Controls, equipment and adjustments

Left handlebar

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Suzuki GSX-R. Left handlebar

Clutch lever 1

The clutch lever is used for disengaging the drive to the rear wheel when starting the engine or shifting the transmission gear.

Squeezing the lever disengages the clutch.

Headlight flasher switch 2

Press the switch to light the headlight.

Dimmer switch 3 " " position

The headlight low beam and taillight turn on.

" " position

The headlight high beam and taillight turn on. The high beam indicator light also turns on.

Hazard warning switch 4

All four turn signal lights and indicators will flash simultaneously when the switch is turned on with the ignition switch in "on" or "p" position. Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise become a traffic hazard.

Turn signal light switch 5

Moving the switch to the ""
position will flash the left turn signals.

Moving the switch to the ""
position will flash the right turn signals. The indicator light will also flash intermittently. To cancel turn signal operation, push the switch in.

Warning
Failure to use the turn signals, and failure to turn off the turn signals can be hazardous. Other drivers may misjudge your course and this may result in an accident.

Always use the turn signals when you intend to change lanes or make a turn. Be sure to turn off the turn signals after completing the turn or lane change.

Horn switch "" 6

Press the switch to sound the horn.

Test yourself

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