2018 Suzuki GSX-S1000Z Long-Term Review

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

Ducati monster was the most unreliable bike I have ever owned. Should have never strayed away from Japanese perfection man.

[@oso1165]

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

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

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.

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

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

[@lawrencedavidson296]

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_Life]

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.sprocket]

@Karthick Jayaraman Blast it back.

[@incipidsigninsetup]

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.

[@sunbearavrigian5044]

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.

[@mindspinn311]

Most overlooked and underrated Japanese sport bike on sale.

[@Supernova12034]

Greatest review ever. Its like Grumpy cat became a motorcycle reviewer.

[@ur2slob724]

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 😂

[@aditya9600]

patrick balagtas agreed!!!!

[@cadeere74]

patrick balagtas whoa whoa why throw BMW in with that EuroTrash? There are plenty of old ass BMW rolling around.

[@defundprosports6407]

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.

[@cstephenson9223]

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!

[@ur2slob724]

letgouvgod the amount of older s1000rr having issues are crazy!! Let’s not compare old bmws to new ones.

[@bts1st]

He's funny, honest, and blunt. Why's he not reviewing more bikes?

[@jessieblanchard9532]

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.

[@bkc29]

my dream bike

[@bloodysinner9456]

Start dreaming bigger.

[@GIOVANNIBONILLA]

I am looking at this bike as my second bike, and you look so trustworthy, u Make my decision easy. Thanx, from Colombia greatfully.

[@GIOVANNIBONILLA]

3k milles, this bike put a smile On my face every morning

[@buzzy6054]

I love my BUDDY ...2016 GSX S1000 ...GREAT REVIEW

[@rangerjoe2635]

I'm definitely in the market for one. Can't wait for the thrill experience riding one.. Animoooooo....

[@threethrushes]

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.

[@johnburns8956]

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?

[@threethrushes]

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.

[@defundprosports6407]

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.

[@darkchild4neverever]

Gerhard Symons he did not use the word Japanese to imply possible racist.

[@fredblue5068]

it is understood - not "it is understand"

[@damasovi_travels1244]

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

[@hksupersi]

haha i like this guy.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

same here

[@mercurialdanny]

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.

[@tyemartin4087]

How does the z900 hold up to this bike ive been trying to decide which one i should buy.

[@thinkdunson]

i love this guy, with his dry sense of humor.

[@TheYakkis]

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

[@kuiperdasniper]

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.

[@woodman39]

Remember when JB wrote "Bitter little man" for one of the cycle mags back in the 80"s. Never missed an issue

[@brianglendenning1632]

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.

[@prndownload]

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.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Damn JB, you always get a chuckle out of me

[@guylevy9270]

Yo they called from the 90's and asked for those Blinkers back

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

When I get mine next year I'm gonna put beach cruiser handle bars and drz 400sm mirrors on it

[@MTNPANTS]

I have the 2015 750Z and love it- so much so that the 2018 1000Z might just be my next ride.

[@Grimexperience62]

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.

[@henryhawk7038]

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.

[@defundprosports6407]

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.

[@prndownload]

I haven't ridden either but from my research the suzuki is a better bike in basically every area.

[@Carlos-qk2vi]

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.

[@bryceroberge4285]

Awesome review love it

[@roysmith2152]

I like it! Good review John!

[@powertrip1050]

Good review....it's nice to have some balance - someone who knows the "thrills and spills" and can keep a cool head too. Cheers!

[@diversion641]

Burnsie, you are hilarious.

[@robertrichard8716]

This guy is awesome!! Love all of is reviews

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

Reeshard...

[@Gooddog1]

I'm enjoying mine 2016 model.

[@kaaa8949]

Super bike top end with trq everywhere. It's rapid and handles. Great daily bike for crap eating grins

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

The best litre JILF there is.

[@aioesj]

This guy; John Burns is pretty much on the money with his commentary

[@kosta2177]

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.

[@mriegger]

Great review. Laughed more than a few times.

[@jessaphillips2846]

It’s so crazy that this thing is cheaper than a 600 super sport and probably faster

[@defundprosports6407]

Some 600s might be able to take it top end, but the race would probably be over by then.

[@ur2slob724]

Ralph Bundersnatch not even close coming from a Gsxs 1000 and gsxr owner

[@defundprosports6407]

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.

[@ur2slob724]

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.sprocket]

@@defundprosports6407 What's that you say? A little ECU flash will fix all that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGi3foWOoMSroJo

[@RUNnGUNify]

Brimming with enthusiasm. Someone needs a pay rise

[@ndperson1]

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

[@cadeere74]

Classic burns "mail it in" just the facts review. But for some reason we like them

[@fzlsalim]

Good one!

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

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.

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

You have the voice of a writer... Shhhh.... But you're correct.

[@tysoncott7402]

Another good review burns, i like your reviews! keep up the good work!

[@nahtanoj0570]

Nice bike for a cool guy!

[@engincnar56]

Türkiye,den selam 2016 modellerinde Gaz kolunda sorun var deniliyordu 2018 modelde bu sorunu gidermişlermi sen Gaz kolunda bir anormallik hissettinmi Dostum

[@billhamilton7524]

any comment on long hauls,,5-7 hours in the saddle ? thanks

[@gutserker]

John reminds me of Rick from the cartoon Rick & Morty

[@bostonfilth5478]

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?

[@cdubbleyoo]

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.

[@euozdil]

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..

[@k88lnx]

The ending reminded me of Spike Milligan.

[@northrider8628]

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.ribena2148]

vs Triumph Speed Triple, which is better and ideal. Suzu or Trump?

[@rikshulz9344]

Get some decent colors on Suzuki Matt black is crap is only reason I not buy one I like two tone color

[@rogernicholls2079]

Talk about no bullshit an to the point! I like the review. Gday from oz.

[@Choirboyjr11]

I love watching John!! Haha

[@LamNguyen-ov1ue]

review Z1000 R 2018 please

[@Joric78]

I looked for the written review on the site, but couldn't find it.

[@johnburns8956]

motorcycle.com it's not hard to find.

[@valensinclair6750]

The link is literally right in the video description. The internet is hard.

[@aioesj]

John Burns is never wrong.

[@outquick]

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

[@sociopathmercenary]

"It's good"

[@patw9175]

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.

[@walt669]

Will Kawasaki bring the z1000 back to the USA?

[@GroovyStyleUnbox]

Italian superbikes fall way back from Japanese superbikes in term of reliability.

[@flatlineoptimism2600]

This guy is so funny.

[@GoldbergPatriot]

Brittle Spirits..

[@Braselton21]

The Side Profile 0_o HELLO

[@the_only_chris]

John burns is the best.

[@Trevinator1990]

"it got new stuff" LOL

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

There really needs to be a brake upgrade... 😔...

[@jeffrt3893]

It's not an FZ-09.

[@brianryleespuerta1784]

horsepower, sound, engine all is better. but id still take mt09 any day

[@prndownload]

Yeah but what if you've already ridden a triple for 10 years and are now over it and don't want one anymore?

[@fyorbane]

Z900 for me anyday.

[@DoABarrilRoll]

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)

[@prndownload]

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.

[@willie838]

Brimbo...... It stops gud. Lolll

[@tylerrue3108]

I don't care for the aesthetics at all. I'll stick to my GSXR

[@notabhi01]

*Here Before 500 views* 😎😂

I MUCH better than a Ducati Monster!

[@DB-sd3cw]

I want to like this bike and yet... the childish design and cheap plastic appearance just ruin it for me.

[@EEEBA1]

Djb917 B You are right. It is a budget bike like the FZ07 or FZ09.

[@DB-sd3cw]

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.

[@EEEBA1]

Djb917 B You are right. Suzuki is definitely falling behind all major players in the motorcycle industry.

[@zesousa]

It's not a ktm superduke... 1290 xD

[@ur2slob724]

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 😂😂😂

[@Joric78]

I guess it's only been 3-4 years, but I haven't heard of engine failure on the superdukes being a common problem.

[@zesousa]

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....

[@prndownload]

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.

[@zesousa]

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]

Such a stoner!🤣

[@johna6968]

Im not getting the attempt at comedy of late

[@yoog]

And compared to all the other 1k nakeds out there it's drastically lacking. Sazuki have dropped the ball latly.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Eoghan McIlveney it's also much less in price

[@yoog]

Greezy_Chef very true and that shows by what's missing.

[@ur2slob724]

It’s also not overpriced like the others and will keep working years on in

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

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.

[@yoog]

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.

[@coolhandchunk]

Is it just me, or is Mr. Burns 'give a crap' factor getting real low. His language and presentation is slipping

[@chucklome9165]

Are you just getting tired of doing this stuff or what ?

[@VState60]

Worst review. Ever.

[@RavagHer]

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.

[@oso1165]

Cross ok buddy

[@lockheed08]

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.

[@defundprosports6407]

Nobody is looking anyway. They're all looking down at their phones. Just riding a motorcycle now days is practically suicide. Colors or not.

[@cdubbleyoo]

@@defundprosports6407 great. Just what we want to encourage in riders. "It's suicidal!".

[@defundprosports6407]

@@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.

[@valensinclair6750]

This is the best Suzuki can offer for a naked sport bike? These things are hideous looking.

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

They do look better in person. I get complements every day.