What does GSX-R stand for?

pward76

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It just occurred to me that I do not know if the letters GSX-R are an acronym for anything in particular, kinda like RS in "chevy-speak" is Rally Sport....

I'm assuming the -r is a racing designation, but that's just a wild guess.

In the same vein, does the R designation before the numbers (GSXR 1000) mean something different than when it is positioned after the numbers (GSX 1300R)?

anybody got the info?
 
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This is what I have heard:

GS - Engine type (4-cylinder)
X- Overhead Cam
R- Motorsports/Racing inspired

Take it with a grain of salt though, because I dunno how legit that explanation was.
 
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