SUZUKI GSX-S1000GT (2022 - on) Review

The bike has nice handling, especially in long sweeping bends. The suspension is OK and does the job. Its not the most pillion friendly but good for a blast and can be improved with mods. If you only need one bike and are not drawn to the adventure style. This bike is a great option. I prefered it to the SX as it feels more raw and has distinct looks.

The engine is brilliant, robust and pulls all the way through.

No issues yet on the engine front. I do have the infamous hot start rattle. Personally I don't find it an issue and the ride and performance of the bike outweigh this. It clears after a short time and does not seem to be an issue so I have trust in Suzuki ths far. As mentioned above the paint is not the best and some of the plastics are thin. It appears there are no paint codes for the engine and frame which seems odd and short sighted by Suzuki.

Using the Suzuki dealer service. The 7 year warrenty is a nice feature although time will tell if its actually that helpfull.

Overall the best feature for me is the quick shifter, it makes for a great ride experience. The cruise controll is handy and gives the hands a rest on long jaunts. The GT sat-nav operation could be improved, its pretty poor as you have to have your phone unlocked to use it in its base form. The GSXs stikes the balance on electrics and rider aids. Keeping a toe in the analogue camp and not going too far. I am pretty sure you would not regret buying one if you have interest, I certainly have not. Great machine.

Fantastic handling. Just 2 niggles - stock tires makes the bike too lazy in corners, ContiRoadAttack 6 improved it a lot thanks to more peaky profile. Another issue - rear shock is bit basic. Was replaced by Wilbers fully adjustable remote reservoire shock, now the bike is fully controlled on fast sweepers without being harsh on bumps. Another point - steering head bearings, local dealer didn't checked bearings preload on first servicing. This bearing must be retighten after first 1000kms, otherwise strange things happens at high speeds, like sort of vague feeling and lack of precision at corners.

The rockstar. You can be lazy with gearbox or rev the engine up to the limiter at each corner exits - it always feels comfortable and with enough grunt in any situation. Love it.

15000 kms so far with no single issue except thin paint on panniers, it scratch easily.

Tires wears quite fast so it's not the cheapest bike to mantain.

Has all that I need. Optional high screen is a must for touring. And OEM tyres are less than stellar, makes the handling too lazy. No center stand option so Scottoiler is your best friend for chain mantainence.

The faster you go the better the GT get's. When the roads get narrow you have to work with the handlebars. For a tourer it is fast and fun to ride.

The engine is a gem. Power down low. Extreme punch in the midrange. And an inline four kick in the peal of the revrange. Very fast and entertainig.

Cheap plastic parts everywhere. But better built than the early suzuki's. Reliability should be Suzuki like.

I've got mine very cheap and the service is cheaper than that for my triumph street triple.

No IMU. Bad tires. Brakepads too soft. Good sporttouring tires make the GT another bike.

some say the breaks could be sharper but i like the progressive fee you get, i don't want to go over the handle bars every time i slow down. a friend has an MT10 & every time you touch them it feels like the front wheel is going to lock up.

good engine but could do with a 7th gear, but I'm sure they could have put the new GSXR 1000 engine instead & just tuned it to have more torque.

bike feel good & had nothing fall off yet, had no problems but not had the bike that long, only time will tell.

only had 1 service so far & it was what i expected but note some dealers want to charge you more for the same service if you didn't buy your bike through them. which i think is just a rip off, its the same service (i hope your listening Padgetts). one down side i don't think the panniers are worth the extra Suzuki want for them when you can get aftermarket for half the price.

Myspin not the best, it useable but having to have your phone unlocked all the time your using it does kill your phone battery. i do like the bi directional quick shifter

RIDE QUALITY WAS GREAT STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOP , NO HARSHNESS , BUT AS I RIDE 1 UP IVE TAKEN ALL THE PRELOAD OFF THE FORKS AND REAR SHOCK , AND SPED THE COMPRESSION AND REBOUND UP ON THE FORKS , THIS HAS LOWERED THE BIKE FOR MEE, AS IV'E GOT SHORT LEGS , SPED THE REBOUND UP ON SHOCK TOO AND GET READINGS FROM THE REAR TYRE , NOW ITS PLUSH AS ANYTHING. BRAKES ARE FINE FOR MEE AS I DONT REALLY USE THEM MUCH , BUT MOST PEOPLE ON THE FB GROUPS MOAN ABOUT THE STANDARD BRAKES AND TYRES ALOT , EVERYTIME I RIDE THE BIKE, IT JUST BRINGS A MASSIVE SMILE TOO MY FACE ,AND JUST WANT TOO RIDE IT MORE AND MORE AS IV'E ALLWAYS SAID ITS HOW A BIKE MAKES YOU FEEL THAT COUNTS .

ENGINE IS JUST FANTASTIC AND SMOOTH, IN A MODE ITS SPORTS BIKE FAST ,PAIRED WITH THE QS IT JUST LINKS UP THE SPEED ,UP AND DOWN THE GEARBOX ,BUT I WOULD NOT SAY ITS MENTAL, YOU STILL FEEL TOTALLY IN CONTROL ,I TOOK A DUCATI V4 MULTISTRADA OUT FOR A TEST RIDE AND THOUGHT IT WAS BONKERS , BUT WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, AND ROAD OFF ON MY GT , I THOUGHT WOWW THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER , IT JUST FELT TIGHTER AND SMOOTHER , AND AS IF I HAD MORE CONTROL OVER THE RIDE , WHICH MADE MEE THINK ,WELL DONE SUZUKI .

SO FAR IV'E DONE 4500 MILES ,AND THE WORSE THING TOO HAPPEN TOO MEE WAS I HAD A REAR PUNCTURE .THE BUILD QUALITY AMAZED MEE CONSIDERING ITS PRICE COMPARED TOO OTHER BIKES ,I SAID TOO MY WIFE STRAIGHT AWAY ALL THE COMPONENTS ON THE BIKE DONT LOOK CHEAP AND SUZUKI HAVE MADE IT THAT WAY, ALL THE CAST ALLOY PARTS LOOK WELL FINISHED OFF COMPARED TO THE SAME PARTS ON EXPENSIVE BMW'S , NO CORROSION NO RUST , ONLY DISCOLOURING IS ON THE EXHAUST DOWN PIPES ,

THE STANDARD TYRES LASTED 3 THOUSAND MILES AND I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM, HAD FULL TRUST IN THEM ,AND THEY NEVER MISSED A BEAT, IN WET AND DRY .IM GETTING ABOUT 50 MPG , IM TRYING SOME THING NEW, TO TRY SAVE THE TYRES FROM BURNNING OUT , IM RUNNING IN THE C MODE ON TC2 ,WHAT THIS DOES ,IT TAKES AWAY ALL THE RUSH AND TORQUE ,BUT STILL GOES FLAT OUT, I JUST SEE THIS AS GIVING MY FREINDS AHEAD START SO I CAN CHASE THEM DOWN .

FAVOURITE FEATURE IS THE QS, I REPLACED THE OE TYRES WITH THE MICHELIN ROAD 6'S , WHICH FEEL GOOD BUT IVE NOT NOTICED THAT THEY FEEL ANY BETTER THAN THE OE DUNLOPS , THE DASH IS GREAT ALL DIGITAL , IVE PLAYED AROUND WITH ALL THE SETTINGS AND ARE ENOUGH FOR THIS BIKE , IVE USED THE SAT NAV AND ITS ADEQUATE, ITS GREAT FOR KNOWING WHOS CALLING YOU WHEN LINKED TOO YOUR PHONE AND BEING ABLE TOO TALK TOO THEM ,ITS MY FIRST BIKE WITH ALL THE TECH ,

Ride is reasonable but not silky smooth ..see engine comments. can be very buzzy

In a sports bike this is a great engine . In a sports tourer it is awful. Torque is via gears so revs higher than its competition . an NT1000 or Ninja 1000SX show how a good tourer engine should be .

Cheap plastics , cheap fastenings. Bike looks a mess after a ride and corrosion has already started. If you dont stay on top of this and deep clean after every ride you soon have a bike that looks awful

running costs ok but put aside money for regular new chain

You get a fair bit of kit but the screen is unadjustable , no remote preload , and panniers are on the small side

Could use a 55 profile back tire as the flatter profile doesn’t feel as easy to lean over. Brake pad replacement for the front brembos is apparently fantastic but I have yet to do so. Factory pads don’t feel fantastic but work perfectly fine with slightly more pressure than expected.

The engine is the star here. Power everywhere and smooth as butter while still being so exciting. Puts a smile on my face every time. Predictably fast as shit when you want it to be.

Build quality feels amazing for the price. Solid and smooth as butter

Value proposition is insane for what you get and the quality of the bike.

An IMU with cornering traction control would be a nice addition and the smartphone connectivity app is a nightmare to use. But other than that I love the rider and traction modes and the quickshifter is AMAZING. The tft dash is absolutely top of the line, I love it. Side bags are spacious and look great on the bike. Remove in seconds with great handles.

Different tyres and pads delivers significant benefits!

Doesn’t need MySPIN as really don’t feel it adds any my thing particularly valuable. Smart phone mounted to the bars delivers much better apps!

Brakes have no feel . Why no cornering IMU ? ride is OK but NOT for a pillion. Seat is too small

Engine is powerful but always feels like it needs another gear . not good for touring . This is more a poor mans sportsbike than a sports/tourer

fasteners furring already, cheap plastics and the chain is a rotten mess . Have used XCF but unless you clean this bike daily it will rot before your eyes

cheaper than competition but i now know why

Good but no cornering IMU