Suzuki GSX S 1000 F Review - A sheep in sheep's clothing?

I take out the innocent in white looking Suzuki GSX S 1000 F.
Well, it certainly looks innocent enough...
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[@RevMonkey]

I'm still not sure about white on a motorcycle...

[@TheWatcherWatching]

It needs the traction control off to feel the full experience. Mental is the only word.. Good review pal 👍 Mines the blue and black 2018 model.

[@RevMonkey]

Ha. I found the Suzuki a bit more raw which some might read as more engaging and fun. Suzukis always surprise me.

[@RevMonkey]

AH, I don't think I have ever taken traction control off on any bike. Have you seen how shit a rider I am? :) Yeah, blue and black for me.

[@RevMonkey]

@Michael Yeah, that seems to be my experience with them. They also seem great value as you always seem to get some amazing deals on them.

[@TheWatcherWatching]

@@RevMonkey maybe not the right weather for it now. But take traction off and have a blast. But be warned.. You will see blue sky for most of your ride

[@ravver2610]

mine arriving next Saturday, same colour

[@RevMonkey]

Cool. Good bike indeed. Let me know what extra bits you get for it. I'd get n adjustable front screen- smoked, a solo seat cowl and adjustable footpegs. Changes gears manually like a dream this bike.

[@ravver2610]

@@RevMonkey Thanks, I am all original at the moment, but getting Hepko becker tail rack and bag: www.hepco-shop.de/meinbike/suzuki/gsx-s-1000-f-abs/sportrack-schwarz.html also a touring screen is on the list. do you know if puid touring screen is better than OEM Touring screen?

[@johnreynolds581]

@@ravver2610Hows it going on the GSX? I am still considering one.

[@nickarcher4775]

@@johnreynolds581 I am looking at one too and the z1000sx ......have you had any test rides yet?

[@david-comfortablynumb.2570]

Are you related to Joe Pasquale, you really do sound like him !!!

[@johnreynolds581]

Ha, good ol 'joe.

[@dannyracer25]

Good review. you haven't done much blogging lately and your good at it give us more please.thanks danny

[@RevMonkey]

Thanks. Got a load planned for the next several months with bikes of all types.

[@Gexxon]

It's the best sounding stock bike exhaust IMHO. I like the way these look in the "F" model only.. Not a fan of the Naked version. It always looks to me, as though it's missing something. Good review sir. Picking mine up this coming Saturday. I can't wait.

[@RevMonkey]

Sweet! ENjoy. Which livery? Did yo order any extra bits with it?

[@Gexxon]

@@RevMonkey I had a quick shifter installed, (what a joy), a tail tidy, clear signals and an LED headlamps kit. All before picking her up. But after picking her up , Next will be a better dampener (no tank slap for me, just in case, cause i get crazy sometimes lol) . Short levers and am switching out the rear shock for the Yamaha R1 shock and adaptor kit for an even better ride. I LOVE THIS BIKE. It is a beast of a bike for the money paid.

[@RevMonkey]

@@Gexxon Ah, nice. Great mods. The only thing I would add is an Akrapovic system for some more beastly noise!

[@yorkshire1290DUKE-R]

Great review. I pick mine up next week. Got them fitting heated grips and a USB charger. Touring Edition so comes with the higher screen.

[@RevMonkey]

Excellent. I;d defintely have the taller screen and heated grips are so good they should be standard. Which livery did you go for? Ade

[@yorkshire1290DUKE-R]

@@RevMonkey red and black pal. Damn sexy 🙂

[@RevMonkey]

@@yorkshire1290DUKE-R smsport.ca/5805-thickbox_default/2018-suzuki-gsx-s1000f.jpg Yes, very nice indeed. I would definitely not get the white but I 'd need to see the Blue against the Red/back in the flesh to make a decision. Ade

[@qaiserabdullah9558]

Yeeeh GSX s1000😍😍😍 Good luck bro✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@MRTPR]

I don't mind the on-off throttle, I thought the new ones (2019) had ironed out that issue. I love the naked one to look at better in red and black. I would love one myself.

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah, me too.

[@Carlos-qk2vi]

Mine's a 2015 model - I'm not doubting that some people are having throttle issues but, speaking of my own machine, and the one I test rode, the throttle is instantaneous (not snatchy) it's exactly what you would expect from a sport focused machine; I have no surging issues and can easily hold it at a constant low speed in pretty much any gear. It's easy to ride, handles as though it's on rails and makes me smile every time I ride it. If you would love one? Get one when you can, you won't regret it.

[@johnreynolds581]

@@Carlos-qk2viGood to hear - looking at a 2015 model myself.

[@justinsmith1001]

@@Carlos-qk2vi The throttle is very instantaneous and I agree not snatchy. Maybe a smidge too aggressive than my preferences, but it is perfectly predictable. Better than being imprecise or with too much play like my old Honda CBR650F. The bike handles amazingly and has the torque to "drop a gear and disappear, or maybe not drop a gear and still disappear". Very good power at low-mid RPMs. Excellent power in the power-band. Brakes and suspension very good and quite a value at this price point. Not sure why the MT-09 is so successful vs the GSX-S line when the Suzukis are better in pretty much every area but hooligan wheelie potential.

[@willwastaken]

You mentioned that you can flat foot when sitting on the bike, but how tall are you and what's your inseam? I'm 5'6" and I'm wondering if I'd fit on one of these or a VFR800.

[@RevMonkey]

I am 5'10" with a 30" inside leg. You';d be okay with this or the VFR with 28" inside leg or more. Less then that you may wish to see if they do a lower seat option - which I often look at on bikes as I love the security of having both feet down. Ade

[@willwastaken]

@@RevMonkey Thanks for the quick reply! I appreciate the advice, and yeah i was looking at getting some sort of lower seat or slightly softer suspension to allow a bit more give when i sit on the bike.

[@willwastaken]

​@@RevMonkey Apologies for replying twice, but i just measured my inside leg and it's about 30", so with some raised handlebars I'm sure I'd be alright! Edit: I measured from my crotch straight to the floor with my feet about a foot apart. Did I do it correctly?

[@RevMonkey]

@@willwastaken Yeah, you will be fine. The only bikes that will be tough will be the Adventure bikes. Everything else is doable. Ade

[@willwastaken]

@@RevMonkey Thanks Ade. My dad used to have a CBR1100XX Blackbird and I would absolutely love to own one eventually!

[@legionofsentinels]

I do love snatch

[@RevMonkey]

😃

[@shilnx]

Would this be too much power for a 2 year experienced rider? It looks great in matt black.

[@RevMonkey]

I would say it would be fine. Only you know if you will drive it too fast at the wrong times. All of these liter bikes are actually relatively docile (say compared to a super naked) until about 7000 revs. It's a smooth bike so the throttle won't get you into trouble. So, yeah, fine. The Kawasaki Z1000SX would be my pick in this category but this Suzuki is slightly easier to ride perhaps.

[@shilnx]

Okay, thanks for your reply. look forward for some more reviews. keep it up. greetings from Denmark.

[@justinsmith1001]

Late reply to the question I know, but I got this in about half this time. If you haven't upgraded yet you have 3 years experience to pull the trigger ;)

[@kwak1k]

Looks a bit like a scooter from the front. Prefer the naked myself. Good review 👍🏻

[@RevMonkey]

Aye, that's a fair comment, especially in the white livery, Yes, I suspect most people, barring regular tourers and commuters, would go for the more agressive looking GSX-S

[@stuartb1963]

It depends on whether you want show or go

[@tonyradbrooke2399]

White bikes scare me as my first thought is that it is the Police!

[@jimbob-tz4zb]

If the roads were like that where I live I wouldn't bother with a bike.

[@RevMonkey]

Fair point. Of course, a lot of the dealers are in urban areas but one can always ask for two hours so you can get right out in the rural areas.

[@splodge5714]

What, you'd sit in a car? I love being on my bike getting through the traffic.

[@jimbob-tz4zb]

@@splodge5714 Just prefer the open roads where I live - very little traffic and plenty of bends. Don’t see the point of a 150 bhp bike on crowded streets 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tammyforbes2101]

The brits are so polite I honestly think I belong over there I’m more like them then Americans I think! I do get mad if they mess with me enough

[@RevMonkey]

Ha, yeah, whilst the Americans were shooting each other in the wild west the Brits were poncing around in silly clothes trying to be posh. Essentially, both the same with the same sort of class differences. We have both learned a lot from each other I reckon. Ade

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Just one question, why do the English calll the ground 'the floor'?

[@RevMonkey]

Well, actually floors, such as in a building can be at any level. Essentially though, it means the substance beneath your feet so is akin to the word ground when it the lowest level. Do you not use the word floor in the US? Does an elevator not go to the 12th floor, for example, or is is just 'storey' or are you saying that floors are only ever above ground level and floor I not used the for the ground level?

[@RevMonkey]

Interesting question! What about a boxer? Do you say he was 'floored by a punch'?

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

My point being that the word ground refers to outside, floor made from what ever material is always inside.

[@RevMonkey]

@@leonardmcdermott7703 You're right! That does make sense :) In which case, no idea why the English use it more generically. Outside, it should indeed be ground. Nice one! Ade

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Ohhh and btw i am far from being a yank Éire is my home 'ground' 😎. Take care and safe riding 👍

[@jimbob-tz4zb]

Can you please do the next review without the comedy voice please ?

[@RevMonkey]

Ha. I am affraid that's what happens when I get excited! :D

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

How do you rate it against the VFR800F you rode? Missing the noise & character?

[@RevMonkey]

Interesting.. Yhe VFR is such a good bike but I cannot believe they have not hauled it into the modern times. Could be a giant killer. I'd take the Honda myslf but the Suzuki is also a very capable, good at everything bike and does look damn good in the black and blue livery.

[@fyorbane]

@@RevMonkey Yes. Honda have been really lazy with the VFR. It needs a big update [less weight more power etc].

[@RevMonkey]

@@fyorbane Hope so. It is a great bike. I still see a few around on my rides and drives.

[@johnreynolds581]

Ah love the viffer. Even now it looks the nuts. Especiaily in red. Such a smooth fairing on it.

[@jakeallen4025]

I love the VFR expecially the 800

[@johnreynolds581]

I prefer the looks of a Z1000 Kawasaki but overall this boike seems more suitable for me.

[@RevMonkey]

You could look at the Z1000SX - best all round bike for about 10k that I have been on.

[@reeceevans3688]

I like Zukis, always have. A bit of an underdog in the larger bike makers. Seem like a poor man's Honda which is unfair. Honda and Yamaha seem to have more money to produce great bikes all the time. Kawasaki punches above its weight.

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah, interesting about the Japanese bikes. I always thought in terms of size and dealers it went Honda, Yamaha, Kawa , Suzi. This is likely also true for build quality. However, in terms of fun and excitement the order might be Yamaha, Kawa, Suzi, Honda. Hell.. I dunno.

[@worldsnomad]

Honda hasn't produced decent bike in a decade or more.. in comparison to other manufacturers

[@RevMonkey]

@@worldsnomad Well, I think what you mean is that they have erred on the side of robustness and quality rather than a 'fun' and 'thrilling' performance. They are all spuperb bikes in any other respect. I know what you mean, they are less desireable in all segments than a lot of their competition, which was not the case in the noughties. I think playing safe is their market and they do that very well.

[@worldsnomad]

@@RevMonkey very well said and I agree in regards to Honda quality but there is so much more to bike than that and in my opinion I can see them loosing loads of sales due to the lack of excitement and disign in recent years ... Pretty much same goes for their cars !

[@RevMonkey]

@@worldsnomadYeah, absolutely. They need to takea few more risks - OR - keep the same range but do what Yamaha did and have a side range like the MT range, which focuses on fun on a budget. I dont think this is Honda's plan unfortunately.

[@DanDude2905]

Is that Uxbridge where you started off from?

[@RevMonkey]

Yes, I believe so, certainly in that general area. Not too far from me really.

[@DanDude2905]

I recognized it as my stepson lives in a flat behind where those shops are.

[@RevMonkey]

@@DanDude2905 One does have to have a good reason to visit the area :)

[@reg56114]

what is yamaha 900 dt?

[@windyrun7979]

I think he said GT

[@RevMonkey]

Ha, I may have said it by mistake at one point. GT.... Mind you, I might be the very first person to come up with the name for Yamaha's new one liter automatic bike! :)

[@slickwilly8333]

You didn't even get in the power band. And turn the TC off.

[@RevMonkey]

I did rag it in the top mode off camera. It is a FAST bike and I liked it. I like all Suzukis actually. I did leave the TC on though.

[@waynerandle6783]

Oh dear ! what a waste of 10 minutes. (couldn't manage any more)

[@RevMonkey]

Ha. Well done for reaching that even! IIRC The bike itself was very capable and the newer versions is very nice.

[@TrendingHeadlinesTV]

I like how you mentioned ‘the calm before the storm’ the great awakening is upon us all....go ‘Q’ ,,,awesome bike!!

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah - in the early moments, the bike feels a bit bland, but just like every other Suzuki I have been on, it comes alive over 6000 revs and then really likes to be wound on and overall they are great bikes and VERY good value. I always seem to be able to get HUGE discounts on Suzukis so I assume they have bigger margins and have trouble selling them against their rivals.

[@david-comfortablynumb.2570]

Are you related to Joe Pasquale !!! You really do sound like him.

[@RevMonkey]

@@david-comfortablynumb.2570 Ha :) I have heard that a few times. I did like him. I get high when excited obviously! In 'real' life nobody has ever mentioned me having a high voice, as per my intros. Ha. Damn, maybe I am related...

[@dannymurphy4634]

Well i like it :P

[@MJWVI]

Do you speak English geezer?

[@RevMonkey]

Ha, only at work

[@tammyforbes2101]

The brits are so polite I honestly think I belong over there I’m more like them then Americans I think! I do get mad if they mess with me enough

[@RevMonkey]

Ha :) Ade