7 - Suzuki GSX-R1000
Last year, the GSX-R1000 received a much-needed dose of youth and vitality thanks to a powerplant evolution and a more dynamic chassis. The most powerful Gixxer of all behaves differently to the point where we've completely forgotten the weak points of the 2009-2011 edition. While it appears larger than its rivals and doesn't offer any electronic aid, the GSX-R1000 clearly won't give up. More potent, more agile, more stable, and (most importantly) easier to exploit than ever, this old-school superbike is one of the best surprises in our top 10.

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