First pictures: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000

These are the first pictures of Suzuki’s 2003 GSX-R1000 and prove how the factory has taken its already awesome machine to the next level.

Click on the link on the right to read more about the GSX-R1000.

In the latest issue of MCN, out Wednesday September 18, is your FREE 16-page supplement – The 50 Bikes Everyone Must Ride.

Each of us has a favourite – and here’s our top selection. Some bikes are great to ride, some are just great. This is the definitive selection of machines that are both. Each one machine has earned its place in our hall of fame thanks to a combination of character, speed (or lack thereof) and emotional resonance – Honda CBX1000, anyone?

You don’t have to agree with it – just click on the link on the right to tell us which bikes you think we SHOULD have included.

PLUS: in the latest issue of MCN:

*Suzuki’s new SV1000 – at £6000, could this 115bhp twin be the most fun we’ll have next year?

*The new face of the GSX-R1000

*First pictures of Honda’s super-cruiser, the 1832cc Rune

*Exclusive: Fine tuned 2003 Aprilia RSV-R to take the fight to Ducati’s 999

*First pictures of the Ducati 749 and 2003 Superport and Monster ranges

*News on the Ago tribute MV Agusta F4

*Details on the re-birth of the British twin

*The 2003 Yamaha Fazer colours coming to the UK

*Big bore scooters

*NEW BIKERS – expert advice on passing your test, first time

*Road Test Idol – now we’re down to the (almost) famous five

*ROAD TEST – Aprilia’s super roadster, the Tuono Fighter

*ROAD TEST – Kymco’s V-twin 250 cruiser, at 125 money

*LONG TERM TEST – Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

*Our special feature looks inside the scary minds of racing’s top men

*Buying and Owning – Honda Hornet 600F

*New products looks at what’s new in the world of biking bits, with an exclusive preview of the new Playstation 2 bike sim: Riding Spirits. You’ll definitely put it at the top of your Christmas list, and that’s a promise.

*What’s On examines what to do and where to go over the next seven days

*We’ve got all the best bike sport action analysed by the world’s top WSB/GP/BSB reporters, with special features on the big shake ups as riders jostle for rides in 2003.

PLUS there’s your FREE issue of MCN Bike Mart, the place to buy or sell you next bike. It’s all in the latest issue of MCN, out September 18.