This is the 2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000Z – the official, limited edition to celebrate 25 years of the GSX-R series.

Mechanically the bike is the same as the 2009 GSX-R1000 K9 (the K10 model will remain unchanged too), but with unique cosmetic changes limited to the 1000 limited-run bikes.

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The frame, swingarm and parts of the fairing are painted in a unique gold (or beige, depending on your cynicism) with pearl white fairing panels.

There’s a numbered plaque on the top yoke to prove each bike’s authenticity, and the exhausts and wheels are etched with a 25th anniversary graphic.

The ‘GSX-R’ logos on the fairing and also on the key are unique too – the GSX-R1000Z has a gold ‘R’ instead of the traditional red colour, further marking out the anniversary editions.