Ducati monster was the most unreliable bike I have ever owned. Should have never strayed away from Japanese perfection man.
@oso11656 жыл бұрын
I'll never understand people who complain about modern bikes costing so much, and then go and complain that the cheaper bikes don't have enough stuff. like, do you not understand how this works? can't have both
@exodusfivesixfivesix80505 жыл бұрын
Oso 11 I like the kawi z900 barebones low price. The only thing I would like to see is something like this bike where to motor has more output. Abs and such isn’t for me.
@gixxusmetalman74352 жыл бұрын
Yep you're dead right,you domt any other stuff on a bike apart from abs,traction control ride mode and two wheels, tyres and an engine...ah and handlebars hahaha Why would you pay nz$35,000 for a bike when you can get a gikza 1000S for less.than nz$15,000
@lawrencedavidson2965 ай бұрын
A real rider needs a engine a throttle and breaks ...your traction control is you throttle control...come on guys fuck riders under 45 are such bitches
@PNW_Sportbike_Life6 жыл бұрын
I still smile every time I hop on mine. Will I get a Tuano someday? Maybe. The GSX-S1000 is a TON of value for a great bike and I don't regret buying mine.
@exothermal.sprocket5 жыл бұрын
@Karthick Jayaraman Blast it back.
@incipidsigninsetup6 жыл бұрын
This guy reminds me of Sam Elliot. He gives off that easy, no nonsense, straight to the point wether you like it or not vibe. Good review.
@sunbearavrigian50446 жыл бұрын
Been reading and listening to John Burns motorcycle reviews for many a year now and he is still one of my favorites.Keep up the great work JB.
@mindspinn3113 жыл бұрын
Most overlooked and underrated Japanese sport bike on sale.
@Supernova120346 жыл бұрын
Greatest review ever. Its like Grumpy cat became a motorcycle reviewer.
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
Best bike for the money if your after a litre naked bike. Top end on this thing is insane they dyno around 145-150hp at the rear wheels stock. It’s not like a tuono and a monster? Sure it isn’t it’s not priced like one either. Best of all you know 20 yrs from Now it’s still going to work. Good luck doing that with your ktm/bmw/Aprillia/Ducati supernakeds 😂
@aditya96006 жыл бұрын
patrick balagtas agreed!!!!
@cadeere746 жыл бұрын
patrick balagtas whoa whoa why throw BMW in with that EuroTrash? There are plenty of old ass BMW rolling around.
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
I have the competition Kawasaki z. Same boat, way cheaper, way better on maintenance, and will start every time. I looked at the gsxs1000f just found a better deal.
@cstephenson92236 жыл бұрын
patrick balagtas hell yeah!! I love my 2016! No problems so far and it pulls like a freight train up top, she pulls a wheelie and gets to120mph fast!
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
letgouvgod the amount of older s1000rr having issues are crazy!! Let’s not compare old bmws to new ones.
@bts1st6 жыл бұрын
He's funny, honest, and blunt. Why's he not reviewing more bikes?
@jessieblanchard95323 жыл бұрын
This video gets the point across real good. It's a video. A video done pretty well. It's real good. I like how he talks. He talks good.
@bkc296 жыл бұрын
my dream bike
@bloodysinner94566 жыл бұрын
Start dreaming bigger.
@GIOVANNIBONILLA5 жыл бұрын
I am looking at this bike as my second bike, and you look so trustworthy, u Make my decision easy. Thanx, from Colombia greatfully.
@GIOVANNIBONILLA4 жыл бұрын
3k milles, this bike put a smile On my face every morning
@buzzy60543 жыл бұрын
I love my BUDDY ...2016 GSX S1000 ...GREAT REVIEW
@rangerjoe26353 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely in the market for one. Can't wait for the thrill experience riding one.. Animoooooo....
@threethrushes6 жыл бұрын
Dear America, The word 'Japanese¨ is an adjective, which describes the quality of a noun. Adjectives are not racist. Yours faithfully, The rest of the English-speaking world.
@johnburns89566 жыл бұрын
And yet, couldn't calling a thing Universal Japanese Motorcycle imply they all look alike, thereby offending the designers and an entire people in our more enlightened age?
@threethrushes6 жыл бұрын
You have conflated being factually incorrect with being offensive. When I use the word ¨koala¨, it is understand that I am referring to a small, furry, marsupial indigenous to Australia. When I (or you) use the phrase ¨Universal Japanese Motorcycle¨ (UJM), it is understood that I am referring to a standard motorcycle of Japanese provenance. If I describe a Kawasaki H2 as a UJM, I would be as incorrect as if I had called a kangaroo a koala. However, using the abbreviation UJM to describe a motorcycle is as offensive as using the word koala to describe a marsupial from Australia - it may, or may not be correct, but either way, it is not offensive. Let future generations judge whether the 21st century was an enlightened age or not. I fear their judgement will not be kind.
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
Gerhard Symons apparently you don't live in America. I bet i could find millions of liberals here who thought what he said was racist. English language aside, since Americans speak it, we have fallen from 3rd to 24th in the world in education since 1978. We spend more per pupil than anyone else in the world, yet our children and population are becoming ignorant at an alarming rate. Give us a break.
@darkchild4neverever6 жыл бұрын
Gerhard Symons he did not use the word Japanese to imply possible racist.
@fredblue50686 жыл бұрын
it is understood - not "it is understand"
@damasovi_travels12446 жыл бұрын
it is funny how "reliable" is a bad thing. I do not get US reviewers when they say that and that they need character as in maybe it will not function or do what it should do… it looks like a great bike, maybe on the fat size (in term of view, maybe not so much as real weight). I like this side of bikes, standard do a lot of things correct. Thanks for the review
@hksupersi6 жыл бұрын
haha i like this guy.
@PNW_Sportbike_Life6 жыл бұрын
same here
@mercurialdanny3 жыл бұрын
Love this review! I hate younger bike critics because they complain too much about the lack of "technology." I just want a reliable bike that does what I want and what I expect. And I want to be able to work on the bike in my own garage. Everything else is add-ons. They don't take away from the bike, they add to it. Suzuki is an amazing love-for-the-bike manufacturer. Top tier.
@tyemartin40875 жыл бұрын
How does the z900 hold up to this bike ive been trying to decide which one i should buy.
@thinkdunson3 жыл бұрын
i love this guy, with his dry sense of humor.
@TheYakkis6 жыл бұрын
If that was you, just being yourself, then keep it up brother. It had a feeling of "I'm busy right now but I'll stop and do a review and get it over with. Because fuggit" ...........This was even funnier the second time i watched it
@kuiperdasniper5 жыл бұрын
I put over 90k miles on a murdered out 2004 CBR600RR with a stock exhaust. I now own a Silver/Blue FZ-09 with a Full exhaust. I never knew how much some color and volume could help me stand out more. Everyone sees me now compared to when I had the 600RR. On the plus side, it did give me some very good riding habits (paranoia/hyper-vigilance). I learned to maneuver around traffic like a ghost, people would merge or pull out in front of me sometimes several times in one commute. Now I can see eyeballs in their side mirrors every time I decelerate/accelerate. I'll never go back to an all black bike. YMMV.
@woodman394 жыл бұрын
Remember when JB wrote "Bitter little man" for one of the cycle mags back in the 80"s. Never missed an issue
@brianglendenning16326 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I nearly purchased one, but then rode the s1000r and bought that with its smooth fuelling, which is still an issue with the gsxs1000.
@prndownload6 жыл бұрын
Could have saved coin by just getting a power commander or flash. The beamer is good though. Does she run hot? That was one of my concerns since I filter a lot of gridlock in some brutal heat.
@cuzimaluzer7776 жыл бұрын
Damn JB, you always get a chuckle out of me
@guylevy92706 жыл бұрын
Yo they called from the 90's and asked for those Blinkers back
@FCT8306onTwoWheels4 жыл бұрын
When I get mine next year I'm gonna put beach cruiser handle bars and drz 400sm mirrors on it
@MTNPANTS6 жыл бұрын
I have the 2015 750Z and love it- so much so that the 2018 1000Z might just be my next ride.
@Grimexperience626 жыл бұрын
I do like this review a lot. I must say that the part where the author insinuated that it’s not in a class with Ducati Monster and other higher priced sporty nich bikes is a little off in my opinion. Suzuki clearly tuned the S 1000 for performance as well as being an every day standard.
@henryhawk70386 жыл бұрын
liked the review. didn't think I would ever leave a shaft drive, but considering very seriously since chains and sprockets have came a long way. this bike would probably be good for the budget.
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
Henry Hawk might also check out Kawasaki z1000. I have the faired sx version. Great upright bike plenty of power and easy on the pocket book.
@prndownload6 жыл бұрын
I haven't ridden either but from my research the suzuki is a better bike in basically every area.
@Carlos-qk2vi6 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to have extended test rides on all 3 models (the naked and faired suzuki + the kawasaki sx) - I enjoyed all the three rides but, opting for the S1000F was an easy choice for me.
@bryceroberge42854 жыл бұрын
Awesome review love it
@roysmith21526 жыл бұрын
I like it! Good review John!
@powertrip10504 жыл бұрын
Good review....it's nice to have some balance - someone who knows the "thrills and spills" and can keep a cool head too. Cheers!
@diversion6416 жыл бұрын
Burnsie, you are hilarious.
@robertrichard87165 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome!! Love all of is reviews
@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
Reeshard...
@Gooddog16 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying mine 2016 model.
@kaaa89496 жыл бұрын
Super bike top end with trq everywhere. It's rapid and handles. Great daily bike for crap eating grins
@user-sw2lv3zp6o3 жыл бұрын
The best litre JILF there is.
@aioesj4 жыл бұрын
This guy; John Burns is pretty much on the money with his commentary
@kosta21776 жыл бұрын
Why did you choose naked version? I still can't figure out which one I like more. But I also hate take out all the plastic all the time to do maintenance on my bike.
@mriegger5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Laughed more than a few times.
@jessaphillips28466 жыл бұрын
It’s so crazy that this thing is cheaper than a 600 super sport and probably faster
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
Some 600s might be able to take it top end, but the race would probably be over by then.
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
Ralph Bundersnatch not even close coming from a Gsxs 1000 and gsxr owner
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
patrick balagtas well gsxr yes but gsxs isn't going to run 165mph. It will get to 140 a lot faster than a 600. I have the z1000sx very similar. Obnoxiously fast down low.
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
Ralph Bundersnatch nothing a sprocket change can’t fix. There geared very low from factory. Naked bikes aren’t meant to do top speed runs but if that’s your thing like I said a sprocket change and it will top out like a gsxr will They dyno at 140-150hp stock even a Cbr 1000 don’t dyno that atw lol Also I was about to buy a z1000 as I love the look of them but then rode the Suzuki and forgot about the z1000 Top end on the Suzuki will leave the z1000 for dust Yes I’ve ridden both 2016 model
@exothermal.sprocket5 жыл бұрын
@@defundprosports6407 What's that you say? A little ECU flash will fix all that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGi3foWOoMSroJo
@RUNnGUNify5 жыл бұрын
Brimming with enthusiasm. Someone needs a pay rise
@ndperson16 жыл бұрын
I always wonder how i would like a 1000. Been riding for decades, but haven’t had the opportunity, and they are usually too expensive for me. I really like how they tried to keep this one affordable. Yeah I would love a BMW or Aprilia, but unless i won the lottery that will never happen. Maybe when my gsx-s 750 wears out in hopefully ten years or so with heavy riding maybe i can finally afford to get a 1000 if i want one. I would have to head to another state to test ride one though first as i worry i might actually prefer the smaller engine, but it would be nice to try one
@cadeere746 жыл бұрын
Classic burns "mail it in" just the facts review. But for some reason we like them
@fzlsalim6 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@GaryJohnWalker16 жыл бұрын
Looks good. Would look even better with less of the plastic shrouding especially around the headlight. No doubt if they copied kawa's idea and made it look like a '78 gs1000 it'd sell 10x faster but that's the weird times we're in.
@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
You have the voice of a writer... Shhhh.... But you're correct.
@tysoncott74026 жыл бұрын
Another good review burns, i like your reviews! keep up the good work!
@nahtanoj05705 жыл бұрын
Nice bike for a cool guy!
@engincnar562 жыл бұрын
Türkiye,den selam 2016 modellerinde Gaz kolunda sorun var deniliyordu 2018 modelde bu sorunu gidermişlermi sen Gaz kolunda bir anormallik hissettinmi Dostum
@billhamilton75245 жыл бұрын
any comment on long hauls,,5-7 hours in the saddle ? thanks
@gutserker6 жыл бұрын
John reminds me of Rick from the cartoon Rick & Morty
@bostonfilth54785 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting this bike... the hayabusa Streetfighter is what got me into naked bikes. I'd really like a busa streetfighter but it would cost more to buy an older busa and then convert than it would be to get this. What do you all think? Busa streetfighter or this?
@cdubbleyoo5 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the B-King or are you talking about converting a 'Busa? The S-1000 is probably going to make a better Street fighter than either, though. Unless you're desire is for doing drags or dropping jaws, in which case, go with the 1300.
@euozdil5 жыл бұрын
photos and videos dont do this bike justice. in real life this bike is a real looker. its sexy and attractive. the seating position is both comfy and a little aggressive. I dont get how Suzuki did it. the compact data screen is in just the right place. despite that its a naked, you dont feel like you're going to be gobbled up by the road infron of you. loved it..
@k88lnx6 жыл бұрын
The ending reminded me of Spike Milligan.
@northrider86286 жыл бұрын
I didn't get the I'm to good for this job attitude thing? Lol but I definitely would like to ride the bike...
@mr.ribena21486 жыл бұрын
vs Triumph Speed Triple, which is better and ideal. Suzu or Trump?
@rikshulz93443 жыл бұрын
Get some decent colors on Suzuki Matt black is crap is only reason I not buy one I like two tone color
@rogernicholls20796 жыл бұрын
Talk about no bullshit an to the point! I like the review. Gday from oz.
@Choirboyjr116 жыл бұрын
I love watching John!! Haha
@LamNguyen-ov1ue6 жыл бұрын
review Z1000 R 2018 please
@Joric786 жыл бұрын
I looked for the written review on the site, but couldn't find it.
@johnburns89566 жыл бұрын
motorcycle.com it's not hard to find.
@valensinclair67506 жыл бұрын
The link is literally right in the video description. The internet is hard.
@aioesj3 жыл бұрын
John Burns is never wrong.
@outquick6 жыл бұрын
GSX-S1000, GSX-S750,FZ-09, z900, CB-1000r compared. Basically keep the price range under $11,000. Also best mod for this bike HyperPro front fork springs ($300 installed) it will handle like a 750, Chk my channel for a proper demonstration. One last thing if you do a compare at the tail the dragon, I could bring my GSX-1000 n u could use it. Thx for the sweet videos keep up the good work
@sociopathmercenary6 жыл бұрын
"It's good"
@patw91755 жыл бұрын
This bike looks kind of off when it's just sitting there, like the proportions just don't translate well on on a camera/screen. The side profile with someone on it however (2:08), it all looks fucking awesome.
@walt6696 жыл бұрын
Will Kawasaki bring the z1000 back to the USA?
@GroovyStyleUnbox5 жыл бұрын
Italian superbikes fall way back from Japanese superbikes in term of reliability.
@flatlineoptimism26005 жыл бұрын
This guy is so funny.
@GoldbergPatriot5 жыл бұрын
Brittle Spirits..
@Braselton215 жыл бұрын
The Side Profile 0_o HELLO
@the_only_chris4 жыл бұрын
John burns is the best.
@Trevinator19905 жыл бұрын
"it got new stuff" LOL
@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
There really needs to be a brake upgrade... 😔...
@jeffrt38936 жыл бұрын
It's not an FZ-09.
@brianryleespuerta17846 жыл бұрын
horsepower, sound, engine all is better. but id still take mt09 any day
@prndownload6 жыл бұрын
Yeah but what if you've already ridden a triple for 10 years and are now over it and don't want one anymore?
@fyorbane6 жыл бұрын
Z900 for me anyday.
@DoABarrilRoll6 жыл бұрын
I am a Suzuki, Yamaha and BMW Dealer and have to admit: the gsx-s1000 is really boring compared to the S1000R and FZ-10 (MT-10 for europ)
@prndownload6 жыл бұрын
It looks better than the MT10 especially in person. MT10 sounds like a bag of spanners, has wooden brakes and drinks like a fish. Plus you have to replace the exhaust but when you do its too loud. Change the sprockets on the GSXS and it'll loop just like the MT10 while doing everything else better. Plus the suzuki in my country is like 25% cheaper.
@willie8386 жыл бұрын
Brimbo...... It stops gud. Lolll
@tylerrue31086 жыл бұрын
I don't care for the aesthetics at all. I'll stick to my GSXR
@notabhi016 жыл бұрын
*Here Before 500 views* 😎😂
6 жыл бұрын
I MUCH better than a Ducati Monster!
@DB-sd3cw6 жыл бұрын
I want to like this bike and yet... the childish design and cheap plastic appearance just ruin it for me.
@EEEBA16 жыл бұрын
Djb917 B You are right. It is a budget bike like the FZ07 or FZ09.
@DB-sd3cw6 жыл бұрын
E.S. Slc yeah but both those bikes just look and feel more mature and premium and I own a '17 09. Suzuki does this a lot with their bikes. Weird angles and swooshes. Even the new gsxr1k looks cheap.
@EEEBA16 жыл бұрын
Djb917 B You are right. Suzuki is definitely falling behind all major players in the motorcycle industry.
@zesousa6 жыл бұрын
It's not a ktm superduke... 1290 xD
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
Sousa KTM not priced like one either Good luck with your duke 10-20 yrs from now see if it still wants to start and your on your 3rd engine rebuild 😂😂😂
@Joric786 жыл бұрын
I guess it's only been 3-4 years, but I haven't heard of engine failure on the superdukes being a common problem.
@zesousa6 жыл бұрын
Lol any prove to what your saying... Superduke 3 years old 25k km's 0 issue's... Lot of hooligan... Suzuki gsx-1000s is a naked not supernaked even... A 2005 engine cmon ridiculous....
@prndownload6 жыл бұрын
I know a guy who got the duke and said its a heap of crap. Apparently they didn't install some kind of seals in the engine and had to be replaced. He said even after it's been fixed he's disappointed with various aspects of it. I think its one of the better looking bikes out there and I'd like one as a weekend machine but since I don't ride on the weekends its pretty useless to me. Plus its pricey and would get stolen within 2 weeks.
@zesousa6 жыл бұрын
well my 2015 one and if you see on pages of the owners noone complains about engines or anything... very reliable engine only thing is the odo to gps diferrence is 8% when most bike is 4-5% can be fixed with new abs rings... besides that true hooligan supernaked fking fun bike you can't make a opinion of 1 bike by hearing 1 bad experience...
@davehudson3439 Жыл бұрын
Such a stoner!🤣
@johna69686 жыл бұрын
Im not getting the attempt at comedy of late
@yoog6 жыл бұрын
And compared to all the other 1k nakeds out there it's drastically lacking. Sazuki have dropped the ball latly.
@cuzimaluzer7776 жыл бұрын
Eoghan McIlveney it's also much less in price
@yoog6 жыл бұрын
Greezy_Chef very true and that shows by what's missing.
@ur2slob7246 жыл бұрын
It’s also not overpriced like the others and will keep working years on in
@user-sw2lv3zp6o6 жыл бұрын
So what is missing? Answer: all the high-tech stuff you don't need. This is a back-to-basics motorcycle. The type of bike Suzuki do so well.
@yoog6 жыл бұрын
1990 never said it weren't good or that back to basics weren't a good thing. But when your competing in the highest hardest market for bike sales all the stuff that is missing count a lot. Just think thay could have done better with it would have been a market beater rather than coming in at the bottom.
@coolhandchunk6 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or is Mr. Burns 'give a crap' factor getting real low. His language and presentation is slipping
@chucklome91656 жыл бұрын
Are you just getting tired of doing this stuff or what ?
@VState605 жыл бұрын
Worst review. Ever.
@RavagHer6 жыл бұрын
Yeah nothing like paying extra for a all blacked out bike. Paying extra to increase the chances of being hit by a car, but hey at least u look cool going down...never understood ppl who wear all black everything on a black bike...sure u wanna be Batman but ur making it super hard to spot vs say a red bike and helmet.
@oso11656 жыл бұрын
Cross ok buddy
@lockheed086 жыл бұрын
My bike is matte black and my gear is mostly black. I’m just as invisible than when I had my red/white bike, or my yellow bike before that. It’s funny how you have so much negativity towards people who don’t use the same colors as you.
@defundprosports64076 жыл бұрын
Nobody is looking anyway. They're all looking down at their phones. Just riding a motorcycle now days is practically suicide. Colors or not.
@cdubbleyoo5 жыл бұрын
@@defundprosports6407 great. Just what we want to encourage in riders. "It's suicidal!".
@defundprosports64075 жыл бұрын
@@cdubbleyoo well they need to know the truth. Riding in today's traffic is very dangerous. You better be ready to sacrifice your life every time you swing your leg over. If not, then stick to the cage.
@valensinclair67506 жыл бұрын
This is the best Suzuki can offer for a naked sport bike? These things are hideous looking.
@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
They do look better in person. I get complements every day.