SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (2012 - 2016) Review

Quality Showa BPF, set up fir the roads. Brennobi brakes are very good, improved with EBC HH pads & HEL lines

Engine has lots of low down power, midrange grunt plus the steaming top end. ( like a 1000cc bike should be). Induction roar is awesome.

No corrosion at all (it is ridden in the wet but not winter salted roads).

I do my servicing, it’s easy to work on.

Shows it’s age in design in this area. But thrn again it’s refreshing to know that full power in always thee with a twist of the throttle. Have Added a HM racing quickshifter

Brakes are acceptable for normal road riding but not a good Brembo set up. Master cylinder and lines needed to bring it up to same level as competitors. Standard suspension once set up not too bad will be more than adequate for most . Ok riding position for sports bike. Toured Germany not too bad returned decent mpg. Decent all round bike but in my opinion a well set up K5/6 is still more usable all round just long in the tooth now. Engine is a peach when on song.

Brilliant vvt engine once above 6k . Fuelling is poor needs setting up . Suzuki could learn a lesson from Triumph as their fuelling much more sweet from low down. Engine is what you’re buying but let down in other areas . Power is brutal on higher rpm a serious rush.

Paint finish thin and cheap plastic components. Engine is great when set up. Electrics are dodgy . Throttle can be snatchy. Reported catalytic converters melting. Disappointed. Rattling SET valve needs regular adjustments. Full exhaust cures cat problems and SET valve.

Servicing reasonably priced average running costs . As with most sport bikes budget for tyres.

Looks it great . A full exhaust system ,remap, brakes upgraded, Pirelli supercorsas recommended. Then you have a bike Suzuki should have developed in the first place.Elecronics are a step forward for Suzuki but unfortunately not in the same league as many of competitors.

Brakes outstanding with loads of feel. Loves to be thrashed the faster the better, hold onto your licence. Got an indicated 175 on a closed road still more to go!! Forget the pillion seat its an instrument of torture.

Need about 4000 rpm before anything interesting happens but the top end rush to 13000 rpm is incredible, Very easy to ride with no hidden surprises like the ZX10R. When running in it is still very quick below 6000 rpm.

Bought new, but never gave me a problem. Nothing fell off or broke.

Only had 1st service done. Tyre wear good for such a quick bike

Pretty basic but look at the price

Razor sharp front end. Brakes - Grab a handful and get that superb feel, recommend standard pads, they are very good, with instant bite.

All the power you need.

Sound quality and bullet proof reliability.

I service this myself and indulge in fresh oil & filter every 2k... I also choose to replace tyres in pairs, as I believe there's no point in compromising the quality of riding on new tyres by having a part worn front and new rear. I personally like it on Dunlop Sportsmart 2...

Does me fine, I like analogue riding with no rider aids... raw and sincere power, it's how I was brought up!

My back needs a little tlc these days but this is the best of the sports litre bikes for comfort.... have you sat on an Italian bike recently? The ride quality is superb on the roads, stable, flickable and rides the bumps instead of clattering off them! The brakes are superb. There is more movement at the lever than say an S1000RR but that just allows gentle braking in the real world. Feel and power is fantastic. I read the previous reviews before adding mine and noticed some similarities to my own experience in that, I went on a test ride of an L4 on the Suzuki roadshow. The demo bike had harsh suspension and the brakes felt wooden and the electronic steering damper felt alien. My bike had 3.5k miles on it and showed none of these issues. So don't be put off, I'm glad I wasn't.

I bow to the knowledge of the MCN testers who say the S1000R and ZX10R are more powerful but I really love this engine. It's really smooth and linear in the way it produces the power with stacks of grunt and a mental top end - as a litre sports bike should! It has a raw edge and sound to it too that I love.

It seems much better put together than my old GSX-R1000 but I've only had it since August '14 with only issue being a replacement battery needed. Also, you can't complain about a few stone chips on a machine capable of 180MPH+!

I thought the MCN review 50mpg was a misprint, it isn't. A 'sane' ride out with the missus on the back on country lanes for 4 hours gave over 48mpg! 'Enthusiastic' solo riding can still give impressive figures north of 40mpg. Some great bargains out there so what are you waiting for?

I know I could do with more under seat storage, bungee hooks and helmet holders but I've chosen a sports bike and have to live with my decision. What I couldn't live without was a grab handle for my missus courtesy of Renntec. If a bike has pillion pegs it should come with a grab rail even a removable one! My bike has the genuine Suzuki sports pack and I would recommend it particularly the double bubble screen which does a great job of letting you tuck in.

Numbness through the hands after a long ride but thats only because she hates being ridden at sensible real world speeds

Bonkers power ! Bullet proof reliability

AMA winner for many years and far better than the Italian stuff ( and yes I owned a new 999s )

Services are never cheap but I believe Suzuki could trim the price down a bit

Who needs traction and ABS with a bike this good. If you like buttons look elsewhere