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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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 .
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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.
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. ✌
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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"
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.
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
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...
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.
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
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).
Yes, we all like it (look, sound...), but I don't think many will buy it. They should make it more upright riding position, like tracer or s1000xr with 17inch front wheel, similar weight, better wind protection, center stand and a top case as well. I would buy it in a second with this engine.
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
I think I would be better off with the new Honda NT1100. Don't care about rev me to the Moon, inline 4's buzz bombs. Maybe if it had hydraulic lifters I would put up with it's manners. Buy and install the optional quick shifter and it's an almost 100% perfect motorcycle.
Blah blah blah.....all these stats and numbers are just bragging rights for the pub! After more than 38 years of riding ALL sorts of bikes, and all sizes, in all kinds of weather and all kinds of riding styles, I can honestly say that there is absolutely NO need for a 1000cc bike for genuine sport-touring. Why do you need it? Seriously? I currently have a Yam 700 Tracer (since July 2020) and I have had my longest and best spins on it in all the decades I have been riding. I'm talking 300-400+ mile days, with no issues whatsoever (and that's with very few stops, too). If you think you need a bike like this for serious mileage and proper adventure rides on tarmac, then you've obviously fallen for the hype and the sales bullshit. Stop being a sucker! Save your money, and just buy the bike that does the job for you. Instead of spending £11k+ on bikes like this, spend just 4-6k on a decent 4 or 5 year old middleweight, and use the several grand you've saved to buy the proper gear and accessories that WILL make the difference to your trips! Don't be the mug who lines the pockets of the manufacturers and the ad-men....use your judgement and get the bike that works for you.
Could not agree more, very good point, very well made. Bravo! People need to realise the fun is in the riding of the thing not the “Willy waving” spec comparison in the pub.
Great comment. Unfortunately, most of us are susceptible to hedonic adaptation. Once we get what. we want, we then want something newer, shinier, blinger! And marketing men know how to press our buttons.
I kind of agree with you. I ride a Tracer 900 and its all the bike I am every going to need. I do however think the GSXS GT will put a bigger smile on my face due to the extra horsepower. Surly this is a big enough reason to spend 11k.
Friend of mine did 100,000 miles on a Ninja 250 after retiring from pro road racing. I know you don't need a liter, but I still prefer a liter. I bought a 2003 GSXR 1000 for sport touring. I wanted the big motor because I enjoy the torque, and inline four e fine.
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?
who has the patience on a motorbike ( or any vehicle) to sit on adaptive cruise control for any length of time ? very little percent . id personally never use it as your constantly adapting to progress up the road , if you want relaxed take the train
Jon Doe You don't want both head lights on at the same time. Makes you look like a car way down the road. Recipe for someone to turn left in front of you
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.
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.
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.
This is the bike I wanted from Suzuki for the past 3 years.
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!
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?
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.
Frickin’ love this bike!
Toad, I am a very big fan of yours. Your videos bring me a lot of joy. Keep up the brilliant work. ❤️
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!
I have been waiting for this, thank you
Hope you enjoyed it!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Why only 1 headlight is on? Could have looked better if they both were on!
Looks sooo good
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.
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.
I put my deposit down for you be today. I can’t wait for it to come in and then hit the curves
NO! It's a Suzuki! Honda NT1100 Baby! Premium Tour/Sport
Great no nonsense review Toad 👍
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?
Sports tourers coming round again? I hope so. Adventure bikes are a bit silly because no one takes them off road.
Good lookin bike. Have an FJR. Similar. Like the shaft drive though.
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.....
I love my naked 18 but this really gives me the feels.
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
Hopefully this marks the return of this type of bike. My ZZR1400 has panniers and top box perfect speed and comfort.
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
Wish they would have kept the cyclops headlight....its a suzuki thing
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!
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. ✌
Great review!
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.
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.
Fantastic review. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can’t wait for the comparison with the Kawasaki 1000 SX
So many great bikes are only being sold outside of the US. Is this bike available in America?
I really like this bike. Will be interested in seeing the comparison to the Kawasaki.
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
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.
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.
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
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"
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..
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.
5 people didn't like that they had to wait a week to watch this video.
Did you like this better than the z900 you reviewed? Could the z900 be used for touring?
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
Maybe there's a way to mount 2 gallons in Rotopax containers
Heated grips would have been nice ?
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.
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
Good bike, but looks like R1 a lot, veiwing it from the front. That front mask and lights look a lot like R1 def.
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...
Since when did Suzuki offer panniers on the F
Super Duke GT is out there too.
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.
And night lighting.... I mean how fast can you go before you out run the illumination?
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.
A Suzuki built Ninja 1000sx? How exciting!! Lol
great for GSX-S GT 1000 but is there top box avalaible ?
Compared to superduke gt and ninja sx
On these large liter bikes, what tires do the wetter climate rider like to put on? thank you
Please send this bike GSX S1000GT to all Suzuki dealer in the Philippine.
I like t
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
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.
Would’ve liked an adjustable screen though 👍
When you guys do the review with the Kawasaki please do not leave out the KTM 1290 SDGT
Different price range
If you buy this bike, add luggage. Makes it easier to sell it later.
Leaning ABS would be worth another few hundred dollars/pounds/rubbles
A gorgeous bike 💯.
Yes, we all like it (look, sound...), but I don't think many will buy it. They should make it more upright riding position, like tracer or s1000xr with 17inch front wheel, similar weight, better wind protection, center stand and a top case as well. I would buy it in a second with this engine.
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...
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
I need!!!
Panniers are a £900 extra. Ok, fair enough but can anyone explain why two plastic boxes cost £900?
If you're lucky you'll never need to find out.
I think I would be better off with the new Honda NT1100.
Don't care about rev me to the Moon, inline 4's buzz bombs.
Maybe if it had hydraulic lifters I would put up with it's manners.
Buy and install the optional quick shifter and it's an almost 100% perfect motorcycle.
Blah blah blah.....all these stats and numbers are just bragging rights for the pub! After more than 38 years of riding ALL sorts of bikes, and all sizes, in all kinds of weather and all kinds of riding styles, I can honestly say that there is absolutely NO need for a 1000cc bike for genuine sport-touring. Why do you need it? Seriously? I currently have a Yam 700 Tracer (since July 2020) and I have had my longest and best spins on it in all the decades I have been riding. I'm talking 300-400+ mile days, with no issues whatsoever (and that's with very few stops, too). If you think you need a bike like this for serious mileage and proper adventure rides on tarmac, then you've obviously fallen for the hype and the sales bullshit. Stop being a sucker! Save your money, and just buy the bike that does the job for you. Instead of spending £11k+ on bikes like this, spend just 4-6k on a decent 4 or 5 year old middleweight, and use the several grand you've saved to buy the proper gear and accessories that WILL make the difference to your trips! Don't be the mug who lines the pockets of the manufacturers and the ad-men....use your judgement and get the bike that works for you.
Could not agree more, very good point, very well made. Bravo! People need to realise the fun is in the riding of the thing not the “Willy waving” spec comparison in the pub.
Great comment. Unfortunately, most of us are susceptible to hedonic adaptation. Once we get what. we want, we then want something newer, shinier, blinger! And marketing men know how to press our buttons.
I kind of agree with you. I ride a Tracer 900 and its all the bike I am every going to need. I do however think the GSXS GT will put a bigger smile on my face due to the extra horsepower. Surly this is a big enough reason to spend 11k.
Friend of mine did 100,000 miles on a Ninja 250 after retiring from pro road racing.
I know you don't need a liter, but I still prefer a liter. I bought a 2003 GSXR 1000 for sport touring. I wanted the big motor because I enjoy the torque, and inline four e fine.
Yes agree but then again I am 57.
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?
Motorrad Nr. 18 vom 20.8.2021
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It's looks osom!
Yamasuki 1000 GT
^ This ^
Sweeter than poop the day after holoween!
who has the patience on a motorbike ( or any vehicle) to sit on adaptive cruise control for any length of time ? very little percent . id personally never use it as your constantly adapting to progress up the road , if you want relaxed take the train
Just looks like a Z100SX to me.
Should have gone to specsavers
Suzuki still hasn’t figured out how to make both headlights come at the same time.
Jon Doe You don't want both head lights on at the same time. Makes you look like a car way down the road. Recipe for someone to turn left in front of you
No but they makes the slickest gearbox in the World.
Wouldn't fancy it 2 up with luggage, I'll stick with my 900 diversion, my donkey carries wife and camping gear etc no bother