{"product_id":"lightech-carbon-upper-tank-cover-suzuki-gsx-r-1000-cars6529","title":"LighTech Carbon Upper Tank Cover Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017-2023) CARS6529","description":"\u003cp\u003eLighTech has spent decades supplying race teams and privateer competitors with carbon fibre bodywork that earns its place on the machine through craftsmanship, not cosmetics. This upper tank cover for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) carries that same autoclave-formed heritage, bringing a precision-cut carbon finish to one of the most visible panels on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact fit for Suzuki GSX-R 1000 model years 2017 through 2023 — no trimming or modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoclave-manufactured carbon fibre construction — ultralight, dimensionally stable, and genuinely resistant to fatigue and impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in gloss or matte finish to match your build's aesthetic, whether circuit-inspired or road-refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the upper tank area from contact scratches, fuel spillage residue, and everyday abrasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward installation using the supplied fixings or silicone adhesive points — no specialist tools needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance surface — clean with a pH-neutral detergent to preserve the carbon's clarity and weave definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish, Form and Racing Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CARS6529 is not a styled-plastic imitation — it is genuine woven carbon fibre, shaped to the contours of the GSX-R 1000's upper tank zone and sealed in a resin layer that locks in the weave pattern while guarding against UV degradation. The gloss variant catches light in the way that turns heads in the paddock; the matte option sits flush with a stealthy, understated race aesthetic that lets the weave texture do the talking. Both finishes trace a lineage back to LighTech's work supplying teams at the highest levels of circuit racing, where every gram and every fitment detail matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Everyday Practicality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the visual appeal, this cover performs a genuine protective role. The upper tank panel is a prime contact point when pushing the bike onto a paddock stand, wiping down after a session, or simply navigating tight spaces. The carbon shell absorbs minor knocks and deflects scratches that would mark a painted original panel. Cleaning is straightforward: wipe down with a mild, neutral-pH cleaner and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive compounds or harsh solvents on the resin surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis upper tank cover is designed and manufactured specifically for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 produced between 2017 and 2023. It replaces or overlays the OEM upper tank trim using the original mounting points, ensuring a panel-gap-consistent result with no visible compromise to the bike's lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuzuki GSX-R 1000 — 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighTech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCARS6529\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper tank cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fibre (autoclave manufactured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss carbon, matte carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM mounting points; supplied fixings or silicone adhesive points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"LighTech","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Carbon","offer_id":53167128674570,"sku":"CARS6529","price":352.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Carbon","offer_id":53167128707338,"sku":"CARS6529M","price":352.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/CARS6529.png?v=1780790672","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/lightech-carbon-upper-tank-cover-suzuki-gsx-r-1000-cars6529","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}