One ride on the TL1000R and you'll know without a doubt that you have the power to win. Its 90-degree V-twin engine produces a smooth, strong and seemingly never-ending surge of low-end and mid-range torque that equates to blistering acceleration. Then it follows with a monstrous top-end charge that you can count on to pull ahead on the straightaways. The key to its top-end performance is a combination of radical cam timing, short intake tracts, a large airbox, light connecting rods and lightweight forged pistons.

With its finely-calibrated dual-stage digital fuel injection system, the TL1000R provides consistently crisp throttle response. And no matter how hot the racetrack gets, with its dual radiators and a liquid-cooled oil cooler, the TL1000R is designed to maintain its exceptional performance lap after lap.

But there's more to the TL1000R than engine performance. Its cutting-edge chassis consists of a rigid twin-spar aluminum frame and aluminum alloy swing arm. Up front, fully adjustable inverted forks provide controlled but supple action, while Suzuki's exclusive rotary damper rear suspension completes the system.

Put it all together and you've got a superbike engineered for lightweight, incredibly agile responsiveness.

To help the TL1000R shave precious seconds from your lap times, it features sleek bodywork engineered during countless hours of wind-tunnel testing. Its exceptionally aerodynamic design has a low drag coefficient that lets it slip through the wind. Even its fenders have been engineered for optimum performance, with a lift-reducing leading edge and a contoured tail section to reduce turbulence.

The TL1000R. The only thing more exciting than riding one is winning on one.