SUZUKI GSXS 950 // My First Ride Review!

[@jameshutchins3396]

You have the best ride reviews. Love how you point out some aspects of a bike are subjective. Your commentary is always entertaining. Thank you

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for commenting James. I really appreciate your time to respond to my vlogs. So glad you enjoy them! 😊

[@Paradoxgatekeeper]

Best thing i can think of this about bike is 999cc engine torque (92nm). Second is amazing inline 4 stock sound. Third thing.. after starting on ninja 400 within a2 license this gsxs 950 would make my second and third bike in same time. I would ride it with restriction for a year and after getting full A license it would be like whole new bike with 94 hp and 92nm of torque. I belive its made for riders who are transferring between skill and license categories or riders who want good naked bike without dealing with crazy 150hp. Also looks stunning. Thats what i see as new rider in it. Also i could listen to your accent whole day hahah. Good thing you made this review since others are in some weird languages so yea not much content as you mentioned. Ride safe and keep doing great work 😁.

[@UsernameKate]

Bruno, I think you hit the nail on the head! You get this bike and what it is all about :) thank you for the kind comments 😊

[@ed.barker7069]

BMW sold the F800GS and the F700GS side by side and no-one really questioned it. Both models sold well I believe. They're currently doing the same thing with the larger capacity 850/750. I guess some people just want a softer version of the bigger bike so I can see what Suzuki are trying to do. Congratulations to you Kate for bringing this to our attention because I hadn't heard of it although plenty of others have reviewed the bigger Suzook.👍

[@mikep.9371]

Hi Kate, was looking for the SUN the entire video but only found gray clouds. Good review and looked like fun doing it. Hope you had a good weekend too.

[@UsernameKate]

I know Mike, where was the sun!!! Bloody UK 😭

[@nigeltankard6977]

Learner riders have such a great choice of bikes to learn to ride on. Bike looks fantastic

[@simonpiles7773]

I've had this bike (Matt Black) for about 2months now. Having come from Tracer 700, I was a little dubious about whether I wad doing the right thing. Never been a naked fan, until now! Spent 4 days touring Wales 720miles in total. Boy did this bike perform on the twisty roads and the grunt from the inline 4 lets you know! Not sure about the 220mile range, but was about thrashy with it 😉😉 But I will say it needs a small sport screen Givi/Puig do them, just enough for little protection and aid air flow. Not being biased but the Matt Black gives it an aggressive stance which turns heads when you pitch up at a stop!

[@rishrevsR13]

Can it keep up with the full 1000cc bikes? I will be getting one soon I can’t wait 🎉

[@williamrae9954]

Ironically, I'm selling a Tracer7 and looking at the 950 and 1000cc

[@simonpiles7773]

@Kernoodles I've ridden both as they only had 1000cc available for test ride. Personally I didn't want a 150bhp bike as my next bike. Felt too much for me Personally - no doubt some stick for that as the 950 is not well perceived amongst the ape community 750/1000 GSX S. But I ride for myself and nobody else. The 950 was £2000 cheaper which definitely helped as well. Try taking them both for spin before taking the plunge 👍

[@simonpiles7773]

​@RISH REVS depends on who's riding I suppose. It has enough power for me and how and when I ride. Still have it 12m later and two 4 days trips booked this summer with it.

[@williamrae9954]

@@simonpiles7773 Never seen one in Scotland, let alone try get one as a demonstrator... surely they can be 'opened up' over time, even if it means an ECU off of a write off, if you feel inclined over time?(injectors too maybe?). Pipe is easy,you just cut GSX-S one's before the Cat, parts on the market that slip right on!

[@a68war]

Well if I just passed my CBT and wanted a bike for the next few years to cut cost, ideal, more power with a simple derestriction.

[@iamsampeters]

Just found your channel having watched DanDanTheFireman, with you getting chased by those rascals in Manchester. Your riding was incredible, thanks for sharing!

[@UsernameKate]

Welcome aboard!

[@Dan_B_Rides]

Nice ride Kate. I do like that bike. I love the looks and the power. The only thing stopping me is that price tag. It’s a lot of money especially as you can get the 1000cc for not much more. I can definitely see the market that Suzuki want to get in but they should have lowered the price to be a little more competitive. Lovely machine though and sounds awesome! Catch you on the next one 👍🏻

[@UsernameKate]

I feel you Dan!!

[@motogordo1903]

🌟🙌🏻😎as always, Kate. You always do,such detailed research and reviews. I’ve learned so much from watching, and, more often than not, end up with another another bike on the dream garage list.

[@arreruk]

Another great vlog. I adore the way you use the word bloody. Just like I do, just like me dad did. Proper Northern. Love your riding vlogs. That said, I don’t get the bike. Can’t see the point of it. Such a big motor for A2 compliance lol. Keep up the great work. Look forward to the next riding vlog

[@iainf6]

Excellent video Kate 😉👍 spot on conclusion 😉 the price is the sticking point.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Iain! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I enjoyed the ride. Thank you. Cheers!

[@robertdobbelaer8503]

Thanks for the review Kate, I find the bike quite interesting. Prices where I live (NL) are quite different between the 950 and the 1000. The 1000 costs € 14.999, the 950 costs € 10.990. That is a difference of € 4.000 which is more significant price difference than in the UK. With it's price the 950 has to compete with the Kawa Z900 and the Yam MT-09, not an easy task though.......both offer more for the same money.

[@fabian618]

Hee robert, ik zie deze reactie van jou nu pas. Ik zit te kijken naar de gsx s950. Heb jij toevallig nog andere aanraders voor mij? Ik ben wel nog een A2 rijder. Dus de mt09 zal hem niet worden

[@robertdobbelaer8503]

@@fabian618 Hoi Fabian, er is een enorm aanbod aan A2 geschikte motoren. Zowel de Mt09 als de Z900 zijn er in A2 varianten. Als ik nu een naked zou kopen zou ik voor de Suzuki GSX-8S gaan. Als je iets met een kuip/ruit wilt wat er ook sportief uit ziet dan is de Triumph Tiger 660 sport zeker een goede optie, ben je wat kleiner van stuk dan is de Kawa Ninja 650 ook een erg leuke motor. Er is gewoon te veel keuze eerlijk gezegd....

[@fabian618]

@@robertdobbelaer8503 ja er is enorme keus. Ik ben 185cm, en zoek vooral naar een naked. De gsx 8s voelt wat klein van formaat vergeleken de 950. Weet jij toevallig de topsnelheid van de 950 en de 8s?

[@richardsracingmad]

So….I like your moped ebike reviews and the fun stuff….😝

[@UsernameKate]

Plenty more of this stuff coming sooooon 😊

[@andy5786]

Nice Kate Suzuki's gsx 950 cool brilliant videos safe riding 👍😃💙

[@LowkeyAnnie]

Hi Kate, Another great vlog, I'm not a Suzuki fan, but you really give an informative review of what your riding, and understand what you comment about! Very enjoyable. Ride safe, Kate...🏍💨💨 Annie from Oz 🇦🇺

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you Annie! You're such a legend for commenting on my stuff. I really appreciate it! 😊

[@LowkeyAnnie]

@@UsernameKate you're welcome, Kate, I totally enjoy your vlog, like I said, you know what you're doing, understand what you're bikes are about and you're funny!

[@williamrae9954]

Time you become one...only 2 companies last in endurance racing, Suzuki and Kawasaki!

[@chema1546]

perfect 👍👌 to start but it has few CVs it doesn't work for me 😝 thanks for your videos Kate

[@CNDUK-q8r]

Ha ha ha ha... another fun video - well done Kate. I particularly liked: "For a thousand pound more you've got the whole turkey" and another Kate-ism is born.

[@UsernameKate]

Forgot I said that lol

[@geofkane2365]

A realistic review of the 950. An involving ride. Good point about the pricing.

[@geofkane2365]

Donald's Song. Can you believe, That yesterday, I was in your arms, And you swore to me, Youd be mine eternally, Now what's the name, Of your latest flame?

[@headrace4863]

There’s been a long-standing position that 100bhp(ish) is about bob-on for a road bike… can’t say I disagree. I’ve had all the eleventybazillion bhp stuff, and it’s just not necessary. It’s fun for sure, though. 60bhp is a great real world usable but can feel a little out of breath when two-up out touring the mountains. How many Suzuki will sell, I guess we’ll see but a great real world option. Thanks Kate. Good stuff! 👍

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks HeadRace for another logical comment! Totally agree with you! And it will be interesting to see how many they sell. I can't believe how much Mike bonded with it! I couldn't get a bloody ride in!!!

[@karlwilkins3285]

Very enjoyable 👍🏍

[@philipchard7596]

Hi Kate good review on the Suzy, I reckon it would probably appeal to a person who perhaps has ridden before had kids now they have grown and flew the nest , and it’s a good all rounder with enough power , and can take the mrs on the back.Keep up the good work Kate , get your Dad Steve out again what a fun Dad you have, but then you know that😂,be lucky all the best from Sweden 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🏍👍❤️🙏

[@UsernameKate]

I think you're 100% right Philip! And I'll defo be getting out with UND somemore! 😊

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Oooow Kate, I like a lazy ride too, otherwise its over too quickly 😜👍🏻

[@janjurecki3661]

Hi Kate, can you tell me the name of the place you stayed at for a few days the place that was stunning when you did the NC 500 , thanks

[@UsernameKate]

It was called Powder Mills B&B and it's in Furnace 😊

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

I don't get it, the 750 has been discontinued despite being faster, more powerful and over £2k cheaper. Maybe I'm missing the point. At £10k there is just too many other bikes available. Why buy this over a 765 Or MT09?

[@Shketri94]

is there a way to increase the bike's power? Since they just restricted the 1000's power, is there a way to work around that?

[@justmejohn773]

Nice review🐊. Enjoyed that. Hats off to you, I've just published my first video and now know exactly how much work you put into your channel. Ride safe.

[@UsernameKate]

BUFF!!! Your audio is impeccable! I've just hit the subscribe button and liked your vid. Just editing at the moment, but I'll watch it fully later tonight! :)

[@justmejohn773]

@@UsernameKate thanks Kate. I thought it was a little stilted tbh but I am happy with it as it is a first go.

[@RawTopShot]

Why comments off Buff? I subbed.

[@justmejohn773]

@@RawTopShot thought I'd out them on. Will have a look now. Thanks for watching and subbing. Much appreciated.

[@bikingwithmike9320]

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@UsernameKate]

Thanking you 😁😁😁

[@pollekepmtb]

Very nice review Kate. Maybe Suzuki put this one on the market to wheel young A2riders in. Then when they got there license and old enough, they can remove the restriction of the bike. Could that be it. What does the dealer says the bike is for? Again very nice review. Big thumbs up👍🇳🇱

[@UsernameKate]

I think you're probably spot on there!

[@56Spookdog]

Kate have you’ve heard of the Honda NR 750, my friend just picked one up for his boss that owns a Honda car dealership it’s 1992 Euro version looks to be a rare bike and looks pretty cool. I’ve never heard of them. Another good review.

[@RawTopShot]

It's got oval pistons... It's very rare indeed.

[@56Spookdog]

@@RawTopShot yes I looked it up there’s a video of it on KZbin $$$$

[@UsernameKate]

Mega bucks!

[@williamrae9954]

I was on one in 2017...the Ashburton Honda farm bike dealer in New Zealand has both a NR750 and RC45 in his showroom...weirdest place to find those!

[@michaelskinner896]

Thanks for the awesome review/vlog Kate. I agree that Suzuki may have over-priced this a bit, but time will tell if it does well or not. This is not the version I'd buy personally; I'll take the premium un-leaded version please.

[@UsernameKate]

Its funny isn't it Michael. My fella can be a bit of a nut on a bike, but he absolutely loved this bike, I couldn't get him off it for me to ride and he preferred it to the 1000. Strange!!! He just really gelled with it.

[@michaelskinner896]

@@UsernameKate That's very interesting! I thought he would've preferred the bigger boy since it seems he likes to ride somewhat briskly! Haha.

[@johnpeterfreeman5874]

Was this bike restricted for A2 or the full power ?thanks

[@UsernameKate]

This loan bike had full power :)

[@GARdotETH]

That's now my new phrase that I keep telling everyone....."No I didn't break the speed limit, I just got to it very fast" 😂

[@EUKBIKER]

Just been down the roads youre on in video lol. On returning trip from going off getting lost in a nice area.

[@EUKBIKER]

Currently sat outside the locked gates to rivy barn. Watching this before heading to Horwich to head up the 50mph road not far from it.

[@UsernameKate]

Hope you enjoyed the area ! 😊

[@grast961]

Seems to be a bit fun without having to feel like you have to thrash it everywhere.

[@bobek9221]

Wat ist the fuel consumption per 100km ?? On this 95hp

[@UsernameKate]

Not sure I'm afraid

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

Does the engine rev out good or does it run out of steam up top?

[@UsernameKate]

Revs feel progressive all the way to the limiter, at road speeds - it didn't leave me wanting more.

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

@@UsernameKate 👍. How does the power compare to the cb650r ? Same peak HP, but does the 950 feel significantly more powerful due to the increased torque? Thanks for the reply! Not many have reviewed this bike.

[@azkikrx1]

Not a single external shot of the bike?

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Old Fart, I did a full walkround here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKXHfHacibR4esk but will look to put more external shots in the first rides 👍🏻

[@november161167]

What I'd really like to know is why was the Loch Ness monster passing you in the opposite direction at 9mins 42secs...? 😕

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Always full fat please! (Makes the best ice cream). Looked like you had a lot of fun on that bike👍 P.s Test booked 1st Sept. Better get out n practise. (Going to Enfield Garage tomorrow prob. Ten mins down the road).

[@IanBlackburn-j8e]

Great Vlogg again Kate you are doing some great stuff really enjoy your Vids keep doing all the good Stuff Ride safe Enjoy

[@gerrypowell2748]

Surely it would be a good bike if🤔you wish to keep it for while(years)as being softer tuned it will last🤔

[@chrisw4215]

That is the way how I think about it, 95hp from a big engine makes it bulletproof. Good keeper bike for, I would say, 5 years' time. I had z1000sx, and it was hard to keep the speed limits. fuel economy could be better, but overall fantastic looking bike

[@elijames3041]

Nice bike

[@pigstain7531]

I didn't know they make 950 gsx, older 750 gsx still my dream bike lol

[@UsernameKate]

Cracking bikes imo!

[@АлександрГалкин-х2б]

The GSXS950 is simply blown up to its older brother of 1000 to 150 horsepower, it's the best bike with price/power for your money

[@richardsracingmad]

95 horse is fine by me, not my style but……I just like Kate’s vids…..I will even watch your Trackday stuff😜, at a push my dear😅

[@UsernameKate]

Haha you're a good egg 🥚

[@raymondbaumann5379]

Nice bike...you geven a nice comand...greets from hollend❤

[@RawTopShot]

I don't understand the prices of bikes these days. It was only 10 years or so back that a brand new FZ6 was £2,999 and it was a screamer

[@UsernameKate]

It's gone wild hasn't it!!

[@stevieeplea5611]

Wooooo another great vlog Kate omg you are fantastic as always ride safe my favourite Bolton biker chick only one username Kate greetings from st Helens Merseyside..

[@alejandronebra2372]

I have one. 95 cv. And the engine's sound is music.

[@UsernameKate]

Music to our ears 🎶

[@alejandronebra2372]

@@UsernameKate I think the best bike IS the Mt-09. It have allí you can wish. But I can't but this bike with this front rear and the single light that looks like a toilet light. It's very ugly. And if it's note pretty Ford my eyes I can't buy a bike. Pd: sorry for my English.

[@edwardgatter4610]

I was just having a sit down in not so sunny Suffolk when your notification popped up…..I hoped for a nice little countryside bimble with your pops….you know! afternoon tea with a tiered plate of petit nibbles or a roadside cafe, mugs of tea and dam joughuts ……but alas… maybe later. Don’t have a clue on the bike value though…..nice colour!!! Keep well ride safe 🛵❤️😃

[@UsernameKate]

Plenty more stuff with pops coming up 😊

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Would be a genius move by Suzy, if it was a couple of grand less. But then maybe non a2 people would buy it and spend 1500 on a remap and suspension negating the full fat thou?

[@Sharpey76.]

could see your nose growing in the helmet when you said "no i didnt go over the speed limit then"

[@UsernameKate]

🤫

[@MrScootmcg]

This really needs to be a sub 10k bike, it makes little sense to choose this over the 1000cc model at current UK pricing. Its also up against other 95hp (ish) bikes like the RS660, Tuono and as you mentioned the much cheaper CBR650 variants. I'd go for the former at 10k or the later if I wanted to save some cash.

[@rishrevsR13]

Second and and most dealerships have deals on then sub 8

[@williamrae9954]

£8995 new currently on pre-reg

[@kreibikreibixx9638]

Wonder why it should be that much cheaper than the 1000 at all. Same Engine, same chassis - just sub fork, front brake, QS and some electrics & LED blinkers, rest is the same bike. Even if I wish there was more difference in price as I want to purchase one.

[@rickydowns1289]

I was thinking £7500-8000 would be a sweet spot for this bike. But for £10k you've got so much more choice out there.

[@williamrae9954]

There already, pre-owned...£7500-ish

[@Antimortem]

❤️👍

[@mc-gl8rx]

Hopefully they'll drop it down a £1000 at some point, then it will shine.

[@UsernameKate]

🌞

[@Mieke3133]

95 Bhp is more than enough to get into trouble. 😆

[@UsernameKate]

🤭🤭🤭

[@chrisdesmond9989]

i think suzuki have priced themselves out of the market with this bike. in my opinion if they made the bike a 750 or 800 cc instead of the 950 and made it cheaper then it would sell well. MT07 sells well and is a very fun bike for a lot less money and probably easier for new riders to get used to as lighter as well. Time will tell on this one

[@UsernameKate]

I feel you Chris!

[@realscience948]

Not a bike that would sell in North America …where more is the law! A would prefer a 1300cc retro bike with a few more ponies for same price!

[@patbassman8251]

So we are just gonna have to use are imagination to see what it loos like.

[@UsernameKate]

Hey, I have a dedicated walkround vlog that comes out before my riding vlogs. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKXHfHacibR4esk thanks Pat!

[@JuanRamonBarreraChinea]

Tremenda makina la kitaron no entiendo

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

Not bad for a bike with training wheels.

[@big500]

Got to be the most pointless bike in the Suzuki range… I asked a Suzuki salesman about it and. He couldn’t explain its position especially at the price..

[@waynegargan8468]

Pointless bike in my humble opinion

[@williamrae9954]

£8995 new,a £40 de-cat link pipe,a Lextek can,K+N and a power commander, what's not to like...a bike you can buy without finance and evolve it over time?