Looks much better in the green or blue. Nice bike and the electrics wont be a problem its a Suzuki not a BMW. Electric suspension gives a much better ride and thankfully it doesnt have points ignition.😅
Hi Dickie. Great review. Getting better all the time mate. I really like this Suzuki and the tech that comes with it. I think once you’ve learned how to set up the bike in the first place, it will then become second nature. Setting up for luggage, pillion or both means you can adapt the bike easily or just use Auto. Remember when we would have to manually set up the suspension for a pillion, which would take ages and then we never bothered really. Agree that the screen should be powered and adaptive cruise control should be added. It’s a great bike and I’m going to take one for a demo ride.
Thanks Dave.. Like I said,you can’t really set a bike with so many variables regarding the tech to suit your own riding requirements on a 2-3 hour test… You kind of just touch the surface of it all… 👍
The dealer should reset the bikes setup after every demo ride. The suspension on your B Rider mode was at the default damping setting for C mode. This is becoming increasingly common on demo bikes.
Hi Terrence.. Given more time I’d of got my head around the settings ..If you owned it you’d have that thing set up perfectly.. It’s a lovely bike to ride with an amazing engine as you probably know..As you can tell. I’m an older rider and not really used to riding with all the tech 😄..Thanks for watching and your input 👍ATB
Nice bike Dickie but too complex, too much to go wrong in my opinion :) The rider aids may well keep the rider safer but they won't learn to feel the bike maybe? Still a lovely machine:)
Tend to agree with you Sandy… You need to be able to ride a bike in it’s raw state…That’s how you learn.. Think the tech is now getting too intrusive.. But on the flip side if it did by chance save your arse only once I guess it’s worth it.. Topic for debate ..
Isn’t it just a bit too much though, Dickie? Those of us in our 60’s survived higher capacity, angry, non-ABS bikes and probably learned a lot from it. I was going to buy a GS, but then found the “get on ‘n ride” T700, which was excellent. I have got a Triumph Tiger Rallye now but went for the basic model as I’d have no idea what to do with rider custom modes, etc. That why I like the simplicity of my trusty Himmy, as well.
Personally I’d feel that radar slowing your bike down is going a tad too far…Traction control / lean angle control is good on hyper bikes as is wheelie control .. They’re so damn quick!…Plus hopefully you’d have the option to switch it all off.. 👍ATB
Good Morning Dickie ,a very good review on this bike tbf , but i think it's a bit to much plus where do you get the fighter pilots licence from lol , so take care & ride safe , PS hope you mum is on the mend
Good to see another video Dickie. About the bike? Still laughing, it's a pile of nerdery... I'll have the engine if you can capture one from the Dealership, the rest can go in the builders skip round the back. 🤣😂
Yes.. I’ve never been a multi cylinder fan and have always ridden Vtwins / parallel twins.. The GSXS 1000 did seem a little flat in the lower rev range… That’s talking from a twin point of view..Plus I didn’t really ride it that far if lm totally honest… My KTM 129O would of had it for breakfast…Spent the afternoon on the GSXS GX and I was converted..The engine was lovely plus had torque..Think I had to acclimatise myself to 4 cylinder land..Put that bike in sport and it was amazing..Could the GT and the GX be mapped slightly differently from the naked bike? Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍ATB
Yep.. That’s another relatively new piece it tech for a bike…. Personally think it’s all a bit over the top.. I like to ride the bike with my own input.. But then again if the tech had just potentially saved my life I’m going to be loving it.. Thanks for watching 👍ATB
There was some weird stuff going on…I know it was cold but the roads were well salted.. Little bit skittish…Did have the suspension to soft in B mode though.. But that was how it was set.. Your right it’s a Stunning bike… 👍
@@DickieMintCycles It is true that the roads did not look in their best condition but I have already seen another review and I have ridden it too and they talk about the same thing, the tires it comes with are not good,
I don't know why everyone these days moans about not having an adjustable screen or can't adjust it on the fly.Once you have adjusted it to where you want it, why would you want to change it? Just don't get it ?
Hmmm... I like a bike to be same as my car, get in and drive!! All your mates are going to be long gone by the time you have done all your settings on that Suzuki with too long a name!! The name kind of says it all for me!! Too complicated . Just get on and ride!! I expect that its a lovely bike but not for me or many others I suspect!!
Hi Colin.. You won’t get away from it if your buying new stuff I’m afraid.. Once you get em set how you want them and dial em in to your riding style it’s damn good.. Then leave we’ll alone..Button operated suspension set was good.. No spanner’s involved ..👍
It’s all going down the same rout nowadays Design wise… Cars are the same.. Small H/Lights are getting popular now as well.. I find my DE800 lights at night are very susceptible to suspension movement and can vibrate on rough roads causing the beam to move as if you were flashing someone out of a junction…Happened to me..
Think most new stuff nowadays is the same.. Once you’ve set em up for yourself though it’s job done and then leave well alone.... Or do what I did on my KTM and switch it all off 😄..
Well Young Laird Dickie of Wessex .. can't recall your Land in Scotland.. Of all the Tech and Wizardry could you flat foot...! another, if were closer to you, you'd no doubt been able to set my Himalaya's clock.... Brave Man out on that day with those tyres, not a lot of tread.. and just why not a power screen..! You'd almost got pinched on another Roundabout.. just what is there not to understand of the word..! ROUND-a-bout.. .. Suzuki has done what Japan was renown for, throwing almost everything on a Bike.. Killed the British Market late 60's allover come the 70's.. not a lot happening with resurrection BSA.. one horse as the demise the first time. Price wise this Bike, for the money I'd go Shotgun 650, the change a bigger garage to stable with Himalaya. Hoping Mom's recovering, stay safe yourself. Cheers.
Flat footing wasn’t a problem for me .. 6ft.. Himi clocks are a pain in the arse 😄..Standard of driving nowadays is rubbish.. Watch ‘Wiltshire Man’s’Scotland trip vid..😄👍
I’m sorry dicky but it’s okay if your a geek and like riding bikes but I don’t want all that crap to contend with I mean it’s not a car is it so many things to go titsup and there you are stranded in the middle of nowhere basically it’s a computer on wheels 😢😢😢
MMMM the first few minutes was boring, who in the right state mind would even consider buying a hideous computerized motorbike like that, ridiculous excuse of bike, put the key in, turn, start bike and ride, it even sounds like a wet fart. Only the easily impressed would give that a thought.
I’m afraid that’s the way these modern bikes are now developing…. Not my favourite thing banging on about rider modes either…That was a peach of a motor though.. Torquey and very powerful.. 👍ATB
Great review, glad to see Suzuki are pushing the boat out a bit with their bikes. Nothing will part me with my vstrom 650 though 👍🏼
Bullet proof… Great bike.. I’d rather have the 650 over it’s bigger brother..👍
Looks much better in the green or blue. Nice bike and the electrics wont be a problem its a Suzuki not a BMW. Electric suspension gives a much better ride and thankfully it doesnt have points ignition.😅
thats a nice bike ! the engine is the legend ATB 👍🏻
A revamped K5 is a good thing
Amazing motor.. Never been a four man but that motor’s totally changed my mind …👍
@@DickieMintCycles My understanding is BMW used it as their achievement standard when they were developing the lump for the S1000 XR
Hi Dickie. Great review. Getting better all the time mate. I really like this Suzuki and the tech that comes with it. I think once you’ve learned how to set up the bike in the first place, it will then become second nature. Setting up for luggage, pillion or both means you can adapt the bike easily or just use Auto. Remember when we would have to manually set up the suspension for a pillion, which would take ages and then we never bothered really. Agree that the screen should be powered and adaptive cruise control should be added. It’s a great bike and I’m going to take one for a demo ride.
Thanks Dave.. Like I said,you can’t really set a bike with so many variables regarding the tech to suit your own riding requirements on a 2-3 hour test… You kind of just touch the surface of it all… 👍
Great bike i wouldn't buy one myself but it dose look like a comfortable all day ride, and a bit safer than my old speedy.
The dealer should reset the bikes setup after every demo ride. The suspension on your B Rider mode was at the default damping setting for C mode. This is becoming increasingly common on demo bikes.
Hi Terrence.. Given more time I’d of got my head around the settings ..If you owned it you’d have that thing set up perfectly.. It’s a lovely bike to ride with an amazing engine as you probably know..As you can tell. I’m an older rider and not really used to riding with all the tech 😄..Thanks for watching and your input 👍ATB
@@DickieMintCycles Your alright, I'm 62 😃
Nice bike Dickie but too complex, too much to go wrong in my opinion :) The rider aids may well keep the rider safer but they won't learn to feel the bike maybe? Still a lovely machine:)
Tend to agree with you Sandy… You need to be able to ride a bike in it’s raw state…That’s how you learn.. Think the tech is now getting too intrusive.. But on the flip side if it did by chance save your arse only once I guess it’s worth it.. Topic for debate ..
Isn’t it just a bit too much though, Dickie? Those of us in our 60’s survived higher capacity, angry, non-ABS bikes and probably learned a lot from it. I was going to buy a GS, but then found the “get on ‘n ride” T700, which was excellent. I have got a Triumph Tiger Rallye now but went for the basic model as I’d have no idea what to do with rider custom modes, etc. That why I like the simplicity of my trusty Himmy, as well.
Personally I’d feel that radar slowing your bike down is going a tad too far…Traction control / lean angle control is good on hyper bikes as is wheelie control .. They’re so damn quick!…Plus hopefully you’d have the option to switch it all off.. 👍ATB
Thanks for posting the video but I think I will stick to my Harley can’t be doing with all those modes just want to ride😂
Steve
You don't need modes or even traction control for that matter...Riding it is what it's all about....Thanks for watching ...ATB
Nice looking bike, Dickie
Can you get Radio 2 on it, Mister? 😂
Good review, ta.
Not since Ken Bruce left..👍
Good Morning Dickie ,a very good review on this bike tbf , but i think it's a bit to much plus where do you get the fighter pilots licence from lol , so take care & ride safe , PS hope you mum is on the mend
Hi Steve..😄 I’m not a techie 😆..Mums slowly getting better.. Thanks for your well wishes and thanks for watching 👍
Good to see another video Dickie. About the bike? Still laughing, it's a pile of nerdery... I'll have the engine if you can capture one from the Dealership, the rest can go in the builders skip round the back. 🤣😂
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The bike is the blocks end of
Is that a Red RR on the street just chillin😂
It’s the same engine as the gsxs1000 you thought was underwhelming? But you said this bike was sweet
Yes.. I’ve never been a multi cylinder fan and have always ridden Vtwins / parallel twins.. The GSXS 1000 did seem a little flat in the lower rev range… That’s talking from a twin point of view..Plus I didn’t really ride it that far if lm totally honest… My KTM 129O would of had it for breakfast…Spent the afternoon on the GSXS GX and I was converted..The engine was lovely plus had torque..Think I had to acclimatise myself to 4 cylinder land..Put that bike in sport and it was amazing..Could the GT and the GX be mapped slightly differently from the naked bike? Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍ATB
It should have radar cruise control.
Yep.. That’s another relatively new piece it tech for a bike…. Personally think it’s all a bit over the top.. I like to ride the bike with my own input.. But then again if the tech had just potentially saved my life I’m going to be loving it.. Thanks for watching 👍ATB
The first thing you have to do to that motorcycle when you buy it is change the tires, the rest is a lovely motorcycle
There was some weird stuff going on…I know it was cold but the roads were well salted.. Little bit skittish…Did have the suspension to soft in B mode though.. But that was how it was set.. Your right it’s a Stunning bike… 👍
@@DickieMintCycles It is true that the roads did not look in their best condition but I have already seen another review and I have ridden it too and they talk about the same thing, the tires it comes with are not good,
It was running wide a fair bit on slow and faster corners ….
I don't know why everyone these days moans about not having an adjustable screen or can't adjust it on the fly.Once you have adjusted it to where you want it, why would you want to change it? Just don't get it ?
Well done Dickie. PS Blur ur speedo😂
Noted 😄 👍
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Hmmm... I like a bike to be same as my car, get in and drive!! All your mates are going to be long gone by the time you have done all your settings on that Suzuki with too long a name!! The name kind of says it all for me!! Too complicated . Just get on and ride!! I expect that its a lovely bike but not for me or many others I suspect!!
Hi Colin.. You won’t get away from it if your buying new stuff I’m afraid.. Once you get em set how you want them and dial em in to your riding style it’s damn good.. Then leave we’ll alone..Button operated suspension set was good.. No spanner’s involved ..👍
I dont think any of these modern angular shapes look as ‘alive’ as Bikes from the 90’s and 20’s era. Or before that come to think of it.
It’s all going down the same rout nowadays Design wise… Cars are the same.. Small H/Lights are getting popular now as well.. I find my DE800 lights at night are very susceptible to suspension movement and can vibrate on rough roads causing the beam to move as if you were flashing someone out of a junction…Happened to me..
Good review to show what shit show Suzuki has done to riding a motorbike
Think most new stuff nowadays is the same.. Once you’ve set em up for yourself though it’s job done and then leave well alone.... Or do what I did on my KTM and switch it all off 😄..
Well Young Laird Dickie of Wessex .. can't recall your Land in Scotland..
Of all the Tech and Wizardry could you flat foot...! another, if were closer to you, you'd no doubt been able to set my Himalaya's clock....
Brave Man out on that day with those tyres, not a lot of tread.. and just why not a power screen..!
You'd almost got pinched on another Roundabout.. just what is there not to understand of the word..! ROUND-a-bout.. ..
Suzuki has done what Japan was renown for, throwing almost everything on a Bike.. Killed the British Market late 60's allover come the 70's.. not a lot happening with resurrection BSA.. one horse as the demise the first time.
Price wise this Bike, for the money I'd go Shotgun 650, the change a bigger garage to stable with Himalaya.
Hoping Mom's recovering, stay safe yourself. Cheers.
Flat footing wasn’t a problem for me .. 6ft.. Himi clocks are a pain in the arse 😄..Standard of driving nowadays is rubbish.. Watch ‘Wiltshire Man’s’Scotland trip vid..😄👍
Yep young Laird Dickie.. I'd watched Sandy and everyone's Trip to Scotland, view of Isles of Jura and adventure to find your Land..!@@DickieMintCycles
I’m sorry dicky but it’s okay if your a geek and like riding bikes but I don’t want all that crap to contend with I mean it’s not a car is it so many things to go titsup and there you are stranded in the middle of nowhere basically it’s a computer on wheels 😢😢😢
Very distracting too, if the majority of those features can be operated while you're on the move.
Too much tech for me John...You don't need it...👍.
Ypu need to do some press ups babe
I'm 54 I wouldn't hugg and huff and puff like that and my bike weighs 250 khs😊
😆😄.. I’ve been poorly 🤒..Plus I’m almost eating the mic.. But yes.. You have a point 😄👍
Aldi has a kettlebell for a tenner perfect size to get started. Very good for motorcyclists, the kettlebell swing is.❤
Sorry lost interest after a few minutes....
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MMMM the first few minutes was boring, who in the right state mind would even consider buying a hideous computerized motorbike like that, ridiculous excuse of bike, put the key in, turn, start bike and ride, it even sounds like a wet fart. Only the easily impressed would give that a thought.
I’m afraid that’s the way these modern bikes are now developing…. Not my favourite thing banging on about rider modes either…That was a peach of a motor though.. Torquey and very powerful.. 👍ATB