Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3 modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet various riding conditions and rider’s preference.

Operation
Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the procedure below to operate drive mode selector.
- Turn on the ignition switch and engine stop switch.
- Push the drive mode selector up
or down
for 1 second until the drive
mode indicator shows a. - Push the drive mode selector to change drive mode.
Pushing the up
switch can
change from a to c to b to a. Pushing the down
switch can change from a to b to c to a. The drive mode indicator indicates actual drive mode.
- operating the drive mode selector while riding with the throttle opened will change the engine speed because of engine power characteristics change.
- Drive mode indicator blinks when drive mode change operation is failed.
- Turning off the ignition switch or engine stop switch will return the drive mode to amode.
Start the engine and reset the drive mode.
Drive mode A-modeA-mode provides sharp throttle response at all throttle opening range to obtain maximum engine power.
B-modeB-mode provides softer throttle response than a-mode up to middle throttle opening range.
C-modeC-mode provides soft throttle response at all throttle opening range by reducing engine power.

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