At last a manufacturer who recognizes not all of us want to go touring on an ADV, the return of a 'proper' Sporting / Touring bike which can take 2 away and still have real fun in the twisties and on track. Looking forward to getting a test on this next year.
Exactly! So many people have said this segment of bike is on life support, and suddenly Suzuki comes around and injects some life back into it. Looking forward to the reviews to come and to see this beast in person, such a beautiful bike!
Just curious Jon why someone would choose one of these "old school" Sport Touring bikes over the ADV segment which people have grown to love? Truthfully asking. The way I see it compared to a 1050 XT or Tracer 9 GT is just that these are wider in the engine area and less torquey for street riding. For true LONG distance highway cruising I totally understand the point of the silky and powerful 4.
I don't understand this annoying trend of making motorcycles for riding in the desert! The vast majoriry of motorcyclists travel on asphalt roads. If you want to ride on the mount, buy a dirty motorcycle! Please! I dream of the day that someone builds a medium-high displacement motorcycle for road touring. At Honda, f.e. you don't have any options. Up next NC 750X there is NOTHING! And it was so easy! Mount the CB 650R engine on the NC chassis for example. F#ckng ADV rally dirty things. 🙄
'Better late then never', a bit late to the market. The world is in a financial meltdown and they think people have nearly 12 thousand pounds to buy a bike; was it just bad luck. With job losses coming, unemployment rising and an energy market squeeze, £11,600 when people are losing their jobs, is too much. Not everyone can live just a life of credit; and they way things are going, very few people will be for much longer. Biking in the UK is getting harder every day; the roads, the people, the risks.
@@can-uc-wakeup It's true what you say but the competition is all more expensive, some by a very long way! Suzuki also offer plenty of other cheaper options for those who can't afford this model. You can hardly blame Suzuki for the market and economic forces at play here. Send a letter to your MP instead.
@@UpsideDownFork It's not Suzuki's fault, that they are so far in debt, that they are having to charge these prices, just to service the debts they are in. All manufacturers are now caught in the same trap, struggling to survive in a declining market place. As for writing to an MP, you may as well flush toilet paper down the toilet, for all that will do! The UK is bankrupt, and very few people can see it. Market and economic forces at play are unknown to most people; where do you see it, and where do you think it is going? What do you think is coming? Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website. This is just the beginning, where is the end? Reality or a dream, where do we live? If they hide it from you, how will you know? Open your eyes to the world around you
@@can-uc-wakeup great reset…money is going to just be 1’s and 0’s on a computer screen. Debt forgiveness for governments and companies that play along, as far as humans mark of the beast and social credit score. Might as well have a nice bike to take for a weekend trip while the globalist Usher that in
@@greatcornholio5541 Yes, money will switch to the computer screen IF we allow it. And IF we allow it, there will be no barter, there will be no cash, there will be no negotiations when trying to get a good deal on a bike. We will all be living on credit, everyone will be in debt, and the system will own everything we are. Is that what people want; to be more slaves to a system, than they already are? The Great Reset will not be what people expect. Too many people will have to suffer, businesses will not escape unscathed; most if not all are already insolvent and owned by the banks. Down the rabbit hole if you care to look ...
Most manufacturer copy Suzuki design, check the old B-KING from 2000 concept the design is copying by honda, kawasaki, yamaha etc. Dont mention BMW copy the DR BIG design. So i disagree
@@GPz84 It might not be innovative they way you want it to be but Suzuki have a great platform to build many bikes upon. There aren’t many sport tourers around anymore so I’m glad they’re making one, I couldn’t care less if it bears resemblance to the Kawasaki or not, you could say that for any bike within a specific segment.
Surprised its taken Suzuki so long. Looks great and thankfully a manufacturer producing a sports tourer that isn't a jacked up adventure style bike. £11,500 is a good price.
Great to see Suzuki finally starting to update their range. And I’m glad that their approach to the GSX-S range is for them to be sensibly priced 100% road bikes. Let’s just hope that the TFT display will find its way to the naked version as well.
The GSXR1000 k5 motor is still the king of the inline fours as far as I'm concerned. It may only put out152PS which in today's crazy numbers of 200+ hyper horsepower mounts may seem like a paltry number by comparison. In the real world however unless you are Joan Mir or Alex Rins, you'll never need more than what this bike offers. I would buy one for the K5's bark alone.
Suzuki’s do what it says on the tin ,never owned or rode one of any capacity that disappointed me .We in the U.K. have a national speed limit of 70 mph & loads of unmarked cop cars & speed cameras .not to mention homicidal cage drivers .No one needs more than 80 hp ,unless they are loaded up with two pie eaters & everything but the kitchen sink .200 hp ,is totally over the top for normal real world road riding .
@@maskedavenger2578 I couldn't agree more. Your assessment applies here in the states as well, with the speed cameras being the only omission, as they are unlawful. The highest speed limit of 80MPH is confined to a few stretches of HWY, otherwise, it is between 55 and 70 everywhere else.
I’ve just ordered one. Im trading in my 200bhp 2019 GSX-R1000R for it. I was never gonna ride that bike to its full potential, no matter how much I love it.
Nice. I was cross shopping the Ninja 1k before I got my Susuki S750. I liked the Ninja, but its fuel economy was a con. Really curious to see how this new bike does
@@DjonnyR I've been tracking mpgs in my cars for years. Just to know what I'm getting. Did the same when I started riding. I liked that my first bike got close to 50 on regular gas. So, Bike fuel economy isn't the most important thing to me now that I'm into more powerful bikes. But it'd be hard for me to justify getting something that's both less efficient than my car and also requires premium. That's what I found when researching the Ninja. Felt like a double con.
This is the first Suzuki model I liked in my life. All in one model. 1000cc super sport performance, touring comfort, baggage capability. This model is real competitor for Ninja1000SX
Yes, this could be a real winner, if we still all have our jobs next year. Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website. This is just the beginning, where is the end? Reality or a dream, where do we live? If they hide it from you, how will you know? Open your eyes to the world around you
Finally a potential competitor to the elephant in the room (Ninja 1000SX). Are sport tourers coming back? Slightly more powerful, slightly lighter. But is there a 6-axis IMU? Is the screen adjustable? Cornering ABS?
@@johnnyblue4799 MCN mentions that the ABS is 'standard, non-leaning', and considering it doesn't have electronic forks I suppose it does not have a 6-axis IMU.
@@tHaH4x0r I don't think the dynamic damping systems are necessarily an indication of a 6 axis IMU. Some bikes have it and are equipped with regular forks.
Shame it doesn't have a slightly bigger tank but I generally stop around 150 miles anyway. But what a gorgeous bike! Right up to date and this is going to give Kawasaki Ninja SX and Yamaha Tracer 9 some serious competition and Suzuki have got the price right too! Nice work Suzuki!
I am still on my 1989 Katana 1100! Now with collector plates! Bought new. It is a Sport Tourer and has been terrific and runs great! Until this GSX-S1000GT I have not seen one tempting me to part with it. Stay with black or love that blue?
@@maxdamage4919 well partly. Discontinued for some regions. Japan , USA ,Australia, still available, they should update it for us living in these countries. I know it's probably not gonna happen. Even though it's a bestseller here in OZ ..
Kudos to Suzuki for elevating the standard. They nailed the styling, mechanical and electrical features. By the way, where is Honda in this mix? They look clueless when it comes to this market segment.
I currently own the kawasaki 1000 SX but definitely will love to add this to my collection Hopefully the other manufacturers will jump on board to start making bikes like this. Side bags are a must
Great looking option for a sports tourer at last! £5k less than R1250RS or Superduke GT, all the toys and even with luggage only £12500. Nice work Suzuki. Shame heated grips are extra though . Looking forward to first ride tests
@@bennettsbikesocial According to my dealer, (conversation yesterday) Suzuki grips are £396 plus fitting. Daytona heated grips only £180 fitted. Also there are Oxford grips but don't know the price.
@@bennettsbikesocial Could you find out the max loading capacity when you do and let us know what the panniers and mounts take from that? That would be good to know, ta 👍.
Come on Suzuki, if you are taking a pillion touring, they like the security of having a top box behind them, not to mention the additional storage capacity. The bike looks great but just think about things like this
Looks potentially just what the sports touring market needs, and what I’ve I’ve been waiting for. But no top box option? Really? And a relatively small tank. And no centre stand? If these issues are correct, it’s a bit of an own goal. I’ll wait until magazine tests before I draw a final conclusion.
Triumph please take note that’s what a tft screen should look like ! It makes me realise how much I miss a proper tacho instead of the fit inducing Rev counter my Tiger 900 GT has 😖 Overall the SUZUKI looks great but after reading the comments it seems it’s lacking a few extra bits, 6 axis yada yada and adjustable screen perhaps ?
@@bennettsbikesocial Lol!! I sense a Ninja 1000SX comparison on the horizon....If I can find a good, original VFR800 I',d be happy! It's certainly good to see these sports tourers making a comeback again. The GS is amazingly capable but my goodness it's certainly not a looker.
@@simonthomas5367 The Kawasaki is the obvious rival isn't it. Once upon a time I had a 2001 navy blue VFR800 Fi but my commute was 5-miles of London so the battery/alternator combo often went on strike so I sold it for an Xmax (in the days before they were the hoodlums scooter of choice). Shame because that Honda was a cracking example. Cheers, Michael
Prematurely sold a 2010 Honda VFR1200F. Until now, I have had little optimism that there would be a replacement with the high quality fit and finish of Honda and the excellent freeway manners. I think the GSX-S1000GT just might be the better replacement! I've looked through Suzuki's marketing materials on the GSX-S GT', and they've really put their best foot forward to not only understand what motorcyclists are demanding from a sports tourer, but explaining what changes they've made. From front to back, this motorcycle looks extremely thoughtful and I'm definitely inspired to see it and consider purchasing one. One of the other things I really like with Suzuki's approach here is the emphasis on refinement. Sure, they added some electronics like rider modes and traction control, but they didn't go over the moon with the electronic wizardry. Rather, they refined what they already do best, like making a new subframe to handle the additional weight of the panniers, and testing the pannier connection to the frame over bumps to minimize movement but retain some flexibility. The extensive wind tunnel testing for airflow direction around the rider, the application of thicker, using injection molded plastic instead of hot press forming and thicker material for the screen for optimizing its shape and strength....all just thoughtful ways of doing the things that they already do. This is progress!
Great to see another sports tourer on the market that isn't an adventure style bike but only 5kg per side and no top box seem like big limitations on its actual touring ability. Also seems like pretty low spec in several areas compared to its main competition (BMW R1250RS and Kawasaki 1000SX). TFT with inbuilt Satnav is a nice feature though.
Well you can put it this way... Camry and 5 series. Rav4 and x3. Basically the same class but appeals to different crowd. If car buyers can be brand snobs then moto riders can too.
All bikes are now overpriced for the circumstances we will all soon be facing. Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website. This is just the beginning, where is the end? Reality or a dream, where do we live? If they hide it from you, how will you know? Open your eyes to the world around you
As a long time BMW owner, I’ve been done with them for some years. Crazy pricing, with no better reliability than others. BMW sport touring performance just doesn’t match up anymore. In my 60’s now, still with a sporting bent, this looks perfect
Great looking bike….the only thing that lets it down from what I can see is a remote preload adjuster on the rear shock…..essential if its used between rider alone and 2 up riding
Can you get a top box as well as panniers? Be hard to fit camping gear in the two panniers with other gear for a 2 week trip to the Picos or is it a ride to hotel type tourer??
Nice looking bike. But why do manufacturers insist on not providing a main stand for bikes that are supposed to used for touring? Main stand just makes loading a bike up with camping gear and oiling the chain on a trip so much easier
As soon as I saw this bike, I fell in love. Just traded my V-Strom 1000 in and bought this bike. The only things I am disappointed in is the rear preload adjustment of having to go back to a spanner wrench for adjustment and no IMU... the breaking is not the best either, no feedback especially the first initial squeeze.
@@majordelays4909 Agreed, not the best system to mix metric and imperial but people do know what poor and good MPG is in the U.K. it’s been ingrained into us over the years - we never fully adopted the metric system (even though it’s a better system), probably a bit French for our liking 😉
I just see an evolution of the GSX-S F, to be honest, clearly the chassis and engine is largely the same from looking at it, with new plastics and reprofiled tank. They've moved the F on nicely in terms of electronics, display, cruise, quickshifter... as an ex-F owner, the one thing I really loved about it was that it was definitely a sports-tourer biased more towards "sport" than "tour". The only thing that worries me about this is it seems to focus more towards the tour, I wonder whether it's lost a little of the GSX-S F's sportier nature with the fairings, high risers, etc... but... looks good! Shame I've moved on, could have done with this several years ago :)
@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks I'll pop in a showroom when they are on sale , Does it also have connections for a phone or is the cover on the fairing a blank , bought the kawasaki SX because it had all that I wanted it's taken Suzuki a long time too catch up ,had several Suzukis never had any issues , bought my first in the early 1970s great bikes ,
@@bennettsbikesocial got that I noticed I rubber grommet on the fairing wonder If that was a socket for charging a phone ect , Thanks for the replies, much appreciated
Is Suzuki offering or allowing a top box or is the tail frame too light? This was a review that was well controlled in Suzuki's favor but, a nice presentation.
A sports tourer is a hell of a lot more useful & versatile than an out & out sports bike .I have always found Suzuki’s to be very good value & to be reliable for real world motorcycling .They do what they say on the tin .
Can't wait to see this fully tested! Potential to lead this segment. Serious 9GT and 1000SX competition, and dozens of other nakeds and standards - maybe a few sports, too. When's the full test?!
@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks for the response. I just saw the subframe bolts. The N1K has had issues where the subframe was weak, but on this suzuki, it looks like a true ST subframe! Good news!
Back in 2008 I was privileged to attend a dealer launch of the Bandit 1250 at Drayton Croft in Cov & was introduced to their UK M.D. & celebrity Brit Supersport rider named Crutchlow. At the time I was riding a GSXR 1000 K6 & FZ1-S ,& when asked my thoughts ,I suggested that ,as the company with the best one litre engine, why were they "flogging that dead horse" when their stable had the best potential multi-model power unit "waiting in the stable"? If only the dealer principal was still alive to eat the words of his put down reply! I may now even get to test ride one of these NEW machines, albeit 14 years late.
@@sidcrowe7301 I can completely understand. Makes me wonder if an after-market one could be fitted. The more established luggage brands will be busy plotting as I type this!
Be interesting to see if those specially created Dunlop SportMax II Tyres will be available from tyre fitters/suppliers and at what price, as well as what mileage you will get out of them subject to riding style.
I cant logon to my Bennetts account despite numerous calls with agents on the phone - am getting "Password doesn’t meet the criteria. Please try again." - Reset a load of times and have never been able to access my online account or bike social/perks etc. Has anyone else had this issue that has a resolution?
My local dealer says it will be exactly the same as the GSX-S 1000 naked, which is 810mm. I can flat foot the naked, whereas on the new Ninja 1000SX I am on tiptoes.
This will be a solid motorcycle for Suzuki in the Sport Touring segment. Competiting directly against Kawasaki 1000LT & Yamaha GT-9. I'm guessing big sale numbers for this model.
Seems like a great bike in general but I would have hoped for a bit more range on a tank. My current bike can do 230 to 275 miles per tank (depending on conditions and cruise speed). My median between stops is 175 miles so this bike would be on fumes.
No top box available. Then again, the Ninja 1000 has it so that the top box and panniers cannot be on it at the same time, but it can be worked around in the aftermarket. I'm sure that will be the case with this bike, too.
Nice looking bike. And a nice looking decent size colour tft [at last Suzuki]. I think this will be slightly sportier than the Kawi 1000sx but hopefully just as comfy over longer distances. Good price too. Rather unusual to have 2 shades of blue on the same model. Well done Suzuki.
At last a manufacturer who recognizes not all of us want to go touring on an ADV, the return of a 'proper' Sporting / Touring bike which can take 2 away and still have real fun in the twisties and on track. Looking forward to getting a test on this next year.
Exactly! So many people have said this segment of bike is on life support, and suddenly Suzuki comes around and injects some life back into it. Looking forward to the reviews to come and to see this beast in person, such a beautiful bike!
Look at the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Suzuki have just copied this bike
Just curious Jon why someone would choose one of these "old school" Sport Touring bikes over the ADV segment which people have grown to love? Truthfully asking. The way I see it compared to a 1050 XT or Tracer 9 GT is just that these are wider in the engine area and less torquey for street riding. For true LONG distance highway cruising I totally understand the point of the silky and powerful 4.
I don't understand this annoying trend of making motorcycles for riding in the desert! The vast majoriry of motorcyclists travel on asphalt roads. If you want to ride on the mount, buy a dirty motorcycle! Please!
I dream of the day that someone builds a medium-high displacement motorcycle for road touring. At Honda, f.e. you don't have any options. Up next NC 750X there is NOTHING!
And it was so easy! Mount the CB 650R engine on the NC chassis for example.
F#ckng ADV rally dirty things. 🙄
@@pedroazevedo1868 Tracer 9
Well played Suzuki. A bit late to the party but looks like you’ve done it properly. Better late than never!
'Better late then never', a bit late to the market. The world is in a financial meltdown and they think people have nearly 12 thousand pounds to buy a bike; was it just bad luck.
With job losses coming, unemployment rising and an energy market squeeze, £11,600 when people are losing their jobs, is too much. Not everyone can live just a life of credit; and they way things are going, very few people will be for much longer.
Biking in the UK is getting harder every day; the roads, the people, the risks.
@@can-uc-wakeup It's true what you say but the competition is all more expensive, some by a very long way! Suzuki also offer plenty of other cheaper options for those who can't afford this model.
You can hardly blame Suzuki for the market and economic forces at play here. Send a letter to your MP instead.
@@UpsideDownFork It's not Suzuki's fault, that they are so far in debt, that they are having to charge these prices, just to service the debts they are in. All manufacturers are now caught in the same trap, struggling to survive in a declining market place.
As for writing to an MP, you may as well flush toilet paper down the toilet, for all that will do!
The UK is bankrupt, and very few people can see it. Market and economic forces at play are unknown to most people; where do you see it, and where do you think it is going? What do you think is coming?
Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website.
This is just the beginning, where is the end?
Reality or a dream, where do we live?
If they hide it from you, how will you know?
Open your eyes to the world around you
@@can-uc-wakeup great reset…money is going to just be 1’s and 0’s on a computer screen. Debt forgiveness for governments and companies that play along, as far as humans mark of the beast and social credit score. Might as well have a nice bike to take for a weekend trip while the globalist Usher that in
@@greatcornholio5541 Yes, money will switch to the computer screen IF we allow it. And IF we allow it, there will be no barter, there will be no cash, there will be no negotiations when trying to get a good deal on a bike. We will all be living on credit, everyone will be in debt, and the system will own everything we are.
Is that what people want; to be more slaves to a system, than they already are? The Great Reset will not be what people expect. Too many people will have to suffer, businesses will not escape unscathed; most if not all are already insolvent and owned by the banks.
Down the rabbit hole if you care to look ...
The first Suzuki in a decade that doesn’t look hideous, cheap or miles behind its competitors from the get go. Nice job.
What about new Gsx-s 1000
I don't like the profile of the front part. It looks extremely heavy. Besides that, it's a nice design.
Most manufacturer copy Suzuki design, check the old B-KING from 2000 concept the design is copying by honda, kawasaki, yamaha etc. Dont mention BMW copy the DR BIG design. So i disagree
The 2018 gsxr1000 I rode was an absolute beast of a bike.
That’s what I like about Suzuki’s they do their own thing at their own pace ,& keep things & prices real for the punters .
They're on to a winner with this, well done Suzuki!!
Well done indeed. Suzuki made a clone of the Ninja 1000SX, very innovative.
@@GPz84 It might not be innovative they way you want it to be but Suzuki have a great platform to build many bikes upon. There aren’t many sport tourers around anymore so I’m glad they’re making one, I couldn’t care less if it bears resemblance to the Kawasaki or not, you could say that for any bike within a specific segment.
Surprised its taken Suzuki so long. Looks great and thankfully a manufacturer producing a sports tourer that isn't a jacked up adventure style bike. £11,500 is a good price.
Looks very good, better than the Yamaha Tracer 9 imho.
@@huynhxuanviet9818 Think so, could be a big seller for Suzuki
yeah but what suzuki does is tweak and polish something until it's "boringly" perfect :)
Centre stand?
@@peterwilliams1004 There are loads of things you could argue it should have but then it would be more expensive.
Great to see Suzuki finally starting to update their range.
And I’m glad that their approach to the GSX-S range is for them to be sensibly priced 100% road bikes.
Let’s just hope that the TFT display will find its way to the naked version as well.
It is first actually
The GSXR1000 k5 motor is still the king of the inline fours as far as I'm concerned. It may only put out152PS which in today's crazy numbers of 200+ hyper horsepower mounts may seem like a paltry number by comparison. In the real world however unless you are Joan Mir or Alex Rins, you'll never need more than what this bike offers. I would buy one for the K5's bark alone.
Suzuki’s do what it says on the tin ,never owned or rode one of any capacity that disappointed me .We in the U.K. have a national speed limit of 70 mph & loads of unmarked cop cars & speed cameras .not to mention homicidal cage drivers .No one needs more than 80 hp ,unless they are loaded up with two pie eaters & everything but the kitchen sink .200 hp ,is totally over the top for normal real world road riding .
@@maskedavenger2578 I couldn't agree more. Your assessment applies here in the states as well, with the speed cameras being the only omission, as they are unlawful. The highest speed limit of 80MPH is confined to a few stretches of HWY, otherwise, it is between 55 and 70 everywhere else.
@@mishko01 I wish we had that ‘unlawful’ ruling on speed cameras here in Oz 🤑🥺
I’ve just ordered one. Im trading in my 200bhp 2019 GSX-R1000R for it. I was never gonna ride that bike to its full potential, no matter how much I love it.
This is exactly what I was looking for 2 years ago when I bought the Ninja 1000ABS, It's very similar.
Nice. I was cross shopping the Ninja 1k before I got my Susuki S750. I liked the Ninja, but its fuel economy was a con. Really curious to see how this new bike does
@@brothermanv First time i hear someone talking about fuel economy on a bike
Same, I traded my gsxs 1000f for the ninja lol
@@suzukibender1090 how do you like the Ninja?
@@DjonnyR I've been tracking mpgs in my cars for years. Just to know what I'm getting. Did the same when I started riding. I liked that my first bike got close to 50 on regular gas. So,
Bike fuel economy isn't the most important thing to me now that I'm into more powerful bikes. But it'd be hard for me to justify getting something that's both less efficient than my car and also requires premium. That's what I found when researching the Ninja. Felt like a double con.
Thank you suzuki! Ive been waiting for so long for you guys to come back being a competitive motorcycle manufacturer. That is a sweet looking bike
This is the first Suzuki model I liked in my life. All in one model. 1000cc super sport performance, touring comfort, baggage capability. This model is real competitor for Ninja1000SX
This is a great package, real proper road bike. This could be a real winner.
Yes, this could be a real winner, if we still all have our jobs next year.
Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website.
This is just the beginning, where is the end?
Reality or a dream, where do we live?
If they hide it from you, how will you know?
Open your eyes to the world around you
looks like Suzuki taken a inspiration directly from Z1000SX.
With headlight design similar to Yamaha R1 as well
I had a blue sx and this looks so similar..this is nice but single headlight is not..
And the DRL similar to Ducati Supersport
Finally a potential competitor to the elephant in the room (Ninja 1000SX). Are sport tourers coming back? Slightly more powerful, slightly lighter. But is there a 6-axis IMU? Is the screen adjustable? Cornering ABS?
All good questions! I can't see any details on their website... Only marketing crap.
The screen looks like it's in a higher position at 5:35
@@johnnyblue4799 MCN mentions that the ABS is 'standard, non-leaning', and considering it doesn't have electronic forks I suppose it does not have a 6-axis IMU.
@@tHaH4x0r I don't think the dynamic damping systems are necessarily an indication of a 6 axis IMU. Some bikes have it and are equipped with regular forks.
@@johnnyblue4799 you're right; the Ninja for example
Really liking the looks of this bike,what a machine for the money.
Shame it doesn't have a slightly bigger tank but I generally stop around 150 miles anyway. But what a gorgeous bike! Right up to date and this is going to give Kawasaki Ninja SX and Yamaha Tracer 9 some serious competition and Suzuki have got the price right too! Nice work Suzuki!
I am still on my 1989 Katana 1100! Now with collector plates! Bought new. It is a Sport Tourer and has been terrific and runs great! Until this GSX-S1000GT I have not seen one tempting me to part with it. Stay with black or love that blue?
That design.... they mix together with Yamaha , Kawasaki & BMW in one masterpiece in Suzuki craft ... How genius.....😔😔😔
Is there a topbox and if not can it take an aftermarket one, is the frame strong enough? Thank you
There's not currently an official optional top box.
@@bennettsbikesocial that’s unfortunate, as is optional panniers…
Great work Suzuki. 🥂
Now it's time that you update your ancient Gsxr 750 as well, and a face-lift for the 1000 cheers
Cannot wait to see the new 1000. I hope they just shrink their MotoGP bike right down into a street package along with their wicked looking exhaust.
GSXR750 is discontinued LOL. only sell in USA, or Australia.
@@maxdamage4919 well partly.
Discontinued for some regions.
Japan , USA ,Australia, still available, they should update it for us living in these countries.
I know it's probably not gonna happen.
Even though it's a bestseller here in OZ ..
Kudos to Suzuki for elevating the standard. They nailed the styling, mechanical and electrical features. By the way, where is Honda in this mix? They look clueless when it comes to this market segment.
Hope it is ready and available sooner in the Philippines.
I currently own the kawasaki 1000 SX but definitely will love to add this to my collection Hopefully the other manufacturers will jump on board to start making bikes like this. Side bags are a must
Great looking option for a sports tourer at last! £5k less than R1250RS or Superduke GT, all the toys and even with luggage only £12500. Nice work Suzuki. Shame heated grips are extra though . Looking forward to first ride tests
We'll be riding the new GT in a few weeks so stand by for the review. There's no confirmation on heated grip prices yet by the way,
@@bennettsbikesocial Oxford it is then!!!! Only BMW ensured they can't be used on their bikes. I'm sure Suzuki wouldn't be so exclusive?!
@@bennettsbikesocial According to my dealer, (conversation yesterday) Suzuki grips are £396 plus fitting. Daytona heated grips only £180 fitted. Also there are Oxford grips but don't know the price.
@@bennettsbikesocial Could you find out the max loading capacity when you do and let us know what the panniers and mounts take from that? That would be good to know, ta 👍.
Love it, great price too. But a quick question can you fit a top box as well as the panniers ???
At the moment, all we know is there isn't an optional top box as an official accessory.
Come on Suzuki, if you are taking a pillion touring, they like the security of having a top box behind them, not to mention the additional storage capacity. The bike looks great but just think about things like this
Looks potentially just what the sports touring market needs, and what I’ve I’ve been waiting for. But no top box option? Really? And a relatively small tank. And no centre stand? If these issues are correct, it’s a bit of an own goal. I’ll wait until magazine tests before I draw a final conclusion.
@@ianowens7519 The grab handles don't look good for topbox fitting. But I'm sure there will be some way around it.
Did they test copy the yamaha traser's 7 front?
Triumph please take note that’s what a tft screen should look like ! It makes me realise how much I miss a proper tacho instead of the fit inducing Rev counter my Tiger 900 GT has 😖
Overall the SUZUKI looks great but after reading the comments it seems it’s lacking a few extra bits, 6 axis yada yada and adjustable screen perhaps ?
The screen pulls up.
@@fyorbane No it doesn't. There is an optional screen which is 7cm taller.
Thanks Michael and Guests for the excellent review and comments on this bike.. Despite being a big Yamaha nerd, I just ordered mine this past week..
I've seen these k5 engines remapped to add an extra 15hp+ heavily restricted from factory ...this will be a comfortable touring missile
Love it, i have the Suzuki Gsx1000 S 2020, this GT is a perfect up grade, love it.
Well, the way Mike was fondling the wing mirror in the intro, I think it’s safe to says he’s hooked.
Just the right height, and girth!
@@bennettsbikesocial Lol!! I sense a Ninja 1000SX comparison on the horizon....If I can find a good, original VFR800 I',d be happy! It's certainly good to see these sports tourers making a comeback again. The GS is amazingly capable but my goodness it's certainly not a looker.
@@simonthomas5367 The Kawasaki is the obvious rival isn't it. Once upon a time I had a 2001 navy blue VFR800 Fi but my commute was 5-miles of London so the battery/alternator combo often went on strike so I sold it for an Xmax (in the days before they were the hoodlums scooter of choice). Shame because that Honda was a cracking example. Cheers, Michael
Wow looks spot on blue one for me .just hope it's comfortable enough for the boss🤞
Prematurely sold a 2010 Honda VFR1200F. Until now, I have had little optimism that there would be a replacement with the high quality fit and finish of Honda and the excellent freeway manners. I think the GSX-S1000GT just might be the better replacement!
I've looked through Suzuki's marketing materials on the GSX-S GT', and they've really put their best foot forward to not only understand what motorcyclists are demanding from a sports tourer, but explaining what changes they've made. From front to back, this motorcycle looks extremely thoughtful and I'm definitely inspired to see it and consider purchasing one.
One of the other things I really like with Suzuki's approach here is the emphasis on refinement. Sure, they added some electronics like rider modes and traction control, but they didn't go over the moon with the electronic wizardry. Rather, they refined what they already do best, like making a new subframe to handle the additional weight of the panniers, and testing the pannier connection to the frame over bumps to minimize movement but retain some flexibility. The extensive wind tunnel testing for airflow direction around the rider, the application of thicker, using injection molded plastic instead of hot press forming and thicker material for the screen for optimizing its shape and strength....all just thoughtful ways of doing the things that they already do. This is progress!
Picked mine up last week. It is a fantastic bike.
WOW! This is a killer looking motorcycle! This might be a contender to replace my GSX-S1000; which has been fantastic for me over the last 4 years
Looks wonderful and it checks 99% of the boxes for me. Just one thing...no active suspension?
Great to see another sports tourer on the market that isn't an adventure style bike but only 5kg per side and no top box seem like big limitations on its actual touring ability. Also seems like pretty low spec in several areas compared to its main competition (BMW R1250RS and Kawasaki 1000SX). TFT with inbuilt Satnav is a nice feature though.
My forever bike from a k6 owner , do it all , bit TLC will superb
This is the bike I wanted at the end of 2020.
Another very informative video 👍 This makes me wonder whether the BMW’s are really worth the thousands of pounds more 🤔🏍
In general you wouldn't buy a BMW to get value for money ...
BMW is better spec, so you make a value based decision
Well you can put it this way... Camry and 5 series. Rav4 and x3. Basically the same class but appeals to different crowd. If car buyers can be brand snobs then moto riders can too.
All bikes are now overpriced for the circumstances we will all soon be facing.
Are your suspicions answered at can-uc? UA-cam and website.
This is just the beginning, where is the end?
Reality or a dream, where do we live?
If they hide it from you, how will you know?
Open your eyes to the world around you
As a long time BMW owner, I’ve been done with them for some years. Crazy pricing, with no better reliability than others. BMW sport touring performance just doesn’t match up anymore. In my 60’s now, still with a sporting bent, this looks perfect
Hope there's a center stand option, but looking at the exhaust I have my doubts
No mention of a top box option... is there one?
Great looking bike….the only thing that lets it down from what I can see is a remote preload adjuster on the rear shock…..essential if its used between rider alone and 2 up riding
Being chain driven,is there a centre stand for essential maintenance?
Suzuki has done a good job, finally.. the bike looks beautiful
I hope this is the start of this market growing because I would like to see more brands compete for this.
Can you get a top box as well as panniers? Be hard to fit camping gear in the two panniers with other gear for a 2 week trip to the Picos or is it a ride to hotel type tourer??
At the moment there isn't an official accessory top box but I'll bet the likes of Shard and Givi have their pencils out already.
Nice looking bike. But why do manufacturers insist on not providing a main stand for bikes that are supposed to used for touring? Main stand just makes loading a bike up with camping gear and oiling the chain on a trip so much easier
I agree. I need a center stand.
John Malkovich looking great!
Who knew he was a Suzuki expert!
As soon as I saw this bike, I fell in love. Just traded my V-Strom 1000 in and bought this bike. The only things I am disappointed in is the rear preload adjustment of having to go back to a spanner wrench for adjustment and no IMU... the breaking is not the best either, no feedback especially the first initial squeeze.
Why are they using MPG-s for fuel consumption when in the meanwhile they're using liters for volume ?
Because that's how we Brits like it👍
Yea it's not ideal
That’s how we do it in the U.K. along with MPH
@@andrewshore262 but no one even knows what a gallon is :)
@@majordelays4909 Agreed, not the best system to mix metric and imperial but people do know what poor and good MPG is in the U.K. it’s been ingrained into us over the years - we never fully adopted the metric system (even though it’s a better system), probably a bit French for our liking 😉
Beautiful bike. Come on Suzuki give us a new SV with that styling.
I just see an evolution of the GSX-S F, to be honest, clearly the chassis and engine is largely the same from looking at it, with new plastics and reprofiled tank. They've moved the F on nicely in terms of electronics, display, cruise, quickshifter... as an ex-F owner, the one thing I really loved about it was that it was definitely a sports-tourer biased more towards "sport" than "tour". The only thing that worries me about this is it seems to focus more towards the tour, I wonder whether it's lost a little of the GSX-S F's sportier nature with the fairings, high risers, etc... but... looks good! Shame I've moved on, could have done with this several years ago :)
The two bikes side by side what's the difference one had red calipers and red on the rims is that a touring version ??
That's the accessorised one
@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks I'll pop in a showroom when they are on sale ,
Does it also have connections for a phone or is the cover on the fairing a blank , bought the kawasaki SX because it had all that I wanted it's taken Suzuki a long time too catch up ,had several Suzukis never had any issues , bought my first in the early 1970s great bikes ,
@@martinhughes9769 It's connectable to your phone via Bluetooth. Is that what you meant?
@@bennettsbikesocial got that I noticed I rubber grommet on the fairing wonder If that was a socket for charging a phone ect ,
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated
Love the Suzuki blue! Beautiful bike.
Where do you get this? Which shop?
Is Suzuki offering or allowing a top box or is the tail frame too light? This was a review that was well controlled in Suzuki's favor but, a nice presentation.
Design-wise this bike nails it and for that alone Suzuki can take my money
Shame they did not include some of the higher tech imu electronics, which are on other models. It dates the bike
It would also make it more expensive
Of course.
A sports tourer is a hell of a lot more useful & versatile than an out & out sports bike .I have always found Suzuki’s to be very good value & to be reliable for real world motorcycling .They do what they say on the tin .
in Hungary we call those Tour enduro not ADV but we also happy with this new Sports tourer because this segment is really missed
Just wondering is it possible to find out if a centre stand would be available as an optional accessory
It's not, apparently
WOW
Finally a good looking bike from Suzuki!
Is a center stand an option?
Is there a original topbox option? Anyone know?
Are the foot pegs lower compared with the old F model?
How does the GPS work? Uses data from the phone or phone as a way to just enter addresses or doesn't need phone at all?
I’m sold. Can’t wait for it to come to US.
What is the weight please and how much for the panniers?
Did you mention ‘Safety Features’ ???
Will there be a half fairing version.
Lovely…surprised there is no top box with backrest or a ready mount platform for a sport tourer class.
Can't wait to see this fully tested! Potential to lead this segment. Serious 9GT and 1000SX competition, and dozens of other nakeds and standards - maybe a few sports, too. When's the full test?!
How is the subframe mounted? Is there a topbox option with the panniers?
It's bolted on. There is currently no official topbox option but I'm sure the aftermarket luggage providers are working on it as i type!
@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks for the response. I just saw the subframe bolts. The N1K has had issues where the subframe was weak, but on this suzuki, it looks like a true ST subframe! Good news!
Back in 2008 I was privileged to attend a dealer launch of the Bandit 1250 at Drayton Croft in Cov & was introduced to their UK M.D. & celebrity Brit Supersport rider named Crutchlow. At the time I was riding a GSXR 1000 K6 & FZ1-S ,& when asked my thoughts ,I suggested that ,as the company with the best one litre engine, why were they "flogging that dead horse" when their stable had the best potential multi-model power unit "waiting in the stable"? If only the dealer principal was still alive to eat the words of his put down reply! I may now even get to test ride one of these NEW machines, albeit 14 years late.
What’s the weight and seat height please ?
great reveiw mate
Any problem fitting a top box.????
All we've had confirmed so far is there's no official accessory top box available now.
@@bennettsbikesocial for two up touring , my wife would stop me buying this bike if no top box. Pity
@@sidcrowe7301 I can completely understand. Makes me wonder if an after-market one could be fitted. The more established luggage brands will be busy plotting as I type this!
Be interesting to see if those specially created Dunlop SportMax II Tyres will be available from tyre fitters/suppliers and at what price, as well as what mileage you will get out of them subject to riding style.
Does it have Corning Abs?
I cant logon to my Bennetts account despite numerous calls with agents on the phone - am getting "Password doesn’t meet the criteria. Please try again." - Reset a load of times and have never been able to access my online account or bike social/perks etc. Has anyone else had this issue that has a resolution?
Is there an option for a centre stand?
Loving the look of this bike 👌🏻 what is the seat height ?
My local dealer says it will be exactly the same as the GSX-S 1000 naked, which is 810mm. I can flat foot the naked, whereas on the new Ninja 1000SX I am on tiptoes.
Could you state which mapping (via mobile phone) system is in use? Tom Tom/Garmin/Other?
Great looking bike.Could very well be my first Suzuki.👍👍
Curious to see how the bike performs in real world.. seems impressive 👍👍
The UK press launch takes place within the next month so we'll let you know!
This will be a solid motorcycle for Suzuki in the Sport Touring segment. Competiting directly against Kawasaki 1000LT & Yamaha GT-9. I'm guessing big sale numbers for this model.
Seems like a great bike in general but I would have hoped for a bit more range on a tank. My current bike can do 230 to 275 miles per tank (depending on conditions and cruise speed). My median between stops is 175 miles so this bike would be on fumes.
Looks very beautiful with that blue colour 💙
"BikeSocial blue"!
@@bennettsbikesocial 😃😃
@@bennettsbikesocial You'll be asking for a royalty next from Suzuki. 😃
Fab looking bike. Very tempted 👍 Hope it can take a top box ?
well done Suzuki,,,,, Great looking bike,,, it might be my 5th Suzuki
Great looking machine.
Can you confirm if this bike will be available in Canada?
For sport touring, I’d like to see better wind protection, but I really like this package overall
This bike has plenty of power for two up touring but is it comfortable enough for it?
Can you fit a topbox and panniers the same time?
No top box available.
Then again, the Ninja 1000 has it so that the top box and panniers cannot be on it at the same time, but it can be worked around in the aftermarket. I'm sure that will be the case with this bike, too.
Seat height? (for the vertically challenged amongst us)
810mm but not adjustable
Any news on a new vstrom 650?
Nice, always good when more competition is added to the sports touring segment.
Was weight even mentioned in this video?
Nice looking bike. And a nice looking decent size colour tft [at last Suzuki]. I think this will be slightly sportier than the Kawi 1000sx but hopefully just as comfy over longer distances. Good price too. Rather unusual to have 2 shades of blue on the same model. Well done Suzuki.