Timestamps: 0:00 Morning! 0:29 I stall a bike designed to be difficult to stall... 0:49 First of several low-speed throttle response tests 1:42 Low RPM assist in action 2:29 Nice riding position... 4:15 Another low speed throttle test 4:38 Some details about the controls 5:06 First taste of the midrange 5:56 Feeling in the bends... 6:21 Windblast chat 7:07 Short riding position comparison to my previous BMW S1000R 7:38 I mention an optional quick shifter (not sure if there is an OEM one available from Suzuki) and talk about the clutch 8:08 Yeah it feels a bit firm as standard... 8:57 Shame about that snatchiness at small throttle openings 9:20 This is not a sports tourer... 11:04 I discover that the fairing does show promise! 12:27 Walkaround 14:35 Colour me surprised 15:24 Low RPM assist does the job! 15:43 Front brakes feel a bit soft (to be continued below) 16:17 On the Motorway 17:38 Maybe just the initial bite of the brakes that is soft (plus the bike is brand new) 18:00 Summing up, including 18:45 The Question... second date?
Nice video. I’ve just bought a 2019 GSX1000F and I agree with the remarks made here. I must see if I can get the throttle response improved by the remapping. I have found the brakes to be very adequate though. And I agree about the styling too. The more you look at the bike, the better it gets. Much better looking than the new GT in my opinion. Thanks for the video!
Very nice review! 👍🏻I bought exactly the same one 2 months ago. Love it, very good quality and quite a nice stock sound. It is gonna be the keeper if there is no new feared version in the future.
Thank you 😊 I certainly underestimated the faired version and I'm glad I took it out! It will be very interesting to see if Suzuki come up a faired version of the new model and how it will look...
@@tomaspodzimek4933 Hello Tomas, that is a tricky question! I think really they are very similar in terms of performance and handling and they all impressed me but I reckon I'd prefer this faired model (especially in this colour scheme). It's the most practical of the three models but not any slower 😁
Thanks! The bike never did anything for me until I saw it those colours and now I want a third bike in the shed lol Yes I have a power bank connected to my 360 camera - My cameras are almost always connected to a power bank, or USB power coming from the bike itself.
mine makes a great solo sports tourer it's covered large parts of Europe will cruise as fast as you like all day on the auto barn handle's great ,it's economical, reliable cheap to buy and run. The throttle sharpness can be sorted with a £20 throttle tube from the katana and I've fitted a nitron rear shock and a fork kit plus high screen,givi top box and heated grips i get 200 miles from a tank sat at 80mph, it does all i need
Looks great I would have one of these couldn't run to a new one but for sure a used one is a distinct possibility next year when I am thinking of changing one of my bikes good review thanks : ) now Subscribed
Hi Malcolm, first of all thanks for subscribing! The good news about this colour scheme is that it's been around since 2017 (I never realised that!) and they're starting at about £7k so they are getting affordable on the used market 😊
Hi Ricky Can you sit on the Motorway at 85 ish without your Head getting pulled off. I had an MT10 which was amazing..want similar performance but also some Wind protection
Personally I found that yes I could sit at that sort of speed on this model and I was impressed with the lack of wind blast/buffetting. However if you are bigger/smaller than me you may have different results.
OK from the front it's not exactly a stunner 🤣 Could have looked better if they separated those LED lights from the main units I think... it will be interesting to see how/if Suzuki restyles the faired version!
Would you sway more towards a 17 plate s1000xr or say a suzuki gsxs1000f? I'll only been using it for commuting and some long motorway miles to visit the Mrs, but with some b roads in between.
Hello Christopher, sorry for the slow reply! That's tricky one as I do like both bikes! There is not a lot between them in terms of comfort and I do like the relaxed/upright riding position of the BMW. But the main thing that I'm not a fan on with that beemer is the riders seat... you just can't move around on it! I think I'd prefer the Suzuki for that reason. Also I think the XR models of thet period have a reputation for vibration which has frustrated many owners!
@@solosportbikerider5734 no, you got it wrong. the bike is still available buy (not discontinued) so it is a 2021 model. (EDIT I was wrong - please see below)
@@solosportbikerider5734 Hi Xam X - I owe you a big apology.,. I was mistaken to say that this was a MY2021 bike and I was rude to tell you that you were wrong without checking the facts first. I have corrected the title and the thumbnail to state that this is a MY2020 bike now 🙏
@@RikkyTangif the suzi had the Busa IMU, a center stand, an adjustable windscreen, and remote preload adjustment, it would cut the head off of the Ninja and all other sporty tourers.
I'm skipping through the video to see where I mentioned traction control to see if I got it wrong... can't find it yet! I do mention that it lacks "rider" modes which is something separate to a traction control option. UPDATE! During the walkaround section I do have a pop-up note on screen that says "three level traction control + "off"
Timestamps:
0:00 Morning!
0:29 I stall a bike designed to be difficult to stall...
0:49 First of several low-speed throttle response tests
1:42 Low RPM assist in action
2:29 Nice riding position...
4:15 Another low speed throttle test
4:38 Some details about the controls
5:06 First taste of the midrange
5:56 Feeling in the bends...
6:21 Windblast chat
7:07 Short riding position comparison to my previous BMW S1000R
7:38 I mention an optional quick shifter (not sure if there is an OEM one
available from Suzuki) and talk about the clutch
8:08 Yeah it feels a bit firm as standard...
8:57 Shame about that snatchiness at small throttle openings
9:20 This is not a sports tourer...
11:04 I discover that the fairing does show promise!
12:27 Walkaround
14:35 Colour me surprised
15:24 Low RPM assist does the job!
15:43 Front brakes feel a bit soft (to be continued below)
16:17 On the Motorway
17:38 Maybe just the initial bite of the brakes that is soft
(plus the bike is brand new)
18:00 Summing up, including 18:45 The Question... second date?
Good review. I appreciate the way you left the specs on the screen long enough to be read.
Thanks for your comment Louis 👍
I agree that is a lovely looking bike in that colour scheme. Thanks for uploading!
Nice video. I’ve just bought a 2019 GSX1000F and I agree with the remarks made here. I must see if I can get the throttle response improved by the remapping. I have found the brakes to be very adequate though. And I agree about the styling too. The more you look at the bike, the better it gets. Much better looking than the new GT in my opinion. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Edward yes this bike did strike a chord with me in a way that I wasn't expecting! An underrated machine for sure and a good effort from Suzuki
Very nice review! 👍🏻I bought exactly the same one 2 months ago. Love it, very good quality and quite a nice stock sound. It is gonna be the keeper if there is no new feared version in the future.
Thank you 😊 I certainly underestimated the faired version and I'm glad I took it out! It will be very interesting to see if Suzuki come up a faired version of the new model and how it will look...
@@RikkyTang You are welcome! 🙂 Which one did you like the most out of gsxs1000 range, this one, katana or naked?
@@tomaspodzimek4933 Hello Tomas, that is a tricky question! I think really they are very similar in terms of performance and handling and they all impressed me but I reckon I'd prefer this faired model (especially in this colour scheme). It's the most practical of the three models but not any slower 😁
That color is great. That will be my next bike.
Yeah that colour scheme really makes the difference!
Good review! Actually think looks pretty decent in it’s design. Can I ask what you have plugged into your 360 camera? Charger? Cheers
Thanks! The bike never did anything for me until I saw it those colours and now I want a third bike in the shed lol
Yes I have a power bank connected to my 360 camera - My cameras are almost always connected to a power bank, or USB power coming from the bike itself.
All brand new brake pads need time to bed in, Ricky. Interesting review 👍
I picked up this bike yesterday! It does need the suspension tweaking for sure!
Itr's already a goods bike but there is an even better bike trying to get out! 😁
mine makes a great solo sports tourer it's covered large parts of Europe will cruise as fast as you like all day on the auto barn handle's great ,it's economical, reliable cheap to buy and run. The throttle sharpness can be sorted with a £20 throttle tube from the katana and I've fitted a nitron rear shock and a fork kit plus high screen,givi top box and heated grips i get 200 miles from a tank sat at 80mph, it does all i need
I could imagine myself on one of these too - there's great potential in the bike as you have found 😊
Looks great I would have one of these couldn't run to a new one but for sure a used one is a distinct possibility next year when I am thinking of changing one of my bikes good review thanks : ) now Subscribed
Hi Malcolm, first of all thanks for subscribing! The good news about this colour scheme is that it's been around since 2017 (I never realised that!) and they're starting at about £7k so they are getting affordable on the used market 😊
Nice review. Can we expect something new about your new BMW?
Thanks Danijel, yes I will hopefully have a new update video on the BMW by the end of the week 😊
Hi Ricky
Can you sit on the Motorway at 85 ish without your Head getting pulled off.
I had an MT10 which was amazing..want similar performance but also some Wind protection
Personally I found that yes I could sit at that sort of speed on this model and I was impressed with the lack of wind blast/buffetting. However if you are bigger/smaller than me you may have different results.
I agree it does look good in this color scheme -- except --- for that face :) The engine is beautiful though lol and sounds great!
OK from the front it's not exactly a stunner 🤣 Could have looked better if they separated those LED lights from the main units I think... it will be interesting to see how/if Suzuki restyles the faired version!
Would you sway more towards a 17 plate s1000xr or say a suzuki gsxs1000f? I'll only been using it for commuting and some long motorway miles to visit the Mrs, but with some b roads in between.
Hello Christopher, sorry for the slow reply! That's tricky one as I do like both bikes! There is not a lot between them in terms of comfort and I do like the relaxed/upright riding position of the BMW. But the main thing that I'm not a fan on with that beemer is the riders seat... you just can't move around on it! I think I'd prefer the Suzuki for that reason. Also I think the XR models of thet period have a reputation for vibration which has frustrated many owners!
@RikkyTang! looking like I'll get a 2021 1290 SAS mate.
So it's a 2021 I thought Suzuki haven't released this year model.
Its the old model but its still for sale, so its called a 2021
True they didn't come out with the 2021 model probably discontinued Suzuki does have the 2021 naked version so he misleading the people.😬
@@solosportbikerider5734 no, you got it wrong. the bike is still available buy (not discontinued) so it is a 2021 model. (EDIT I was wrong - please see below)
@@solosportbikerider5734 Hi Xam X - I owe you a big apology.,. I was mistaken to say that this was a MY2021 bike and I was rude to tell you that you were wrong without checking the facts first. I have corrected the title and the thumbnail to state that this is a MY2020 bike now 🙏
BMW needs to make an upright fully faired version of the m/s1000r
They do... Its XR.
Rikki, is this motor better than the one in the ninja 1000sx
I prefer the Suzuki engine to the Ninja personally 😊
@@RikkyTangThen you must be tickled about the new suzi gsxs 1000 gt coming out.
@@lovelessissimo yes, can't wait to try it!
@@RikkyTangif the suzi had the Busa IMU, a center stand, an adjustable windscreen, and remote preload adjustment, it would cut the head off of the Ninja and all other sporty tourers.
@@lovelessissimo It does lack a few features we might have expected it to have... maybe Suzuki will get copy Kawasaki and produce an SE model too!
It has 3 modes of traction control. At least mine does.
I'm skipping through the video to see where I mentioned traction control to see if I got it wrong... can't find it yet! I do mention that it lacks "rider" modes which is something separate to a traction control option.
UPDATE! During the walkaround section I do have a pop-up note on screen that says "three level traction control + "off"
Suzuki gsx 1250 design much better from this bike