SUZUKI GSX-S1000 (2015 - 2021) Review

Needed upgrades of brakes and suspension

Bomb proof with power

All parts was affordable and servicing could be carried out by the individual as long as person had reasonable experience

Needed better electronic package

Could ride it all day should you wish but usually I stop every 2 to 3 hours just to have a coffee or a meal.

Loads of power when you need it. Had a Fireblade before the Suzuki but as I'm 66 years old now my back used to get to sore.

Only problem I have ever had was when I had to put E10 fuel in. Engine light came on but that was down to the fuel. Always use E5 as E10 will rot injector seals and rubbers bike doesn't run right on E10 anyway.

By the way the servicing has always been done at the main dealership.

Michelin pilot sport.

Rides ok but probably putting a nitron on the back soon a bit choppy around the dark peak where I ride ..brakes are strong but do lack a little initial bite but you get used to it

Just brilliant mines had a full map and derestricted in all gears and air box mod you really need it so smooth now on and off the throttle and she pulls!!

Suzuki Gsxr motor so reliable and excellent quality

Always use powerslide derby uk main Suzuki dealer had chain and sprocket kit this year at 180 quid 200 for oil service once a year

Got 3 way tc and a fuel gauge the dash is ok you don’t sit looking at it when you’re on the move never understood why tft etc is so important??

Brakes are excellent, good stopping power. The bike is set quite firm from the factory. This is t a problem at the front as it is 3 way adjustable, but the rear is 2 way only.

Power and torque everywhere, pulls like a train.

Overall very good, but the paint on the wheels is thin and marks very easily.

Service it myself, cheaper than expected to insure.

Gear position indicator, range, trip, mpg, traction control that can be adjusted on the fly. Would have like an option for the wheel colour that isn't black.

Ride is very good and even better after fitting a 55 rear tyre. Brakes could be alot better and upgraded lines are expensive

Revs very well, loads of power but it is very snatchy and you do get used to it but a nice smooth throttle would have finished the bike off Do the after market upgrades and it definitely helps

You can see it was used through winter, so alot had to be spruced up

Servicing is fine if you do it yourself, especially when out of warranty

Screen is basic and does have alot going on, colours would have helped separate it Put better tyres on with a 55 rear, engine upgrades and a good screen

Needs a better rear shock to compliment the front shock that have 3 way adjustment

Can’t beat it amazing power delivery with blistering acceleration

Pretty good, although the over use of plastic fasteners is annoying

I would say this is average for a modern bike, but I prefer to service bikes myself once out of warranty

Very basic, but perfectly acceptable for a street bike

Needs a more adjustable rear shock

Excellent power and acceleration

It’s a street bike so you don’t expect much

I changed the rear shock as I only ride solo and the spring rate was too high, front forks adjusted to suit and the bike is now very comfortable, seat maybe a bit soft.

Had the dreaded euro4 throttle snatch/low speed fuelling problems ironed out with a Woolich remap. Bike is now much smoother at urban speeds and pulls hard from 2500 rpm.

Totally reliable and no signs of rust or corrosion.

Not had it done at a dealer, oil and filters is dead easy and only £40 DIY job, will have a major valve service at the dealer though. 50+ mpg nearly always.

ABS standard and 3 way traction control, no IMU or multiple rider modes etc, plain simple and easy to understand.

Great handling but the Roadsport 2 tyres seem to prefer it dry. I'm looking forward to longer journeys as the bike feels very natural to ride.

Smooth, responsive and great engine braking. Lovely exhaust note. Plenty of torque in 4th and 5th.

I've done thousands of miles on Suzukis and I've found them very reliable. I'm lucky to have B&B Suzuki as my main dealer and I put my trust in them.

About 40mpg but service intervals are 7 thousand miles

Great response from a very agile machine. Riding modes and quick shifter are welcome. I'd prefer a couple of separate position lights to give the bike a wider profile in oncoming traffic.

suspension could be better but is not as bad as some would have you believe and there are plenty of options available to improve it.

i wont repeat all the gushing reviews about the engine, but they're true

my first one (2016) chewed up the gearbox but I've not seen or heard anything suggesting any common reliability issues and that gear box was replaced under warranty.

a little lacking compared to many of it's rivals but the only thing it really needs is ride by wire throttle to enable up and down blipper. there's no need for hundreds of different settings when most people I know will find a standard setting and never touch it again. the brembo brakes are nice but it is lacking braided lines and its a fairly pricy upgrade for ABS models.

Brilliant performance, delivery can be poor when coming back on the throttle

Hugely underrated bike

Guessing, 1st service done when I bought the bike

I don’t want gizmos , just a good engine and decent handling

It runs well in all weathers, no noticable difference between good or poor weather. The sit-up stance suits my needs perfectly, gone are the days where my head is the same plane as my backside. Too old and decrepit now. Brakes stop the bike on a sixpence.

I had issues for a while with a snatchy throttle at low revs. Was thinking an ECU flash or Power Commander would be needed but I had the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) adjusted to centre and it totally transformed it. The bike responds immediately to a twist of the throttle but with close to 150bhp I wouldn't expect anything less.

Build quality is fine. I put just shy of 13,000 miles on it last year in pursuit of an achieved Advanced First via IAM, in mostly atrocious weather. Never missed a beat and still comes up like a new pin with nearly 25k on clock. I get it serviced at the correct intervals through Lee's Motorcycles, Ledbury. The attention to detail with them is second to none.

Service costs are very reasonable and far less than a main dealer. Tyres aren't a cheap item but I get a good mileage return on them. I also get close on 50mpg which is pretty good in my eyes.

I like every aspect about it. Suzuki have totally nailed it. A naked with a proven K5 engine from the legendary GSXR, sportsbike performance in a comfortable package.

Rear end gets a bit twitchy however the front always seems well planted and inspires confidence.

Great engine with a fantastic soundtrack.

Good value naked bike

First service seems expensive, perhaps I’m a bit out of touch. I was charged £48 for cbr1000rr fire blade in 2017. Checked most local Suzuki dealers all quoted £220 - £245.

Mirrors move about a bit - one set replaced under warranty.

I have replaced the rear shock with a Nitron R1 and had custom springs and oil in forks. The original set up was ok but too hard for me on the majority of B class roads I ride on - I needed something more supple. MCT did a great job fitting and tuning the suspension. Brake pads were replaced after fading and fading in March 2020 (heavily glazed).There was an improvement with new pads but I experienced brake fade again so dealer replaced with EBC pads, now much improved braking all round

Super engine, love its flexibility. I can leave it in 3rd gear for spirited riding in twisty(flowing bends or work it harder using the gear box more getting even more vicious acceleration.

Build quality seems fine no reliability issues. First Suzuki I’ve owned. I always treat my bikes with ACF 50 which stops corrosion. I’m always impressed with Japanese build quality, friends I ride with have European hypernakeds and are always mentioning irritating niggles ie fuses blowing, bolts rattling loose.

Original Dunlop 214 replaced at 2000 miles, hoping the Sportmax 3 will last longer.

Love the engine and chassis. Handling now improved with suspension upgrades and brakes (my choice not absolutely necessary). The electronics package is basis along with the dash compared to other super nakeds but this doesn’t bother me.

There good but fluid lines and master cylinder could be improved. Better pads are apparently the go but haven't felt the need so far.

Arguable the best R motor ever with improvements.

Mostly due to the bullet proof k5-8 motor. Suspension is adequate set up tight for speed preferably. Paint is as they say a bit thin.

Estimate as i do most of the basic work.

The TC is excellent, apart from the blinking light you would know it's intervening.

Comfy seating position.

Cracking engine but very buzzy more like a 600, i.e. R6.

Solid engine can’t fault it, but well looked after.

You get an excellent bike for the money.

I think it is an excellent bike and I can’t really fault it, especially for the price, if I really had to fault it, it would be the shorter gearing, as I am used to supersports bikes but I am getting used to it. Like I stated it’s like having an R6 instead of an R1 but the high revving engine gives this bike character.

Replaced pads with EBC HH race and huge improvement. Stop pads feel spongey and I highly recommend going to steel lines or new pads.

Flawless! Bike is mental and for street riding she does not need any more power!

So far so good. Put 4,000 miles on it.

Fitted bike with full M4 exhaust, bmc race filter, and PC5. After proper tune on dyno abrupt throttle snatch was better but still super sensitive. After a couple hundred miles you will be adjusted to it.

the suzuki best around town

they got it spot on pity about the rest of it

mechanically a1 paint etc very average

dash very easy to see use functions

ABS is a little early coming in, ditch the Dunlops and fit something else

Initially throttle was so abrupt it was ruining the bike but as the bike and I put on the miles (3000 now), it seems to have become less of an issue. It takes off like a scalded cat and the top gear acceleration is stunning

7500mls between services

just the right amount of electric gizmos, Michelin Pilot Road 3's 32psi front & 36psi rear will transform the bike's handling on the open road. Ignore Neevsey's score of 3 stars, it has everything you will ever need equipment wise, unless you are a spoilt bratt, the traction control is ace. BDS Peterborough to an ECU re-flash for £325+vat which will cure the throttle issue should you feel the need.

Only any good above 5000 revs and constant acceleration so only good for riding fast, no good for normal commuting in traffic. Advertised as a 'Street' bike yet awful for every day street ridding! Brembo front brakes good enough.

Fueling issue leading to uneven shaky running at consistent speed, power delivery very sharp yet surprising as it go's from too lean to Rich. Once past 5000 revs power delivery is smooth and consistent.

Fueling issue.

Only the first 600 mile service completed at the above price. Good Mpg yet that's not surprising as it runs to lean up to 5000 revs. Value rating is marked down as it's not fit for purpose, as in not a good 'Street bike' and should not be on the market!

As standard you get TC with three setting's (pointless) and ABS which I'm also not convinced about. Standard tyres are OK - Dunlop 214 OM spec yet not comparable to current market tyres and will only last 2000 miles.

ABS system is subtle. I don't know where the "lack bite" comment comes from in the MCN review?

Awesome

Over 5000 miles in 11 months without issue.

Purchased a service package from my dealer. Bit of an outlay initially but will pay dividend in long term. Will get at least one valve clearance check in the duration of the package.

ABS and Traction Control. All this bike needs. Others have too many gizmos that will cost when they fail as the bike ages.

I fitted a nitron r1 shock which has transformed the handling and ride comfort on bumpy dorset roads. 410 pounds fitted. Standard brakes very good once bedded in. I fitted metzeler m7rr's and went up to a 190/55 on the back which has made turning in a breeze it rolls beautifully into corners and holds it's line rock steady. Fantastic handling!

Stonking K5 power with top end giggles! Slightly vibey at around 7k after that it smooths out. Ride it in 3rd and 4th gear and hit the 8500 rpm take off on the straights roll back for the corners drive back out of them hardly any braking required. Hits over 140 mph on 4th gear. Just a complete hoot! Absolutely love the engine.

Lovely grunt K5 engine with top end rush which is addictive. I fitted a power commander which cured the snatch throttle and gave me a midrange boost

Comprehensive info and switchable traction control. Very comfortable seat. I have upgraded the screen which cost sixty quid very good protection now. I ride it everyday all weather's into work.

Once you set the suspension for your weight and to your liking, you will unleash a whole new bike. I am used to RR bikes but this GSX can carve the corners just like the others. The brakes are excellent. You will be able to ride ALL DAY without stopping....until you need gas lol.

K5 engine....need I say more?

great Suzuki fit and finish, as always !

A litre bike for $9999 USD you must be joking!! Even the damn 600RR bikes are $13000!!! THIS BIKE IS A STEAL....

The gauges on this bike a pretty good. And THANK GOD it has a gas gauge. My only gripe is not having luggage bags....something I will need to buy ! Possibly a windscreen as well.

Only 4 out of 5 because of the lack of adjustability on rear shock. Otherwise excellent on the road. Rolled preload off both front and rear. dropped a couple of clicks on comp and rebound damping. So much nicer to ride now. Brakes, very good once bedded in. Rode all day for 7 days, no major issues with bike. All day comfort, plenty of leg room for a 6 footer.

Awesome! More than enough power. Keeps up with BMW S1000R no problem. Averaged 55mpg around europe for 2300miles. Used at least 10% less fuel than BMW S1000R on same journey. Pulls from tickover in top gear. Smooth until high rpm, then a little viby.

No problems having now done nearly 3000 miles. Paintwork, general fit and finish is excellent. Stainless steel fastening everywhere.

Very good euipment but needs ambiant air temp gauge. unless you know where they have hidden it?!!