Well, almost a year since I picked up my GT I find myself watching these videos all over again and let me tell you, this is the most fun and entertaining to watch of them all. Great job Mr. Vida! Thanks for a lovely half hour.

@RichyVida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Sir! Really glad you think so 👍

That is the best looking new motorcycle I've seen in a LONG time! Well done Suzuki!

@snappi384

2 жыл бұрын

What ? XD this is the ugliest bike i've ever seen

@morley3810

2 жыл бұрын

@@snappi384 well I guess that just proves that opinions are like belly buttons and buttholes...we both have them lol

Depending upon a test ride, this is my next bike. Enough technology I need, power beyond my skill level but enough to pass a lorry with a twist of the wrist in top gear, and comfortable. I'm smitten with it. I'm fed up with sports bikes hurting my shoulders. Yep, this is just what I need. Cracking video as always Richy.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've made up your mind! Good on you! Keep me posted ;-)

@EvMc305

2 жыл бұрын

My 1000sh is super fun, comfy, and lots of performance.

@donalharrington6462

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. So delighted that the sports tourer is back

What a great, real world bike launch Rich. Great , honest comments. Enjoyed it, thank you👍

Such a cracking video can't wait to test one of these

A cracking machine and great clip, thanks Richy!

Nicely presented review, Richy. Fair and well-balanced. Just the job 👍

Great review thanks Richy! Really nice to see another new Sports tourer on the market, real shame about the heated grips and lack of top box though. Cheers!

Looks a great bike and, have to say, fantastic to see a real world type ride on day two. Its all very well seeing journos and vloggers riding the *rse off new bikes but how you rode on day 2 is the most helpful to me. It does look a complete bike. Shame the panniers and fittings are the best part of a grand and 300+ for the grips but i still want one (*shakes piggy bank). I also think you need to get English Biker Dan along on your tours, would be great content. Thanks for the vid!

Great vid Richy, looking forward to getting a test ride on one of these. The roads you have been on, we were on in early September. Looking forward to a more in depth review when you get one longer term.

Cracking video Richy, lovely looking bike amazing Scottish roads does life get any better pal 😎

Great video Richy! That Suzuki looks amazing! An what a place to do a review! Fantastic Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

Great review of a fantastic bike, think this video has made my mind up on my next purchase.

Nice to see sports tourers making a come back. Suzuki looks great. BTW little things like indicator movement does matter. Usual inline 4 buzziness. Funny how my big vfr was slagged of for having 18.5/19 ltres, but seems acceptable now.

Outstanding review I do really like the bike and I’m tempted

Absolutely brilliant review once again buddy….great looking bike with the best engine and gearbox in the buisness….. Only negative I could see was no remote preload adjuster on the rear which seems a shame on a bike that will be used for scratching aswell as 2 up touring….. None the less I will test ride one when their in the shops and hopefully get one next spring 👍🏻

Nice and well done on getting one of the first real world reviews of this bike up. Looks like Suzuki have finally evolved the GSX-S into the sports tourer it could have been with the luggage, and tech. I've always liked Suzuki's and if this had been around a year ago, I'd have got one. I went for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX instead, still a fine bike.

Love it Richy. It was awesome to meet and hang out with you and Dan and the rest. What a brilliant couple of days! See you soon.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Great to meet you, too! Great trip and even better seafood! Hopefully see you on another one! 👍👍

Fantastic honest review Rich . 👏🏻👏🏻 Bike definitely dose look the Business 👍🏻🏍👍🏻

Stunning looking bike. Love the all black version

Really great video, thanks enjoyed watching it and have now just subscribed to see what else you’ve been testing!!!! I’ve recently just passed my full A licence (at the age of 48) the GSX 1000 GT is one of the options I’m considering.. you’re video really helped!! Thanks

well done richy. Allways good to see you!

Nice review Rich , love that colour and looks decent too , top box would be a deal breaker tho for me , hope all is well mate 👍🏻

Great review of what looks to be a very good bike from Suzuki. Might have to book a test ride. Cheers.

Nice looking, riding and sounding machine. Nice to see you on a tourer again. I still absolutely love my VFR 1200 F. It is silky smooth, comfortable and ridiculously fast. Still very unique looking even in todays market and gets the looks whenever I ride. Ride safe brother from across the ocean.

@scottsimmons6928

2 жыл бұрын

YEAH VFR1200f 170 BHP FLICKABLE HANDLING AND SHAFT

If there's one bike to upgrade from your VFR it's this ! I totally agree its a great looking bike with that colour scheme, looking forward to you getting a long term loan one. Thanks for sharing ✋🙂

Interesting bike! I can see why you like It! Nice work as always!

Lovely bike it reminds me of my 1000k4 I kept that bike 7 years longest I have ever kept any bike I think ,shame about no heated grips it’s nice when they are integrated keeps it neat and tidy it’s well priced to and I love the colour nice vid by the way as usual 👍

Cracking looking bike and a great vid Richy. Suzuki have been in the doldrums for a while now but with this and it's naked brother and the new Busa things are looking much better for Suzuki. Maybe we will get a redesigned Katana with a decent sized fuel tank and a new GSXR1000 next which would be awesome. Take care mate and ride safe.

It's stunning. I been waiting and hoping suzuki would get this bike out. Its right along the mark for me, along with a few others. I'm Evan more torn now. Gsxs1000gt, honda nt1100 and v strom 1050. Will have to wait and see how they all compare. Great video BTW.

I do really like the look of this! Nice to see Suzuki joining that next generation styling on they’re bikes! Reminds me of the Kawasaki Z1000SX! 😃 Great review and fantastic production Richy! A great watch!

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal! Would like to see you on one!

I’m really impressed. Goes well, looks great and that colour is outstanding. Scottish weather but hey!

What a cracking review and amazing editing 👏👏

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video very jealous looking forward to testing it for myself

Excellent review and what a fabulous looking machine the blue looks stunning. Not nice riding outside your comfort zone so day 2 was when you could really appreciate bike. That should sell well on looks alone.👍

Good review Rich, the on bike photography really is a an art isn’t Clever guys !

Great review, lovely machine,bloody one headlight tho😦must see one in the flesh soon. I'm sure 100 quid for heated grips and 150 for centre stand,would do it nicely.

I think your video is spot on. It looks like a cracking bike, both in looks and performance. However, the real test is how it compares to the ninja 1000sx, current king of the sports tourer (and only sports tourer that survived the sports tourer mass extinction event induced by the ADV segment gaining in popularity). Very interesting to see that camera work to get the moving shots! Don't see that too often.

What a cracking video Richy, a lovely bit of viewing, unfortunately I was knocked off my 1250RT so she is in for repair, I have been loaned a GSX-S1000GT as a courtesy bike, it was delivered today so I'm to get out on it tomorrow, I must admit I'm buzzing to ride it! 🤣I had the GSX S1000 naked in 2016, that was an absolute riot when you wanted it to be!!!

Thanks for helping me decide my next bike.

Outstanding as usual Richy.

Good stuff Richy - someone else echoed my thoughts on the gsx s gt - refreshing for a good do everything bike that doesn't try to look like a BMW gs wannabe. Will take this bike out for sure 👍

Lovely bike ritchy love the nice straight bars

Great vid, thanks Richy !!...had to sell my Triumph Speed Triple 94R back in July 2018 to buy a car for my business. I haven't ridden since, as a previous GSX-R1000 owner I know how great these bikes are ! Oh shoot, I want one now, may have to bite the bullet !! I'm down in Leicester, not far from you I don't think Richy. Great to see English Biker Dan as well enjoying the bike and the launch. Cheers, Daz.

Like it a well composed bike from your findings shame about no top box a colour coded one to match would have been nice wicked cheers Richy 👍

Loving this, best for a while from Suzuki

Hey Richy good to see you out and about on other bikes I ride a Suzuki and although I've had many bikes all makes Suzuki is my Fav But this is one i definitely wouldn't want to own much prefer the naked version Keep up the great work

Hi Richy been waiting to see your review since seeing English Biker Dan's. Fantastic looking bike wish I rode more to justify one. ☹️😍😍

What a great video and the bike looks fantastic. Makes me think what an Aprilia Futura would look like if they still made them. Only downsides for me, is no cornering ABS and the front indicators would look better integrated into the mirrors.

Great review,thank you.

I can't wait to get my hands on this

This thing looks so nice. Can't wait to find out what they will be selling it for here in Denmark.

Great looking bike.The blue suits it.Thanks.

Great vid, as usual ..Been waiting for the next vid on Irish Atlantic Way tour.have I missed it.? Keep up the good work.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Starting work on that tomorrow

Love your videos . Keep them coming mate. Drive safe . We need you to open our eyes.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here 👍

@parabellum8207

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida Thinking about making a spoof video called Wildbud. Would you mind?

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

Brilliant production quality mate 👏 subbed 👍

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! 👍

You bad man you! Now you've got me interested in one.

Cracking review, great bike. I would be tempted to cut a smaller hole in the USB cover and feed the cable from the smaller end though!

Suzuki's photographer is world class. Stunning images.

@RichyVida

Ай бұрын

He really is. When he’s in the shoot, you know you’re being furnished with some mega images. Check out my Hayabusa launch vid, and particularly the images! 🤩

Great review Richy, very honest and thanks for riding in "touring mode" on day two, as that's how I would ride on a tour unlike day one's "making progress," lovely scenery even in the wet, there's just something very special about Scotland. Now my two penneth worth - It looks like a Kawasaki S1000sx because they've blatantly copied it which is a compliment to Kawasaki( also the front end around the headlights is very R1-M) but being honest it's the best looking Suzuki in years and that darker blue is just stunning. I agree with you regarding the charging port, leave it shut with a small cut/hole (resist the urge to say gash !!lol) but my biggest gripe is the handlebar yoke and handlebars, cheap, ugly and nasty! to me it looked like somebody had done their own conversion, great it comes with cruise control but shame it does have heated grips or a centre stand and why do the panniers cost so much?? (hopefully Givi will manufacture something) all these things make it so much more expensive but it's still a lovely brilliant bike. Great to see a proper sports tourer at long last rather than yet another (boring) adventure bike, yawn! well done Suzuki.

It’s a good looking ride RichyV 👍

Looks like a cracking bike, always had a soft spot for Suzuki’s

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

This one is going to be a winner. I’m sure of it.

Great looking bike Richy 👍 only few negatives 11k for a 1000cc bike seems great value considering how expensive the tourer alternatives are! GS,AT,MT etc are. Shame aboot the weather but a wee dram to look forward too 👏🍷

Sounds like a great bike 👍

Looks a stunning bike and lots of positive comments which is good. One of my pet hates on a lot of new bikes is you don't get twin dipped head lights which makes it look better and a lot more visible 🙄

Looks like a great new bike. I need to test ride one.

Hi I have ordered my suzuki gsx s 1000gt in november Took delivery on the 5th april 2022 now done 3700 miles on it I have been riding for over 50 years owned dozens of bikes some good some bad But I can safely say this is the best bike I have ever owned. It does have faults brakes need a lot of pulling to get the best fro them seat issore after 120 miles no centre stand. But that engine is pure gold pulls from zero I Love this bike louis masters

The black one looks sooo good.

Well Teapot rode one round the world, so a quick trip to sweatyland should be no problem. I love the looks of the bike and it was temporarily no. 1 on the list to replace my Tiger 1050, however I have promised myself that my next big bike will have self cancelling indicators.

First ride review on my feed Richy been waiting for this since it hit the media. I would love to see the comparison with the Z1000sx as I’m thinking of moving in to this genre from adventure bike. I have no pretence for off road riding, although I love the riding position, so the adventure bike has become a compromise too far and I think I’m longing for some 17” wheel handling again. Maybe sports tourer or Multistrada / S1000xr would suit more. Thanks for another great vid matey 👍🏻

@monzadh

2 жыл бұрын

many out there including me are thinking the exact same thing.... great options coming in 2022.....

If this bike had the awesome twin headlights the six has I’d swap😊👌awesome video rich awesome buddy

Looks quality. . They have took a gamble on a sports tourer in a way, but it's priced bang on...

Nice looking bike, great colour and a wonderful flexible engine. But does it lack character, would it make me smile. Look forward to a review of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Cheers

I did not know that about Loch Ness! That's mad. I'd love to have a go on that bike myself, honestly all joking aside it's a contender for a purchase for me. Pity about no colour matched topbox from factory tho. Great video :)

@morley3810

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah really glad it looks like we are getting Triton Blue in Canada

Great Review Richy I have just bought a Ninja 1000sx and so far I absolutely love it comfortable, touring bike you need to compare would be very interested in your comments

Excellent review. You seem smitten with this one 🤩

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike, for sure 👍

Great looking bike 👍

Looks nice and amazing..

I’ve got a 2017 Z1000SX and it’s an amazing bike. Its my daily rider and it would take something special for me to change it. Only thing it’s missing is a TFT and quick shifter. Would love to see a comparison video.

The optional Touring Windshield takes care of that wind in the face, puts you in a nice quiet bubble.

Good review mate, I was wating on the sat nav full screen and got it in the last 10 seconds of the video 😂... Question, does this use goggle maps? Does this have a feature of not or so for traffic / fast route / shortest etc? Also, do we have wet weight figures? Not Scotland wet mind 😂👍

If you could have only one bike in the garage this looks like a great do it all bit of kit.

Curious about the tube bars vs billet...Angle, adjustability, etc. Though that seems not to have been an issue. Also curious about the general overall rating of the hard bags that were equipped on every bike. Great as always, cheers from sunny Phoenix :)

great review! richy!

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Craig. Can’t wait to get one on a long termer 👍

Enjoyed that Rich 👍 gutted I couldn't make it 😢

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah big shame you weren't there, mate!

Definitely My kind of Bike looks Well the Blue Colour is Cool and looks like an all Round Nice Bike To Drive....

You're correct that blue is nice. Those wheels...🤌

Will be on top pick for new bike. Just as I committed, no trunk. I will usually have a pillion. Love the bike secs!.

Cracking vid matey. Glad you covered the cruise control as I forgot! Awesome couple of days riding. 👌

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal! 👍👍

Really are good looking bike my friends got z1000sx and says it's best of both worlds as removes its storage boxes if he wants to go for a blast

That blue is the best colour, imagine that with gold wheels ……..awesome!

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Matching wheels. All the way!

The bikes look perfect but the lack of headlight symmetry spoils it

@tobypickering921

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!!

@markb4772

2 жыл бұрын

I think the same, looks like it’s got an eye infection

@kidlatazul

2 жыл бұрын

Suzuki has a style, one central lighting cluster up front. The Hayabusa and GSXR's all share this style. The V-Stroms also. I like they way they look. Why didn't they stick with that? Seems they tried to make the GT look like an R1.

@RussellGilder

Жыл бұрын

My 05 ZX6RR had the same thing. I couldn't see it while riding but people always flagged me down to tell me one headlights was out

@ronaldthomas9396

Жыл бұрын

No reason why they couldn't make both lights work on low and high beam. This, and the lack of standard heated grips is a deal breaker for me on an otherwise wonderful machine!

I've ridden the naked version recently and I agree that Suzuki has done a great job with the fuelling on this model! The suspension was very compliant when going slow but seemed to lose its composure at speed, so I'm looking forward to see how this bike handles when cracking on! And yes using that indicator switch is a bit awkward...

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

It handles superbly at erm, *higher* speeds!

Hi Richy..Solo Black 313 from Detroit, Michigan..U.S.A. Let me say first I have had Suzuki's in the past, and they are awesome bikes, and I think they have hit a home run with the new GSXS 1000GT can't wait till the get to the states, and my local dealership so I can do a test ride. It is just my opinion, but I think Suzuki has taking the lead on the sport/touring market! now that, that was said I will just say it "I'm a HONDA FAN BOY"...I have a 2004 ST1300, and a 2001Honda Shadow ACE750, and next year I looking at getting a VFR800, 2002-2009. It is a shame Honda got out of the sport/touring market, and let Suzuki take over. I'm not into the ADV thing...nothing wrong with theme, just not me, and there are a lot of people that feel like I do. I'm going to wright Honda, and tell them to bring back some kind of sport/tourer, but this time give it some ball, maybe 1500cc, 190bhp170nm, and cruise control!!!...LOL Thanks Richy stay well my friend!

I ordered mine the day I could...Sept 22. Can't wait

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@trevorfranklin9894

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida I have loved my F but the new GTA has everything I want already on it....cheers

Good work mate.

Looks amazing. Have you come across a bike with speed limiters yet?

Nice bike! Great video as usual Richie! Honda's coming out with a bike that caught my eye "the NT1100" Supposed to be coming out in Europe soon. It looks to be loaded down with all the farkles with a nice price tag. Maybe you could check one of those out if you get a chance!

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Got my name down for one on loan as soon as it lands!

I want this bike two. Changed to heated gloves years ago and never wanted heated gripes again. Center stand is weight and can limit ground clearance so understand the absence. I will keep my ventura pack and life will be good. Thanks for a great review. A Brit A Blonde A Bike talk about you often.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Oh have I missed something? All good I hope?! 😱

@nevillemcnaughton6306

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida No, all is good, they love you to.

As someone who loves sportstourers as opposed to adventure bikes this bike really appeals to me, similar somewhat to my Ducati Supersport, and previously owned a kawasaki Z1000sx which I guess is it's main rival, very much look forward to riding this bike, Cheers Richy.

@michals1108

2 жыл бұрын

I think you cant go wrong either, both great bikes,