Well done Suzuki, finally another sport tourer (after Ninja 1000SX) on the market. On the paper 226kg and 152hp is what I was waiting for years from Honda. I am sure 1000GT will be a big success.
People keep banging on about this & I agree, my preference is for symmetrical headlights (I have a CBR650R) - but apparently the asymmetrical thing is better for safety as it stops you being interpreted as a far-away car at night. The fact that your headlights don't fit a car pattern forces an oncoming driver to assess what vehicle you are & what they should do. Aside from that, is this really going to be what makes or breaks this motorcycle for you ? Really ?
@HahrtDood It's certainly symmetrical ! I think this bike is more handsome though. But the naked does have what I'd call 'good ugliness' if that makes any sense at all.
I was told by my local Suzuki dealer they’ve taken deposits on 5 bikes already and they’ve got over 50 people waiting for test rides………If that’s true Suzuki have a bit of a winner on their hands.
Nice vid & review. Really like this bike. Seems like quite a sporty sports tourer & could be a perfect all rounder. Sick to death of adventure bikes & would never buy one. Much prefer this style of bike for mile munching & very interested to see what the new Moto Guzzi V100 sports tourer is like too.
You have taken the words right out of my mouth. This type of machine is more me. It's very sporty but comfortable and looks great and very sleek [unlike bulky tall adventure bikes]. Looking forward to the new Guzzi V100 review as well.
Looks like the promise has been delivered. Pretty stupendous bike. I already stopped by my local dealership and the salesperson never even heard of it. Was also told Suzuk is really lagging on delivering inventory. Hope to have this in my garage by the end of summer - and I really don't mind waiting. Just to make sure, will be hopping on an SX and 9GT to see how they fit. But, man, what incredible choices we have! No real compromises in any of them. Looking quite forward to the head-to-head with the SX!
Won’t be getting rid of my H2SXSE anytime soon, but Suzuki seem to have done there homework and at that price it’s gonna give the other manufacturers a run for there money. Nice one Suzuki, mind you, it’s about time!!
@@seandavie3672 Hi Sean, I tested all manner of machines after deciding to upgrade my ‘04 Busa that I purchased new. The H2SXSE is nothing but brilliant, it’s extremely exciting to ride and to be honest it makes the Busa feel pretty tame! I’ve been all over Spain two up, fully loaded and even when getting a bit of a shift on, it still returned over 40 mpg. It’s really comfortable too, all in all it’s a bit of Kawasaki wizardry, silky smooth engine at all engine speeds, it’s got every electronic extra you can think of and it’s ultra reliable too! Good ol Japanese ay!…
The 0-60mph on the H2SXSE is almost as slow as the ZH2. A Hayabusa and ZX-14R with sidecases, both still ridicule the H2SXSE. 2021 Hayabusa > 2021 H2SXSE (0-60mph, quarter mile, dashboard) 2021 GSX-S1000GT > Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2022 Multistrada V4S and KTM Super Duke GT and Adventure S > H2SXSE (for 25k plus the H2SXSE has neither the electronics nor the riding aides nor the handling, nor in comfort, nor the high level of suspension of the 3 better sporty tourers and the H2SXSE has way shorter service intervals). H2SXSE and ZH2 (cool bikes) but claimed 200hp, but really around close to 170hp on the wheels on dyno and the power comes way too late (hence the bad acceleration times for such power) No way near of what the original H2 is in real world performance.
@@THEREALZENFORCE I owned a Busa for 14 years, loved it but wanted something modern with built in luggage etc… H2 SXSE is a masterpiece of Japanese wizardry and in the real world a far superior bike to the Busa and ZX14… 0 to 60 times are totally irrelevant when your touring Europe or everyday use!
Great value at the price point, however, 900 notes for panniers? To put it into perspective, around 8% of the price of the complete bike at mrrp. Manufacturers optional extras are simply extortionate. How is it Sinnis offer panniers and topbox for their latest adventure bike for just £250? The cost and markup on options just stinks.
Slightly surprised to hear the first impressions putting the GSX-S 1000GT as sportier than the Ninja 1000 SX. I rode the Ninja last year too and I felt it quite sporty. To me it even seemed like the kind of bike you could tour on but also take to a track day here and there. Glad that you're doing a comparison. I've a request: I'm really interested to hear a comparison between the servicing costs, especially the larger services.
Comparing the Z1000sx and the previous model gsxs f, the suzuki was the sportier of the two. So I feel like with the GT they were trying to keep that sportiness while taking some sales off kawasaki by matching the comfort and luggage carrying of the Z. Seems like they've achieved that!
Hancock delivers in less than 13 minutes an excellent and comprehensive overview of the GT instead of dragging it on for 20 minutes+ as other reviewers do. My only gripe here is with some of the weird sound editing .
@@chaiguyrides4134 That is not sport tourer by any means, it is fancy africa twin. I still drive honda blackbird xx and waiting for something new. It seems that I will go to kawasaki or suzuki, because honda forget how to make an interseting bike.
1:47 .. 11:59 yeah but £999 for two paniers is extortion. There is no valid reason for that. They cost 8% the cost of the bike on its own. It's what called "'avin' a laugh". ... You could either buy the bike, or twelve and a half sets of paniers for the same money.
How would you rate this against the BMW R1250RS? I currently ride a naked 2017 GSX S1000 and thinking about upgrading to a bike with better wind protection, comfort, suspension and throttle response - more suited for spirited sport-touring. I wonder if this GT is such a big step up from my current bike. Granted, the BMW costs more than the GT, but it also has adaptive suspension, IMU-assisted ABS, heaps of torque down low and little amenities like keyless go, shaft drive, centerstand. Would miss the roar of the K5 engine, but the BMW seems like a more complete bike.
You have a lot more aftermarket parts for BMW and better quality components. It is also not much more. You can get it for only a few grand more if you buy it a year or two old. IMO depends on your needs - for long touring/a lot mileage per year without a doubt RS.
Exactly my conundrum. I'm stuck between this GT and the R 1250 RS. I like the engine and sportiness better on the GT but the BMW like you said is more complete with keyless start, adaptive suspension, IMU ABS, DTC, etc. Can't make up my mind!
@@niravsurati2905 if it helps, life solved that conondrum for me: I test rode the new gen 3 Hayabusa and found it to be an amazingly comfortable and capable sports tourer. I will buy that one instead of the GT or the BMW. I wish you the best of luck for choosing, can't really go wrong here.
If you are a "little" bit taller than the test driver, can you adjust the handlebar a bit forward or lower it to make the bike a bit more sporty and to not be a big sail in the wind ?
if only Kawasaki had a tractor of a sport touring bike that came with heated grips, traction control, was all kinds of comfortable and came with color matched panniers for a reasonable price...they should call it the concours, if they ever come out with one.
Be it by default of production limitations or strategic marketing, most manufacturers are manufacturing scarcity. These new “releases” are largely virtual eye-candy. It would be a big help to viewers to release actual release data; which locations actually have bikes to sell?
Would love to go back to this type of bike..but UK roads are so bad in real road riding..the ADVs with semi active + 25-30L tanks just make sense. I do 550miles a week and that GS suspension is 2nd to none
Nice vid VMV! some sweet shots there. Is the 1290 SD GT in the same class? of the 950 supersport.. ? H2 SX SE+.. I think there's more in the Sports GT market is all.
Best Bike I have ever owned, Best Performance, Best Value in it's Class. That "Bulletproof" Engine is sensational. Leaves the BMW in the dust on both counts.
decades of riding high horsepower bikes. I mean it has been almost 30 years since I’ve had a motorcycle with less than 50 hp.. on an impulse I bought a Kawasaki Z 400.. it’s actually more fun. You have to work at it to maintain momentum on the back roads by staying off the brakes and maintaining your speed by cornering at higher speeds. You can’t just pull the trigger and get your speed back. It is so light, and because it is light it does not need 2 gyros/flywheels adding to the unsprung weight and making the machine harder to rotate left right, I’m talking about double disc’s in the second caliper and pads and hoses and bolts. That’s a lot of unsprung weight. Unsprung weight is so critical to handling and suspension that Porsche uses titanium Lugnuts on the wheels on for years.. I don’t mind getting 66 miles per gallon one bit. I also don’t get roasted in warm weather.. I wish a company like Suzuki or Kawasaki would make a 400 version of a sport tour with bags.. not everyone needs to have a machine capable of 140 miles an hour. I never go over 75. Never have on the public roads or interstate. Not even back when I was road racing or I won six road racing championships and was national champion two times in my class.
The Suzuki has GSX-S1000GT also has a quickshifter plus the 6.5 inch screen is bigger and has better inscreen apps (fullscreen navigation map, music app, telepone calls, sms messages, calendar, etc) and the Suzuki has the better engine (more powerful, more sporty). Go check 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: Smartphone Connectivity video on Suzuki Cycles channel
With all these bikes running a "digital " speedo / screen these days , i'm amazed that no bike manufacturer has thought of integrating an in house GPS to them yet
Bait and switch on the color options as far as I can tell here in the States. That beautiful MotoGP blue apparently will not be offered here, just the dark blue and black. Too bad.
I have just changed from a Sprint GT to an FJR1300 largely for the benefit of my wife's comfort However, 6coykd see me giving it a couple of years until Suzuki bolt on some more goodies as standard and get one of those
Thanks for a great video. I owned the gsx s1000 and loved the bike but not the throttle responce. Sold it and bought a Triumph 900 GT Pro. Love this bike but i do miss the four cylinder bike against my triplet and the more sportier bike as the Suzuki. Its great that more sport touring bikes is back on the market. Imagine honda will made a cbr 900-1000 cc and more of sporttouring bike with a more upriding position wow what a lovely bike that would be. I think the cbr650r is the most lovely looking bike out there but not like the front forward position. I want a swiss army mc that do all of this and still with a sportier look with a four cc that can handle this with luggage and with a pillion space, a bike within 900-1000 cc to bring the price and insurance cost down. Will this ever happen before the electric bike takes over. Please Honda make this bike. Yes this Suzuki is on its way but not as near at the cbr650r regarding the looks. Why cant anyone build a sportier bike that looks nice with a four cylinder and built for a more touring like bike at a better price and lower cc to bring the cost and insurance cost down. I dont want a track bike and a supercharge bike.
No comparison. The GSXS has a phenomenal top end and the Honda will just disappear in its rear view mirror. The NT1100 looks like a replacement for the VFR 1200X (parallel instead of the V4).
Thinking of tourer bike 🤔 and hoping Suzuki GSX1000GT to include Heater Grip, Center Stand & Adjustable Wind Screen (refer to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT was all-in) in order to get the highest sell & best Tourer bike of all. ✌
I've had a k6 since 2006 and love it but I'm getting a little old and achy for it now and was wondering what bike I should get to replace it, this bike seems perfect for me.
Great review, but 9:13, budget? I don't consider a 16.000+ euro motorcycle (17500 euro with the touring kit you guys seem to have tested) budget in any way shape or form, I'd call that 'mid range'. For example, a CB500F is very much a more 'budget' bike at 7700 euro. I'd call anything over 20k euro 'luxury' kinds of motorcycles. Personally I am in the market for either the 1000sx or this one, so I am very much looking forward to the comparison.
Well what to choose ?? I was focused on Kawasaki, but now the suzuki surprised ... in my opinion, the plus for suzuki is the appearance, brembo brakes, a display where you can display maps. On the plus side Kawasaki adjustable suspension with a knob .. can anyone advise something ?? Something else throws up in the differences ?. No i co wybrać?? Byłem nastawiony na kawasaki jednak teraz suzuki zaskoczyło... wg mnie na plus dla suzuki to wygląd, hamulce brembo , wyświetlacz gdzie można mapy wyświetlać. Na plus kawasaki regulowane zawieszenie pokrętłem.. ktoś coś doradzi?? Coś innego się rzuca w różnicach?.
I think the blue is the only thing the Suzuki has over the Kawasaki ninja 1000sx? I need to test ride each though to decide. Was planning on getting the Kawasaki this coming summer until I found out about this Suzuki
Seems from the various reviews and sitting upon the Kawasaki 1000GT that the knee compression was more sever than what I perceive on the GSX1000GT. Is this true?
On a sport touring bike of this caliber, Suzuki should be providing a complete package in light of the competition. Skimping on items such as a center stand, an adjustable windshield and an accessory top box……. C’mon Suzuki. The dudes this bike will appeal to certainly will have the additional coin to throw at the purchase price.
Man these look absolutely amazing. I want a personal bike, I'm a motor so I ride on a R1250RTP all day. But I'm way too cheap to spend THAT MUCH money on a motorcycle. Especially when I see how much my department pays for maintenance on the damn things. I *may* pull the trigger and go put a deposit down on one as long as the local dealer's will waive their BS $1500 "Dealer mark up fee"
No ride no opinion, you can't judge the bike by your imagination and typing on the keyboard. The current model GSX-R1000 has the smallest headlamp on the market and it's the best illuminating headlight I've ever seen, go test one at night and then come back comment
Nunca cuando enseñan una motocicleta se suben en parado. Nos muestran la inclinación de la espalda. Como de flexionadas quedan las piernas. Qué tan lejos o cerca queda el manillar. Como se vería con dos personas encima. Van cómodas? O demasiado pegadas? Etc
nice bike, but shame for the lack of a remote preload rear adjuster (in a GT), lack of adjustable windscreen, lack of IMU; also doesn't have a radial brake lever but a cheap axial one ... things present in the competitors at circa the same price point...
not worried about lack of IMU, i dont ride like a dick, however, given the reputation of the previous pogo stick rear shock, id have rather had the money spent on a shock with remote preload
Lovely bike, but not a tourer just another sports bike with an upright riding position. If that's what you want then I don't think you'll go far wrong. New Honda NT1100 a better touring option in my opinion.
From the seat where I sit, the only downers I have so far is the ugly-ish face with single-beam-lit (seriously, when are we going to end this winky headlight thing forever?). Otherwise I think Suzuki has a real winner on their hands here. What experience I've had with this K5 engine, it really is one of the best flat-plane inline-4 out there, long-stroke, makes a great sound, has some character, is very torquey, is fuel efficient (for 150 hp). Glad they kept the weight just below 500 lb.
The lack of IMU and remote preload adjuster are unfortunate.
Imu is not really needed. As the guys who have already tested it the motor is so sweet, smooth and rideable it's absolutely fine without one.
@@fyorbane Quick shifter on the Suzuki? I might have missed it. The Kawi has one
@@racerdaveracerdave yes, it has a quick shifter.
@@fyorbane 150hp is definitely enough to make one want an IMU.
@@lovelessissimo don’t wack the throttle mid corner then.
After all these years, Suzuki's K5 screamer is still one of the very best liter engines out there.
Well done Suzuki, finally another sport tourer (after Ninja 1000SX) on the market. On the paper 226kg and 152hp is what I was waiting for years from Honda. I am sure 1000GT will be a big success.
Hate single lens low beam headlights on bikes with two lenses
Yeah, drivers near you are constantly yelling at you that your headlight bulb is out. Duh.
For godsakes, get over that. We'll see more of it, and it's really OK. If that's what you got out of all of this...
People keep banging on about this & I agree, my preference is for symmetrical headlights (I have a CBR650R) - but apparently the asymmetrical thing is better for safety as it stops you being interpreted as a far-away car at night. The fact that your headlights don't fit a car pattern forces an oncoming driver to assess what vehicle you are & what they should do. Aside from that, is this really going to be what makes or breaks this motorcycle for you ? Really ?
@HahrtDood high beams on all the time!!!
@HahrtDood It's certainly symmetrical ! I think this bike is more handsome though. But the naked does have what I'd call 'good ugliness' if that makes any sense at all.
I was told by my local Suzuki dealer they’ve taken deposits on 5 bikes already and they’ve got over 50 people waiting for test rides………If that’s true Suzuki have a bit of a winner on their hands.
Toad, I am a very big fan of yours. Your videos bring me a lot of joy. Keep up the brilliant work. ❤️
Nice vid & review. Really like this bike. Seems like quite a sporty sports tourer & could be a perfect all rounder. Sick to death of adventure bikes & would never buy one. Much prefer this style of bike for mile munching & very interested to see what the new Moto Guzzi V100 sports tourer is like too.
You have taken the words right out of my mouth. This type of machine is more me. It's very sporty but comfortable and looks great and very sleek [unlike bulky tall adventure bikes]. Looking forward to the new Guzzi V100 review as well.
Looks like the promise has been delivered. Pretty stupendous bike. I already stopped by my local dealership and the salesperson never even heard of it. Was also told Suzuk is really lagging on delivering inventory. Hope to have this in my garage by the end of summer - and I really don't mind waiting. Just to make sure, will be hopping on an SX and 9GT to see how they fit. But, man, what incredible choices we have! No real compromises in any of them. Looking quite forward to the head-to-head with the SX!
This is the bike I wanted from Suzuki for the past 3 years.
I have been waiting for this, thank you
Hope you enjoyed it!
Won’t be getting rid of my H2SXSE anytime soon, but Suzuki seem to have done there homework and at that price it’s gonna give the other manufacturers a run for there money. Nice one Suzuki, mind you, it’s about time!!
I'm thinking of upgrading from the Ninja 1000sx to the H2sx. How do you rate the supercharged machine?
@@seandavie3672 Hi Sean, I tested all manner of machines after deciding to upgrade my ‘04 Busa that I purchased new. The H2SXSE is nothing but brilliant, it’s extremely exciting to ride and to be honest it makes the Busa feel pretty tame! I’ve been all over Spain two up, fully loaded and even when getting a bit of a shift on, it still returned over 40 mpg. It’s really comfortable too, all in all it’s a bit of Kawasaki wizardry, silky smooth engine at all engine speeds, it’s got every electronic extra you can think of and it’s ultra reliable too! Good ol Japanese ay!…
@@skts2610 Thanks for the feedback, sounds brilliant. I can't wait to get one!
The 0-60mph on the H2SXSE is almost as slow as the ZH2.
A Hayabusa and ZX-14R with sidecases, both still ridicule the H2SXSE.
2021 Hayabusa > 2021 H2SXSE (0-60mph, quarter mile, dashboard)
2021 GSX-S1000GT > Ninja 1000SX Tourer
2022 Multistrada V4S and KTM Super Duke GT and Adventure S > H2SXSE
(for 25k plus the H2SXSE has neither the electronics nor the riding aides nor the handling, nor in comfort, nor the high level of suspension of the 3 better sporty tourers and the H2SXSE has way shorter service intervals).
H2SXSE and ZH2 (cool bikes) but claimed 200hp, but really around close to 170hp on the wheels on dyno and the power comes way too late (hence the bad acceleration times for such power)
No way near of what the original H2 is in real world performance.
@@THEREALZENFORCE I owned a Busa for 14 years, loved it but wanted something modern with built in luggage etc… H2 SXSE is a masterpiece of Japanese wizardry and in the real world a far superior bike to the Busa and ZX14…
0 to 60 times are totally irrelevant when your touring Europe or everyday use!
Great value at the price point, however, 900 notes for panniers? To put it into perspective, around 8% of the price of the complete bike at mrrp.
Manufacturers optional extras are simply extortionate. How is it Sinnis offer panniers and topbox for their latest adventure bike for just £250? The cost and markup on options just stinks.
Slightly surprised to hear the first impressions putting the GSX-S 1000GT as sportier than the Ninja 1000 SX. I rode the Ninja last year too and I felt it quite sporty. To me it even seemed like the kind of bike you could tour on but also take to a track day here and there.
Glad that you're doing a comparison. I've a request: I'm really interested to hear a comparison between the servicing costs, especially the larger services.
Comparing the Z1000sx and the previous model gsxs f, the suzuki was the sportier of the two. So I feel like with the GT they were trying to keep that sportiness while taking some sales off kawasaki by matching the comfort and luggage carrying of the Z. Seems like they've achieved that!
Sporty riding in comfort - This could be a winning combination.
Has been ever since the Z1000SX was launched.
Are you saying this is a new thing? That it hasn't been done already?
Frickin’ love this bike!
Very interested in one of these. Attractive, all the motor you need, decent chassis and suspension and well-priced.
Hancock delivers in less than 13 minutes an excellent and comprehensive overview of the GT instead of dragging it on for 20 minutes+ as other reviewers do.
My only gripe here is with some of the weird sound editing .
That's what she said.
Put down a deposit on mine September 22. Can’t wait!
This bike is for real riders who put in real miles. It’s not trying to be too ‘cool’. I like that about it.
Love my gsxs1000 gen 1, its all about the engine. I'll give it a test ride.
Great no nonsense review Toad 👍
Really neat. If Honda could bring a VFR 1000 to the table we'd have some nice competition going on.
Well Honda just announced the NT1100, their new sports tourer
@@chaiguyrides4134 That is not sport tourer by any means, it is fancy africa twin. I still drive honda blackbird xx and waiting for something new. It seems that I will go to kawasaki or suzuki, because honda forget how to make an interseting bike.
It is an ugly Africa twin,nothing fancy about it,it doesn’t even have cornering abs like the AT
Now we have the Honda NT-1100 also to compete for sport tourer. But you will get around to that one too Visordown for your advert business.
1:47 .. 11:59 yeah but £999 for two paniers is extortion. There is no valid reason for that. They cost 8% the cost of the bike on its own. It's what called "'avin' a laugh". ... You could either buy the bike, or twelve and a half sets of paniers for the same money.
So many great bikes are only being sold outside of the US. Is this bike available in America?
Looks sooo good
How would you rate this against the BMW R1250RS?
I currently ride a naked 2017 GSX S1000 and thinking about upgrading to a bike with better wind protection, comfort, suspension and throttle response - more suited for spirited sport-touring. I wonder if this GT is such a big step up from my current bike. Granted, the BMW costs more than the GT, but it also has adaptive suspension, IMU-assisted ABS, heaps of torque down low and little amenities like keyless go, shaft drive, centerstand. Would miss the roar of the K5 engine, but the BMW seems like a more complete bike.
It should have a centre-stand.
You have a lot more aftermarket parts for BMW and better quality components. It is also not much more. You can get it for only a few grand more if you buy it a year or two old.
IMO depends on your needs - for long touring/a lot mileage per year without a doubt RS.
@@redbull4fly797 Japanese components are high quality.
Exactly my conundrum. I'm stuck between this GT and the R 1250 RS. I like the engine and sportiness better on the GT but the BMW like you said is more complete with keyless start, adaptive suspension, IMU ABS, DTC, etc. Can't make up my mind!
@@niravsurati2905 if it helps, life solved that conondrum for me: I test rode the new gen 3 Hayabusa and found it to be an amazingly comfortable and capable sports tourer. I will buy that one instead of the GT or the BMW.
I wish you the best of luck for choosing, can't really go wrong here.
If you are a "little" bit taller than the test driver, can you adjust the handlebar a bit forward or lower it to make the bike a bit more sporty and to not be a big sail in the wind ?
Single LED Head light enough? I want additional fog lights for visibility and safety.
Great review... look forward to the head to head with the Ninja SX... Is there a Carrier and Top Box available also????
if only Kawasaki had a tractor of a sport touring bike that came with heated grips, traction control, was all kinds of comfortable and came with color matched panniers for a reasonable price...they should call it the concours, if they ever come out with one.
Mine doesn't have heated grips.
Great review!
Be it by default of production limitations or strategic marketing, most manufacturers are manufacturing scarcity. These new “releases” are largely virtual eye-candy. It would be a big help to viewers to release actual release data; which locations actually have bikes to sell?
Would love to go back to this type of bike..but UK roads are so bad in real road riding..the ADVs with semi active + 25-30L tanks just make sense. I do 550miles a week and that GS suspension is 2nd to none
Black on black version , I'll take it .
Nice vid VMV! some sweet shots there.
Is the 1290 SD GT in the same class? of the 950 supersport.. ? H2 SX SE+.. I think there's more in the Sports GT market is all.
Solid review- thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Did you like this better than the z900 you reviewed? Could the z900 be used for touring?
Hoping to make a comparo between this one and the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello since Kawasaki didn't let you borrow their SX.
Great review. If this bike would have the standard possibility for the top box and the center stand, it would be perfect. :)
A top box would be fantastic
@@shanetaylor3814 Ahree Shane. Drop by ma channel... :)
@@shanetaylor3814 it'll come pretty soon in after market, Givi or Shad
Best Bike I have ever owned, Best Performance, Best Value in it's Class. That "Bulletproof" Engine is sensational. Leaves the BMW in the dust on both counts.
I put my deposit down for you be today. I can’t wait for it to come in and then hit the curves
Fantastic review. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
decades of riding high horsepower bikes. I mean it has been almost 30 years since I’ve had a motorcycle with less than 50 hp..
on an impulse I bought a Kawasaki Z 400.. it’s actually more fun. You have to work at it to maintain momentum on the back roads by staying off the brakes and maintaining your speed by cornering at higher speeds. You can’t just pull the trigger and get your speed back. It is so light, and because it is light it does not need 2 gyros/flywheels adding to the unsprung weight and making the machine harder to rotate left right, I’m talking about double disc’s in the second caliper and pads and hoses and bolts. That’s a lot of unsprung weight. Unsprung weight is so critical to handling and suspension that Porsche uses titanium Lugnuts on the wheels on for years..
I don’t mind getting 66 miles per gallon one bit. I also don’t get roasted in warm weather..
I wish a company like Suzuki or Kawasaki would make a 400 version of a sport tour with bags.. not everyone needs to have a machine capable of 140 miles an hour. I never go over 75. Never have on the public roads or interstate. Not even back when I was road racing or I won six road racing championships and was national champion two times in my class.
Hopefully this marks the return of this type of bike. My ZZR1400 has panniers and top box perfect speed and comfort.
Sports tourers coming round again? I hope so. Adventure bikes are a bit silly because no one takes them off road.
Pretty sure the Ninja has an IMU amd quick shifter. Really nice display too. The head-to-head will be interesting
The Suzuki has GSX-S1000GT also has a quickshifter plus the 6.5 inch screen is bigger and has better inscreen apps (fullscreen navigation map, music app, telepone calls, sms messages, calendar, etc) and the Suzuki has the better engine (more powerful, more sporty).
Go check 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: Smartphone Connectivity video on Suzuki Cycles channel
@@THEREALZENFORCE I'd take an IMU over apps any day.
@@wolfiestreet6899 Yes a valid point you made
Lack specifics. You state if taller than you...about the windscreen....well how tall are you 6 foot? 5'6"?, how big is the tft screen ?etc..
With all these bikes running a "digital " speedo / screen these days , i'm amazed that no bike manufacturer has thought of integrating an in house GPS to them yet
BMW or HD don't already offer that? Furthermore: cost.
Better for them to start offering android auto apple car play..manufactured gps will charge u a premium just because and will not be as good anyway
Indian & HD do for sure
Glad to see bike segments that aren’t adventure getting a look in, I hate the tall, springy off road bias in the industry.
Agreed
The adventure bikes are like clitorii in that every..... errrrrr...... one had one
I'd personally give up riding rather than be a Ewan wanabee
Bait and switch on the color options as far as I can tell here in the States. That beautiful MotoGP blue apparently will not be offered here, just the dark blue and black. Too bad.
I really like this bike. Will be interested in seeing the comparison to the Kawasaki.
I have just changed from a Sprint GT to an FJR1300 largely for the benefit of my wife's comfort
However, 6coykd see me giving it a couple of years until Suzuki bolt on some more goodies as standard and get one of those
Good lookin bike. Have an FJR. Similar. Like the shaft drive though.
Thanks for a great video. I owned the gsx s1000 and loved the bike but not the throttle responce. Sold it and bought a Triumph 900 GT Pro. Love this bike but i do miss the four cylinder bike against my triplet and the more sportier bike as the Suzuki. Its great that more sport touring bikes is back on the market. Imagine honda will made a cbr 900-1000 cc and more of sporttouring bike with a more upriding position wow what a lovely bike that would be. I think the cbr650r is the most lovely looking bike out there but not like the front forward position. I want a swiss army mc that do all of this and still with a sportier look with a four cc that can handle this with luggage and with a pillion space, a bike within 900-1000 cc to bring the price and insurance cost down. Will this ever happen before the electric bike takes over. Please Honda make this bike. Yes this Suzuki is on its way but not as near at the cbr650r regarding the looks. Why cant anyone build a sportier bike that looks nice with a four cylinder and built for a more touring like bike at a better price and lower cc to bring the cost and insurance cost down. I dont want a track bike and a supercharge bike.
On these large liter bikes, what tires do the wetter climate rider like to put on? thank you
2022 is going to be an awesome year if your in the market for a new bike....so many model launches after the lockdown BS.....
Nice review. Curious how the NT1100 will match up to this bike.
No comparison. The GSXS has a phenomenal top end and the Honda will just disappear in its rear view mirror. The NT1100 looks like a replacement for the VFR 1200X (parallel instead of the V4).
The NT1100 is going to be the KLR of sport tourers. It does everything ok, but nothing really well.
Does anyone else not like the single offset day headlight? Can it be changed?
Heated grips would have been nice ?
I love my naked 18 but this really gives me the feels.
Thinking of tourer bike 🤔 and hoping Suzuki GSX1000GT to include Heater Grip, Center Stand & Adjustable Wind Screen (refer to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT was all-in) in order to get the highest sell & best Tourer bike of all. ✌
I've had a k6 since 2006 and love it but I'm getting a little old and achy for it now and was wondering what bike I should get to replace it, this bike seems perfect for me.
Great review, but 9:13, budget? I don't consider a 16.000+ euro motorcycle (17500 euro with the touring kit you guys seem to have tested) budget in any way shape or form, I'd call that 'mid range'. For example, a CB500F is very much a more 'budget' bike at 7700 euro. I'd call anything over 20k euro 'luxury' kinds of motorcycles.
Personally I am in the market for either the 1000sx or this one, so I am very much looking forward to the comparison.
great for GSX-S GT 1000 but is there top box avalaible ?
Can’t wait for the comparison with the Kawasaki 1000 SX
Want it!
Why is it so hard to get this but with the standard tuned engine. I want one of these with 200+HP just like kawi did with the H2
Why only 1 headlight is on? Could have looked better if they both were on!
Well what to choose ?? I was focused on Kawasaki, but now the suzuki surprised ... in my opinion, the plus for suzuki is the appearance, brembo brakes, a display where you can display maps. On the plus side Kawasaki adjustable suspension with a knob .. can anyone advise something ?? Something else throws up in the differences ?.
No i co wybrać?? Byłem nastawiony na kawasaki jednak teraz suzuki zaskoczyło... wg mnie na plus dla suzuki to wygląd, hamulce brembo , wyświetlacz gdzie można mapy wyświetlać. Na plus kawasaki regulowane zawieszenie pokrętłem.. ktoś coś doradzi?? Coś innego się rzuca w różnicach?.
I think the blue is the only thing the Suzuki has over the Kawasaki ninja 1000sx? I need to test ride each though to decide. Was planning on getting the Kawasaki this coming summer until I found out about this Suzuki
And night lighting.... I mean how fast can you go before you out run the illumination?
Maybe there's a way to mount 2 gallons in Rotopax containers
Seems from the various reviews and sitting upon the Kawasaki 1000GT that the knee compression was more sever than what I perceive on the GSX1000GT. Is this true?
Is this bike one light low beam, two lights high beam? One headlight would really aggravate my OCD. Especially when people tell me my light is dead.
I like the looks of the F better and the F has less electronic crap on it.
Super Duke GT is out there too.
Wish they would have kept the cyclops headlight....its a suzuki thing
The lack of imu is a shame…
Does the bike really feel lighter then the Z1000sx ?
It is 10kg lighter and feels more agile when you push on
@@visordown I thought so.. but do you thing the imu isn’t worth it and the Kawasaki has some years over it !!
What’s IMU ?
@@eduardoolivares9653 inertial measurement unit
Since when did Suzuki offer panniers on the F
Wondering if we'll see it Stateside? Why can't Americans do reviews like this guy? No BS.
Definitely coming to the US. I put a deposit on one.
On a sport touring bike of this caliber, Suzuki should be providing a complete package in light of the competition. Skimping on items such as a center stand, an adjustable windshield and an accessory top box……. C’mon Suzuki. The dudes this bike will appeal to certainly will have the additional coin to throw at the purchase price.
King of the baggars :)
Would’ve liked an adjustable screen though 👍
NO! It's a Suzuki! Honda NT1100 Baby! Premium Tour/Sport
Man these look absolutely amazing. I want a personal bike, I'm a motor so I ride on a R1250RTP all day. But I'm way too cheap to spend THAT MUCH money on a motorcycle. Especially when I see how much my department pays for maintenance on the damn things. I *may* pull the trigger and go put a deposit down on one as long as the local dealer's will waive their BS $1500 "Dealer mark up fee"
Not enough headlight to be used as a tourer..I want to see the road ahead when Im traveling at night...
No ride no opinion, you can't judge the bike by your imagination and typing on the keyboard. The current model GSX-R1000 has the smallest headlamp on the market and it's the best illuminating headlight I've ever seen, go test one at night and then come back comment
@@juniormin3454 size matters..you should already know this...
@@masterspin7796 seeing is believing, you should already known this too...
A gorgeous bike 💯.
5 people didn't like that they had to wait a week to watch this video.
Nunca cuando enseñan una motocicleta se suben en parado. Nos muestran la inclinación de la espalda. Como de flexionadas quedan las piernas. Qué tan lejos o cerca queda el manillar. Como se vería con dos personas encima. Van cómodas? O demasiado pegadas? Etc
When you guys do the review with the Kawasaki please do not leave out the KTM 1290 SDGT
Different price range
nice bike, but shame for the lack of a remote preload rear adjuster (in a GT), lack of adjustable windscreen, lack of IMU; also doesn't have a radial brake lever but a cheap axial one ... things present in the competitors at circa the same price point...
not worried about lack of IMU, i dont ride like a dick, however, given the reputation of the previous pogo stick rear shock, id have rather had the money spent on a shock with remote preload
Lovely bike, but not a tourer just another sports bike with an upright riding position. If that's what you want then I don't think you'll go far wrong. New Honda NT1100 a better touring option in my opinion.
Good bike, but looks like R1 a lot, veiwing it from the front. That front mask and lights look a lot like R1 def.
From the seat where I sit, the only downers I have so far is the ugly-ish face with single-beam-lit (seriously, when are we going to end this winky headlight thing forever?). Otherwise I think Suzuki has a real winner on their hands here. What experience I've had with this K5 engine, it really is one of the best flat-plane inline-4 out there, long-stroke, makes a great sound, has some character, is very torquey, is fuel efficient (for 150 hp). Glad they kept the weight just below 500 lb.
if taller than you, get the taller windscreen
ok how tall are you?
8 foot 7. The bike us much taller than you think.
I need!!!
If it had an IMU I'd have it.
I want to trade my tenere 700 in for this. Anyone no of a good Scottish Suzuki dealer
Cupar Suzuki 👍