So, a few years back, I was in the market for a naked motorcycle. I went on test rides for a bunch of different brands, including all the Japanese ones, BMW, and a few Italian models. And guess what? The Suzuki GSX-S 1000 totally blew me away! It's an incredible bike for the price, and I can ride it all day long thanks to its awesome fuel range and performance.
I think that the Suzuki GS Excess 1000 was named appropriately 😁😁. With the power of six Royal Enfield 350s, by my calculations, it should be good for 420MPH with thirteen passengers 🤣🤣😂😂. What a beast! 👍👍
My Brother is 4 years older than me and one day he brought home a 650 Katana in the mid 80s. He loved it but always loved the new styling of the 1100 ... I would have got the new katana if it had the tank range gsx . Thanks TAYM 👍
When we say “It’s a cracking bike” this would certainly fit in that category. A bike to have a lovely ride or a stomping good belter on. I love the pops of red as well. Thanks for giving us a ride Mr TAYM!
Well what can I say another classic TAYM bike review👍🏻 although I’m not in the market for another machine I do like your honest review of bikes 😊 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta👏
@@Carvetii they built me 2 AMA district 18 motocross championships, basis for 20 years in the Factory and retail bike business. Was U.S.Suzuki central region mgr. and raced them ( GSX-R) WERA/MCRA, and will attest, they are Bulletproof! Will be riding an RC CUP, KTM RC 390, In about an hour. Hope that little bastard doesn't have a warranty problem at over 100! Lol! Go fast! Don't die!
Morning taym 🙂, youles at Blackburn have a brand new pre reg 950 in white/red for a bargain price of £7999!! The 950 has 95bhp and can be restricted to 48bhp. Even though it's 55bhp less than the 1000,it will still do 130mph plus and will accelerate to 60 in less than 4 secs,so enough for most people, unless your a naughty boy 🤔😂
Nice one TAYM. The bike is superb except for the "praying mantis" style no rear mudguard to ensure a wet backside and a skimpy front guard to ensure the engine and pipes get filthy.
Morning taym that is a very nice looking bike I think and a great dealers Orwell’s are I think if I had it I’d put bar end mirrors on it and that’s it as you say a proven engine absolute reliability well it is Suzuki and Japanese what can I say but my time has gone for that kind of style now great bike definitely ride safe mate
Love Suzuki's TAYM but I think i'm stuck in a time warp I am sure it's a fabulously exciting ride good fun nd all but I can't get past those looks .The Katana didn't do it for me first time around so the present day one would be no different but that doesn't take away from the build quality and reliability of the brand for sure .TAYM I reckon I am have been left behind by more than technology area flares still a thing ?😉👌👍
I would have this over the Katana because of the Tank Capacity. I love the Looks of the Katana But a 12 Litre Tank that's as Small as Some 125 bikes! I liked Old English Spangles
Interesting review. A good looking & decent value bike. Also prefer the Katana though. Dash on both is acceptable but really needs an update to the GSX8 version asap. As for the GSXS950 it's a dubious A2 version that's restricted to 94bhp with downgraded brakes & suspension but just as heavy. Let's just say I very much doub't they've sold many.
Afternoon TAYM I'm sure it's an awesome performance machine , but styling wise all these type of bikes look the same..like a badly stacked pile of roofing tiles or a giant door wedge, I prefer something with a few curves in it's shape,and as you say something I can "get a leg on" 😉😆,but each to their own eh! Cheers Mel 🍻
Bad boy bike !!! Great for public transport because that would be what I would be using after a week 😆. Gee, I struggle with self-control on the T100 🫣😁😆
The Kawasaki takes me back to the 70's Z1. If I changed my T100 I'd consider one. The Suzuki is a modern road bike and though excellent, it isn't to my taste.
Great review again This would not be for me tho as I find it way to much 🐜 insect like 😂😂😂😂 but you’re comparable bike the Z still looks lake a bike from my generation as I owned a Z in the 70s One thing I find very interesting is the weight of its bike - it is lighter than my current interceptor at 47 HP and I thought I was downsizing for for a reason- now I have to rethink my options 🤔🤔🤔 confused now here in Florida 🦩🦩🦩🦩 Regards J
Yes, Royal Enfield seem to hide sandbags somewhere when they produce a bike🤔 odd isn’t it😂😂 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 only weighs 213 kg but a super meteor is 240kg 🤔 thanks John 😁
im only 5ft 3 and i can get one foot down flat and other on the rear brake. it feels lighter than my sv650 and more than the k7 gsxr 1000 i had. also 2025 models get the tft dash upgrade for no extra money.
When I test rode the Z900 a few yrs ago, I hated the snatchy throttle and close ratio box necessitating constant cog swapping, seduced by the looks though. I love the suzuki induction growl from this. Having owned nearly 50 bikes over a lifetime. I love twins the best despite not sounding like this. A machine that’s not in tune with uk roads/limits etc. but … very attractive. Listening to the engine it’s just not being used. Ur a lucky so and so trying all these😂. I had a suzuki car and what a car it was. Love Japanese engineering but suzuki have a lesser reputation than Honda etc but I rather trust suzuki
Looking at the front of the bike whilst you're riding it, the clocks look like an after thought, needs some sort of small fairing / cowl around them. Bars and yoke look nothing special I'll stick to my sports bikes
I must be getting old! That clutch getting let out and the engine revs up, annoys me. Let's all just get on a bus! Forget riding and free will. I think I would rather have that money in my pocket then waste that on technology. God, I have become grumpy in my old age of 51!😂 I want the state to spend money on syncing traffic lights 🚥! So I don't get stopped every block!
So, a few years back, I was in the market for a naked motorcycle. I went on test rides for a bunch of different brands, including all the Japanese ones, BMW, and a few Italian models. And guess what? The Suzuki GSX-S 1000 totally blew me away! It's an incredible bike for the price, and I can ride it all day long thanks to its awesome fuel range and performance.
Absolutely agree 😁 thanks Dean 😁
I think that the Suzuki GS Excess 1000 was named appropriately 😁😁. With the power of six Royal Enfield 350s, by my calculations, it should be good for 420MPH with thirteen passengers 🤣🤣😂😂. What a beast! 👍👍
😂😂😂 interesting isn’t it🤔 thanks GBD 😁
My Brother is 4 years older than me and one day he brought home a 650 Katana in the mid 80s. He loved it but always loved the new styling of the 1100 ... I would have got the new katana if it had the tank range gsx . Thanks TAYM 👍
Thanks D 😁 I am very tempted by a katana I must say 😁
Off. Work for a day and out to Irish superbike racing,,on my K6GSXR,, love the Suzuki ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Excellent 😁 have fun 😁 thanks Cecil 😁
When we say “It’s a cracking bike” this would certainly fit in that category.
A bike to have a lovely ride or a stomping good belter on. I love the pops of red as well.
Thanks for giving us a ride Mr TAYM!
Thanks PW 😁
Really like these, limited tech, just a good old fashioned bruiser.
Exactly 😁 thanks Stuart 😁
I think I would like to go like Billy O on that!
😂😂😂 thanks Blake 😁
"Im going nice and steady"😊😊 yeah right😂 haha. Real nice bike and the squirrels love it. Thanks TAYM.
😁😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁
I'm waiting for this bike & the Katana to get the TFT dash. The old LCD items let the bikes down IMO.
Thanks MrS😁 yes, Suzuki seem to have a ‘if it ain’t broke’ mentality to changes 😁
the tft dash is on the 2025 models. already started appearing in germany and holland. in the uk in large numbers in the new year.
@@patrickjamessimpson7268 Whoop whoop! 🎉 TY Patrick. That explains why Suzuki are doing such great deals on the existing stock.
@@patrickjamessimpson7268 excellent 😁
Nice to see all the cars going in reverse t naughty bike could be on the list for next year fingers crossed 👍
Thanks Mark 😁 😂😂😂😂
Well what can I say another classic TAYM bike review👍🏻 although I’m not in the market for another machine I do like your honest review of bikes 😊 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta👏
Thanks HN😁
Really nice looking bike.
Great review.
Can you review the Suzuki Katana Dark when available. Now we're talking!
Would love to 😁 thanks Nigel 😁
Lextek system, reflash, better shock and tweak the forks = excellence.
Thanks BSST😁
Spangles, yes, but not Old English, Spangles 😊 sensible 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂 thanks AR 😁
KTM called....they want their headlight back!
😂😂😂😂
nah the suzuki one will work the KTM one will fail like everything else they build
@@Carvetii they built me 2 AMA district 18 motocross championships, basis for 20 years in the Factory and retail bike business. Was U.S.Suzuki central region mgr. and raced them ( GSX-R) WERA/MCRA, and will attest, they are Bulletproof! Will be riding an RC CUP, KTM RC 390, In about an hour. Hope that little bastard doesn't have a warranty problem at over 100! Lol! Go fast! Don't die!
@@Carvetii 😂😂
Licence gone in 5 seconds, great bike and great review.
Thanks Trev 😁😂😂😂😂 dead right 😁
Morning taym 🙂, youles at Blackburn have a brand new pre reg 950 in white/red for a bargain price of £7999!! The 950 has 95bhp and can be restricted to 48bhp. Even though it's 55bhp less than the 1000,it will still do 130mph plus and will accelerate to 60 in less than 4 secs,so enough for most people, unless your a naughty boy 🤔😂
Well said I think 70-90 bhp is my sweet spot
Brilliant 😁 that’s great to know 😁 sounds like a lot of fun for not very much 😁 thanks Bally 😁
Thanks Volt 😁
Nice bike review Mr Taym,not sure about the front light design 🤔
Thanks Keith 😁
Nice one TAYM. The bike is superb except for the "praying mantis" style no rear mudguard to ensure a wet backside and a skimpy front guard to ensure the engine and pipes get filthy.
Definitely not a wet weather bike 😁😂😂 thanks Dave 😁
But is it faster than my 500 classic? I.m sure i.m not the only one wanting to know 🤔🤷♂️😃
And can it do track days as competently as my Classic 350 too 🤔😊
😂😂😂😂 only just 😁😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Morning taym that is a very nice looking bike I think and a great dealers Orwell’s are I think if I had it I’d put bar end mirrors on it and that’s it as you say a proven engine absolute reliability well it is Suzuki and Japanese what can I say but my time has gone for that kind of style now great bike definitely ride safe mate
Thanks Nick 😁 absolutely agree 😁
Love Suzuki's TAYM but I think i'm stuck in a time warp I am sure it's a fabulously exciting ride good fun nd all but I can't get past those looks .The Katana didn't do it for me first time around so the present day one would be no different but that doesn't take away from the build quality and reliability of the brand for sure .TAYM I reckon I am have been left behind by more than technology area flares still a thing ?😉👌👍
Exactly right Crumb 😁 excellent bike but if the looks don’t do it for you there are plenty of others to choose from 😁 thanks Crumb 😁
I would have this over the Katana because of the Tank Capacity. I love the Looks of the Katana
But a 12 Litre Tank that's as Small as Some 125 bikes!
I liked Old English Spangles
Thanks Jeff 😁 yes, much prefer the kat 😁
Interesting review. A good looking & decent value bike. Also prefer the Katana though. Dash on both is acceptable but really needs an update to the GSX8 version asap. As for the GSXS950 it's a dubious A2 version that's restricted to 94bhp with downgraded brakes & suspension but just as heavy. Let's just say I very much doub't they've sold many.
Thanks RR 😁 very interesting 😁
Afternoon TAYM I'm sure it's an awesome performance machine , but styling wise all these type of bikes look the same..like a badly stacked pile of roofing tiles or a giant door wedge, I prefer something with a few curves in it's shape,and as you say something I can "get a leg on" 😉😆,but each to their own eh!
Cheers Mel 🍻
😂😂😂😁 thanks Mel 😁
Bad boy bike !!! Great for public transport because that would be what I would be using after a week 😆. Gee, I struggle with self-control on the T100 🫣😁😆
😂😂😂😂 exactly 😂😂 thanks Ian 😁
If the katana had a 10/20L tank it would be a winner
Thanks Ken 😁 wouldn’t it just 😁
That should have said 16/20L tank. It's a stunning looking bike and if it had a bigger tank I think they would sell way more than they do
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Thanks James 😁
The Kawasaki takes me back to the 70's Z1. If I changed my T100 I'd consider one. The Suzuki is a modern road bike and though excellent, it isn't to my taste.
Thanks Simon 😁 it is very polished and maybe that’s its downfall 🤔
My favourite Suzuki. I would have one. Do you think you could organise a go fund me? Dave N
😂😂😂 all set up 😁😂😂😂
First to like 😎👌
😂😂😂😂
Naked Fun. 😊
Exactly 😁 is there any other kind 😂😂😂 thanks PGB 😁
It’s nothing near like the Z900 mate
No, it’s a lot smoother I think 😁 thanks David 😁
Great review again
This would not be for me tho as I find it way to much 🐜 insect like 😂😂😂😂 but you’re comparable bike the Z still looks lake a bike from my generation as I owned a Z in the 70s
One thing I find very interesting is the weight of its bike - it is lighter than my current interceptor at 47 HP and I thought I was downsizing for for a reason- now I have to rethink my options 🤔🤔🤔 confused now here in Florida 🦩🦩🦩🦩
Regards J
Yes, Royal Enfield seem to hide sandbags somewhere when they produce a bike🤔 odd isn’t it😂😂 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 only weighs 213 kg but a super meteor is 240kg 🤔 thanks John 😁
im only 5ft 3 and i can get one foot down flat and other on the rear brake. it feels lighter than my sv650 and more than the k7 gsxr 1000 i had. also 2025 models get the tft dash upgrade for no extra money.
Excellent 😁 I knew Didi Dave wasn’t trying 😂😂 thanks Patrick 😁
106 NM of torque at 9250 rpm
Thanks Leigh 😁
When I test rode the Z900 a few yrs ago, I hated the snatchy throttle and close ratio box necessitating constant cog swapping, seduced by the looks though. I love the suzuki induction growl from this. Having owned nearly 50 bikes over a lifetime. I love twins the best despite not sounding like this. A machine that’s not in tune with uk roads/limits etc. but … very attractive.
Listening to the engine it’s just not being used. Ur a lucky so and so trying all these😂.
I had a suzuki car and what a car it was. Love Japanese engineering but suzuki have a lesser reputation than Honda etc but I rather trust suzuki
Thanks volt 😁 funny thing is with the GSX is it doesn’t sound like it’s been used even when you get to stretch its legs unlike the z900 😁
Looking at the front of the bike whilst you're riding it, the clocks look like an after thought, needs some sort of small fairing / cowl around them. Bars and yoke look nothing special
I'll stick to my sports bikes
Yes, exactly 😁 the katana 😁 thanks RW😁
I must be getting old! That clutch getting let out and the engine revs up, annoys me. Let's all just get on a bus! Forget riding and free will. I think I would rather have that money in my pocket then waste that on technology. God, I have become grumpy in my old age of 51!😂 I want the state to spend money on syncing traffic lights 🚥! So I don't get stopped every block!
😂😂😂 spending too much time with ice 😂😁 thanks Blake 😁
Looks shíte
😂😂 Thanks P 😁
To Yourself, anybody else on a 'naughty bike' is a naughty boy, so what is your official title for a MrTAYM on a naughty bike?
Slow 😂😂😂😂 thanks DrD😁
not for me , and the quick thingy is the most boring thing yet invented , i'll stay home ,
Thanks Simon 😁 it does take some of the fun out of it 😁
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Where is Dave?
I'm back on top Dave not my turn to cook tonight so I was ready phone cellotaped to hand 24/7.
Where is HE?
Dain Tree 🌳 dinner in pub for Bledisloe Cup to watch Ausie loose again 😂.
Dains here...he's sulking haha
@@daintree2455😪 is HE.
@@ruahinesrider yeah but we beat you guys in Breakdance...go Raygun...oh hang on
Great bike but just to ugly for me , the zed even uglier. 😳
😂😂 thanks David 😁 an acquired taste 😁
That is one ugly looking bike end of but why Suzuki designs a bike like that the engine is the bee's knees but the look is disgusting
😂😂😂 thanks Frank 😁 definitely time Suzuki brought out a retro 😁
@@TAYM big time 👍
G’day Taym👍😎
😂😂😂 excellent 😁