If this had the Busa IMU, remote preload adjustment, adjustable windscreen, and a center stand, it would be at the top of the class by a mile.

It’s all about the price point.. it’s a economical comfortable sport bike.. sure the busa would be a great option with added lean angle traction control… but here in the USA it would be at least 18 grand.. this bike just released the price today for 13,200. I had preordered the 2022 gsxs naked ($11,200) but switched over to the base gt.. as it’s a better deal for what you get.

I have owned the 2016 GSXS1000F and I am in love with it. The best bike bar none for it's price for what you get and it's so damn easy to ride and the most comfortable bike ever. But this GT version is what I've been waiting for. I love the new look of the face and headlights. No doubt in my mind it looks better up front. Damn i can't wait to get my hands on one. Time to trade in the GSXS1000F

Nice review. All I have heard so far is how good this bike is. So glad to watch, and agree with, an overall riding test of the good and bad points.

Great vid! I am excited for this, but I never noticed the inability to put a top case on it. Thank you for pointing that out

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, easy to overlook and a real pity. Perhaps there will be some aftermarket genius who fixes that huge issue... Cheers.

TOURING BIKE BASICS which are missing: 1. Adjustable wind screen during riding 2. Easy adjustable preload on rear shock 3. Top case mountability In regards to IMU I disagree in general as ... A) An IMU can only be as good as the basics of a bike. B) How good does IMUs really work under imperfect surface condition which is the reality? C) Does anybody compare IMU-bikes under practical imperfect conditions? - Why not? - Do the testers fear to crash to often? D) To me, IMUs become more and more a marketing issue. E.g.: Cornering ABS can only be as good as the frame, swing arm, suspension, brakes, tires and their harmonization. So does anybody believe that an IMU and writing a software can make a.m. basics better if it is poor?

Nice vid. I agree with you for the most part & the IMU omission is strange. I suspect it's because the donor bike didn't have it but it will probably be added fairly soon in due course. I also wondered if they didn't want it to compete too closely with the Hayabusa as it's quite a bit cheaper. As for your pillion dislikes, I see where you're coming from & you may well be right but difficult to make those assumptions until you've tried it I think.

Well, not putting the IMU is what Suzuki is probably missed in this class, the rest, I'm satisfied, especially with the TFT dash that almost had the size of the iPhone, the features that similar to Apple car play and Android auto. Perhaps, this still the best competitor against both Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX and Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. I hope that you can make a comparo between these 3 GTs

I been riding Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki. Latest have been VFR800, Z900 and now Ninja 1000 SX 2021. Cruise control is best feature ever. I wont loose my license. Z900 made me speed to much revving that sweet engine all the time.

I like that it's more on the sport side

Hey, thanks very much for this video. I really enjoyed watching it. As a former rider of its predecessor, the GSXS1000F, i would disagree with two of your dislikes of the GSX1000GT. Firstly, the GSXS is by far comfortable enough to go on large trips with it, even with a pillion, it seems far more comfortable also for a pillion than my old 1000F. Secondly, a hayabusa based sports tourer would be much too heavy for the purposes the new GT is for. Its weight is only about 226 kilograms, this is not possible for any hayabusa derived bike as far a i know. But at last, the most important: The main faults of the old GSXS1000F were the shitty and abruptly throttle response as well as the engine bucking at city speed in 3rd and 4th gear, very unusual and sucking for an inline four. And this was the reason because of which i sold my 1000F. So, if Suzuki has solved these two problems well, i think i'm gonna buy a GT next spring. Already looking forward to a test drive...

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the feedback, Yash. It's certainly an attractive bike, and if you get to ride it before me, let me know what you think via email - as you owned an F, I'd love to hear the comparison. Yes the Busa is heavier (265kg), but it comes in way less than the BMW K1600GTL (350kg) and lighter than the BMW K1250 (279kg). I think it would be doable, although not as flickable as the GSXS1000GT for sure. Cheers.

@yashmanjushri7645

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider Yes i will write about my experiences as soon as i am able to get a test ride

@Paul-yv5yj

Жыл бұрын

Yes you're out to lunch on this review.

Spot on, my thoughts exactly. The bike probably works for me but as 90% of my riding is 2-up it won’t work. I know it can work as the Bmw K1300r I had was a surprisingly good 2-up tourer using aftermarket luggage.

Also it deserves mentioning on the negative side that for that money this tourer has a manual rear preload-adjuster with a wrench hard to access not a user-friendly knob. Just like my youngtimer bikes...

It is already clear that this bike will sell well. At least in my country. :) Great video by the way.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. I think the bike will be an excellent solo tourer, and I must say the blue and those looks are very attractive. Best new Suzuki in eons. Cheers.

I have a 2021 BMW S1000XR. The Suzuki GT was not out yet when I bought my bike. I would have seriously considered it if I would have known Suzuki was going to release it just a few months after I purchased my bike. I think Suzuki did a wonderful job with this bike as a whole, but I believe you hit the nail on the head when you say the HAYABUSA would have made a better GT bike. It's longer with a monster engine with tons of torque for luggage and a passenger. Nice video.

Thanks for this review. There aren't any actual rider reviews yet so we're all going on what we can see and past Suzuki experience. I agree with the positives, they're creating a new segment for themselves and giving us a sportier bike to ride. I like to compare this with the real tourers out there- Goldwing, K1600 and note that these are great comfortable multi-day riders but also big, heavy and not always fun for a quick afternoon ride. And yes, you can't keep up with those fast chaps on the road in sport bikes. The GT1000 is a great option for the solo rider who wants a fun ride, the occasional over-nite trip with a sportier bike and just wants to get some speed and twisties in, every now and then. The electronics look great and can't wait to actually see how this bike looks, feels and rides in the real world.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Joe: agree, if I were single, I think this would be an excellent all rounder. Given its donor bike, the fuelling and response is going to be a lot of fun and the handling will likely be razor sharp. Cheers.

Good to see Suzuki bring back a Sport Tourer model... yeah it may be a little too sporty but I would need to throw a leg over to tell if that is bad or good.

I'll go for the Kawasaki 1000SX! With much better (Japanese) brakes and much better feel to it! Overall refinement is better too..

I agree that i would like it be more into the touring aspect.

Spot on regarding the pillion set up, the whole back end looks wrong to me...

Agree with everything you said, also adding that the Suzuki has no main stand or inbuilt security lets it down.

Good review. It’s a shame about the bad accommodations are less for a pillion rider and comfort. I would expect more at that price.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Scooterwolf - thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a great start, but it's really a bike for one.

So, here in Korea, Suzukis are cheaper than Kawasakis. Which is kind of plus. I agree with you, a Busa would make a much much better GT bike. I dont know how easy it is to add luggage to current busa. Lets see how it goes

Your absolutely right. A nice sport bike not a 2 up tourer. How can you expect the sport touring segment to come back when your only doing half the job you should.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Suzuki open themselves up to criticism when they give the bike the GT moniker; rather they should have labelled it an ST - sport tourer. It really isn't a grand tourismo which more than hints at 2 up comfort. Cheers.

Yes. No IMU, no electronic suspension, no centerstand. The only sports tourer that has it all is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE. This Suzuki GT is meant to be an entry level sports tourer, like the Canon Rebel D-SLR camera. Suzuki left out a lot to bring the price down and weight down too. It is lighter than the Ninja 1000 SX. As for riding a passenger, you have the Ninja ZX14R/ZZR1400 as an option.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

You make some great points. I would like to see them produce a true GT bike from the Hayabusa base to compete with the ZX14. Cheers.

I was quite excited by the idea of the new GT and I am looking to change from a GS1200 to a more traditional sport tourer. However, I do need the option to take my wife on the occasional trip/tour. She will not get on a bike without a top box. Question is whether the rear subframe is suitable for the likes of Givi to be able to construct an aftermarket option. And significantly what is the maximum weight (rider, pillion and luggage) this bike will take. Any info on that BMR? Thanks for your review, good as always.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Big Sky: no info yet, but, like you, I suspect the rear subframe may be marginal at this point regarding adding too much more weight than a pillion. I wonder if Suzuki will make a subtle change in future years to accomodate such. It just makes so much sense and would increase the marketability of the bike. Quite shocked at the lack of foresight by Suzuki on this.

I agree with you 100%

Very good review, i am a sport touring guy myself and really leaning hard towards this bike. I will be a sole rider on this bike but you were able to bring up two crucial issues i also have with this bike which i have had on other sport tourers. Adaptive lean angle lighting to see around corners at night, and a top case. I really would like to see a top case as well on this bike. It appears for now you can’t even install an aftermarket rack for a top case. Other than never owning a Suzuki before, this would definitely be a good first Suzuki bike for me. As far as I’m concerned, I’m with you on Suzuki dropping the ball on getting this right the first time out. When the manufacturer says a lot of thinking went into production of this bike, i beg to differ, but maybe they were trying to keep cost down which in my comparison to other sport tourers, they hit the mark at price saving. Oh, one more thing, an adjustable windshield would have been nice as well. That was the first thing i noticed on this bike. Ok, I’ve talked enough Lol, but can’t wait for this bike to start arriving at dealers here in the states. Well, electronic preload and a center stand would be nice as well. Thanks

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

A very well thought out reply/comment: you bring up some great points. I think the bike will sell well, and I'm sure Suzuki are aiming it at the value end of the spectrum, but like you say, an up-spec'd version (rather like they offer with the vstrom) would be nice to see. Cheers.

I really like the side profile of the bike and the darker blue colour but not a big fan of the nose treatment although I could get over it. As an avowed luddite, I don't care either way about the electronics both in what they included and what they left out. The fuel range of 400ish kms is very tempting as I hate stopping to refuel once I hit the touring "groove" so to speak. The deal breaker for me is not having a top box and my wife steadfastly refuses to get on any bike that does not have some sort of backrest. It's a moot point for me though as I am thoroughly in love with my Pan Am. I rode 300km yesterday on the Fundy Trail Parkway in South Eastern NB, an incredibly scenic drive along the Bay of Fundy that I highly recommend. Ride safe out there.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your enjoying the HD PA - certainly a better bike for touring than the Suzuki. Cheers.

get mine this monday ordered in october

While I love my Ninja, I think this looks like a great competitor so will seriously consider it in the future. I like it overall and think it really gives the Ninja with some serious competition. The phone link is pretty special, way more than the very limited version that's in the new Ninja. I'd love a adjustable screen, which the Ninja has. And I think you will find that someone like Givi will have a full topbox/sidebags set up for it before too long. The Ninja has the same problem from the factory, but with the Givi set up, it can do both.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Nicely put, BandB. Cheers.

Not bothered about an IMU but am bothered about no centrestand

@threecats8219

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that bugs me overall about modern bikes.

@louielewis5209

2 жыл бұрын

Buy a pair of spools for the swing arm and a cheap rear stand.....problem solved....that's what people with sport bikes do..

I agree that the GT leans more on the sport than tour side of its Grand Touring nomenclature. That's said, there is a demographic that appeals to: middle aged riders who want to ride all day or even an extended weekend without the cramps their beloved superbike inflicts. This exactly why I'm linking to trade my base naked 2016 GSX-S 1000 towards the GT+. Personal opinion of course.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Nicely put, Jon: think you're right on the money - it's going to be a perfect solo tourer/do it all fun bike. From what I hear, it's a punching well above its weight - and with the same smooth drivetrain as your naked GSXS-1000. Cheers.

I will hopefully test ride this bike next March when we get it in Australia. I am a solo rider, so this bike appeals to me. Agree with the fact that Suzuki should have installed the IMU as they have done on the Vstrom and Busa, but it's not a deal breaker. Knowing your limits certainly helps with the control of any motorcycle. Sale price is just under 20K (without panniers), so realistically, look at around 22K kitted out. Still very do-able for me personally. Cheers BMR, thanks for your thoughts on this new bike. As a side note, the new Honda NT1100 looks quite interesting as well. Looking forward to the new bikes displayed at Eicma in November.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Honda looks more tourer and less sport than the GSXS, although the Suzuki is getting rave reviews by those that have got to ride it last week. Cheers.

@RRRRefuelRideRace

2 жыл бұрын

Just the center stand and the top box and it would have no rivals. :) Sorry. :) Can check my content, sure have something for you.

I like the bike and your first look review. I currently have a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 which I have owned since new. My bike has no rider aids and old school tach and speedometer. I would really like a bike with rider modes, a TFT display, quick shifter & cruise control. I do think I would miss my electrically adjustable windscreen and shaft drive and center stand. I also have had the ECU flashed so it has some grunt. I ride solo and am not a top box fan but do use the rear seat and mounting plate to strap a bag to when on a long trip. The lack of room on the Suzuki might be an issue. No sure I will trade my bike in for the new one. My Kawasaki has been nearly flawless since new.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for a more sprightly version of the concourse, then this might be it; I'm not sure it's a real GT (certainly not true two up long distance touring) like the Concours, but the first ride reviews coming out of the UK sound promising for the GSXS1000GT as far as performance, feel and leg room. Cheers.

I think it's badass...and as he said, no bike is perfect...in my case I wouldn't be having a passenger anyhow..it's not overwhelmingly huge and heavy like the FJR or the Concourse either

@BlueMarbleRider

5 ай бұрын

I love the looks of the bike too. The new GX is looking pretty nice. Cheers.

Minor correction: the 2020+ v-strom XT has 6x axis IMU and the older 2017+ v-strom XT has 5 axis IMU... yes, even the old v-strom has a decent IMU, so why did GT get no IMU love? Possibly there might be Busa GT in the wings. The GT suspension is very good when setup correctly.

I'd like to see a demo of an IMU save the front end in a turn under emergency or almost emergency conditions. Maybe use one of those lean angle demo bikes. Does it really work as advertised? I've ridden bikes with them but who has the stones to test them? Maybe a heavy top case behind the rear axle would provide opportunities for the IMU?

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Great observation. I've never had the kahunas to ride that close to the limit, but my understanding is that the single axis imu is a crude tool in a corner: I was told it will remove any braking effect while leaning significantly - they tend to err on the side of caution and switch the brakes off well before lockup, leaving the rider dancing between nothing and the sudden reapplication of the braking force - this has the potential to bring the rider down or upset their judgement so that they ride off into the weeds. The 6 axis IMU is far more subtle - reducing braking force based on lean angle, pitch and acceler/decel allowing a more predictable transition in and out of braking in a corner. Whether it works - I cannot say, but I'd guess the more subtle and sophisticated the system, the better chance the rider has. I've heard the S1000RR is a fine bike and very hard to lay down in a corner on a racetrack no matter how hard you grab the brakes mid corner - and that's one big reason the California Superbike School use them. Cheers.

@jonpeters5194

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider this video has some of them riders with stones doing the demo kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnyGuclyYcvcXbA.html

I was really interested in this bike until I found no top box application and I think it's not going to be comfortable enough for my wife the same reason I didn't buy z1000sx and BMW xr900. But there is hope Honda's new sports tourer NT1100 is appearing on the 21st of this month surely they'll get it right🤞

@blizzride

2 жыл бұрын

Hondas nt1100 falls short big time

How many times during a long trip on a GSXR have you thought..."just a bit higher bars, touch lower pegs and a bit of storage, i could ride for days"! This ones a SPORT/tourer....not a sport /TOURER. As in solo.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, if you watch the Suzuki promo video for the the GSXS 1000 GT you will notice it is filmed entirely two up... As in not solo.

So this isn't the bike for his own personal needs. However, it appears to fill the rest of our needs perfectly, going from every other single review I've seen and also what I want from a bike. It's number one on my shortlist so far, but I won't be buying anything until the new year! If it was Busa based, I wouldn't want one. Simple as that.... No motorcycle can do everything for everybody.

Hopefully, this will be my next bike in the not too distant future. It's cheaper than the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in the UK, and I think is a better around package. It comes with a 3-year warranty, the dash is better, and that K5 derived sporty engine is a peach, but, I agree, a 6-axis IMU would be nice. On the Hayabusa front, it would make a great touring bike, but it would be a lot more expensive. It's also quite heavy, in standard form it weighs 264.0kg (582.0lbs), it's not something I would be interested in, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT suits me fine.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

It's a great bike, and hope that you enjoy it. Cheers.

@soulrebelno1

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider I had a look at one when I was getting my Suzuki SV650 serviced. I wanted to look at the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, but there are supply problems, and they didn't have one in stock. I didn't get a demo on the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT because I'm moving house and downsizing, so it will be a while before I'll be buying a new bike, and I didn't want to mess the dealer about. The new house will also have a garage, I'm a bit cramped for space at the moment. But, I'll be going back to have another look, mind you, if they offer me one, I'll jump at it! I'm looking at buying a Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+, it's the top spec UK version with the panniers. The top of the range Kawasaki is the Ninja 1000SX Performance Tourer, which is more expensive. You also never know, Suzuki might fit a six-axis IMU in the future! Hopefully, the supply of bikes will be better as well. As a side note, there's a new SV650 on the horizon, and it will be using a parallel twin because it's cheaper to produce, so the end of an era. I won't be selling mine, I love it.

I own a 2017 kawasaki the first kawasaki I've owned bought it new , had several suzuki motocyes from 1974 till late 1980s brilliant bikes then , this suzuki I like but there's a few things that kawasaki have that this suzuki hasn't easy fit panniers and kawasaki are great easy fit no ugly frames indicators bult in not stuck out on storks and kawasaki comes with heated grips and a adjustable screen, so with out these it's a kawasaki for me ,I do like the 3 year warranty of the suzuki, suzuki would work out more expensive to add those extras,

Also should come Std with Heated grips or even have a "Tour Package" that has the paniers/side cases, tour screen and heated grips in one package instead of separate options?

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Agree: Suzuki seems to prefer to offer upgrades piecemeal without "packages" like other companies, which have discovered that buy giving a slightly better deal on a package option, consumers buy more... Like you say, the bike would be more attractive with Hgrips standard. Cheers.

As a veteran Bandit 12 rider, I can see the pedigree seeping through. I LOVE the Bandits! ..but they needed MODS to bring them out of the phone booth. The GT looks to be a new generation of Bandit... maybe nice if they resurrected the name! AGREE 100% on the dream of having a TOURING Hyabusa GT with soft, normal ergos (and puh-LEASE finally lose that Hump), carrying capacity, etc. Shame about the B-King; never left the the launch pad, really.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Great points, love the feedback. I think the GSXSGT will be a great all-round solo bike and a good two-up day-ride tourer, hopefully there are more luggage options coming on line to make this a true GT. Cheers.

Am sure someone will make a top-box and bracket, (and maybe even a better grab rail) for this bike. Personally I am not sure what the IMU exactly does, but I never had mistakes leaning my bikes. (My accidents were all very low speed dropping the bike on gravel or snow when turning, or braking on ice. Came off seven times.) .... I don't mean to sound condescening saying that, because I really do not know what IMU does for leaning. I honestly wish one of these bike manufacturers would make one of their sport tourers with shaft drive though.

I had a 2016 1000f. Loved everything except the front end styling and even that I didn't care when riding it. I like this bike but dislike that without the bags it gained 25lbs of weight. But I guess it's not too bad. I don't want a sport touring bike AT ALL. I want a sport bike that doesn't compromise on power but has that conlmfortable upright all day riding position. I don't like that to get that these days you have to go naked/supernaked to get that.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

I think this could be the bike for you. Check out the Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. If you want a notch higher in sport, I hear really good things about Aprilia’s Tuono V4...

Don't know why this category ignores a pillion ... I got excited about GSXS, until I saw a pillion seat. I'll keep my Concourse for a while. 100% agree with Busa assessment.

Yes, I think you have been too harsh. For the money it looks a great package to me. Who cares about lean sensitive IMU.... and anything less than 140bhp is not sporty enough to be classified a sports tourer in my opinion.

You are exactly on the money hit the nail on the head. Why not add a drive shaft for the touring side like the Yamaha Tenere 1200 and BMW and moto guzzi ? And Yamaha fjr 1300. Even Kawasaki concours 1000 and 1400 and Yamaha vstar v4 had drive shafts Yamaha's old xs 750 850 and 1100 and Kawasaki kz1300 6 cylinder and Honda cx 500 650. Magna's Sabre's Honda's v4 1200 sport tourers, why not. Even Honda's own old little nighthawk 650 also Yamaha maxims, Suzuki gsls and Kawasaki 1000s Suzuki 650, 850 had drive shafts. For long distance touring give us a drive shaft please.

Sports touring should be about comfort, wind protection, comfortable seat and good ergonomics. This bike looks as it dose not have any! For this price I get a MT 10 and add a few touring accessories to make it sport touring, much better engine ( less Buzz) . Mt 10 touring model don't have all these extra plastics, they just added a touring windshield, comfortable seat and soft panniers, that is called touring.

also my opinion - not offering an IMU nowadays is no-go, also not an adjustable windshield - wtf???

How about the maintenance schedule. Specifically valve adjustment intervals.? I can't believe this is never mentioned.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Same as the previous model (uses the same ex-K4 engine).

I never ride two up so for me it seems fine. I am not a fan of the seat. My 2021 Tuono 660 has a much better seat, I know that sounds stupid but I have put 300 miles on a Sunday with no problem. At 140 miles my butt is starting to move around to find the sweet spot. I bought the bike because I want to ride long distances, but the seat is not my favorite. On my scale of 1 to 10 I give it 7. This is the list I can compare it to. 1986 RZ 350 5 2002 GSXR 600 4 2007 Z1000 (the absolute worst,) 2. 2007 R1 4, 2011 FZ800 6, KTM duke 690 8+ great seat. 2013 Honda CBR1000R 4 ( that seat sucked). 2014 Aprilia Touno V 4, super hard but somehow conferrable 6. 2021 Tuono 660 9, Italia magic, I don't know what they did to make this seat but everyone need to take a lesson!!!!

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's one way some manufacturers save on the cost: seats, tires and suspension. Funnily enough, my Vstrom has an incredibly comfortable seat. Cheers.

Why oh why don't they just put a good expansive dual seat on it. This bike was a real contender for me as a replacement for my Z900RS after I decided I wanted a bike with clip on hard luggage and 2 up abilities. After a ride I have to say U was dissapointed. Fairing didn't seem to offer any more wind protection and pillion seat wasn't as comfortable as my RS. Performance felt similar to my RS but engine lacked the beautiful induction noise of the RS. And switch gear was cumbersome . Loved the tft screen. So unfortunately the search continues.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Neville: the RS is a hard bike to replace, but not meant for touring. Have you thought about the Guzzi V100? One of my favourite reviewers is Michael Neeves at MCN. He's ridden everything, and was quite overwhelmed with how good the bike is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJ2K2JeSgtfgqcY.html&ab_channel=MCN-Motorcyclenews.com

Yeah I agree with your dislikes. One of the first things I examined when this bike first became public was the rear end -- would it nicely accommodate a top box, a pillion? Sadly, not so well. So continues the baffling trend among moto mfrs to devise rear ends so succinct that they offer little to no utility. Compare that with the commodious rear end on say a 2003 FZ1, which I enjoyed riding for years... with my girl, going off camping. I'm sure they're trying to economize on weight... but keeping a passenger from getting on the bike for a multi-day or multi-week ride is not my idea of weight savings. With the Hayabusa, however, Suzuki does have an opportunity to shave off dozens of pounds of weight. And like you I've long thought the 'busa would make a great platform for a purpose-built sport tourer. You listening Suzuki?

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the well thought out feedback. Cheers.

I like my gsxs1000 😎🤘

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say no to owning one. I really like the engine and looks. Cheers.

More sport than tourer. If you want a Japanese sports tourer, you cannot get past the FJR. In my mind, "tourer" means that you can sit on it all day withour getting bedsores. And that takes a proper saddle, which the GSXS doesnt have. It has a hard piece of plastic that grinds at you butt, just like its racing sibling has.

Well received? I wouldn’t be so sure here in Blighty.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

The GSXS1000 seems to have gone down quite well with all those that have tested it; Teapot 1 seems to love it. Hopefully it does well, Suzuki could use the boost from it's potential success.

You're not that harsh, you're observing with what the bike is probably missed.

Unfortunately this bike like so many others does not cater properly for a pillion. The seat should be more like that of the Kawasaki Versys or the new Tracer 9 GT . Both the Versys and the Tracer 9 GT also have a center stand which this bike lacks and a must for a tourer. Too much emphasis on styling glamour and not enough emphasis on the practicalities motorcycling. The new Tracer 9 GT ticks far more boxes as a proper sports tourer and its much lighter to boot. Having said all that I prefer the Suzuki 4 cylinder motor.

I love those one who have opinion without they try it. It remaind me about kids who say I dont like this food but they never try it. How do you know that this GT is no good for pilion???? Also same question for Top case?

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Sinisa. I didn't say I didn't like it. I do, If I were single and touring solo, this would work. But I did point out some shortcomings if this is marketed as a GT Bike. GT= gran turismo, which means it is being marketed at a "grand touring" motorcycle. As Suzuki are not at this point marketing any top box or hardware to attach one, and as the pillion seat is not spacious enough to be comfortable for serious miles, it is moot point: it simply isn't a GT. Cheers.

@sinisaban7991

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider same thing and sam talking was with GSX1000F when it was presented and look at it today. I dont know if you drive GSX1000F with pilion but its not bad as you think. We talking about normal woman size pilion not about Big Mama one.

Slightly longer wheel base and subframe, proper pillion seat missing. Also build quality is not upto Kawi/honda level. I think its a challenge to keep the sporty looks and have good pillion accommodations. for example. it looks sporty pillion rider sits high. it you lower the subframe it will look like bandit. They strictly copied Ninja 1000. Its the sport tourer for young people. The busa tourer will be ideal. get rid of all those bulbous fairings and make it sharp like Kawi H2 SX Se. It will be instant hit

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, would like to see the Busa competing with the H2SX; certainly, Kawasaki have opened up a new space in the market for that to happen. Not sure I can agree about the build quality until we see it in the flesh though. Cheers.

Katana--circa 43 MPG. Not sure about that high of gas milage on it. I think for long distance I want a mule and not a thoroughbred anyhow.

@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou

2 жыл бұрын

Tbf I have a standard remapped 2019 gsxs1000 and get an average 50mpg and I don’t hang about. Not that it matters really because it’s just great fun.

@boodog4023

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou I've just had this thing for a few weeks but have put a thousand miles on it. It has taken some getting use to on the gas side with the 3.2 gallon gas tank. May move over to the gsxs some day if it has that more range!

@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou

2 жыл бұрын

@@boodog4023 and a 5litre bigger tank. A friend has a Kat samurai.

I dream of Hayabusa converted to sports touring

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be a great addition to the sport touring market ... and a money maker for Suzuki. Cheers.

Why is it looks like Ninja 1000?

Since you asked. Why would they attempt to make a Hayabusa into a Concours? To make the old lady happy. The target here is obvious. The Ninja SX. Yes these are sport tourer types more on the sport side then larger heavier fat bikes that are more tour than sport. But I digress.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Good point, but my point is this isn't a GT, despite the nomanclature Suzuki has given it. Nor is Kawasaki's SX. The Concourse though is; Suzuki don't have an equivalent in their range: a Suzuki Hyabusa repackaged/modified as a GT would be an authentic GT, not an ST which is what this GSXS1000"GT" really is... And BTW, the question was rhetorical.

Funny how my ancient Suzuki GSX1250FA if given new tech and a little more power would outshine this new GT and the Ninja SX as a tourer. Suzuki had a platform to start with and threw it away. Pity.

Is this the only Tourer that Suzuki makes ? They gotta step it up.. The other Japanese manufacturers make nice Tourers that comfortably accommodate a passenger.. Come on Suzuki

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Vstrom 1000/650 are other tourers they make too, but Suzuki seem to be scaling down motorcycle and car production...consequently, new models are a rarity from them of late. Cheers.

Not really an earth shattering observation considering this is what Kawasaki has done for years with the ZX14 derived concourse. Seems Suzuki made a decent swing but yes still on the very sporty side with what seemingly has to be terrible long trip passenger comfort.

Ben ik het helemaal mee eens, mijn vrouw zou het na een kwartier al zat zijn ....mijn fz1 heeft een beter zadel en die is van 2006👍

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feeback, Koos. My wife (she is also Dutch) won't even look at it! :-)

WE WANT A HAYABUSA GT !!!!!! ;-))

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. We do!

THE SUZUKI GSX 1000 GT MOTORCYCLE IS A EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY SPORTS TOURER. ARGUABLY THE BEST ENGINE IN IT'S CLASS. IT REALLY ONLY LACKS A CENTER STAND. IF YOU WANT A BIT MORE OF EVERYTHING THEN GET A SUZUKI HAYABUSA MOTORCYCLE.

I disagree, I like it the way it is. The things you want added to this bike mean absolutely nothing to me.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. It's a nice bike, just mislabled - ST sports tourer would be a better description. I certainly think I would have one if I was a solo tourer. Cheers.

How can you accurately review something you haven't ridden?

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Triv: It's not a ride review - it's a first look. Having said that, and having ridden the standard GSXS1000, and knowing that the mechanicals aren't changed, that there is no room for a top box and that the pillion seat is little more than a perch, then anyone with a reasonable amount of varied motorcycling experience can make a fairly accurate assessment of a bike's ability to be classed at a gran turismo. BTW I like the bike as a solo tourer; it's just not the best option for a 2 up tourer. Thanks for the feedback.

It's simply not meant for a day ride passenger on the back. You want that, look elsewhere. Comparing this bike to the 3gen Busa is pointless, as the high performance Busa is no touring bike at all, it's designed for high speed, short rides, this is why the new model has smaller gas tank, so unless you carry extra gas in the pockets, you will be pulling over every 120-150 miles, not even a 2h ride.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Some good points, but I disagree with your busa assessment. The 'busa, of course, is known as a fabulously comfortable tourer among its owners. It is smooth, unbelievably comfortable, effortless to ride, and aerodynamically perfect for this 6 footer - try one. Add a larger fuel tank, change the rear bodywork for a pillion and luggage fitment, and Suzuki would have among the best tourers out there. Certainly a proper GT. Suzuki only made one mistake with the GSXS 1000 GT and that was mislabeling it. Suzuki labelling the bike as a GT is optimistic given the accepted meaning of Gran Turismo: a bike that fits between a sports bike and luxury tourer like a 'Wing. The GSXS-GT is sports bike with a fairing, non adjustable shield and no space for a pillion with a top box: and a GT must be able to haul a pillion in comfort for days...not minutes. It is far closer to a sports bike than a tourer, as such it is an ST. And there's nothing wrong with that. Other than that, it's a great bike, just not a GT. Using the Busa as a base bike for a GT would have given Suzuki a far more capable and comfortable equivalent to the ZX14...rather than the Ninja 1000...Thanks for the feedback.

@krumzakon633

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider yea, agree... If you work on the Busa, you can get it to ride ok. It is not a touring bike, this machine is built for speed. Yes, yes, you can tour but it is far from comfortable when compared to real sport tour bikes, fjr, concourse, rt, etc... And the biggest cut for me is the gas tank... With my last bike, when gentle, I covered 380-420mls on a tank. The GT is fun, just know what you getting.... The video stresses too much on the passenger, get over it, it's not a bike for two for more than a hour ride.

a big problem with the GSX-S1000 GT is engine noise. I OWN a 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT Plus. I do NOT get paid to give reviews. I paid FULL PRICE for my GT. I bought it brand NEW in late January 2023. I now have about 4500 miles on it. I have taken it on short daily rides and on LONG all day rides(10 plus hours). Mine is mostly still all factory. I have added driving lights and a Garmin GPS. there is a lot of good about this bike, but almost an equal amount of BAD. I'll start with simple, 1: the tires. a GRAND TOURING bike should come with GT TIRES. this does not, it comes with cheap Dunlap tires. I have managed to get about 4500 miles out of them but they are total shit and need replacing. should have been replace about 1000 miles ago. 2: the MySpin/Bluetooth... doesn't work... to be honest it works sometimes.. most times it wont connect and you sit there fighting with it until you get so frustrated and give up. 3: the QUICK SHIFTER... I know everyone raves about the quick shifter,,, but truly it just isn't that good. it works sometimes... more for up shifting than it does for down shifting. a lot of times the bike doesn't want to down shift even while using the clutch. 4: the BIGGEST gripe with this bike,, NOT just from me, is engine noise(s). most people have been complaining about 'START UP RATTLING'. after the bike gets warmed up and sits for a hour or 2 the engine rattles for a few minutes. sounds like all the lifters are loose. then it sometimes quiets down,, sometimes it doesn't. YES,, MINE does it too, I have an appointment this weekend to have it checked out. so far no one know what the noise is or where it is coming from,,, or how to fix it. some say cam chain tensioner. some say cam chain guides. most say SUZUKI says it's normal,,ride it until it blows. we shall SEE.

@BlueMarbleRider

9 ай бұрын

Excellent information for prospective buyers - Thanks. It's always a risk buying a new model in the first year, as we are used to beta test everythign these days, as development and competition is so fast and furious. While the engine is the so called K4 2005/6 engine, the internals are all slightly revised and manufactured differently. This may be playing a part. Really hope they sort this for you. Chain tensioner sounds like a very likely culprit, like you say. Stronger spring likely needed - bet there's a recall in a few months as owners like you get their attention en masse. Cheers. Good luck.

@redhytech

9 ай бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider Thanks. i have been looking at GSXR forums and a lot of people on there mention the GSX-S1000 as well as the GT. it seems Suzuki changed a few things in the engines in the last couple of years. starting about 2021/2022. they changed the tensioner and the cam guides. they also changed the variable valve system( so they say). as well as a few other changes. the fly by wire is another change,,, (NOT for the good). I just to be sure I am covered in case there is a major problem. my bike has other issues that may turn out to be nothing but need to be looked into. i went on a long ride and about 3 hours into it the Bike started making a grinding sound when I released the throttle. it did this for about 45 minutes, then i stopped for a break for about 20 minutes. when i resumed my ride it didn't make the sound again, and has not made it since. I was recording my ride and I do have video to show the dealer/service dept.

Don’t need an IMU.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

99% of the time you're right. They add very little cost (the Vstroms have had them for 3 years), and most new bikes have them. For a sport tourer, emphasis on sport, Suzuki missed the boat on that one.

Absolutely...the ktm gt has 25 MORE HP ! 😒

Try it before you talk about it

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, mum.

You know what, you need to go touring in a Honda civic! And all this bullshit and you haven't even ridden the thing!! Absolute bullshit!!!!

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, sir, if you get this angry over a video review, I fear for your sanity. Cheer up.

OMG obviously not a rider. 1. Why the ride app? Its easy to ignore but sena/cardo is big for a reason. There is no reason to put the phone on the dash. 2. +250 mile tank range is not bad? That would make it the ABSOLUTE best tank range on any motorcycle ever. That would make it better then the OLD goldwing. 3. No access to the ECU. still looks like a neat bike. The ride app is easy to ignore, wireless is bad pigs/crooks. I would hope for 200-210 mile tank range, which is good. No access to the ECU sucks. ABS blows.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Ahem: KLR, Vstrom 650, RGS1250 are but three bikes I have ridden which all have ranges over 300 miles...I'm sure many other "obviously not a rider"s could add more. Thanks for the cryptic feedback.

@stoggy4839

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider cryptic? Your not going to get +300 mile tank range out of a RGS1250, maybe if you push for 100 miles. Ive never ridden a KLR.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

I've done it. There was no pushing. Fuel capacity of R1250GSA is 30L+. KLR easy.

but the hayabusa is terribly ugly. An abort in design and style. more like a truck than a bike

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but I find the Z900 ugly, yet, from the same chassis and engine they pulled out the Z900RS. Suzuki could certainly rework the plastics, subframe, suspension & increase the tank size on the Busa to create a real GT - something like an FJR with a decent capacity for two to tour and power to burn.

You get what you pay for relax

A passenger. No thanks.

@BlueMarbleRider

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

You haven't even seen, sat on or ridden. Joke of a brake down

No way. Leave your old lady home. Who wants to ride with a passenger.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Me? :-)

@sidcrowe7301

2 жыл бұрын

Me also

zx1400? FJR 1300? Do we really need another sport tourer of beached whale proportions? I think Suzuki hit it out of the park. As for tech? once you've owned a few bikes with it and aged with it. Its way overrated.

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I've owned more than a few bikes and aged with them, and I know what you mean, but when riding with my wife on the back, I appreciate the tech. What really surprised me was that they left lean sens abs/tc which is on the cheaper Vstrom....strange call.

@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider Well, as for ABS, It's a proven fact that if a rider trains himself in the techniques of panic braking, a rider can out perform abs systems. I prefer a bike without ABS. ABS simply stops wheel lock. It eliminates braking force that could well be used by a rider who knows his machine and instinctively knows when to let off enough brake pressure to prevent wheel lock.

@paunixon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube On a race track, with professional racers, slicks, and in perfect conditions, well rested and prepared for racing it is possible to out brake low quality first and second gen abs. But, given unfamilair roads, in the wet, with perhaps poor visibility, my wife on the back and being tired after riding for hours on unfamiliar roads, ABS is invaluable. I don't ride to use it, and brake in a fashion where I don't typically light it up, but if it comes on, then I didn't see the diesel, gravel, or predict the car pulling out from nowhere. It's great to have it.

@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube

2 жыл бұрын

@@paunixon Your entitled to your opinions, and everyone has their reasons. As for me, I have ridden bikes with ABS. Including some older and very recent systems. I can still stop faster without it. However, as you say, there are many variables, Iam not immune to them either. Reducing speed is the best technique in inclement weather. Sometimes substantially so.. I don't bother to fight fatigue, I get off the road. If my brain is half asleep, then my ABS isn't working.

@paunixon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube I don't fight fatigue either...if I recognise it. Reducing speed is a must, and a great adjunct to tech, but not a substitute for it. Me, I'm just human, have ridden for 45 years, in all conditions on all bikes on several continents. Tech is great in those situations: you will not out-brake abs in all situations at all times. End of.

8:35 Suzuki hasn't blown the doors with any bike for a long time...

@BlueMarbleRider

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, they have become a "safe" step behind others, perhaps reliable but predictable.