Suzuki GSX-S1000F Full review.

An in-depth review of the Suzuki GSX-S1000F from the recent press launch on the Isle of Man. Check out this and more reviews at www.superbike.co.uk and subscribe for more content, thanks.

[@Gexxon]

BEST BIKE I'VE EVER OWNED............and i've had a few. This gsx s1000f is a keeper, forever. Love this bike. It does everything right.

[@gitbse]

100%. I've had mine for 3 years, and this spring I just threw a full exhaust and racing filter on it. It's a SAVAGE now, and you can still ride it.for hours. Wouldn't trade mine for anything

[@slangingiron4016]

@@gitbse how many miles do you have?

[@gitbse]

@@slangingiron4016 just crossed 6k on it

[@slangingiron4016]

@@gitbse looking at a 2016 with 25,000 miles I’ve heard they run a long time.

[@anasasisxenophontis]

I've watched just about every video review there is on this bike, and this one I found to be the most informative. Much thanks.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Watch mvrtvcom for the best review by far of this bike. It's in two parts, totalling over 40 minutes, although this is also good.

[@carvelli3]

I rode and loved a 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200 (with Suzuki's stock fairing and windscreen and a Yoshimura exhaust system upgrade) and loved it (except for maintaining the carbs). Notwithstanding, it is a beast! Fast, fun and powerful with good brakes and quite nimble, but I reached my skill limit in the twisty's and I wanted more. Something lighter with better more exciting handling that I could push better through turns and with even more power. Then Suzuki came out with the GSX-S 1000F and I called the dealer and reserved a test ride the moment one came in. Six months later in 2016 the dealer called and I went for a ride. Wow! This bike handles like a dream come true and takes off like a bat out of Hades. All the handling and power I was looking for and more! Plus a comfortable ride with all the modern wonders of ABS and traction control with a snappy throttle that is amazing. A year later and the honeymoon continues. It's like Suzuki designed this bike just for me and I am absolutely in love with it. To my mind and heart for riding, this is "the bike", period!

[@aname5938]

Have had a 2001 Suzuki Bandit since 2005. (Even got my saddle sore certification from the Iron Butt Association with it.) 52 years old now and thinking of upgrading. Reading @carvelli3 describing the same situation and the honeymoon has not ended is only more encouragement.

[@ValerieprimcessAmanda]

That's awesome that they introduced this bike at the isle of man . That is the one race I have a lot of respect for. :-)

[@IRONKLADvideo]

Just picked my Red version up last night in the USA. Have only ridden it home from the dealership going safe speeds through southern California. I LOOOOVE this bike. The styling caught my eye (My first ever GSX) and the performance reviews are a big sell attraction for me. The stock pipe sounds amazing. I just sit and look at the bike, its that sexy. I can't wait to take it on some local twisties and crank some wheelies. A great value at a great price.

[@dj2000lbs]

Scott Wilkinson hey I saw you posted this a year ago how do you like it now?

[@IRONKLADvideo]

Love it more every day!!!!! For serious.

[@stickmanjd]

A little late to the party but I have owned this bike for 6 months and I absolutely love it. Fellow SoCal rider as well!

[@timothy9596]

No shit, I was going to pick up mine this weekend and broke my freaking foot yesterday, lol. I'm off a bike for 2-3 months :-(. Are you still loving it? Do you ever take it up to Glendora Mt. Road or San Gabriel Canyon Rd?

[@neilcole4844]

I think Suzuki have got this bike spot on,might trade my Triumph tiger in for one!

[@cdubbleyoo]

As a one who learned to drive a manual car before a bike, I actually liked that Suzuki's require the clutch pull to start. That said, the switch has been known to become finicky with time. Alas. Progress.

[@airacuda]

+1 that this is the best overall review of the bike. I sat on this in the showroom and it feels like my 01 GSXR-1000 with LSL super bike bar setup. Sadly I sold it. I ride my 98 1200 modified Bandit now, but I feel an overwhelming need to have this bike. I'm 54 and still feel the need for speed.....I just don't want to feel it in my knees, back, and shoulders on a sport bike. I think Suzuki hit a home run with this.

[@aname5938]

Had a highly modified Bandit. 1998. Car pulled out in front of me and I totaled it. Replaced with a 2001 Bandit in 2005. Thinking of upgrading as well.

[@ginob615]

Absolutely LOVE this bike! 2018 version.

[@hmishin843]

Just took the naked version for a demo ride at Daytona bike week. Ridden back to back against all the c ompetion, this bike is hands down the most impressive to ride, and oh that engine alone is worth the price tag. In the market now for this faired version.

[@777Edub]

LOL at the old man @4:02 who trips and looks back like...there was a step there???

[@SuperBikesince1977]

Good spot!

[@777Edub]

Thanks!

[@tigercs1]

and the presenter is even saying "although they're getting older"

[@mpsmyth3000]

great review I'VE got the creaky bones and bad back and hips so I reckon Suzuki had me in mine when putting this bike together

[@turbo311]

Good review. Thanks for the info. Sounds like a great buy even for a younger buyer.

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Awesome review buddy , keep it up

[@robertanthonyfarrell]

Finally a review that doesn't treat this bike like a sport tourer. Think I'll go with the Z1000SX because I want a sport tourer, not a sport bike, but thanks for the quality review; bored of all the pointless sport tourer comparison reviews. Looks like a fun bike though - test riding one tomorrow just to make sure. ; )

[@SuperBikesince1977]

+Bob Farrell How did you get on?

[@robertanthonyfarrell]

Loved it way more than I wanted to ! Rode a Triumph Sprint GT that day as well, engine was too unexciting for me. Luggage and pillion options on the Z1000SX mean I'll probably still go with it, but the Suzuki was incredible. I could only try the naked one but had an absolute blast. :)

[@SuperBikesince1977]

+Bob Farrell great work getting out and riding the bikes that you're interested in, at least now you know. The Z1000SX is a great bike as well, though if you haven't put your money down, it might be worth hanging on a couple of weeks until you've had a chance to ride the MT-10 Yamaha. We just rode it on the press launch, there's a screen and luggage option on that which could be ideal for you. The bike is fantastic, if you can put up with the looks, you wouldn't regret waiting to ride one before you decide where to put your money.

[@rockafella1690]

Bob Farrell Did you end up buying the Z1000SX?

[@robertanthonyfarrell]

rockafella1690 No, I bought the Suzuki in the end. :) Fantastic bike, especially once you have the throttle sensor adjusted. Unfortunately somebody smashed into me and the bike died (I was fine) so am in the market again. Will try something different but only for variety's sake.

[@TheSwellrider]

Great review. Funny, succinct, thanks.

[@emirsaracevic]

probably my next ride soon as I learn the trade on my Suzuki gsx650F...great hawkish look

[@llerradish]

Man, I would really like to have one of these!

[@Shooting-Up]

Just ordered mine and cant effing wait!!!

[@EEEBA1]

Did you get this bike? What do you think about it...

[@joaquinm.fdezalvarez6064]

Yo ya la tengo desde el día 11,y es una verdadera pasada.

[@ronleon62]

I've only been able to find the naked models here in the US so far. How ling until the Fs??

[@nabiji]

Oddly enough I spoke to an ex Japanese racer today and he reckons with minimal work you'd be able to get about 160's hp out of the thing too. Might not be as impressive as the 180ish RWHP of the S1000RR's/R1's etc, but anyone who knows the old Litrebikes still knows that's a fuckton of power. Don't think I'll be buying another GSXR again, but this one, I'm strongly considering.

[@dj2000lbs]

Donald Trump (Verified) did you get GSX?

[@nabiji]

no.

[@bccapone837]

I'm considering one of these but not sure what the passenger comfort is like , currently own an fz1n and the wife is comfy on that so not sure if there would be much difference

[@ValerieprimcessAmanda]

Now......9,500 ish miles later. Into the start of my third season with this sexy bike I love everything about it,except ya know it's a little tough with the thicker Corbin seat to get my stiff cranky leg over the seat but that's fine. Once I'm on in good. 💖😎😁💪💪💪💪💪

[@kairanthomson5602]

Would this bike be ok for someone who has just passed there test a year ago

[@ValerieprimcessAmanda]

I have the 2018 version of this bike I love it.

[@hermonbasil9263]

I'm currently daily riding a 750cc duzuki . . . 1000cc will it b too much for a daily ??

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

A few years on and having seriously considered a heavily-discounted '18 model, I find myself asking why, if the focus groups said they don't care that much about luggage and pillion, there seem to be so many people looking at this bike claiming those as the areas of fault... It does make it unique, though. It would just be nice to be able to build if not buy a lightweight touring bike from something along the lines of this bike (or the 750). The Ninja is a nice bike but something between the 650 and 1000 would be just right for many. no?

[@huweynon1608]

bought one great bike get it power comanderd sets up on rolling road my ones got a few more things done to it 👀👍

[@pipnmaz]

Great review. I'm not a GSX-R owner and never have been but had been considering one, although at 43 and not built for a superbike riding position it sounds like this could be worth investigating. I had also been considering a Z1000SX as a less brutal option than the ZX10-R but with sporting looks and a full fairing.

[@pipnmaz]

Ah, shame you have to wait but not too much longer hopefully. did you get to test ride one yet or are there no demo bikes there yet? I'd be happy to bring one over from the UK and spend a few months test riding it out there with you :)

[@ronleon62]

+pipnmaz I'm 53 an want one badly!

[@EEEBA1]

What did you end up buying if anything? I'm thinking about this Suzuki now.

[@bocolis88]

If the design of the front wasn't so ugly this would be my next bike...

[@tammyforbes2101]

I want a go! Good Ol suzuki bringing horsepower to the masses! Or even better torque and hp! If I Don’t get a ninja 1000 I will get one of these!

[@AustinPetDetective]

No TFT screen, No Cruise Control, Still using throttle cables, No option for panniers, Horrible looking front end, can really use the bike until over 7000 rpm ? Kawasaki SX 1000 would be a better option ?

[@rothmenmoto7962]

they should continue production for gsx 1250 fa...much better for touring

[@GTOOtt]

This or the Z1000SX?

[@MikBan]

Want fun?? This.. Want sport tourer, Z1000SX.

[@marc9089]

So it handles and has a good engine fuck the looks and buy it

[@bikewolf7455]

so it actually has around 163hp? well well well thats interesting^^

[@billbright1755]

I'd like that motor in a more retro styled bike, I like the look of my 91GSX 1100 G. My exhaust system to my eye is far more styled. And I totally do not like that pod looking rear fender, I'd have to cut it off a bike I just paid 10,000 for no way. Keep the wild racer styling for the race track and give me that power in a beauty package that I can enjoy a standard ride style with a real wind screen. And I'll be the abs and traction control.

[@blthetube1]

I don't understand the need to "Re-tune" the engine. I would much rather have more power than I could want than less.

[@cueballB]

+blthetube1 It's a give and take situation. They wanted an engine with linear powerdelivery trough the entire rev-range. So that means thengine's max torque needs to com at lower revs and stay high untill it hits the limiter. If you do that, you'll ultimately lose some power uptop and have a few horses less.

[@jonlong3402]

Re-tuned for street. I ride on the street 99 percent of the time. Street tune is not race tune, I do NOT want a bike that is tuned for the track if I am on the street. Too old for that sort of pretense. If you want a bike that is intended for the track buy a GSX-R.

[@nicotvofficial7471]

I love how u advrtse it...But the only prob is the looks...I f***ing dont like it....May suzuki must get another designer ...Something like a ducati or a ninja body type...

[@BigDawgShooter]

This will be my next bike! Awesome value for performance! Fix for snatchy throttle: www.gsxs1000.org/forum/178330-post.html#/topics/28994?page=12&_k=e8333n

[@jpsv9531]

looks like a great bike underneath. I just wished it had been styled by a Ducati designer/engineer as it looks awful.

[@doctorhelicopter]

Worlds fastest maxi scooter

[@ThunderWindz]

+doctorhelicopter worlds dumbest comment. I wish you will learn a little about motorcycles

[@doctorhelicopter]

Oh sorry I just assumed looking at the front. Didn't mean to offend anyone.

[@ThunderWindz]

you did, and im still whining about it.

[@R3RLEE]

Stupid bloody comment!!!

[@wightwalker2453]

Did the old school gsxr gang specify they wanted a fugly bike too? Sparrow beak angry bird looks ain't that pretty and personally if I opened the garage to that face every day I might feel like the good lord jipped me!