I think the designers should have spent more time on the Katana re-designing the airbox to get a bigger fuel capacity ,this model wouldn't be needed! I like the new lights!

@JDeezle21

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even think about this but you are right. If they would have done this I likely would have spent the extra on the Katana. I love the design but the fuel capacity is WAY to low. I just can't deal with a dirtbike sized gas tank on a liter bike.

@ragerider6283

3 жыл бұрын

Suzuki will absolutely have to redesign the Katana to give it a bigger tank once they put this Euro 5 engine in it imminently. From the old to new engine, Suzuki state that mpg drops from 53 to 46 meaning in the real world the Katana has a max fuel range of up to 130 miles currently if you do typicall varied riding but maybe 100 if you thrashed it. With the new one that could equate to 80-100 miles maybe which would be absolutely ridiculous. I still reckon Suzuki will only go to about 14 litres meaning it will essentially have the same range as the current one. It will also probably gain weight & be approaching 220kg wet which is getting a bit porky too.

@williamrae9954

3 жыл бұрын

@@ragerider6283 Don't think they will bother updating it,we already never got the new colours!

@ragerider6283

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamrae9954 Yes not getting the new colours was a bit disappointing but they'll have to do something with it as I don't think they'll sell many if the fuel consumption gets even worse.

@fyorbane

3 жыл бұрын

@@ragerider6283 The Katana was not a big seller for Suzuki so maybe they won't bother with a new version.

I know a lot of people hate the front but I really like it. This is proper old school Suzuki, cheap hooligan thrills.

I think the problem is that people are comparing it with the other above-litre super nakeds. If we compare it with bikes on the same price range, which are essentially 750-900 cc nakeds, it's an excellent, value for money deal! Good job Suzuki.

@zackphelps3052

3 жыл бұрын

It's great value for money! That's why when I saw an Mt10 with 2000 miles for 10k USD I jumped on it!

@antapps

3 жыл бұрын

@@zackphelps3052 Cheers, man!

I acutally like this headlight design. It's kinda similar to the MT-10 but IMO better executed. Reminds me of a sport car from the 80s.

It's been a while since Suzuki invented anything, but owners don't care. They want a solid bike that does everything well (enough) without costing a fortune, and I am pretty sure that's what they will get with this one.

@motozest7856

2 жыл бұрын

Agree - Suzuki has definitely gone after the strapped-for-cash market. If price is not your biggest concern they have nothing to offer you: they're heavier than the competition, they have outdated electronics, they are underpowered, their styling is questionable at best... I think it's a shame, to be honest. 20 years ago I would've never guessed the mighty Suzuki brand would one day be going down this route.

The front face become the best one in the segment , I love it more and more

Suzuki are well know for their evolution rather than revolution so I think they have nailed it for the price. 👍😎

Great review Toad 👏 great to meet you again the other day 👍

I cannot say anything but praise Suzuki for a well Job done. Lots of added Electronics for 2021 Model. I owned 2020 GSX-S1000ZA (Oort Gray), I have nothing to Complain, on 2020 Model, they Fixed the Snatchiness of Throttle Response, it was not Jerky anymore. and 2021 has Ride-By-Wire Electronic Throttle System so the Rider can Enjoy more in operating the Throttle. VisorDown is the Best, when it comes to Reviewing Motorcycles, has Clearer and More Detailed than anyone. Speaking All of the Bikes.

Your reviews are always top notch, with excellent information and great video footage! Always looking forward to your next review! A++ !

At that price with that lovely motor inside, the bike looks kind of decent in certain angles 😄

Great review of a bike I would not normally notice. Thought provoking and insightful. Cheers

Get me that test booked great video really enjoyed watching 👍

I love the looks of the headlamp from the front but not really from the side view. overall bodywork looks awesome tho

thank u for inviting this model! from Japan.

Suzuki and Kawasaki, (where's Yamaha and Honda?) are doing what only the Japanese seem to be able to do: Low maintenance, affordable, unbreakable, very fast, competent motorcycles that don't need fanfare. They've always done this and kept classy doing it. (Well, there were a few crazy machines, but I blame that on the American market. We got a few in Canada.) Z1000 rider in BC, and I'll wear out before it does. Cheers.

Toad, i alwayls love your great reviews - thx alot! When you compare it to the Z900, which one would you prefer?

Great explanation!!

Great review as always......👍

Thanks, very nice video! 1 question though: does it have cruise control?

Excellent review, as usual from you guys.

Great sound balance! Thanks from all the remote controllers 👍

Excellent review

I didn't think this updated model would grow on me.. but it is! Nice review in this video. Also some great camera work. I'm feeling a test ride is imminent when the local dealer takes delivery.

The Grey one has grown on me a lot

I cannot wait to get mine!

Nice evolution of a great every day bike. My 2018 GSX-S1000F is a pleasure to ride all around and a decent sporty backroad tourer.

Any idea if they are adding the engine and electronic changes to the f version too?

Great Review as always from Toad@ Visor down .

@visordown

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Toad, was the suspension dialed in specifically for you? Or was it all stock settings?

Nice review Toad, Thanks. Where I live the MT09SP, Z900, Street Triple R and the new GSX S1000 all cost the same, give or take a few hundred pounds. Which one would you prefer to have in your garage??

Please review the Husqvarna svartpilen 401

I see it more as competing with the likes of the current MT-10 and CB1000r price wise more so than those hyper naked Italian models.

Good review. I like the look except the dash could have been moved back giving the bike a cleaner looking side profile, like KTM did with the Super Duke R.

I just put a yoshimura fender eliminator kit on mine today! Made it look so much better! I love my beast!

I bought the Katana last week (love the bike). I like this one too but I don’t like the front headlight. I dunno why

@jagadeeshbabuk

2 жыл бұрын

I love katana.. greetings from india

Finnally Suzuki is doing something. good. Only small negative is a noon TFT screen. Other equipment is great. First time in a long time Visordown dont have a lot of negatives to say about Suzuki bike 👍

I have the new 750, its a great laugh, 114bhp. Really light, bmx steering, 180 rear section on S21s, K5 engine. Knock it all you want, but its super street fast, one down one up on the cogs. Its so much fun. I sold my gen one busa for this......yes busa is legend, but red a buss in secon and its jail or dead, read a gsx in second and you're deaf and grinning

The big question is; is this a much more powerful alternative to an MT09 or a much more affordable alternative to a Speed Triple?

@Steve-motorcycles

3 жыл бұрын

It has more power that the MT09 but the Yamaha would be more exciting to ride on the road.

@rayhan4502

2 жыл бұрын

Why not compare this too MT 10

@blackcatvibing

Жыл бұрын

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Toad, would you review the Z1000r please?. It seems to be the super naked the world forgot. They are possibly the cheapest 1000cc currently. I would be interested to know how it does against the gsx s or even the z900. I opted for the cheaper z900 but would be interested in your take on the Z1000 and where it sits in today's world.. thanks

Gorgeous

Would you trade your sv650 for one or are you still happy with your choice of the SV650? I am thinking about buying a SV650 and this bike also intrigued me!

Not a head Turner like a Monster or a street triple, but a very handsome, well- proportioned bike. Although most litre naked bikes are ahead of it when it comes to tech, but for the price, it's a brilliant bike.

@anxiousappliance

Жыл бұрын

I guess I don't see those bikes as avatars of super design. This is a very compact good looking machine.

A very good review.

@visordown

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Toad! You have ridden the new MT-09 SP, as a one-bike-to-do-it-all, how would you compare the two?

Luv it I want one !! : D

Profile looks great. But, Jesus, that is a mug that only a mother could love...

@alanbenn9938

3 жыл бұрын

Is that the bike or Toad you’re talking about?

I dig the look. The headlight could have been a little better… but it needed the vvt engine…..

I have the same issue with the heavy clutch and the far away lever on my 2018 GSXS 750. Amazing bike otherwise. Just need to learn how to change a clutch lever I guess.

@pfunkle

3 жыл бұрын

Get adjustable shorty levers. They're cheap and easily changeable. I changed them with zero experience. I can't stand stock levers.

Love what they did with this bike. Makes the F version seem more of an afterthought honestly.

Orange paint job it's a KTM !

@princedungo941

2 жыл бұрын

Inline 4 ktm

Don't really get the hate for the lights, think it looks sharp. LED lights don't need a huge reflector housing for a halogen bulb! Quality review, what was your final time on the hillclimb?

my next bike.. getting the black one this december...

So ergo's are great if you are between 5'10" and 6'?🤔 I felt very upright and wide on the bars on the old model. I am 6'2". That the handlebar is higher and closer does not sound appealing - guess I have to try it to find out. Coming from a VFR 800. Thanks for the review!

@dbtrackz33

3 жыл бұрын

Change to offset risers and a bar of your choice if you’re a bigger guy. Same with springing suspension to your weight. Nonsense reason to critique a bike.

if you go to the suzuki website, they only show a 2020 model, and a 2022 model. anyone know what's up with that? maybe the one reviewed here is actually the 2022?

So i took this out for a test ride the other day. Did you notice the jerky throttle or was this perhaps just my model? I was on a long straight and decided to open it up while riding at normal speed and it was a very noticeable time delay from my cruising speed to monster speed. which caused a jerk motion. Did you experience this? any idea why it does this?

Nice review. I like it, but not in the blue, looks much better in the other colours. The best thing about this bike is the price & that shouldn't be overlooked as it costs 2/3rds or 1/2 the price of the top super nakeds & on the road I'll wager it's not half the bike. It's not special as such but it's a great value, bulletproof, fun bike.

This for £11k seems like bargain compared to BMW s1000R in sport trim...

@thepassionofthegoose5472

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts are it's a 2016 S1000R (which is a great bike) with Suzuki reliability, which makes it an amazing bike and a killer value. Definitely my next daily.

Suzuki give kawaskai z1 a challenge now it have a valky looks unlike the old gsxs pug lamo headlight i might prefer gsxs 150 headlamo insted of headlight of 2018 headlight of gsxs 1000

I honestly like the styling on the 2016-2020 better. I’ve had mine for going on 4 years, and it’s been a really fine motorcycle. Next year I’m going to install a full aftermarket exhaust, do some brake stuff, add a quick shifter and a dynotune/ECU flash. I think she’ll be perfect at that point!

The face only a mother could love...

The forks look like they almost have no travel with the rider weight on the bike. Look like it’s almost bottomed out. Maybe the preload needs to be adjusted.

I believe that next GSX-S1000F will be the best looking bike in this class. If they add luggage holders like in Kawasaki Z1000SX it will be perfect :D

Love how they don't ruin the forks by putting stupid reflectors on.... Other manufacturers need to take note !.... Don't deface a piece of beautiful engineering !

it looks like a monster... no way i want such a big bike.... theres no point or reason. i want a really agile bike with a nice exhaust noise and good brakes.... thats it.

@6:21 Those are not Roadsmart tires, those are the new Roadsport 2 tires.

I like it.

Gravy on everything? “Just like Heaven” By the Cure starts playin in my head.

Five traction control settings Serious question, can a guy really feel the difference between setting 3 and setting 4?

@toofastnobrakes

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it

waiting for kind of GT version of this bike would be lovely

@jockojockoson9995

2 жыл бұрын

How good does it look!

I am a Suzuki fan but constantly disappointed by the limited color choices sent to the United States!

This bike looks similar to Yamaha Xabre aka M-SLAZ, a 150cc street fighter made for Southeast Asian Markets in 2015.

Looks like a liger from the show zoids, I like the look, makes it meme aggressive looking

Comfort,seat, what happened to that?

*that black is to own*

Is there a bad new bike out there?

Headlight looks same as custom headlight that been around long time ini my country

You say the traction control was too intrusive? Looking at the screen on the video you can see the TC kicking in loads, but what do you expect when you have it set on 5 the most intrusive setting ? Just turn it down 🤣

I hope i can get that bike someday ❤🥺

Expensive that for a naked bike, looks like there using parts from the Katana which didn’t sell great.. maybe they have lots of parts that need to be used up, Not a big fan of this and the new headlight looks like the new my-09 Much prefer the z1000 look still looks great. the previous gsx-s1000 didn’t sell too great didn’t see many out and was always on a deal at dealerships

Nice boots: Sidi Couriers? The litre inline four I'd buy. Has it more down grunt than the CB1000R? Excellent review.

@visordown

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@trailrider1980

3 жыл бұрын

A friend has both, previous gsxs1000 and latest cb1000r, gsxs1000 has more grunt....

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

3 жыл бұрын

@@trailrider1980 And the new one has a bit more. Thanks for replying.

It's so Sharp in it's design that Suzuki can almost call it the Katana GSX-S1000 or something

price

Suzuki has definitely gone after the strapped-for-cash market. If price is not your biggest concern they have nothing to offer you: they're heavier than the competition, they have outdated electronics, they are underpowered, their styling is questionable at best... I think it's a shame, to be honest. 20 years ago I would've never guessed the mighty Suzuki brand would one day be going down this route.

Yeah it’s ugly, but so is every other modern naked bike. That engine and the price makes this a great bang for your buck. Seems like a great street bike. Toad, how’s the seat height? You mentioned you are 5’6” which is my height, but what’s your inseam?

New katana with large tank pls sizuka!!

For a grand more you can get a Triumph Street Triple RS with fantastic Olin suspension and MUCH better brakes and clutch.

Sounds good for a stock pipe.

No radial master cylinder???

@manitoy269

3 жыл бұрын

i think he made a mistake.propably is a Nissin 19mm radial MC from the past years

Suzuki remains consistent when it comes to designing ugly bikes, but now Yamaha and Kawasaki have joined the race.

💙

A2 compliant gsx-s950 is coming, same engine but retuned and at an even lower price. The competition may as well go home now

not even a tft... should have built one from the ground up and not a revamp from the old model with just few upgrades and some electronics thrown in..

Wish we had a red option

S1000 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

Why is this bike so much heavier than the K5-K6 GSXR

Paint it orange and you have an in line 4 KTM.

// _Is the better MONSTER?_

Cant wiat new 750 with this design language!

No excuse not to have a cruise control if it has a ride-by-wire throttle now. Yea, it might increase the price a bit but honestly it's a wrist-saver. And possibly a life-saver as well. IMU, who gives a shit, to be honest. Up & down quickshifter and a cruise control are pretty much the only "new" techs I'd like in a bike. Especially in a bike which is meant as a do-it-all kind of a bike.