maintenance

Brakes

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This motorcycle has front and rear disk brakes.

Warning
Failure to inspect and properly maintain the brakes increases your chance of having an accident.

Inspect the brake system before each use according to the inspection before riding section. Follow the maintenance schedule section to maintain your brake system.

Note

: operating in mud, water, sand or other extreme conditions can cause accelerated brake wear. If you operate your motorcycle

under these conditions, the brakes must be inspected more often than recommended in the Maintenance schedule.

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.