Suzuki GSX-S1000GX long-distance review: UK to Sweden on a sports tourer

[@markscrivener979]

Looks like a great trip. Thanks for the review. Been waiting for a decent 1000cc 4 cylinder sports tourer for years. This looks close but typical for Suzuki, it seems nearly great, missing a few key points that you have highlighted. I’ll have a test ride once the weather improves. 😊

[@JDeezle21]

That bike is a winner for me. I like it over the S1000XR (even though that bike is awesome). Swap tires to Metzeler M9RR, ECU Flash, Slip-On.

[@valebliz]

I sure love mine. Bike before was a KTM superduke and it drove me mad with problems, so far the GX has been flawless.

[@drewtonhouse]

I swapped out the OEM Dunlop tyres on my GX for Pilot Road 6's .. what an amazing difference .. also fitted a 180/55 rear .. superb bike now and handles like a dream

[@beranitakbuat]

My Next Bikes! Absolutely

[@GCTO239]

It is a great bike. The engine alone is a reason to buy it. Peach! ❤ I also liked the suspension a lot. Winner in my eyes.

[@rafaelbrand2267]

awesome bike

[@inked-96]

Can be pick sone ex demo's up for under 11k now! Im now interested in it more so that an equivalent XR whch ia 3 years older and still more expensive.

[@tigiyremat]

Have you ever encountered with rattle sound which comes right side of engine block when bike is hot ? Thanks.

[@awakeadventurer9198]

Some call it the hot start rattle. Timing chain. One guy in UK got the dealer to adjust it, tighten the tolerances. Free. Was a little better he said.

[@johnnyblue4799]

One thousand miles and three days and you really didn't find anything to complain about, except the seat (which is expected regardless of the bike)? When I watch a review I want to also see the bad parts...

[@ABRmagazine]

I did struggle with the seat, the brakes could have been sharper, the bike needs heated grips as standard in the UK, and I'll never understand why a bike designed for touring doesn't come with an quickly adjustable screen from the saddle, but those complaints aside, it's a damn impressive motorcycle for the money. There wasn't much else to moan about.

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@ABRmagazine Thanks!

[@zackzaffran2778]

How comfortable the seat for pillion? I was thinking to get this one vs s1000xr.. but my main concern is how comfortable it’s to ride with passenger?

[@donnyjackson1908]

No heated grips on a $18,900 (us) bike is crazy. This bike is the same price as a multistrada V2s in the US

[@valebliz]

The multi is much worse.

[@AJL15N]

Heated grips are standard in the US from what I’ve seen on Suzuki’s website

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

The bike is the blocks big time no ifs or buts end of

[@russellbanks5815]

232kg wet 40mpg 25.5 steering rake...... nup not good for adventure touring...but doable for sure....

[@inked-96]

Bet you're an adventure bike owner aren't you? GS puppet I bet.

[@Northernbiker64]

No provision for a top box so certainly not a consideration for me for touring with a pillion

[@ABRmagazine]

Suzuki don't do an official one which is frustrating, especially if you want to match a top box to the side cases. You can get an aftermarket top box from the likes of Givi or Shad.

[@Northernbiker64]

@@ABRmagazine at the NEC show last year, the Suzuki reps told me that they didn’t provide a top box due to it affecting the high speed stability of the bike.

[@valebliz]

@@Northernbiker64like any top box on earth…

[@Northernbiker64]

@@valebliz more to do with constraints in the subframe

[@stonkerontheroad9609]

Too thirsty for me. I also suspect the Tracer 9GT+ is better

[@inked-96]

9GT+ was way too darty at the front I found. Just wasn't settled.

[@stonkerontheroad9609]

@@inked-96 I did only ride one for 20 mins. I'll have to try one again. I have a Tiger 1200, KTM 1290 and Tracer 7

[@valebliz]

@@stonkerontheroad9609 agree with the other guy, the tracer 9 has a awful front end feel. CP3 is the only good thing about it.

[@stonkerontheroad9609]

@@valebliz I will try it again. Not in the market at the moment as I have a Tiger and KTM but always considering options for next bike

[@cpuuk]

I thought I saw an owner complaining about the lights being very poor- any comment?

[@ABRmagazine]

I didn't have a problem with them. We only rode in the dark on one of the nights, but the lights were effective. I didn't have any complaints.

[@valebliz]

Lights aren’t the best, yes.

[@stuleyland9490]

Yet another test rider that refuses to say anything bad about a bike for fear of upsetting the supplier.

[@ABRmagazine]

This really isn't the case. The review reflects the experience I had with the bike. As I mentioned in a previous comment, I did struggle with the seat, the brakes could have been sharper, the bike needs heated grips as standard in the UK, and I'll never understand why a bike designed for touring doesn't come with an quickly adjustable screen from the saddle, all of which I spoke about in the video. But those complaints aside, it's a damn impressive motorcycle for the money. There wasn't much else to moan about.

[@keithewington1644]

Or could it just be an excellent bike at a competitive price?

[@sv7017]

@@keithewington1644 doh.. what?