2021 Suzuki GSXS 1000 // First ride impressions - taking it out round Yorkshire!

[@bsmukler]

This is a really enjoyable and professionally done review. I always appreciate your on-bike commentary about handling, ergonomics, engine response and sound, and so on, and I found myself nodding in agreement as you ticked off each point. Your camera angle and sound pickup were just right, so that it felt like we viewers were truly along for the ride, such that I could hear the engine sounds on roll on roll off just as you described them. It’s a nice sounding bike, and I am impressed with the quick shifter being so smooth in a 1-2 shift. Thanks for the fun and informative review!

[@TheAgalmic]

I loved the test ride I had on this bike. To make it perfect though, it would need the cruise-control and TFT display from the GT and heated grips.

[@es1537]

nah except the Tft display Those belong to the Sport touring/adventure touring Bikes the manufacturers all know it The nakeds are for enjoying views going 200+kmh once a week Etc

[@nigelbarratt9807]

Smashing Video, well presented, informative and concise. Looking forward to the next.

[@garychan927]

you know it's a nice bike when youtube subtitle detects exhaust sound as [Music]

[@MercilessGuitar151]

Great review! As a rider on the shorter side like you, I appreciate the perspective. Keep it up!

[@mike748golfsmith]

Always like your reviews Kate. They're 'Real World' and always down to earth.

[@1MrBryn]

Probably the bike at the top of the list for next bike. Even though I currently ride a BMW, this is nearly 10 grant cheaper than the S1000r in Australia. Plus the blue is my current favorite colour in the industry.

[@mcfugle]

Great real life review as always Kate bars n clutch lever had me curious but hearing gettinf flat footed on a 1000cc bike impressive, just liked the im on the telly mum comment. Keep it up yer doing amaze keeping us entertained aw the best

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. I really like this bike. I also reckon it's a bit of a dark horse & perfect for the road. Speaking of dark horses, black's my favourite too. Looks a brute.

[@maycrotch8576]

Absolutely brilliant video Kate. I can't think of one question to ask about this bike, you answered them all. You're bloody superb at everything you do.🙂

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great review Kate, it's definitely a great bike and amazing value too.

[@barryjmarling]

Wow what a great looking bike,sounds like the seating position is similar to my 1250 bandit, very informative and interesting video,gotta agree about the black looking best.

[@timh.6654]

It's basicly the same seating position as on the Bandit 1250s. I sold mine on Monday and odered the Grey one of this beautiful Beast 😍 It is very agile and has nearly the same tourge as the Bandit. If you are interested you have to book a Testride, it is so much better than the still very good Bandit. I am sure that you will Love it. Greetings from Germany.

[@bhok1971]

Dont ever get rid of the Bandit man, love my 1200s. Real torquey hooligan machines

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@davidaston5773]

Thank you for the videos. I'm in the process of deciding on electric transport. Life is getting interesting and I haven't even started riding one. It's one HUGE revolution electrical wise.

[@simondemetriou7750]

Great, detailed review Kate……….definitely gonna test ride this bike!

[@liveinwonder7221]

Great real world test, the bike looks great. Might have to put one in my garage!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@dondle2]

Another good review Kate, keep up the good work. All the best from Argyll.

[@nickrider5220]

Good review of a really good bike and bit of a bargain. Those 23mm wider bars give greater Lee-verage, our American friends use the longer lev-ver for greater lev-verage - be British and proud Kate !

[@antw3565]

A great review. Would look great in silver with original katana-style windscreen

[@windyrun7979]

Great review. Thanks for posting. Really like the new design and colors.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@allwheeldrive]

Thanks for a great review. The engine seems addictive! I understand B level is the daily setting just because it's so eager. Looking forward to the sport touring version. All the good stuff is already there. Windscreen, a real two-up seat (not the typical stupid-high, small, highly angled perch!). Suzuki can really get it right!

[@juangarcia-xs8oo]

Seria bueno para ti la nueva gsx s950.

[@ThisDyingEarth]

15:47 Something similar happened to me on my dainty GSX-R125 the other day except I suddenly found myself lying under the bike in a rather embarrassing and compromising position. Had just taken it out of the garage and locked up behind me, plopped my arse down on the seat and then suddenly the bike is lying on top of me and I'm lying there thinking WTF how did that just happen. I'm still so confused... and embarrassed. Thankfully nobody came out to help me or ask if I was alright. Hopefully none of the neighbours noticed or care! Either is fine by me. Edit - Maybe it's a Suzuki thing! Good review as well.

[@mikep.9371]

But you do look good with a blast of wind. Makes sitting on the bike, seam more alive. Nice review Kate and glad you had a bunch of fun test riding. Got a track day planned? Hope you had a good 'n dry weekend, take care.

[@Lochwood92]

I did have the old one and loved the performance... The headlight is growing on me to be honest and i can hear that raspy exhaust is still there. Good review kate, i think your a fan. 😁

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Kate, a nice review and I always enjoy your commentary, and your point about the clutch lever, will be noted by Suzuki, I'm, sure! A very enjoyable ride too.

[@yamaharider8014]

I haven't owned a Suzuki for awhile, but some of their new bikes are interesting to me. I want upright ergos, long distance comfort, AND gotta have cruise control. Great review!👍.....🙏😺

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@deanharris9331]

Love it ❤ I must admit that suzuki make slick gearboxes and the standard can sounds awesome 👌. Great job Kate, thanks for your review 👍. Oh....I've forgot to mention that I was busy working when my phone pinged with a username Kate notification. That's it...stop work I'm watching this review 🙂👍

[@UsernameKate]

You are actually too kind 😊👍 don't get sacked though... 😅

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

Great review Kate! Definitely looking forward to more reviews like this. Going now to see you’re in Choppsies video😉

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@solino2002andrea]

Hi 👋 Kate, totally agree with you about clutch lever: I have XXL gloves 🧤 sizes and I found it (on my Katana but I think they adopt same parts actually)pretty stiff and difficult to reach…I can imagine it could be harder for a petite woman with tiny hands. Anyway, nice video.

[@rackssanoy5569]

You are such a Smart and Beautiful person to watch. Japanese Bikes, especially Suzuki are Fun and Easy to Ride, you are definitely right. That is why I owned 2020 Model gsx-s1000 Oort Gray, and I love that Bike. 2021 Model has 19lts of Tank, which is Good, more time to travel. More Electronics Added to Incorporate with the great Engine for just 11K Pounds.👌

[@michaelcohen2392]

Always enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Michael!

[@michaelcohen2392]

@@UsernameKate 😎👊

[@mickl8212]

I had my heart set on an MT10 but I recon this GSXS will be right up my street

[@UsernameKate]

i haven't ridden the mt10 so cant coment on them, the gsxs is a pleasure though

[@dry509]

Good review. I demoed it’s predecessor and enjoyed it.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@yorkshireR9T]

The new f version is going to be a t for touring. I loved my f but I hope they improve the front end looks.

[@Jimo368]

Rear end too.

[@lambethlongshanks4791]

Banging review, Kate. Excellent job.

[@UsernameKate]

You're too kind!

[@eduardoolivares9653]

The best 1000 on the market

[@HippoDrones]

A new bike to my radar... looking forward to trying one myself.... You had a good experience with Suzuki for this ride! 🙂

[@stitch3163]

Another great video, Kate. Cheers!

[@derekholme6922]

Well done Kate, enjoyed all of your presentations but this one tops the chart and a special machine also, on the subject of tyres, you mentioned Dunlop Mutants a while back, any info on your views, looking for some new boots for my R1250 GS?

[@UsernameKate]

So far so good but Scotland will be the real test!

[@derekholme6922]

@@UsernameKate enjoy Scotland, look forward to your videos and input on the Mutant tyres, ride safe and stay safe.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@leoflag853]

Ein tolles Gerät... War heute zu einer Probefahrt... Beeindruckend... Im 6. Gang durch Ortschaften selbst mit 40 beim Gasgeben kein Ruckeln..Schalten rauf bei Vollgas...und runter ohne Kuppeln möglich... Besser als bei der neuen BMW 1000 R... Bequeme Fahrhaltung mit diesem Lenker. Ein Traum....Bei der BMW angeblich lt. Videos Handgelenkprobleme., und Vibrationen....Bin am Überlegen ob ich diese oder dann die mit Verkleidung kaufe.... Die soll auch noch kommen....

[@stephenchapman8344]

Great review Kate. 👍

[@johannacollins1130]

I have a 2018 version and the clutch lever is definitely an issue for me too. Johanna.

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

Excited to see these come to the states. I will be trying to pick one up next year around February or March! And for a stock exhaust it sounds really good!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@jokermotorcycle]

My GSX~S1000 🥰

[@lold6130]

Looks good in black.

[@batman7286]

1:12 beautiful MT09 there ❤️😁

[@devonnobles1083]

I really love this bike, but still no US prices. I have become obsessed with checking Suzuki's site...several times a day...I think I have a problem 😅

[@huskypoop4917]

no you dont have a problem you just have a unhealthy intrest in bikes loooooooool

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

I wonder how much leftover Katanas are figuring into the actual release of these in the US. I just saw one dealer doing the Ks at $8999 in Houston..

[@markatchison9974]

Great video, & some great roads. I know these roads very well. All local to me.

[@DWR82]

About time you got to the right side of the Pennines!

[@adamstratford6740]

Sup Kate 👍🏻. You looked really comfortable on this GSXS 1000. Really good review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@UsernameKate]

It was! It was a pretty confidence inspiring machine :)

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@paulconnell1309]

Great review thanks. What would the bike be like commuting around a city? While I like the twisties, I put most of my miles on in the city.

[@bernardobartolome2056]

Once again thank you for your information and assessment on this GSX-S1000 2021 model the technology has been grown - far out light weight and easy to drive compare to Z1000R 2021 model quite heavy , well good day drive safely more power to you 🤗

[@veiledallegory]

Nevermind pretty in pink, how about beautiful in black! 😍

[@nigeltankard6977]

Nice looking bike, do like the look of the naked bike. What's with the in clip of the little random..🤣🤣🤣after you were saying how fast it is.

[@UsernameKate]

Haha its a meme of a kid that says jesus christ in that very voice 🤣🤣🤣

[@nigeltankard6977]

@@UsernameKate I had to rewind the clip as I thought I was seeing things.....🤣🤣🤣

[@neilstewart9286]

Hi Kate , gr8 video as usual , love the content especially the track stuff , seems we have a mutual friend , he is coming into your work tomorrow , so he said just now , it’s Andy from the paint shop , I was jus telling him bowt your channel , anyway keep the vids coming

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Neil! :)

[@McBasharit]

Great review...thanks for sharing 👏👍

[@harvardford8752]

"MUM IM GONNA BE IN THE TELLY" loved that ahaha

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣

[@firbyd]

You rock! From the son of a son of a Yorkshireman! I hear from my father there is no hospital in Ide, so I guess they were born at home? Cheers! from FLA

[@juangarcia-xs8oo]

Pienso de que por estas carreteras y sobretodo al ser una naked , una opcion mas barata de comprar y sobre todo de mantener es la nueva suzuki gsx s950 que saldra al mercado en el mes de septiembre con sus 95cv.

[@Keith24GB]

Great review, nice bike but not a fan off that Display as it keeps going fuzzy 😉. Choppsey best up his game in the reviews, as Kate has just done an overtake.

[@booshting3520]

Not sure how I feel about the new styling

[@murdocampbell4858]

Great review! You were fair giving it the beans 👍

[@iainian]

Found your channel via LCR channel, nice to hear another opinion regarding the Suzuki. Thank you. (Subscribed)

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Iain!! 😊

[@iainian]

@@UsernameKate Thank you Kate.

[@512460]

Kate now you've ridden more modern bikes where does this bike stand? Can it still hold a candle or isn't now obsolete?

[@56Spookdog]

Nice review and ride, how do like the One 360 X2 I’m considering buying one instead of buying two go pros.

[@UsernameKate]

I cant wait to use it properly. I've been doing all my editing on my phone because I didn't have a laptop. So I've really struggled to edit my insta one x2 footage. Just bought a laptop so I'm hoping I will actually be able to use the footage properly now 😅

[@marcusgeorge1825]

A great review. Thank you. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@huskypoop4917]

eyup kate harewood all familiar roads to me round their loool ive had suzuki,s mainley for last 15 yrs GSXR,s i had the GSX 750 it wos just a plodder suzuki think like this ? if it aint broken dont fix it and that goes for their tech aswell . which i think is a good thing keep it simple the quick shifter is a good addition . my recent bike got one im converted lol . a good review kate keep up the good work

[@johnlysyiem6783]

Beautiful bike lik it ....

[@lordgibbness]

How did you find it compared to the BMW S1000R out of interest?

[@512460]

I second this...

[@keen2b]

Having ridden many 1000cc bikes with a fairing, I could never switch back to naked bike, OK for a Sunday blast with your mates, But for any serious touring, Any additional protection for wind and rain is a massive bonus believe me,Not a bad review overall, Your opening statement about the bike feels Japanese? Made me laugh when considering that most motorcycle manufacturers come from the land of the rising Sun!!🤔🇬🇧👍

[@UsernameKate]

Haha most of them do but I ride more British, Austrian and German at the moment lol 🤣

[@ledzeproberts2111]

Class review

[@UsernameKate]

Cheers!!

[@palstuart6891]

Am popping down to York for a break soon and am seriously tempted by the RR 1000 but also the benelli 502 which has a dealership close by. Too many choices 😷🌍✅☕️🥃🌎

[@WestyorkshirestRS]

8.20 mins in, road would be good if clear b6161 I’d now say it’s better than b6451 with the double left/right you’ll go on later. Underrated that first road

[@UsernameKate]

Wardy, the living breathing road map LOL

[@WestyorkshirestRS]

@@UsernameKate 🤣🤣🤣 Yorkshire’s road queen 👑

[@genxkevin]

beautiful bike. couldnt find one so I bought a new S750 and love it

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@genxkevin]

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[@jesus2400]

Nice to see a female rider giving a review we need more women to ride motorcycles to keep the sport alive.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Maxie Boy!

[@kevincraig8257]

so why would someone say purchase this bike over the Yamaha MT-10 just kinda of wondering or the Kawasaki or the Honda even always wondered about this

[@marksimpson5218]

Simple, because they like it.

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

Because they value the dollars saved over the performance and cruise of the MT. Styling also a likely choice, despite how many view this as looking like a Yamaha (I don't).

[@Joe-629]

Have you reviewed the GSX-8S yet?

[@stefan9945]

Very nice. Bike too...

[@ranahuzaifa8609]

Awsmm😘👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❣

[@ioandragulescu6063]

no no no, this review is wrong !! where's the pretentios criticism, the smug bored appreciation of it's few, hard to remember, qualities, the constant reminder that this is an old bike with a restyle, that is a suzuki (followed by a knowledgeable smirk, wink like expression). I mean, the "professionals" surely know better.... right ? Sarcams aside, you seem to have had a good time on a great bike and you shared that very well, thank you :)

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Ooooh Kate, what did you take out round Yorkshire ?, and how come I never saw it 🤔😜👍🏻

[@UsernameKate]

🤣 a while back this!

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

@@UsernameKatedoesn’t matter how long ago, still like to see it 😜👍🏻

[@KenziRrrr-pt6uz]

I have gsx.s 150 nice bike

[@benwells2338]

Minor design pet peeve of mine, why can’t bike manufacturers integrate the display units into the design more seamlessly? It’s as though we’re living through the early stages of car design all over again when displays were first being implemented. To be fair, many cars still haven’t gotten past that awkward growing phase. Love the look of this Suzuki but I can’t help but stare at that faux Flintstones rock mounted on the front.

[@chrislecouteur2360]

Great video Kate ....... Mum I'm on the telly ..... lol

[@malcopopolo44]

Hello. How does it compare to the bmw s1000x ??

[@AmenCornerRider]

I’m sure I’ve said this before, but what the heck. I really enjoy your Vids. 😊💜. I sold my 2022 BMW S1000R because I was not comfortable with the riding position. This bike looks much more comfortable with the same kind of power and smoothness. I would love to test ride this.

[@UsernameKate]

Aw thank you! Yeah! Defo test ride one if you can! I did find the throttle snatchier than on the S1000R but the riding position is definitely better

[@AmenCornerRider]

@@UsernameKate I also watched your Vid on the 2022 Ducati Monster. Which would you pick, the Suzuki or the Monster?

[@UsernameKate]

@@AmenCornerRider I haven't done a video on the ducati monster. Haven't ridden one yet! I want to thought!

[@AmenCornerRider]

@@UsernameKate My gosh, my mistake! Well, I’d love to see you review the Monster. Your reviews are the best.

[@UsernameKate]

@@AmenCornerRider thank you so much!

[@iammichaell2538]

Nice review

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks!

[@marcjohnson7734]

Black for sure 👌

[@johnwelbers4248]

🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦nice review and nice bike. Thanks for sharing

[@TheWatcherWatching]

I've just swapped my old gsxs1000 f for a spanking new 21 super adventure s. Amazing bike and the handling is above par, with the added bonus of 160hp and 138nm torque. I was tempted to try this but it doesn't tempt me the way I thought it might 🥺

[@UsernameKate]

Fair enough. Let's be honest, you're gonna have tonnes of fun on a SA-S 🙌😈

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

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[@asproman66]

De javu. I feel like i saw that bike with the same background before, on other channel. Sorry not speak english good.

[@UsernameKate]

There was a few different vloggers on this launch 😊

[@박태양석]

한국어 번역이 있어서 보기편하고 좋아요 ㅋ 잘보고 갑니다 ^^

[@lynsmith1096]

aAnother good review Kate

[@alanbirch9663]

It’s like watching a Orlando Disney video lol

[@UsernameKate]

I dont understand 🤣

[@craigwood2310]

What about a 6’4” rider

[@marcbrasse747]

Mom, I’m on the telly! 🤣

[@ricardo6861]

Could of popped a wheelie Kate👌😎😁

[@triumphrider2002]

For some reason you look taller than you are. If I ever decide to replace my old Bandit this might be interesting.

[@drink4711]

Great review Kate! Very clear and informative. That engine sounds lovely, the price point is excellent. Shame that the bike looks so hideous. The design language is one hot mess, including those atrocious headlights.

[@weemt07biker74]

Surprised it would suit shorter riders, I'm only 5' 3"

[@UsernameKate]

I'm 5ft 4, it's defo not as tall as the S1000R Sport 👍

[@cirilothomasjrdonato3992]

May i know your height ma’am?