Suzuki GSX-S1000GX launched! In-depth walk around & interviews | MCN First Look

[@shmac96]

Suzuki is finally upping their game it seems. It has always seemed that you were getting a very reliable product but with some budgetary concessions. Doesn't seem that way anymore. What they've been coming out with has given their brand a much needed boost to a rather long in the tooth line up. Now even more of a fan of Suzuki! Great job and keep up the good work Suzuki!

[@hisride]

I think that Suzuki and Honda have had a little conversation and come out with the understanding that Suzi are tryna build on quality while Honda on value. The rivalry (which is organised by them, Hornet vs 8S, etc) is good for both brands but its interesting how the roles have sort of reversed with Suzi being the more premium brand now. My guess is that this push to quality costs them to the group, so to free up the funds they have given up on racing

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

Agreed, defo a contender to comparable brands

[@shmac96]

@@hisride I hadn't realized they had given up on racing. Sad.

[@tg8150]

Meanwhile, Yamaha is wiping them both out on product, reliability and price.

[@shmac96]

@@tg8150 :) maybe...but not looks imo. Yamaha is a hell of a brand though.

[@bogdanbaubau]

This bike is overdue by about 5 years,but better later than never. I'm getting one. ❤

[@khakimzhanmiras]

by 10.

[@PEZ1514]

Suzuki 101 atm sadly

[@ralphwarom2514]

I love that this doesn't have a keyless fob. That alone makes this bike a winner in the market for me. Great Job Suzuki.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Wow, i honestly did not expect it to be a suzuki just from the pic! Looks great!!

[@splodge57]

I bought my first Suzuki in 1980, a GSX 750 and had quite a few since. They've all been great bikes and not a problem with any of them. Seriously looking at this GSXS 1000GX.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

They make solid and reliable bikes. Had the SV650 3rd gen and it was perfect. Drop by, you may like my content.

[@admiralbeez8143]

Still riding my 82 GS650G. I wish Suzuki would bring back shaft drive bikes like my GS.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@admiralbeez8143 That would be great. There is a lack of shafts in the bike world. Drop by bro, you may like my content.

[@ewganhoff]

Wow! Stunning design! Well done Suzuki! Now there's absolutely no reason to buy a Versys 1000, and you'd have to really want DCT and be blind to buy the NT.

[@alexanderpearce5860]

I understand comparing it to the Versys 1k / XR1k but not the NT...the NT is a tottaly different package with 50 odd less bhp

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@alexanderpearce5860 I completely agree about the NT. The NT is a totally different story. Rode it. Can check it.

[@SirMountainpass]

This one any day over the Kawa Versys!

[@shivamarya5225]

I'll take Versys unless this is much cheaper

[@skywatch4639]

Versys has centre stand.

[@oliw3664]

Looks nicer than the GT imo.

[@hahdwerk596]

just came in from pulling tires off of the Bandit 1250 and saw this...Center stand? Cool. The B1250 finally has a real successor...really cool that Suzuki is listening to the people.

[@messageinathrottle4046]

I was thinking the same thing. This looks like best highway commuter and a damn fine touring bike. I hope it shows up in the US, where I don’t see another worthwhile upgrade. The combination of looks, performance, price, and reliability has me excited.

[@mizushima76]

Beautiful bike at a reasonable price! Good job Suzuki!

[@jeffestrada6857]

Well presented thank you. Suzuki are really lifting their game and becoming one of the modern motorcycle standouts. Love these Gixxer engines may be close to 20 year old technology but one best engines around Go Suzuki! 👍

[@georgecastan2680]

Bravo from suzuki, i am a bmw owner 15 years now and I amvery considering this bike. I love the fact that you respect the owner and give him a full spec bike without stealing him. Well done.

[@Kwhopperfan]

It’s a sharp looking bike, how many letter configurations can they make with the same powertrain? I’d grab it over the XR any day

[@Northernbiker64]

About time that Suzuki joined the semi active suspension crowd

[@hmishin843]

I yet have to throw a leg over a Suzuki that I didn’t end up liking. Robust, reliable, and brilliantly executed motorbikes. My only wish for this K-5 engined beast is for Suzuki to incorporate an overdrive sixth gear, screaming on the highway in 6th gear on longer trips…well you know the rest.

[@Paulie44]

Great looking bike and I’m sure it’ll be just as good as my current GT, so I’ll be looking to trade my GT for the new GX in the new year 👍

[@borissh9932]

Finally a nice design! Bravo Suzuki!

[@fs5866]

best looking bike from Suzuki, gonna really want to test drive this one next year

[@cpuuk]

Looks terrific, would choose this over an XR- I think this will become Suzuki's biggest seller. Paul, what Dan is skating around in his question is- when is the Suzuki variable valve timing coming to the engine ;-)

[@carlouie1000]

Was about to get a versys1000 but upon scrolling I stumbled on this video, gotta admit this got me on hold from getting the V1K 😆..waiting for specs videos 👌

[@joedudz]

I have a Versus and a Katana. I love the Katana for sporty riding but for touring the Versys engine is silky smooth compared to the K5.

[@inked-96]

@@joedudz Versus is too heavy.

[@joedudz]

@@inked-96 Mmmm. Nope. I've toured two up all over Europe and it's a dream.

[@wombal177jim]

You just know its going to be an awesome Bike who cares about radar cruise control thats for the old people I defo will be having a look at this beauty nice job Suzuki.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Great to see Suzuki upping their game. 👍

[@yorkshireR9T]

Looks a good deal for the spec. I had a gsxs1000f, one of the best engines I've experienced.

[@mstfsircold]

Super looking bike with a brilliant engine and high-tech equipments with Suzuki reliability. I hope riding dynamics are good too and that'll make this bike an easy sell.

[@HelloJamesBond]

This is what I love about Suzuki! And they’ve finally brought the styling up to date 💥

[@MacAlex007]

Great looking bike! 👍

[@benkelly2190]

A stunner from Suzuki! This will sell bucket loads! Great to see them upping their game. I’ll be after a test ride.

[@ckkrons2338]

Sell bucket loads…have you looked at the price? 😅

[@destructiveflow6964]

what a beauty!

[@BodybuildingSteve]

Wow this looks gorgeous

[@peterkoning21]

I still have one of the best sport tourers, no electronics or other rider aids and the most fun, Triumph Sprint 1050ST

[@bikegeist]

A couple of years ago, Suzuki really only had the Hayabusa that I was interested in. Now there's a whole bunch. Good for them. I can't see myself staying with Honda for my next bike, that's for sure.

[@hoihoihoi1951]

Why not? I'm thinking of going to Honda after my 3rd Suzuki

[@bikegeist]

@@hoihoihoi1951 Nothing major, there's just not much that I find interesting. I love the bike I have now.

[@allwheeldrive]

Yeah. Great addition and definitely interested. What about gearing? Any different?

[@a.r.t.4611]

Looks good. Does it come with panniers as standard?

[@hahdwerk596]

Probably going to be available as a touring trim level.

[@dstev55]

Not standard

[@888jackflash]

One BAD thing: The headlights. Or rather, lack OF them. The eastern US roads, especially closer to cities, are INSANE these days; many oncoming drivers (and the ocean of DEER we have) will NEVER notice that tiny pin-prick of light, no matter how bright. It's not all about Candlepower.. you need AREA.. VOLUME.

[@davidmallia628]

Fantastic, and such a surprise! Now do the outdated drz400S, and SM.

[@stocks7765]

So does the traction control also work when leaned over?

[@markstrawbridge9133]

welcome to the party,about bloody time! now all we need is yamaha's R1 version !!!

[@pakcikjan9593]

I love Suzuki

[@vancejeremiah]

I’d take heated grips over radar cruise any day of the week.

[@SuperEasy1337]

The first guy was just kind of going over the benefits of leaning traction control, and Skyhook and other electronic suspension. That's great and all, welcome to the club, but the club's been established for about 6 years now. Still, glad to see Suzuki have found the wonders of an IMU. Now get it on the GT model, so you can more adequately compete with the Ninja 1000SX.

[@dstev55]

Looks stunning. Make sure you check out the green version - thats even better!

[@UltimateDazzle]

Suzuki onto a winner here

[@cwugrad396]

damn. suzuki are coming out swinging. this is going to be a great option for many bikers. maybe my 2016 S1000XR is getting an upgrade

[@zakw3637]

Wow, I was actually excited when I saw this bike yesterday and thought it would be a great option for us aging ex-sport rider guys who grew up on gixxers. I own a few bikes including a Multistrada with skyhook suspension (which is excellent) and was happy to see Suzuki finally added virtually identical active susp. to their lineup. However, I can't get over the price for this one here in the states, and I think Suzuki really missed the mark on it if I'm honest. $18,500 + destination ($540), dealer fees, and taxes puts this bike in the low $20k range. Looks like you also need to shell out for heated grips, good seat, etc. For this price I'd expect (everything!) steel brake lines (no idea why Japanese bikes rarely have these), hydraulic clutch, adjustable windscreen, higher level brembo front brakes, a rear brembo brake, etc. I believe they looked around the market and priced it based on the "adventure sport" competition, but for what's basically a chassis/bodywork redesign with an 18 yr old engine I'm struggling to see how this bike is worth $20k, let alone $4,500ish more than the 1000GT+ they just came out with last year. Is it worth $2k more than a Tracer 9 GT+? Also while I'm complaining about nothing, I wish all mans. would copy KTM and just show pro riders doing wheelies and stunts on their bikes - these marketing guys trying sell motorcycles by explaining the pedantic details in the manual no one ever reads is excruciating.

[@NorCalSaint]

Is there a comparable NEW bike that is cheaper? As as solo rider I would probably go with the Tracer GT if I wanted to save a little money or the S1000xr for a little more. (for now I will keep my Multistrada 1260 Enduro)

[@zakw3637]

@@NorCalSaint Yeah for sure the Tracer is up there. For this $, I would also look at the KTM SDGT (on sale I've seen them around $16-17k new), and the Guzzi Mandello S can be had with semi-active Ohlins, steel lines, power screen for $17,500. The Yammy and Guzzi are down on power, but probably just as fun with more real world power. I mean at $18,5 you're inviting pretty much everyone to the party.

[@BigEbikesports]

@@zakw3637 Also there are a lot of complaints with this K5 motor having timing chain auto adjuster noises after the 1st oil change with the GT's and Suzuki is just ignoring it, saying it's normal. Yamaha CP motors have been proven to go 200,000 miles plus reliably.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

It is a great looking bike, but in my humble opinion there are details that make it a really good one, like the center stand, luggage capabilities, the effectiveness of the windscreen, the comfort of the seat... Will see. We should wait for now. Otherwise a great video. Enjoyed it.

[@dstev55]

Yes and centre stand isn't standard which is disappointing

[@k1mura92]

Wow! It looks amazing!

[@lastdimestudios]

6 axis imu! Does it have lean sensitive abs?

[@HockeyVictory66]

This is more in the class of the Ducati Multistrada and BMW XR but at a better price. Nice job Suzuki. The segment is a bit crowded but this is a great offering.

[@matt-ze6fc]

Nice! Very nice. If offered at a competitive price this bike will be very popular indeed!

[@thiagoghiggi]

Now I can trade off my Tracer 900 GT....finally. Bravo, Suzuki ;) ;)

[@joedudz]

I have a Versus and a Katana. I love the Katana for sporty riding but for touring the Versys engine is silky smooth compared to the K5. TFT screen better on this bike though.

[@conceptcs]

holy smokes, that is a nice looking bike. Very futuristic/modern looking without not weird or trying to hard to be different.

[@houseofroos]

Will the active suspension lower the height at stops or stiffen the fork under braking to reduce dive?

[@dstev55]

Don't think it will lower it however there is some blurb about it reducing fork dive under braking

[@JPWest020]

Just wow!!

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Beautiful bike for sure! Best!

[@paulocometti4317]

I have a 2006 Vstrom now and I love it, I wish I had the money to buy the GSX-S1000 GX.

[@billsolid947]

Great looking bike and loads of tech on it,suzuki is gonna hit the jackpot with this one.

[@kugangles9860]

Very nice. Come on Yamaha, time to bring back the Tracer 1000.

[@houseofroos]

What a sweet bike !

[@natural9743]

Fark I'm Impressed

[@mirkomilic2793]

One question, why is not double head lights and not ciclope one look ?!

[@NoMoreResets]

Only a matter of time until we get an MT10 Tracer 🙏

[@bogdanbaubau]

That's overdue too. Might have that one instead of this.

[@mike569112]

im probably gonna get one of these.

[@JudithSaNo-pm7fu]

Genial!! Excelente trabajo👍🏻✨

[@jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi]

Suzuki es lo mejor!

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

Euro looks and features with Japanese, and more specifically Suzuki build quality and no doubt reasonable servicing costs 👌

[@VictoriaLopezManuyama]

Suzuki la mejor marca 👏

[@karlbratby4349]

Heated grips ? included ?

[@R3RLEE]

No but available in the accessories catalogue

[@huwchurch6011]

The spec sounds fantastic and looks great it's about time the Japanese manufacturers started producing exciting bikes again, my only criticism is they could have been more adventures with the colour scheme. Well done Suzuki can't wait to see it in the showrooms.

[@gigantografiaslizarbe4447]

Es una demostración excelente

[@a.christydjoko7773]

stunning design as usual....good job suzuki

[@s2k442]

Will this be available in the US

[@alexjquispetorres4909]

Wow excellent!

[@Gixxes010]

We need a inline 4 750 or 800 cc sport touring motorcycle. Something like a gsx s750 but then sport touring oriented. Would love the screaming inline four and comfort of a sport tourer.

[@jimperry4420]

I have a Gsxs750. Fantastic bike, throw a windscreen on and you’re good.

[@Gixxes010]

@@jimperry4420 yes indeed a fantastic bike, but not for 2-up

[@donnyazoff980]

For a long time I have been waiting for a Japanese equivalent of the BMW S1000XR and now finally we have one. I will most likely upgrade my Tracer 900GT to this Suzuki when it becomes available.

[@savrinmail]

Still has a weak brake master cylinder like GSX S1000GT?

[@PrintShootRepeat]

They need to make a GSXR-800

[@ambarperez444]

Oh si 😮 Suzuki lo máximo

[@expatbiker6598]

Looks better than the new gs 1300

[@mpakojohnk]

Well done Suzuki. Finally ❤

[@UncleWally3]

Informative; well done. How does all this technology add to the cost of ownership?

[@Dimos_Mkrs89]

Tracer killer!

[@michaelt1681-d6b]

This thing looks epic. Total game changer.

[@ckkrons2338]

No games have been changed. If it was 5000 less it would be that.

[@mike569112]

@@ckkrons2338it’s a multistrada at half the cost.

[@ckkrons2338]

@@mike569112 not at the pricing released in US. A fine bike indeed but not the usual Suzuki value pricing…

[@redhytech]

Suzuki needs to address the main issues with the gsx-s1000 motors also used on the GT models.. the cam chain tensioner... since Suzuki changed the tensioner in 2022 there have been a lot of complaints about cam chain noise and no answers from Suzuki.

[@specialized500]

Why is the location secret ?

[@elizabethdelgadotoledo7952]

Suzuki 😍😍😍

[@captricharddee3634]

What is happening in Suzuki's 250-400cc range? There is nothing since the discontinued GSX250R. A scaled down GSX-8R in 300-400cc guise would fit the gap (and I'd buy it).

[@badannyrey4296]

Mi pasión mi vida mi mundo que hermoso la ingeniería automotriz totalmente la nueva era en el mundo amantes de la. Tegnologia felicitaciones por cambiar al mundo de una manera. Fácil de vivir diferentes

[@joshtacker9531]

That looks great! Much better than the gt+.

[@marksimpson5218]

I have to agree, but the tracer has more kit for around the same money. Suzuki has more power tho.

[@johngerille11]

Imagined this style for so long

[@MikeK6046]

Looks like a great machine - WOW!!! It appears, here in the USA its MRSP is $18K (IMO at that price, its at/ near the border line of spending $4K more and get the BMW S1000XR?!?)

[@nazarethzuanare1062]

Beautiful motorcycle

[@EderNilsonValco-fn5bp]

Una de las mejores motos 🏍 😎

[@sharpes07ify]

One of the most intriguing bikes out right now for me 😅

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

I can not wait to try one it is the bee's knees 👌💯💯💯👍

[@HS99876]

Wow, Finally they made it ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sverremoe4087]

better looking than most the rivals

[@marfitagonzales7259]

Lindo modelo de 🏍️, debe de tener buena velocidad.

[@4tech69]

This Bike is a great move for Suzuki. There are only two other bikes that really are in the same class given it's a inline 4. That Versys 1000 and the S 1000 XR. The Versys "I own a 22 US model and do love it" is way done on power to this bike. The BWM has more power but is way more expensive. This gives people a real choice in the market. I'm concerned with the gearing though. They missed that mark on the GT. Hopefully they learned something from that.

[@ralphwarom2514]

Also the ktm 1290 in there.

[@inked-96]

@@ralphwarom2514 Yeah the most reliable bike out there hahahaha

[@wilmannoriega]

Hermosa moto 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@rafalobo5308]

Esa moto es preciosa ❤

[@CesarandresRinconesMarti-wx2og]

Totalmente alucinante 🥇🤘🏻