SUZUKI GSX-S 1000 GT [ PURE ENGINE SOUND ] - Austria to Germany from Kufstein to Bayrischzell

[@muhammadnasir3347]

I love this, no music just pure engine & wind sound, good jobs sir 😀

[@helmtube]

Thank you! Sound had been recorded with an external sound recorder, it's hard to get zero wind noise, but, it does sound close to how it really sounds :) The old school 4 cyliner sounds is back :D

[@stuyrides5144]

I've actually ridden these roads. They are absolutely fantastic and the scenery is unbelievable. Such a beautiful part of the country. And now I've literally just bought a red version of the 2024 GT. I may just have to go down to Austria to ride these roads again.

[@helmtube]

The red color version of the GSX-S is for me the best looking color for this motorbike. Unfortunately when I bought mine there was no such color option. The road between Kufstein and Bayrischzell is always a pleasure to ride!

[@hiroshiphillipnakamura5358]

Beautiful roads!

[@helmtube]

Yes, if you'll ever be around I can only recommend it to you!

[@tanukirider]

Very nice road and sounds great! Thanks for uploading! I could feel that you were interacting with the bike as you rode. I think the break-in period is an important time to get used to the bike. I am sure that you will have a wonderful touring experience ahead as a reward for your careful breaking-in. In Japan, the speed limit is 60km/h except for highways, so I am very envious of a country where I can comfortably ride on such nice roads. I look forward to more uploads from you. From Hokkaido, Japan.

[@sorcerer-2]

Referring to the great engine sound of this video, I bought GSX-S1000GX in Japan. I'm very much looking forward to taking delivery of my new bike. Thank you for the good video.

[@helmtube]

I'm also looking forward to test drive the GX. Did you test drive the GSX-S1000GX before buying?

[@sorcerer-2]

@@helmtube No, I haven't test driven it. I really liked the look of the GX, so I ordered it right away. I used to ride a V-strom 1050XT, so I thought I would be able to ride a GX of similar size and bought it.

[@helmtube]

@@sorcerer-2 brave and awesome! I wish you lots of fun with your new bike and I hope you get it soon! Cheers

[@oniclaso9922]

Nice video.. amazing beautyful country

[@helmtube]

It's a beautiful country. The only problem is that winter lasts 5 months :) well, you can at least go ski ...

[@FernitoAM]

Good to hear about the wind. I believe people was expecting some sort of FJR1300 massive windscreen to conplety push the wind ubove your helmet, but this is not that kind of bike. As far as it is smooth and off your chest, is all you need. Awrsome video mate

[@helmtube]

I had and have other motorcycles. I always preferred big screens to block all wind away from me. The thing is, they are most of the time very noisy, they cause heavy wind buffering. This wind screen is perfect for my body size (182cm). Yes you get some wind to your helmet but it causes very low noise. Also if you are riding on warm(er) days only it feels great to get some fresh air into your helmet

[@SanFranciscoRiderr]

very cool i got same bike

[@helmtube]

Enjoy your new bike! ;)

[@자연을담다]

Where is this dear friend? What is your filming equipment?

[@helmtube]

Hi there. This is on the border between Austria and Germany in Europe. Search for Kufstein town on the map or check it here: www.helmtube.com/watch/suzuki-gsx-s-1000-gt-pure-engine-sound-austria-to-germany-from-kufstein-to-bayrischzell-6301038a4160364bdf75e527 I'm using GoPro 7 Black Hero for video and Zoom H1 external recorder for my audio recording which I put under the pillions seat. The sound is not processed so it should be very close to original Suzuki engine sound. Let the GSXS force guide you :)

[@virgiliuoprea3287]

Can't understand noise, it's from stock exhaust? Position is comfortable, brakes?

[@helmtube]

Keep in mind that it's hard to record the exact sound of the engine or exhaust. But yes, this is original sound. I use an external zoom recorder which I put unter the seat, it catches some wind noise and some "metal" noises that gear box, suspension, etc. produce. I find position comfortable but this is very subjective. If you come from super-sport motorcycle you will find it super comfortable, if you come from GS it will be very sporty. Seat was on the "hard side" for the first 2t km, now it's great, maybe my but adopted it :) Breaks are good, they have enough stopping power but they are rather progressive than aggressive which I think is they way that on a touring bike should be. If you have a chance I would suggest you to get one for a test drive.

[@virgiliuoprea3287]

@@helmtube I have now gsx1250fa , position is very good my 1.79 height. Brakes are medium and yes sound of engine is specific for Suzuki).

[@helmtube]

@@virgiliuoprea3287 I have owned GSF1250SA 2008 model for few years. You almost can't compare brakes of these two bikes. GSX-S 1000 GTs Brembos give you confidence where on my Bandit brakes seemed to be just ok (sorry to talk bad about your current bike). But What Bandit had and I would love to have again on a four cylinder bike was that low down torque. GSX-S has good torque, but Bandit was for my taste much better ;)

[@matzesereetz9096]

What camera and Micro?;

[@helmtube]

GoPro 7 Black Hero and external sound recorder - Zoom H1 placed under the rear seat

[@muzammilcalicut7058]

Suzuki super.. Buetyful road and greenery.. Which place? Country??

[@helmtube]

German Austrian border. From Kufsten to Bayrischzell

[@muzammilcalicut7058]

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[@muzammilcalicut7058]

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[@anuragvdo]

Question - How's the wind protection? Does it make you put in effort to hold the bike or is there enough protection? i currently ride a naked and have to hold on to the handlebars on the highway.

[@helmtube]

hi @anuragvdo for normal European road speed limits it's great. I pushed the bike few times over 200km/h on a highway for a while and I naturally squeezed myself down to the bike, but I still found the wind protection sufficient. Now it's winter here and I did notice that my upper part of legs are getting colder than I was used to on my other bike (BMW R1200RS). But what I find awesome about the windscreen is the wind noise - you get some wind to your helmet, which is welcome on a hot summer day, but the wind is quiet, so no wind buffering. I'm 1.82cm tall ... There are other windscreen option on the market so you will definitely find one that fits you. But try stock first. When I first time test rode the bike one of the first things that I've noticed was how quiet the wind noise inside my helmet was ... May I ask which bike do you ride at the moment? ✌

[@anuragvdo]

@@helmtube Thanks for the reply. I ride a FZ-07/MT-07. I am looking to get the GSX-S1000GTA, which actually has a taller windscreen (adjustable too). I really hate the feeling of being pushed back by the wind of the highways. I am in Canada, so I will be riding only in the summer season. I am 1.78m tall. I am now wondering if the S1000GT will be enough. GT & GTA has a price difference of about $1000.

[@helmtube]

@@anuragvdo I would definitely recommend you to go test drive one. I would also like to point out that the windscreen on Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT is not adjustable! But you do have already few after market windscreens of different shapes and sizes to play with if stock one won't fit you. Is the GTA you are referring to a GT version with panniers? I noticed that different countries have different labels for "travel edition" which comes with different equipment. Mine is "travel edition" but came with no heated grips or taller windscreen (Germany) in Austria (neighbour country) GSXS GT+ which is "travel edition" comes at least with taller touring windscreen ....

[@anuragvdo]

@@helmtube It's winter here and I can't test ride. Also, nobody is offering test rides because there is no stock. 90% of them are asking for deposit for a order which will deliver the bike around October. Btw, what camera do you have there? GoPro? version?

[@helmtube]

@@anuragvdo Was the same last year when I ordered mine, but I was lucky and got it mid of August already :) I use GoPro 7 Hero Black camera and an external Zoom H1 recorder which I put under the seat bank. Sound almost matches the real motorbike sound but it gains gear shifting clanking, and other metal-to-metal noises. I also noticed that now, having 4tkm done, it runs smoother and also sounds smoother. It's winter here to so I will probably have time to upload more videos. DLzG!

[@gerokatseros]

My friend, I have the Bandit1250S and i am interested in this GT or the new GX bike. The Bandit had fantastic torgue in low revs, how does the GT feel in low revs? Do you have the need to ride it in high rpms to get the feeling of the Bandit? In general do you miss something from the bandit and what do you like from GT that you didn't like in the Bandit. What is your average consumption? With the bandit i was getting about 265Km in every tank. Thank you in advance for your reply :) Wonderful video! so rellaxing

[@helmtube]

@gerokatseros If you like the torque of the bandit you may miss that on GT. Even thou both bikes have almost same amount of torque there is a huge difference how these two engines perform. GT feels on low revs just fine, but is far away from how bandit performs on low revs. On GT fun starts from 6k rpm and on. If you enjoy cruising with your bandit in 6th at 100km/h and enjoy low rpms bandit can do that, you will miss 7th or 8th gear on GT. :) 6th gear, 100km/h on GT would rev around 4500 rpm where motorbike starts to become louder. Overtaking on shorter straights with GT means downshifting to second or first gear. My average fuel consumption on GT, according to bikes computer is after 10k km 5.2l/100km. Max I was able to squeeze out of one full tank was 340km thou. The only thing I miss from my Bandit is the torque on low revs. GT is a great sport touring bike and it is very agile, while riding it it feels it weights nothing :) If you want to make it more comfortable there are already quite few after market items available. In my case I installed handlebar risers, seat gel pads, Yoshimura R77S slip on (a bit quieter sound) and changed tires. I assume GX will be a more comfortable version of GT.

[@gerokatseros]

@@helmtube You have been more than helpfull! thank you very much sir !!! I have this bandit for 12 years now and find it too hard to replace it with another bike yet because every other bike that i rode made me miss something from bandit , something that i really enjoyed and gave me a smile. Thanks again! Your average 5.2 seems super! mine is close to 7l/100Km :)

[@helmtube]

@@gerokatseros I had same situation when I was replacing my Bandit. Good alternative for me was BMW R1200RS. Give it a try if you find one somewhere (or maybe the newer R1250RS model). I was never into BMWs but after a test ride I changed my mind ...

[@calcioGRA]

I'm in doubt between this bike or bmw1250rs😬

[@helmtube]

I know both bikes very well. I still own BMW R1200RS which is beside the engine and few updates the same as 1250. My opinion is the following: Suzuki is on sportier side of sport-touring and BMW is on touring side of sport-touring. BMW is has better build quality where Suzuki is just decent. I enjoy riding Suzuki more than BMW ... If you can, go test-drive both. No online review will give better opinion than your own ass spending some time on each saddle ;) 😁

[@calcioGRA]

@@helmtube i'm sure going to try them both. I love sport touring bikes,I'm still hoping for a new Honda VFR. Greetings from Italy🤘🏻

[@helmtube]

@@calcioGRA I would love to see new Honda VFR too. I was also hoping for some time for new Suzuki Bandit, Triumph Sprint or Tiger Sport 1050. All these classic sport tourers were exceptional bikes. I'm really looking forward to drive to South Tyrol again soon, winter just lasts too long here in Germany. This year I'm also planning to ride Apennines for the first time and I'm really looking forward :) any tips regarding some great roads? Greetings from Munich!

[@calcioGRA]

@@helmtube spectacular roads in the Alps.very beautiful Apennines too. You can pass through Liguria and go down towards Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. For me the most beautiful part is in Abruzzo,called by many "the Tibet of Italy" region rich in nature,mountain passes and excellent food,not to be missed Gran Sasso and Campo Imperatore, Amazing places. I would like to visit the black forest in Germany,enjoy the trip mate 🤘🏻

[@helmtube]

@@calcioGRA Thank you for the tip!

[@5dobang9]

와우죽이네요!!

[@888jackflash]

Great video! But- that AUTO SHIFTING sounds very clunky! I have owned 3 Bandits, (yes, the GSX-1250Fa).. and mine shift smoothly and quietly, with NO NOISE. This one sounds like it's putting harsh strain on the gear dogs.

[@helmtube]

I have owned GSF1250SA from 2008. It didn't have Quickshifter and shifting was very indeed smooth. The GSX-S 1000 GT when shifting without the Quickshifter is also very smooth. Shifting it with Quickshifter is smoother on higher revs. Thou I must say, the bike has now around 2000km and shifting is getting smoother and smoother ...

[@888jackflash]

@@helmtube Oh! So, you can turn the Quickshifter OFF? That is very interesting. I have practiced many years to be a smooth shifter... I would like to have the option!

[@helmtube]

@@888jackflash Yes, Quickshifter could be easily turned off. On the screen you see settings for Drive mode, Traction control and QuickShifter ON/OFF.

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@888jackflash Even if it's on, nobody stops you from pulling in the clutch.

[@speedjunkie78]

Subscribed. I hope to get mine soon ☺️

[@helmtube]

the more you wait the sweetest the first ride will be :)

[@jamesmackinlay4477]

If it was not for the short range I would get one. Son your shifting it to much it is not needed using the torque especially when it is in break in will help seat the rings better because most of the break in is getting the piston rings to seat no matter what they tell you as well as the piston skirt to cylinder clearance. Than getting the trans broke in so all the gears get their permanent wear pattern a few hundred miles is really all you need than let her rip. The bearings in the bottom end will be fine by then.

[@helmtube]

Thank you for your comment. When picking up the Suzi by my dealership they gave me some general tips and advices for the breaking in period and one of them was doing more shifts. I'm not an mechanical engineer but I do have some basic knowledge... I find your comment interesting so thanks once again. I have passed my first service and I noticed that engine oil used by Suzuki dealership was half-synthetic Suzuki engine oil. I find the motorbike now smooth as .... Hopefully winter will wait a bit and I'll be able to go to a few days trip, maybe Tuscany. Greetings!

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@helmtube My S1000RR came limited to 9000 rpm during the first 1000km. Part of the 1st service was to remove the restriction. That said, it did feel like you're shifting too soon and keeping your revs too low. It's a bike engine... it needs to rev. Suzuki has no interest in giving you the best oil. They gave you a good enough oil and all they care about is that you don't claim any warranty. Good synthetic oil will last longer and protect better. It's also more resistant to shearing. It really depends how long you want to keep the bike...

[@helmtube]

@@johnnyblue4799 Suzuki has no rpm limit during the break in period, thou that would be easily implementable. I love on my bmw r1200rs how the rpm 'red area' moves up as the bike is warming up. Suzuki is way more conservative :) I asked about rpm limitation when I picked up my bike and the service boss told me to 'follow my own feeling' and drive it as I would like to keep it forever ;)

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@helmtube I know Suzuki has no set limit. What I meant is that BMW set a much higher limit than what I saw you using. The break-in methods... this is a long debate with no end. It's enough to do a search for "motoman break in". I prefer to ride them harder, with sudden bursts of acceleration and deceleration to load the rings better during break in. This way there's a better seal of the combustion chamber.

[@triipn]

@@johnnyblue4799 Exactly!You have to run her up a little bit every once in a while when she's new for the reason you said, seat them rings otherwise you'll be adding oil between oil changes because of the blow-by your gonna get if you don't seat them rings. Just run it up and back it down. You see all them new bikes get put on the Dyno to see what they got and their not holding back, they just run it up and back if off. You have the right way to do it. Ride on!!!

[@Derfruehliiing]

For this Price the bike is Perfect! I want it soon and i Sell my sporster s for it! ❤

[@helmtube]

I have it now for a year and a half and I like it more and more. I've added few mods on it and it fits me even better. It's perfect all-rounder and a great sport touring bike. Did you get yours already?

[@jardani9922]

Have you test ridden the GX? I myself am torn between the GT, which I test rode and absolutely loved the engine, and the tracer 9, which I liked and straight away because ergonomically felt great for me the more upright position (I'm 1'70 m tall). But the engine in the Suzuki ...❤. I am torn!

[@helmtube]

@@jardani9922 No I haven't (yet). I'm planning to test ride it this spring, once the weather gets warmer. I would like to test it just out of curiosity but I'm pretty sure I won't replace my GT with GX. I have another bike, a BMW R1200GS which coves all my "adventure" needs. And Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT is my sportier bike which satisfies all my pleasures which GS can't provide:) If I would have to have one bike only I would definitely be considering GSX-S 1000 GX since it's more sport-touring-adventure bike. Are there more bikes on the list you are considering? Cheers mate!

[@jardani9922]

@@helmtube I have narrowed it down to those 2. But I am leaning a bit towards the Suzuki. I want to tour this summer on my old Yamaha FZ6, and after that farewell and trade her for one of these. I have enjoyed my FZ6 plenty, but as far as I know only one life, and want best of the best. BTW for my dirt needs I count on a small Husqvarna 150 tpi. I'm a junkie for the smell of a 2 stroke

[@Mahirkayani]

Why is the sound so different than the gsxs1000

[@helmtube]

Im not sure. I have a stock exhaust and the sound is being recorded with an external sound recorder which I put under the passenger sit. Maybe this makes the sound a bit deeper. Do you own the GSXS 1000, model 2021? Do you have a video or link to a video with a pure engine sound?

[@cdtjeanjean4243]

I don't know this bike but i think the engine sound not very nice, the quick shifter seems rought and at only 100km/h it is already noisy. Not very attractive but it is only my own feeling, of course

[@helmtube]

The feeling is one thing and riding it is another. I know what you are talking about, I also used to and I still do watch lots of motorbike videos and I think I have an opinion. Back to your feelings: Engine sound is personal thing, so I can not comment on this one. But I can comment on quick shifter: It is probably one of the best and smoothest you can get. Maybe this video can not give you this impression, the motorbike was brand new and I was used to BMW r1200rs quick shifter (which is really rough) and motorbike engine characteristics. So after spending some time with my new Suzuki my driving style changed a bit. Now after 4000km I can tell you that I'm very satisfied how quick shifter works. Comment on 100km/h: yes, you are right, I think the same and I'm still not over this one :) My previous motorbike, bmw was running on very low rev when driving 100km/h in sixth gear. Suzuki is, due to it's shorter gearing already starting to be loud. If I remember correctly 6th gear 100km/h revs on ~4500 rpm. But I think some people will and some won't agree with my comment. I think people opinions always depends on which motorcycle did they own before: cruiser, sport, touring ... give it a try and get your own real opinion! Cheers mate!

[@cdtjeanjean4243]

@@helmtube thanks for your answer. Nevertheless, i think it is a real good bike in order to give sensations. I will try it as soin as possible. Have a nice day

[@michaeltelemachus5112]

I agree.

[@garyeuscher4499]

no hi revving,why bother making it then!

[@helmtube]

Because motorbiking is more then just 'high revving' ;)

[@warmpankake962]

Comment section is full of snarky prunes who wish they had a gsxs1000gt

[@helmtube]

hehe, it's great to own one ;)

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

Why are you doing so many gear changes so fast, I think you need to check the manual for the frequency of gear changes and the speeds you need to maintain.

[@helmtube]

It was a brand new bike, so i tried to keep it on the low revs. What do you mean with "frequency of gear changes"? I tend to keep motorcycle on lowest rev possible when I don't need peak power. Doing that you have lower fuel consumption and lower noise pollution (which is, where I live, getting a big issue)

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

@@helmtube The user manual will mention the speeds you need to do to engage a specific gear, this will ensure a smooth ride, and a good fuel efficiency without harming the longevity of the engine.

[@Crazymike4president]

Very Jerky riding

[@helmtube]

The motorbike or me? The motorbike got better after first service and 2tk kilometers thou

[@888jackflash]

I don't like the sound of that auto-shift. I'll take a clutch, please.

[@plumman53]

I think he said this is a new bike and not broken in fully. You will need to vary the rpms to help the engine during this period.

[@lh1168]

A lot of newer bikes have a severe fuel cut when going off throttle. This helps them pass emissions test, especially in Europe, but it causes the on/off to be harsh.

[@888jackflash]

@@lh1168 I love my jetted carburetors, on my 1200 Suzuki Bandit. Fuels smoothly like warm syrup.

[@Davidkxf]

It sounds like a bucket full of nails.

[@helmtube]

hehe, interesting comparison. Tell me the best motorbike sound you've ever heard? (so I can judge you) :)