I test rode most of the latest litre naked machines and this was the bike i went for. It's so suited for the road and for everyday use i just couldn't fault it. A big plus as well is the 19 litre fuel tank so good range and less fuel ups.😊

@TAYM

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely 😁 thanks DH 😁

Naughty boy bike. Roll on the throttle, release clutch. Two upshifts then immediately roll back off again as you're doing the speed limit. 😅 Brilliant bikes with amazing technology and wonderful engines - mostly unusable. But marvellous nonetheless 😂

@volt8684

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Utterly gorgeous engine. V strom 650 fast enough for me. Can use all gears and hopefully keep skin and licence. Did a trip from midlands to Edinburgh back with pillion on my k5 version. Now I couldn’t get my leg over it or off it😂😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

That’s about it 😁😂😂😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Well thanks TAYM, there I was quite happy and then you come along and make me miss my CBF and I'm now on ebay looking for another 4cylinder but it won't be one that looks like a transformer 🤣🤣🤣

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 sorry about that Mike 😂😂😂😂

A great bike indeed but sadly because of our speed limits there is that element of feeling constantly frustrated 99% of the time , whilst at the same time using way more fuel than you need too 😒 ... Money no object I'd still have one though! 😁

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Spot on 😁 thanks DJ 😁

@k1mura92

Жыл бұрын

I own the '22 GSX-S1000 in blue. You're bang on about the fuel - if you wanna be fuel efficient on this bike, you're gonna be riding boring. But then again, thats most bikes innit? With that being said, this bike really does pull from 4-5k, its really sporty everywhere you ride it. True, full performance is found from 8k+, however thats just bonkers for the streets no matter if its an inline four or a twin. I think a powerful inline four long stroke like this one is a great mix of both worlds. Fun around town, amazing for twisties and can do really well on track as well. If someone doesn't like the smooth characteristics or sound of the inline four though, then I think twins or triples makes more sense.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@k1mura92 perfect comment 😁 thank you 😁

There’s nothing to beat the sound of a four into one mr.TAYM….brings back memories!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😁 thanks BR 😁

Another brilliant review sir! No bullshit, just all the information that we need and none that we don’t. My go to place when I want a bike review.

@TAYM

2 ай бұрын

Thanks P 😁

Sound great at idle... looks great too, it HAS A LOWER SEAT HEIGHT, so I will test one. still have my 2018 Kawasaki Zed 900 because she has a 31.3 inch seat, this Suzuki is 31.9. thanks for showing this.

@TAYM

2 ай бұрын

😂😂 thanks Joe 😁

Just sounds wonderful m8. Looks good to. Not sure if I'd be able to ride it to far but I'd love to have a go. Great review👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks IT 😁 it really is quite comfortable 😁

The sound of all that pent up power! Suzuki do sports bikes rather well 👍👍. Thanks for showing the bike.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Good description 😁 thanks GBD😁

One of the best and most underrated bikes money can buy !!!

@TAYM

11 ай бұрын

Thanks SB 😁 like most Suzukis 😁 excellent Motorcycles 😁

Love that big grey Suzuki. I dream of another large capacity 4 but I'm 2 old and reflexes 2 slow. Another problem is my juvenile delinquency tendencies set in exponentially to increased cc. Thanks TAYM.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

It is an affliction that effects us all I think DT 😁😂😂😁

Excellent video ❤

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks W 😁

Those big 4.s are OK but you can't beat the top end rush of the 500 bullet. Especially with stu fill recommended frame finishers. 👍

@Ainsworth-Rider

Жыл бұрын

Frame Finishers 😅😅😅

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 absolutely 😁 when Bertie rips my arms out, just about at what ever revs it might be because I don’t know due to the lack of rev counter 😂😂😂😂

I own a triton blue 2023 model. Im a big guy and even with me on it. I can twist that throttle and bring the front wheel up easily. My only legitimate complaint is it does get the speed wobbles on hard acceleration from about 70 to 130mph. But a steering damper solves that problem easily.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

That’s marvellous 👹

@Bioflap

Жыл бұрын

Since you’re a big guy, check for a new rear shock. I replaced mine with a fully adjustable one and it’s solid until it reaches the end of 250kmh

@walk4348

Жыл бұрын

@Bioflap which brand did you go with? I plan on doing ceramic wheel bearings and ceramic transmission bearings as my winter project. So I may do the rear shock then too.

@walk4348

Жыл бұрын

@Bioflap if you haven't done a Max Raci game steering damper. I highly, highly recommend that be your next purchase. They are wonderful people to do business with. So pleasant and customer service top notch. Their shipping is so fast from Brazil that it even shocked me. The product itself is amazing. I can no stress enough how much these bikes need this.

loved the gs

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks M 😁

Superb performance I am sure more power then anyone needs on the open road great bike fancied one for a while then I thought maybe the 750 but when I saw then in the flesh didn't like the looks TAYM , sorry to say cos I like Suzuki's but just to angular for me guess I am just to old to apreciate these newer models .😉 I also will never get used to a bike finished in primer having said all that I am sure it's great fun to ride you are a lucky fellow indeed .😊👌👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Crumb 😁

Obviously a rapid and refined bike but I do prefer a classic looking motorcycle, thanks for the review TAYM

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks GCK 😁

Morning Mr TAYM, I do like these, but wish the manufacturers would bring 600cc in line 4’s back. Twins are all well and good, but will never be better than a four for that naughty feel.

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Honda CBR 650 is a 4cylinder who might be interested in Ian as for 650 four cylinder. Looks good & with a aftermarket exhaust system sounds absolutely awesome.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider yes, I do like the CB650R, but a bit out of my price range. My comment was referring to manufacturers just going for big twins instead of the glorious 4 cylinder bikes we used to know and love. Kawasaki, have been rumoured about bringing a new Z400RS in line 4 using the new ZX400RR. I for one hope they do. My old CB400 Superfour was splendid, and sounded fantastic with a decent can fitted. 🤞

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

​@@ianhughesroyalenfieldI will look into that Kawasaki 4cylinder.The CBR650 is a marvelous bike & popular as not alot around.I see Benelli do a 600cc four cylinder bike & is alot cheaper than the CBR but Benelli are on the heavy side compared to everyone else it's called the Benelli TNT 600.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider from what I can see, they don't sell it in the UK. 🙄

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😁

Very nice a Transformer with a Preditor head light 😊 wouldn't it be lovely to be 16 again with a full license, in 1968 winning all the cafe races she tastes like frothy coffee with the froth blown off not a éclair 😮 and when you pulled up at the 10/10 cafe all your mates would say Jap crap 😅😅😅

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I know 😂😂😂 but those bikes still here and many looking like new 😁 just amazing 😁

If this bike had more power. No one would buy an MT-10, Super Duke R or S1000R. Upgrade the cams, air filter, a full exhaust and ecu flash. That will put it close to 175hp and then it can compete with the hyper nakeds.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

That would be marvellous 😁

@helgejohan3604

7 ай бұрын

Mt 10 its not faster✊🔥🔥

Primer Grey not for me, better in the blue but I'd go for the GSXS 1000GT. Enjoyed the review, cheers.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks S 😁 yes, Suzuki blue is lovely 😁

Good bikes, i've rode one and Suzuki have certainly got their moneys worth out of this K5 engine. I wouldn't buy one tho, its way more power than i need. The 8S i recently test rode suited me much better. I found it more comfortable, its lesser power but low down torque is more usable in real world riding. The 8S will have a lot better mpg and its £3.5K cheaper to buy. They both have this modern angular looks though, which i'm not keen on.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😁 the 8 S is a fantastic bike and personally I think far better than the Hornet 😁 thanks MJ 😁

Would be top of my list if it had the full colour tft dash of the it’s smaller sibling. ❤

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks LSM😁

@keltecdan

11 ай бұрын

Same here. It’s still a top contender for my second bike.

Wow absolutely one of the best naked big bike brother

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😁

My brother had the 750 version and loved the performance but found it too uncomfortable after an hour or so, he is a big guy and bought it after a very short test ride of his mates. On a Triumph now and it suits him a lot better.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks SW 😁 I found this pretty comfortable 😁

@SouthWest-jj8yu

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM he did hang on to it for a couple of years, think he liked the bike overall, but he’s an old guy like myself and a bit of a giant in all directions so just didn’t feel it suited him.

If only it had cruise control available as an option.

I belive Suzuki have Now Discontinued this Model for the UK? I wonder if its the Small Tank On the Katana (12 litres) that have Held Back Sales? Its the only thing The Road Testers Really Complain About

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Could be 😁 I remember at the time of testing it I thought it was just too slick, too perfect almost🤔 odd, still, I wish I’d bought one😁 thanks JL 😁

I still don't understand quick shift. So let me get this right. You ride it like you stole it and you don't need to pull in a clutch lever, just some toe action? So it's a semi automatic VW bug from the 70s. Still have a gear shifter and no 3rd pedal. The ladies always drove them when I grew up. Now we have paddle shifters in cars for people to pretend they are F1 drivers.... still not getting it. So it's playing pretend?... wait, I think I got it now. I am going to pretend I am a sea shell 🐚 and go lay on the beach! Yep, nailed it! 😂 seriously, I still don't get it.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

Morning Mr taym 🙂, the katana has just come again for 2023, cheapest i can see advertised is £11499. Unfortunately they still have the 12litre tank!!!!

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Like the Triumph Street Twin have a 12L tank a piddler considering you leave 2L I. tank at fill up to prevent grit getting into fuel pump,system. So really only 10L 180-200km range depending on how you ride & fuel economy of bike.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

So not much over a 100 mile range 🤔 it’s not great is it🤔 but a marvellous bike 😁 thanks B 😁

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

160km is minium range you want on a Island like UK or NZ 🇳🇿 there's always a gas ⛽ station near by. Mate with Motard dual sports 1200 only gets 150km with 1.5-2L left in tank & has a 15L tank.

@bally632

Жыл бұрын

​@@TAYMtalking of economy I've just read an excellent review in this week's motorcycle new's on the new triumph 400,and they say it was averaging 90mpg,so should be capable of over 200 on a full tank 😃. The other interesting fact is India have taken 12,000 order's since 5th July! Triumph globally sold 83,000 total bike sales last year,so this is set to be their best selling model 😄,bet RE in India are fed up 🤔

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@bally632 excellent news 😁 thanks B 😁

Another one of your insightful reviews . I must admit that I had to take a break after your walkaround and give my eyes a rest from the pain . I know it's a Suzuki , I know it'll go like Billy O , I know it'll handle like a dream and stop on a dime [ sixpence in Blighty ] [ 6d wassat ? ] [ half a bob ] . But it needs to go back to the factory and get painted properly and have a fairing fitted . A few years ago this style of bike would have been called a streetfighter , but I guess that has negative connotations now . Modern colours seem so austere and remind me of the drab 1950s colour bikes and cars . After WW2 there was a lot of surplus military paint to be had , that's why Land Rovers started out in light RAF green and then after couple of years , dark army green , have Suzuki got hold of a job lot of grey paint from the Japanese Navy ? 😂 BTW who is Billy O and where is he going ?

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 billio was a a famous preacher that talked enthusiastically, a lot 😁😂😂😂😂

@gixxusmetalman7435

11 ай бұрын

Pretty sure you can get them in Suzuki blue ?!

@TAYM

11 ай бұрын

@@gixxusmetalman7435 😁

Another good review of a fantastic machine, I love everything its got except the style. I thought it would grow on me, but it didn`t. Bikes, it seems are going the same way as our cars, all the naughty boy bikes look the same. For me, the best bike there, by a country mile was parked in front of you at the end. Big Kwak -z 900, what a looker. Proper seat, proper tank proper stance-and a proper bloomin` headlamp. I`d buy that instead of the Suzuki, in a heartbeat. Even in that colour, nice.....

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks M 😁 you are of course, absolutely, right 😁

@theaustralianconundrum

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM He's spot on! I bought a 2020 Yamaha XSR900 in heritage white and red and absolutely LOVE it! The Yamaha display is also a hybrid TFT/LCD so it gets brighter with direct sunlight. That old school LCD display is madness from Suzuki at that price range. I rode that bike and it has BONKERS power and handles well but 150bhp at the crank is overkill nowadays....... Cheers from Australia.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@theaustralianconundrum very nice in the heritage colours 😁

@theaustralianconundrum

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM red and white or black and yellow. Cheers!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@theaustralianconundrum both are marvellous but if I had to choose I would probably go 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 red and white 😁 no wait, black and yellow 🤔 maybe😂😂

Mine is dangerous to the point I cant even give it a blast,without a bloody cop coming the other way,happened x5 lately 😢😢

@TAYM

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😁 they should come with a warning 😂😂😁 thanks GM😁

Spledid indeed 😇

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@icedidi

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM i was watching on my 100 year old kindle fire -- writing comments is tedious 😵‍💫 - anyway, nice bike - for a suzi 😆😁😇😋

I never took to the original Katana and still can't like it. The new one I do like tho.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks SC 😁

Speaking of the Katana, I’ve wanted one of the originals and one of the newer versions. Just too many bikes and not enough of everything else, unfortunately.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 yes, I had an original when they were new and fancy a new one now😁 unfortunately there are so many I would like too 😁 thanks PW 😁

@pinkiewerewolf

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Oh, the stories you could tell! 😂 Have a great week Mr TAYM.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf 😂😂😂😂

For me, the headlight is an acquired taste. I think the Honda CB100R looks better, but you would expect me to say that haha.🤣🤣🤣 Nice bike but it feels like it aimed at the younger generation with that styling.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 quite possibly 😁 thanks BV 😁

@DasChristoff

10 ай бұрын

I’m 48 and bought a 2023 gsx s1000 all black. When you’ve ridden you’re entire life, age and CCs don’t matter 👍👊

All these naughty boy bikes your testing you will be turning into one Yea 😂😅😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I think I have 😁

Hard case how us motorcyclists learn where all the potholes & man holes & bumps & smooth spots on roads we know.I went round a unfamiliar corner on Monday & it's in the shade all day & was about 10:30am & road was smooth all the stone chips had gone & was just black tar & really smoth & slippery.I slowed right down & couldn't avoid it & felt back wheel wiggle & traction control kick in.I'll remember that corner in future & probably had black ice on it 60-90mins earlier.I hate those smooth bits when wet or raining it's like all the stone chip sunken into the tar & it becomes smooth & common in NZ 🇳🇿 where our roads are shocking 3rd World.

@Ainsworth-Rider

Жыл бұрын

Take it easy RR your roads sound exactly the same as ours bloody marvellous 😊😅

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we soon learn😁 and never forget😁 wish I could do the same with the location of my keys, wallet and phone 😂😂😂

Oh the excuses he uses when he forgets to turn off the indicators! 🙄🤣

@daviddavies5347

Жыл бұрын

Can’t remember if it did or not but the only motorcycle I’ve, probably, had with self operating indicators was a BMW R850R,

@daviddavies5347

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t object if it was made by anyone but being old I would object saying it’s too modern and angular for me. As are many modern bikes! We should have stopped in the mid ‘90’s! And it has a face only an ‘ANT’ would love! 🤣🤣

@terryrowe8925

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddavies5347 these type of bikes viewed from the front remined me of darth vaders helmet 🤣

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

I liked the cb1000 better then this one but as everything it's just teste .

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan 😁 of course I’d disagree but as you say, individual taste 😁

1st

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

On the big boy 4cylinder today. Saw one the other day along with a Mt105.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Unstoppable 😂😂😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Had a second hand GSXR400R when I was about 20 & it was a great Gixer & a step up over the normal GSX400 & kept up with the 600's.Gixer fever😂🤣.

@PhilipBallGarry

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider It's a shame Kawasaki didn't put the Ninja 4 cylinder motor in the Z650RS 😒

These all may be fabulous machines in any quantitive way, but am I the only one to think that this naked style (now almost universal) is just plain messy and ugly?

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They need some work, as they say in the plastic surgery field 😂😂😂😂

@lauriebloggs8391

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM 🤣😂🤣😂