New and ready for 2024 from #suzuki comes the GSX-S1000GX, using the GSX-S1000GT but as a high-riding crossover to combine the best of adventure bikes and sports-tourers and fitted with semi-active #suspension. We chat with Director of Suzuki GB, Paul de Lusignan, and Product Planner, Steve Hacklett, to find out every detail in this technical #review
For the full technical review, head to: https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/suzuki
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Bike reveal
01:10 Engine start
01:20 Riding montage
02:03 Paul de Lusignan interview (overview
04:00 Styling & aero
05:30 Enhanced build quality
06:35 Sleeping giant awakens
07:45 Price and availability
09:08 Steve Hacklett interview (Tech)
09:35 Engine
11:05 Riding position
12:15 Semi-active suspension
17:35 Electronics
21:50 Aesthetics & finish
25:05 Outro
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42 Comments
that was a great review, thanks ! Ive been hoping forever for the Honda CB4X to become a reality. This is the bike that all manufacturers have to beat now though. Pricy for me but if Suzuki can offer some really good deals (PCP or HP) it would maybe make it affordable to even more riders. Genuinely exciting bike release. Id go for the Blue. Its Suzuki❤
Looks better than the GT version imo.
Everything I didn’t like about the Gt is fixed in this bike! It’s symmetrical for starters..
Now on my list 😊
He touched on heated grips at the end of the video. I know they would add some cost, but the benefit allows for an extended riding season and you don't have to wear super thick gloves just to stay warm. Also, I would much rather have OEM heated grips that are integrated into the switchgear, rather than an awkward aftermarket, standalone product. I think the manufactures of sport touring and adventure bikes are really missing the boat here.
The Japanese are masters. ❤️
here's a real review… if Suzuki does NOT address the issue of the CAM CHAIN TENSIONER noise they won't sell many of these. go research some of the FORUMS on the 2022 and 2023 GSX-S1000 and the GSX-S1000 GT. everyone is saying the same thing, after the break-in oil change the engine makes a loud rattling sound on start up, coming from the CAM CHAIN area. usually on warm start ups, but it also happens on cold start at times. in 2022 Suzuki changed the design of the cam chain tensioner, before 2022 they used a almost manual tensioner adjuster. 2022 and newer they use a hydrolic adjuster. people with older versions of this motor(pre 2022) have very little complaints about start up rattle. people who own new versions( 2022 and newer) all complain about the start up rattle.
Looks like bmw xr!
I’m looking for my next touring bike. It was between the Suzuki GX or the ATAS 1100 DCT. I has the gsx 1000 s & the K5 is awesome especially the sound but the throttle was on & off , then I had a Gen 3 Busa , awesome in line for. Refined & crazy at the same time. I’m hoping this is too but with a more upright & luggage ready do everything with smiles all year round but I’d get one in a triple black if possible. I’d love the BMW XR but hate its running cost & dealership . That’s 60 k & the Suzuki should be 12-15k cheaper. Let’s hope I get lucky next year. Currently riding the Ducati Diavel.
The TL1000S had a green version…
I can not wait to try one it is the bee's knees 👌💯💯💯👍
To old for sports bike, not old enough for GS.😮
Needs an adjustable screen, and not fitting heated grips is a bit cheap.
That seat height will cause big issues for shorter riders.
An you disengage lift control and still have traction control ?
Overall pretty brilliant if it performs as promised. That lack of Suzuki top box is unacceptable, however, as I can easily get an OEM integrated solution for the GS and XR and am not a fan of soft luggage.
Looks like Kawasaki Versys
Those daytime running lights design is so perfect , if ever Suzuki make 1000cc sports bike again, hope it’s look nice like this
if the price is right you pull me away from Kawasaki. i Wanted a Yamaha Tracer 9 but now i see this bike!!!!!! just wow
will there be S800GX in the future? because who needs 150hp?
No radar assisted riding mode, thank goodness.
Everything well but the headlight in the centre.
Wow, stunning bike. I am hyped about Suzuki's return. As a tall rider I love this kind of bike. I had a K6 and I loved it. Now I can enjoy this engine in a different version and it is comfortable. ❤
Windshield adjustable to low and high? They should at least add a lower cowl or skirt to cover those exhaust like the Norden. Add in the Mandello side flare winglets, and that would be even more astonishing crossover. 👍
Really nice looking but it has some major shortcomings, IMO. NO centerstand, heated grips, top box due to safety concerns. And the windscreen can’t be adjusted from the cockpit while riding? Ugh! Not really a sports tourer but more of a repackaged GT for tall riders. Sorry, I’ll pass for now….
Brilliant stuff real good interview with the Suzuki people,, I've got a k6gsxr and an SV 1000 awesome to see a massive change on the model range,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️ great video 👍
Having watched this, it seems that this is the bike Honda should have built instead of the NT. I have an NT and love it however am very seriously considering this as my next bike……… until it was mentioned that there’s no top box. My wife and I tour and she won’t sit on a bike without a top box for safety and back rest comfort. Hmmmm
I have used various brands of motorcycles for many years. Suzuki means simplicity and quality. It does not rust, does not fail, the engine blocks are torquey and solid as a rock.
Interesting "riding montage" near the beginning. Never knew Bedfordshire was so scenic.
Good looking bike 🙂
@Suzuki India, please launch this bike in India at a price price tag of INR 14Lc, there will be plenty of them who will buy, you can pull customers from Kawasaki, BMW and Triumph, trust me. I will be the first to book
Goes against the kawasaki versys
The bike is nice in this category level but unfortunately why is the tank only 19 liters? At least 20 liters or more for the in line 4 cylinders.
Good interview and helpful, but does the price include panniers?
Anyone else feel nauseous when he calls it a "Tall-Rounder"?
Not a bad looking bike, I admit. I suspect 90% of the BMW performance at 75% the price.
I wish Suzuki goes back to using yellow, that baby blue does not work imo.
From a DIY prospective, how hard or easy is it to access air filter, battery, and doing oil changes?
Tracer gt plus vs gsx 1000 gs
Suzuki tends to perfect it's hardware. The old GS engines had room engine case's to withstand hop up performance increases.
ONE Question: is Suzuki coming back to MototGP?
ive got the gt+ and like the gx front end and fairing that would probably be a nice but expensive swap over bolt on lol, better just trading for the gx with its suspension differences though lol
Roads you great Ktm sounds good pods look great