BRAND NEW Suzuki GSX-S1000GT | First Ride Review
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Hi all.
There's a new kid on the block!
Join me at the UK press launch of the brand new Suzuki GSX-S1000GT up in Scotland.
Very first ride review, as it happened.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Ta!
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Well, almost a year since I picked up my GT I find myself watching these videos all over again and let me tell you, this is the most fun and entertaining to watch of them all. Great job Mr. Vida! Thanks for a lovely half hour.
Thank you very much, Sir! Really glad you think so 👍
That is the best looking new motorcycle I've seen in a LONG time! Well done Suzuki!
What ? XD this is the ugliest bike i've ever seen
@@snappi384 well I guess that just proves that opinions are like belly buttons and buttholes...we both have them lol
Depending upon a test ride, this is my next bike. Enough technology I need, power beyond my skill level but enough to pass a lorry with a twist of the wrist in top gear, and comfortable. I'm smitten with it. I'm fed up with sports bikes hurting my shoulders. Yep, this is just what I need.
Cracking video as always Richy.
Sounds like you've made up your mind! Good on you! Keep me posted ;-)
My 1000sh is super fun, comfy, and lots of performance.
Absolutely agree. So delighted that the sports tourer is back
Suzuki's photographer is world class. Stunning images.
He really is. When he’s in the shoot, you know you’re being furnished with some mega images. Check out my Hayabusa launch vid, and particularly the images! 🤩
What a great, real world bike launch Rich. Great , honest comments. Enjoyed it, thank you👍
A cracking machine and great clip, thanks Richy!
Looks like a cracking bike, always had a soft spot for Suzuki’s
This one is going to be a winner. I’m sure of it.
Stunning looking bike. Love the all black version
Outstanding review I do really like the bike and I’m tempted
The black one looks sooo good.
Enjoyed that Rich 👍 gutted I couldn't make it 😢
Yeah big shame you weren't there, mate!
Looks a great bike and, have to say, fantastic to see a real world type ride on day two. Its all very well seeing journos and vloggers riding the *rse off new bikes but how you rode on day 2 is the most helpful to me. It does look a complete bike. Shame the panniers and fittings are the best part of a grand and 300+ for the grips but i still want one (*shakes piggy bank). I also think you need to get English Biker Dan along on your tours, would be great content. Thanks for the vid!
You're correct that blue is nice. Those wheels...🤌
Great review of a fantastic bike, think this video has made my mind up on my next purchase.
Such a cracking video can't wait to test one of these
I have never ridden a Suzuki that failed to impress me or thatI did not like.
Really? I'm just the opposite. I've never ridden a Suzuki that I liked... Especially wen I Start to pay attention to the fit and finish...
@@v8berenguer372
If you can do that whilst riding you must one awesome biker
@@63Hash , the last Suzuki I've tried, was a 2018 sv650. The clocks shake so much that I couldn't reed the speed I was going, the mirrors were always coming out of adjustment, the clutch lever pivot was worn, making it uncomfortably wobbly, the handlebars were pitted with rust.... And this was a low millage bike... I could see all that wile I was riding... And I'm not even a awesome rider....😂😂
@@v8berenguer372
Lol
Fair play
I think you owe yourself a test ride on a new machine.
@@v8berenguer372 Then there's me who's owned and ridden a 1999 SV650 for the last 21 years and has people who don't know much about bikes coming up to me in petrol stations, saying how nice it is. Then they see the reg plate and are gobsmacked that it's a 99 bike. One or two said they thought it was a new bike. It's not showroom condition but it's bloody clean looking.
Never had a moment of bother with it either. Only thing needed replacing apart from normal consumables was the brake seals, I did with a kit during the winter of 2019. I'm interested in getting the GSX-S1000 to go alongside the SV in my garage.
The bikes look perfect but the lack of headlight symmetry spoils it
Completely agree!!
I think the same, looks like it’s got an eye infection
Suzuki has a style, one central lighting cluster up front. The Hayabusa and GSXR's all share this style. The V-Stroms also. I like they way they look. Why didn't they stick with that? Seems they tried to make the GT look like an R1.
My 05 ZX6RR had the same thing. I couldn't see it while riding but people always flagged me down to tell me one headlights was out
No reason why they couldn't make both lights work on low and high beam. This, and the lack of standard heated grips is a deal breaker for me on an otherwise wonderful machine!
I’m really impressed. Goes well, looks great and that colour is outstanding. Scottish weather but hey!
Cracking looking bike and a great vid Richy. Suzuki have been in the doldrums for a while now but with this and it's naked brother and the new Busa things are looking much better for Suzuki. Maybe we will get a redesigned Katana with a decent sized fuel tank and a new GSXR1000 next which would be awesome. Take care mate and ride safe.
As someone who loves sportstourers as opposed to adventure bikes this bike really appeals to me, similar somewhat to my Ducati Supersport, and previously owned a kawasaki Z1000sx which I guess is it's main rival, very much look forward to riding this bike, Cheers Richy.
I think you cant go wrong either, both great bikes,
First ride review on my feed Richy been waiting for this since it hit the media. I would love to see the comparison with the Z1000sx as I’m thinking of moving in to this genre from adventure bike. I have no pretence for off road riding, although I love the riding position, so the adventure bike has become a compromise too far and I think I’m longing for some 17” wheel handling again. Maybe sports tourer or Multistrada / S1000xr would suit more. Thanks for another great vid matey 👍🏻
many out there including me are thinking the exact same thing.... great options coming in 2022.....
That blue is the best colour, imagine that with gold wheels ……..awesome!
Matching wheels. All the way!
Interesting bike! I can see why you like It! Nice work as always!
I do really like the look of this! Nice to see Suzuki joining that next generation styling on they’re bikes! Reminds me of the Kawasaki Z1000SX! 😃 Great review and fantastic production Richy! A great watch!
Cheers pal! Would like to see you on one!
Kudos the cameraman for such great shots
Incredibly talented!
What a cracking video Richy, a lovely bit of viewing, unfortunately I was knocked off my 1250RT so she is in for repair, I have been loaned a GSX-S1000GT as a courtesy bike, it was delivered today so I'm to get out on it tomorrow, I must admit I'm buzzing to ride it! 🤣I had the GSX S1000 naked in 2016, that was an absolute riot when you wanted it to be!!!
Great looking bike.The blue suits it.Thanks.
Nice looking, riding and sounding machine. Nice to see you on a tourer again. I still absolutely love my VFR 1200 F. It is silky smooth, comfortable and ridiculously fast. Still very unique looking even in todays market and gets the looks whenever I ride. Ride safe brother from across the ocean.
YEAH VFR1200f 170 BHP FLICKABLE HANDLING AND SHAFT
Great Video Richy. Looking at this bike it is clear they are challenging the Ninja 1000sx. Have you tried the Ninja Richy? Personally the "I've got a headlight out" look is a big negative for me. Don't think it beats my Ninja!!
Likewise, I really dislike the “oi mate, you’ve got a light out look” has the Suzuki got an adjustable screen ? I’m also on its main competitor Z1000 SX Touring.
Nicely presented review, Richy. Fair and well-balanced. Just the job 👍
Sounds like a great bike 👍
Great review thanks Richy! Really nice to see another new Sports tourer on the market, real shame about the heated grips and lack of top box though. Cheers!
What a cracking review and amazing editing 👏👏
Thank you
Great review, lovely machine,bloody one headlight tho😦must see one in the flesh soon. I'm sure 100 quid for heated grips and 150 for centre stand,would do it nicely.
Absolutely brilliant review once again buddy….great looking bike with the best engine and gearbox in the buisness…..
Only negative I could see was no remote preload adjuster on the rear which seems a shame on a bike that will be used for scratching aswell as 2 up touring…..
None the less I will test ride one when their in the shops and hopefully get one next spring 👍🏻
As I have stated I am NOT a Suzuki fan BUT this is a magnificent machine !!!! Thankfully no godawful topbox as standard ! Lovely bike !!
amazing the amount of reviewers moan about the topboxs but there SOOOO ugly looking
I want this bike two. Changed to heated gloves years ago and never wanted heated gripes again. Center stand is weight and can limit ground clearance so understand the absence. I will keep my ventura pack and life will be good. Thanks for a great review. A Brit A Blonde A Bike talk about you often.
Oh have I missed something? All good I hope?! 😱
@@RichyVida No, all is good, they love you to.
It’s still not, a ninja 1000sx but it’s getting closer
you know it, Ninja all day.......
A Puig sport windscreen made my 1000gt perfect! I didn't care for the stock screen. It created a blade of air right at the helmet
Great looking bike Richy 👍 only few negatives 11k for a 1000cc bike seems great value considering how expensive the tourer alternatives are! GS,AT,MT etc are. Shame aboot the weather but a wee dram to look forward too 👏🍷
What you said about riding on your own is Right! You can ride at your own Pace, get together with your bike in equilibrium, come and go whenever and wherever you Like!
Much more freedom! Have a nice Day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cracking review, great bike. I would be tempted to cut a smaller hole in the USB cover and feed the cable from the smaller end though!
Cracking vid matey. Glad you covered the cruise control as I forgot! Awesome couple of days riding. 👌
Cheers pal! 👍👍
Did you happen to see the loch Ness monster? Lol. Great looking bike by the way
Richy, try Turbo Tony he’s got a Ninja 1000 sx and his own channel… he could be up for it maybe
Hi Richy..Solo Black 313 from Detroit, Michigan..U.S.A. Let me say first I have had Suzuki's in the past, and they are awesome bikes, and I think they have hit a home run with the new GSXS 1000GT can't wait till the get to the states, and my local dealership so I can do a test ride. It is just my opinion, but I think Suzuki has taking the lead on the sport/touring market! now that, that was said I will just say it "I'm a HONDA FAN BOY"...I have a 2004 ST1300, and a 2001Honda Shadow ACE750, and next year I looking at getting a VFR800, 2002-2009. It is a shame Honda got out of the sport/touring market, and let Suzuki take over. I'm not into the ADV thing...nothing wrong with theme, just not me, and there are a lot of people that feel like I do. I'm going to wright Honda, and tell them to bring back some kind of sport/tourer, but this time give it some ball, maybe 1500cc, 190bhp170nm, and cruise control!!!...LOL Thanks Richy stay well my friend!
Great looking bike 👍
Great review of what looks to be a very good bike from Suzuki. Might have to book a test ride. Cheers.
Definitely My kind of Bike looks Well the Blue Colour is Cool and looks like an all Round Nice Bike To Drive....
Great video Richy! That Suzuki looks amazing! An what a place to do a review! Fantastic Scotland 🏴!
I can't wait to get my hands on this
Brilliant production quality mate 👏 subbed 👍
Welcome! 👍
I love that sport tourers are making a stand. But one mistake they are making are the pegs are too high. MT-10 was one bike that did not have high pegs so I know it can be done. Other manufacturers need to lower the pegs, they are not sport bikes.
This defo doesn’t have a sports bike feels. Pegs feel very much - as do most things - like the VFR. Me too; love that the Sports Tourer is making a stand.
@@RichyVida I'm on a 2008 VFR currently, that's a very insightful comment! Thank you.
I did not know that about Loch Ness! That's mad.
I'd love to have a go on that bike myself, honestly all joking aside it's a contender for a purchase for me. Pity about no colour matched topbox from factory tho. Great video :)
Yeah really glad it looks like we are getting Triton Blue in Canada
I just sold my '16 GSXS1000F this year and bought a '03 VFR as a replacement I wish the GSXS had the touring capability that the VFR has. To me the VFR handles better and is a better all around bike, the Suzuki is more complicated and a more modern bike but I think the VFR would win an objective comparason honestly...I'm hoping sport touring comes back and replaces the ADV style bikes.
VFR - Best bike in the world! :-)
Nice review Rich , love that colour and looks decent too , top box would be a deal breaker tho for me , hope all is well mate 👍🏻
Looks interesting. Not happy with no heated grips, and the fact that panniers are extra which for a sportstourer is just silly, no centre stand is also bad for a chain drive. Only other issue is specified speed limit for the panniers which is below the max speed on a French motorway - I know we will all ride it above that, but worrying they need to put such a low limit on it. I will be test riding one thought when available, and pleased Suzuki are getting into the Sportstourer market again.
Heated grips are an option. The price reflects that.
Good review Rich, the on bike photography really is a an art isn’t
Clever guys !
Great so see a proper full fat Sports Tourer from Suzook instead of yet another damn yawn ADV GS clone bike, will give it some serious consideration when I see it in the flesh at my local dealer alongside the Z1000SX. Could probably only be bested by a 🤣Triumph Sprint 1200 GT with the new 180hp Speedie motor :)
Will be on top pick for new bike. Just as I committed, no trunk. I will usually have a pillion.
Love the bike secs!.
Oh yeah.....this is my next bike.😁
Looks like a good bike,I'm sure Suzuki will shift a lot of em.
Looks quality. . They have took a gamble on a sports tourer in a way, but it's priced bang on...
Looks like a great new bike. I need to test ride one.
Looks like a nice bike, though I suspect it won't come to Canada, sadly.
a better vehicle and can change everything for the better. best suzuki team I hope that it's not only sport bikes that have better imprufments... and for sure automatic motors must have even better imprufments. in terms of durability and more stable fuel emissions. it would be better to use dual injection for performance
I hope that over time the development of information technology will be better for the future "there is definitely quality and the price never lies to sell or buy this Suzuki product... don't lose to the brand next to the purchase price is good and the selling price is consistent. So that consumers are satisfied with the results. and even greater imprufments....
keep the best for the future
#suzuki #suzukijepang #marutisuzuki #suzukiglobal
If there's one bike to upgrade from your VFR it's this ! I totally agree its a great looking bike with that colour scheme, looking forward to you getting a long term loan one.
Thanks for sharing ✋🙂
Honda need to bring back the VFR and really open up the sports touring category.
I don't ride a road going motorcycle off-road. So don't need all the extra weight of an adventure bike.
I just hit a deer riding my VFR800 and totaled it. It was a wonderful motorcycle. The engine was a bear to work on, but had so much power and character plus buttery smooth. The NT1100 will have to go far to equal the VFR.
Great review Rich, the 1st Suzuki that's ever peaked my interest. Have a 2020 Ninja sx so if your'e interested in doing a comparison and it means I get to try the Suzuki out let me know, I might be a bit too south for you though in Northants
Please, let me know what you think of your bike? I had the 2015 and 2017 models. Possibly looking into a sport tour model. Would appreciate your thoughts.
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Nice looking bike, great colour and a wonderful flexible engine. But does it lack character, would it make me smile. Look forward to a review of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Cheers
I love this Suzuki, except for pushbike handlebars.
Lovely looking bike, good review, shame Suzuki's adventure bikes aren't as nice. my opinion for what it's worth. Take care.
Looks a fantastic bike, I imagine it’s a much better bike than the vfr but for some reason I have a massive soft spot for the veefer. Saying that thanks to you the Africa twin may have to be the next bike for me, seems perfect for what I’d use a bike for 👍 another great video! Thanks Rich!
Anyone else notice the shoddy frame welds?
I have a 2020 GSXS-1000f model. The only aspect I was hoping Suzuki would change on the GT is an overdrive 6th gear, alas I don't think my wish was granted. Great bike nonetheless.
You do feel like changing into 7th at 5k revs, but then realise that the bike is totally happy up around 10k (and above)
I'm glad the gearing is as it is, I don't care for overdrive gearing for motorcycles, I had a 2002 BMW R1150RT and only road it for one year because of the high 6th gear!
@@RichyVida A GT bike is not about a screaming engine at HWY speeds, don't get me wrong I very much enjoy my GSXS-1000f gearing on my Sunday rides and carving corners, but I would not enjoy the way the bike is geared if I were to take a long ride, I tried it once, it gets rather tiresome.
Really are good looking bike my friends got z1000sx and says it's best of both worlds as removes its storage boxes if he wants to go for a blast
Fantastic honest review Rich . 👏🏻👏🏻 Bike definitely dose look the Business 👍🏻🏍👍🏻
Why is it raining literally in every single bike video I see in the UK? Good lord
Nice to see you back on something sportier, I know you can't please all the people all the time, personally I'm fed up of seeing 'adventure' bikes.
Great vid, thanks Richy !!...had to sell my Triumph Speed Triple 94R back in July 2018 to buy a car for my business. I haven't ridden since, as a previous GSX-R1000 owner I know how great these bikes are ! Oh shoot, I want one now, may have to bite the bullet !! I'm down in Leicester, not far from you I don't think Richy. Great to see English Biker Dan as well enjoying the bike and the launch. Cheers, Daz.
Glad to see a new proper sports tourer.
I'm probably in the minority, but I've never like the styling of the ADV style ones that have become the current trend.
Call me shallow, but a bike should still have some kerb appeal.
Test rode one today
Gear level too short for size 11 boot
No virus stand
No factory heated grips
No topbox option
Needs taller screen
Quickshift brilliantly smooth
Engine great
Hearing cruise control issues waiting on recal, from Suzuki
Nice and well done on getting one of the first real world reviews of this bike up. Looks like Suzuki have finally evolved the GSX-S into the sports tourer it could have been with the luggage, and tech. I've always liked Suzuki's and if this had been around a year ago, I'd have got one. I went for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX instead, still a fine bike.
Lovely bike ritchy love the nice straight bars
Waiting for MCN to post their review so we can get an actual review of the bike
You bad man you! Now you've got me interested in one.
Great vid Richy, looking forward to getting a test ride on one of these. The roads you have been on, we were on in early September. Looking forward to a more in depth review when you get one longer term.
It's stunning. I been waiting and hoping suzuki would get this bike out. Its right along the mark for me, along with a few others. I'm Evan more torn now. Gsxs1000gt, honda nt1100 and v strom 1050. Will have to wait and see how they all compare. Great video BTW.
Looks a great bike, but I can't understand why anyone would market a Sports Tourer without a Top Box!!!
Yamaha did the same with the FJR but eventually one became available.
People will fit one anyway!
I've ridden the naked version recently and I agree that Suzuki has done a great job with the fuelling on this model! The suspension was very compliant when going slow but seemed to lose its composure at speed, so I'm looking forward to see how this bike handles when cracking on! And yes using that indicator switch is a bit awkward...
It handles superbly at erm, *higher* speeds!
A good, honest report, thank you. I'm STUDYIN' this bike... squinting my eye at it vs. the MT-10. I'll bet Yama-mama makes a "GT"-style version next year, 'cause this GT will kick some ass in the showrooms. Me; I think I'll wait ONE MORE YEAR... because this bike is going to bust-down some Sport Touring Doors in Japan, and, well... let's see what's NEXT after this peach. OH... it needs to be REAR RACK (or, top-box, not for me..) capable. I need a RACK.
Great review,thank you.
The Z1000SX is a great bike but it is true what the bike mags said about the front end having a weird feel from the front end.
Hi Richy been waiting to see your review since seeing English Biker Dan's. Fantastic looking bike wish I rode more to justify one. ☹️😍😍
Like it a well composed bike from your findings shame about no top box a colour coded one to match would have been nice wicked cheers Richy 👍
the mirrors were designed to provide wind protection for the hands
Another great video Richy..
And what a nice looking bike...
Only ever owned one Suzuki l3 GSXR1000.
Just when my left foot stopped working..
Loved that bike..
So yes a great looking bike your riding there..
Oh and did I mention a great vamped up intro 👍👍👍
Well Teapot rode one round the world, so a quick trip to sweatyland should be no problem. I love the looks of the bike and it was temporarily no. 1 on the list to replace my Tiger 1050, however I have promised myself that my next big bike will have self cancelling indicators.
Lovely looking bike, But disappointing about not having matching top box! And you'd of thought by now that manufacturers would be fitting heated grips to touring bikes as standard!! Hmmm. . .
Looks a stunning bike and lots of positive comments which is good. One of my pet hates on a lot of new bikes is you don't get twin dipped head lights which makes it look better and a lot more visible 🙄