Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX Review: A superbike for sensible people
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2023
- Suzuki has done it again, and by 'it' we mean delving into its back catalogue and building a sporty tourer around its iconic 1,000cc K5 engine and a very familiar-looking frame.
And if all that sounds like a new GSX-S1000 GT, it kind of is, although the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX is a very different kettle of fish. Where the GT is low-slung and sporty, the GX is long-legged and more like the Yamaha Tracer 9 and BMW S 1000 XR. The GX also has something that no Suzuki has ever had before, semi-active electronic suspension.
What does this all mean and how does it feel on the road? We fly to Portugal to find out!
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There've been a bunch of UK journos who have dissed this bike's "character". What the actual fuck is wrong with you? It's an inline four. It's smooth, reliable and really, really delivers in everything that matters to people who don't have 25 grand to spend. I live and work in Switzerland. I can afford a GS or an XR or your mom, but I really don't want them (apologies to your mum). I want a bike that isn't going to involve me having an incestuous relationship with my local BMW/Ducati dealer. I just want to get on the thing and ride.
You have summed up my thoughts exactly!!!!
then it's between this and the vstrom from my point of view.
Yup. Never felt that my zx 14 lacks character.
Inline 4's are inline 4's. And they are great. The amount of getting stuck on ideas about character is strange to me.
"character" is marketing lingo for "built in faults" 😂
It's because these born agains on 1200cc bikes either can't ride or are too lazy to rev it out. Trust me you'd be faster than most of them on a versys 650. My only issue with an IL4 is keeping the revs where they should be, ie around 6000 and above, they can for me be annoyingly buzzy. And it's not my style to short shift un less on a boring run.
I'll take Japanese reliability over "character" every time. I really want one of these, will be booking a test ride as soon as they appear in the dealers.
Me too!!! Having previously owned a late model Multistrada it had way too much ‘character’ (I sold it in less than a year after having nothing but problems with it). Give me Japanese reliability any day!!!
My '15 Kawasaki Versys 1000 can also be a little bland at times, but with 84,000 trouble free miles on the clock, I'm really liking my bike!
Derestrict it and maybe go up a tooth on the front, the bike should behave differently on the throttle.
This one, a Versys 1000 SE, or Honda, as long as I get in manual.
@@donnyazoff980I’ve had 5 Multistrada’s, my current one for 10 years - best bike I’ve ever owned (I’ve owned 50+) , never let me down and the character suits me just fine! 🤓
I don't see many journalists getting very excited about riding this bike at launch. Looks a nice machine that's probably going to be more reliable than many 'more premium' European options.
Has 1000cc 150bhp superbike engine become boring now?
They are so used with riding 200bhp Ducatis and BMW's costing way more than the Suzuki. Meanwhile back in the UK 150bhp on our pot holed roads is more than adequate.
You can't use all that power on the road anyway. If you did try, electronics is keeping everything in check. So near or over 200bhp is just for bragging rights.
I have ridden S1000XR, Multistradas and KTM 1290 R/GT... I'm 40 now and the roads are becoming increasingly crowded up until the moment I believe having a sort of "cadanza" in your riding style is more fun than braking hard before corners, and accelerating out of them right after them while doing wheelies.
During my meetings I see more and more people downsizing their engines. SD1290GT become 890s. Tracer 9 GT+ becomes XSR750 and BMW S1000XRs even became G310Rs.
After a 500km day trip those on the low-engined bikes are still fresh... Those on the SD1290RR and S1000RR are just EXHAUSTED.
So if 150pk is boring... I will gladly be called an old boring man ^^
I'm very interested in this bike. I love sport-tourers and am very fond of inline-fours because of their smoothness and elasticity. I've devoured all the videos of the bike's launch in Portugal I got hold of and as my biography at least blessed me with having to learn several language I've watched reviews fron German/Austrian/Swiss, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch and English journalists and although I share the irritation about this picking on the lack of "character" or "personality" which says everything and nothing at all (in my biking life I've tended to keep the bikes which according to journalists had little character and tended to loose interest pretty soon in bikes with a lot of character), I must say that the English journalists at least have the courage to criticize the product although they are invited and treated as VIPs in those press launches. A thing that maybe explains their niggling is that quite some journalists got very frustated by the roads chosen for the launch and the nanny-like attitude of the Suzuki staff, very much concerned with safety. Consensus seems to be that the tires mounted do not do the bike any favour. As fas the compairison with the BMW XR goes, I ran a simulation through their configurator and if you want a well-specked XR with all the goodies for touring and all the electronic helpers, at least in my country, you will end up paying between 4000 and 5000€ more than for the Suzuki
Thanks for the background music. Always a joy to listen to when you’re trying to hear what the journalist is saying🤨
I agree. I really wanted to watch this review, but I'm not fighting with the annoying music.
Yeah it’s crap music😢
The cats tho
I have my deposit down on this bike. Agree with Japanese reliability over character. At 61 years old this looks perfect to my mature eyes. Coming from a 2020 Z900.
Haha I have a 2021 z900 and was thinking the same thing. "This might be the perfect bike".
I own a Tracer 900GT (which I absolutely love!) but I am very seriously considering buying this bike when it’s released in Australia next year. To me it’s very similar to an S1000XR but will have Japanese reliability.
@@donnyazoff980 that's exactly what I thought. I figured Yamaha would be the first to make a bime like this and call it the Tracer 10, but credit to suzuki.
@@lovelessissimo yes I often wondered why Yamaha never did an MT10 Tracer. I believe Honda will soon be releasing their equivalent which is a CB1000 Type X.
Great choice. Just put some good sport touring tires on it right away and enjoy.
Reliability for me is everything not just a posing machine❤
This should be more reliable than BMW, and Ducati.
A super reliable Japanese touring bike in a sporty package with extremely clean and sexy design? Yes please
Genuine question: what does it mean when people say a bike "doesn't have personality"?
Right?!
Makes zero sense.
I always laugh when the wannabees journos say that, they just copy what the others say instead of thinking for themselves,unless it stupidly expensive and 217hp they don't want to be interested. Just good old Suzuki building affordable, reliable great bikes for the average Joe.
As an owner of multiple Italian bikes I can confirm that what they mean is the bikes that have "personality" have what would be considered faults if they were Japanese, but when they are European they are called "character" 🙂
@vaughanboyce3702 the jornos also don't have to deal with breakdowns, maintenance, or the price of new parts. The more I hear the words "passion" "character" or "personality" in bike reviews, the more those words seem to mean the opposite of "smooth" and "reliable".
@timothymills733 If an R1 fuel gauge stopped working when the bike got too hot, it would be recalled. When the Multistrada does it, it's part of the charm of ownership.
surprised the knee angle looks same as on the GT. Given the target customer base that could be a problem.
Here in the U.S. it is $4,300 over the GT+ so I think I would choose it over this model.
Love your delivery especially with the cats
Great review, sir!! You called out the bike as it exactly is, a reliable and practical sport tourer on which you can cross continents… okay, countries!! Looks great, has all the e-nannies to keep you honest, and doesn’t cost the earth! Character? You have a point and I get you… I ride the Ducati Multistrada V2 S and understand what you’re referring to! Yet, this Suzi looks a winner!
I don't get it. I have the duc 821, and a gsx-s750 and they have different characters, but lots of it. Not sure what everyone is talking about.
I wanna say…Well done for the video really really great editing and delivering to people that love and want ton get informed about bikes…!!! It’s and awesome new bike from SUZUKI and next year I am gonna make it mine..! Know I am enjoying my little CBR500R
This looks SO MUCH BETTER than the GT !
I think you have a winner in your hands, Suzuki ! 👌😊👍
Why did they stop the cats halfway through the boring part?
Is it true you can’t get a topbox for this bike?
So is it like a triumph tiger 1050 sport... ?
So would you take the GX for 4k GBP more than a GT? That’s the delta in price in the US. $5k plus in USD.
way too expensive
this bike will erase the v-strom..what a beautiful bike
Exhaust is nice compared to the usual Suzuki bazuka they usually put on their bikes.
who cares... most of them are replaced by Yoshimuras anyway ^^
If it didn’t cost $3k to insure comprehensively in London, I would be very tempted.
This bike is the blocks end of no ifs or buts long over dew not worried about the electronics the control is your right wrist
the old k5 models never broke down, they did change something internally on the Gt, better put the old engine back in from 2005 👍🏻
Strictly emission law won't help K5 to stay relevant any longer
Thanks for the good review. I don't agree about that engine's so called 'Character'! I test drove the XR over a year ago! I can easily afford the XR so price was a very tiny factor for me.. then I test drove a 2022 GT a few months after that! By the time I got to 3rd gear on the GT my mind was made up! I ordered the 2023 model Suzuki GSXS1000GT+ early last year, got it a few months later and have had more fun than anyone should ever have over 15 thousand kms in less than a year.. that's saying something coming from a Tracer 900 which was an excellent bike! The only thing I didn't appreciate was the way the stock Dunlops slid on everything except warm pavement (triggering traction control alot) here in Northern Ontario.. so I put on a set of Avon Spirits which woke the GT's handling and cornering right up!
Metric specifications would be nice for us non UK/US viewers.
To have an engine from 2005 that you can still using with a decent amount of power at this days, I think means that it's a great deal
Thee engines are thoroughly modern, but based on the architecture of the K5. BMWs I4 is also based on this design.
Hands down, one of the few reliable motorbike engines out there....
I wonder how it compare to the versys 1000.
Gsx is lighter with significantly more power for 1 thing. I think the v1000 is roomier
You can look at it and not cry.
One fact concerns me is foot pegs to high for me maybe I'm 6ft
In addition, "an old wine in a new wineskin" suits very well to this Suzuki.
The enfgne is more aptly "new wine in an old wineskin. There isn't 1 part that would swap with a K5 except some engine casings.
@anxiousappliance the old wine I'm talking about is the K5 engine, and the old wine is usually have better taste.
@@alphajed7700 The casings of the K5 derived engine are relatively unchanged, but the internals are all new. These are modern engines. I think we agree that they are great engines.
@@anxiousappliance bulletproof indeed
The only beef I have is that ugly huge box of the catalytic converter at the bottom of the chassis.. that pretty kuch prevents any main stand option for this bike... Love this bike over Yamaha's MT09 Tracer GT +
This bike is available with a main or center stand. Don't judge by just looking and deciding it is not possible.
Finally, a worthy one to oppose 1000XR, Multistrada V4. Can't wait for you make a comparo against the competitors.
😊
"It lacks character" is what we will hear.
@lovelessissimo that's their statement, we can't blame them but for me, it's power that makes Suzuki GX a GX.
Multi doesn't even offer a road biased 17" front wheel unless you splurge on a Pikes Peak or RS.
And to that l say, Fok you and your product planners, Ducati.
Hello .. just search the internet about this problem. I'm not the only one 🥹 I've been riding motorcycles for 44 years. I've never had a problem with a Japanese brand, but other brands do 😅 The old K5 block was indestructible. But there will now be modifications .but no more Suzuki for me.all brands have something from time to time.but the importer did not solve it properly.too bad.a year to quickly forget.and now I enjoy my Yamaha 👍🏻👌🏻 ..but the problem Hopefully this has now been resolved at Suzuki 🤞 👍🏻✊🏻
What kind of problems do you have ?
For a smaller statue as me, GT is good(not that I'd tried it or anything, well i wish i could at least tried it)
Fuel tank a bit small
19L isn't that bad😅.
For touring Europe I'd buy the cheaper GT with panniers.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ 2022, 3500 miles.
Loud ticking noise from the engine, even cold or warm engine temperature.
Hey Suzuki!!
When will you send your mechanic to investigate this? I have been waiting over 2 weeks so far. Google
shows you press guys are out of touch if u think 15 grand is not a lot of money ..a lot of folks will think its getting up there for sure ..tbo ithe overall impression was you dont like fours and wernt particuclary arsed abouit being there . your lack of enthusiasum just shines through ..basically a old motor with shit tyres is most i can get from this ..... let them eat cake
it's ridiculous how expensive bikes are now. this "new" bike is just a 20 year old bike with upright bars and new plastic. then they throw a bunch of gimick electonics on it and a suspension no one needs and double the price.
Honestly no
You want a superbike but "sensible" you get the GSX-S1000 (the faired or naked)
Not the GT or GX or whatever.
Superbike but tourer? Sure this one would be kinda up there.
This guy like all the other reviewers missed the point, Build a GX,, make it compete with the Yamaha tracer or RT by BMW but it doesn't. Fuel distance is 30-50 miles short, Blah blah it makes 150hp. The new RT/GS will make that almost and still make 240mls per tank. Even the Tracer makes 200 miles per tank. Add 1.5 to 2 gallons, call it a adventure, add 500-1k to the price, I will buy it. you're so close....
Personality usually means poor riding lumpy engine. Hard riding slow. Must say don't rate the review.
I still don't get the point of this thing when the GT exists, and why the hell is it so expensive?
Too expensive. $18.5k for a 20 year old upright bike with a few extra electronics? No thanks, I'm going to pick up a GSX-S1000F, Ninja 1000, FJ900, or Versys 1000 for $6-7k because this thing certainly isn't 3x the bike those are.
Nearly $20,000 out the door!
The huge amounts of TECH are a massive turnoff for me.. honestly don’t need it..
But don't you want to pay thousands more for a fancy dash, rider modes you'll never use, and an IMU and adaptive suspension you don't need? LOL these manufacturers are charging so much more for bikes that don't offer a better riding experience than bikes from the 90s.
So, don't buy it.
The only disappointment I have with this bike is the passenger seat. I don't see my 54-year-old wife sitting on it. Looks too small and it's angled forward. Shame, because I would otherwise buy one.
Why not have her sit on it and judge for herself?
@@anxiousappliance I could. It’s just that after 30 years together and several owned motorcycles, I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t like it. Or worse, she’ll say it’s okay, only to change her mind after sitting on it for a couple of hours.
k5 engine probably best suzukis ever
Cat video for zoomer retention.
Initialisms they are not Acronyms
Terrible buzz in mirrors🙈Can not recognise a car over 100 km h
Hopefully the engine is better than the Gt. I've had two of them, both had problems after 1000 km. The dealer is doing their best, but the importer will not provide a solution quickly. No more Suzuki for me 🥹😅
Never heard about that before. This engine is one of the best all time, rock solid and super reliable. I don't know what you did to the engine. 😂 In over 26 years of owning Japanese bikes I did not have a single issue. Also owned a K6 Kilogixxer.
What problems are you having? I also google it and didn’t find anything about people having engine issues.
@@HifeMan yeah, nothing. I have enjoyed this engine without a single issue while having heaps of fun.
GT, S and GX have exactly the same engine, by the way...
@@GCTO239 Yeah plus having the same exact issue on two bikes after the same mileage?
I have an GSX8S which is a brand new engine from Suzuki and I already have 1600 miles and no issues whatsoever.
no longer my problem. after two new motorcycles with this problem I was done with it. a year to quickly forget. neatly broken in. but poor quality. google ticking sound Suzuki Gt. you can hear what is wrong 🥹 and believe me was not the only one with this problem.. dealer okay 👍🏻 but I don't have a good word to say about Suzuki importer. they don't listen to good mechanics who work at the dealers. and really want to solve problems. they all have to go to Japan. and then it will be six months before a solution might be found 🥹 Japanese look at it differently 😂 but it will have been solved by now 🈲