New Suzuki GSX-S1000GX Honest Review 2024

[@martinharnett6922]

I have never heard you praise a motorbike so much🎉

[@CaptainDangeax]

Bought one at the end of june. She gives me the smile like my Versys1000 never did

[@BernardVisagie]

I bought one at the start of the season this year. I am very happy with the price to performance and specs you get (in NL). I upgraded the windscreen to the Puig Touring screen (this was critical for me). I also had the shop fit Michelin Road 6's for delivery. Only bugbear still to solve are vibey mirrors at speed.

[@glennalderton1313]

I've been looking for a replacement for my 2011 Triumph tiger 1050 for a while now and nothing matched what it could do, until now. Certainly seems like the GX is an equivalent, but much upgraded version. I cannot wait to ride one. Great report! Thank you!

[@inked-96]

A brand new GX can be picked up for 13k here in the UK. Base XR is 17.2k. Yes, add another 700 for heated grips and centre stand, but that's still £13,800/14,000. That's over £3000 cheaper than the spec for spec XR TE whilst also retaining better reliability and cheaper servicing!

[@giaccos]

it is all about the size of the bike ( IMHO) . GX is not for tall people.I had to sell it. Test it well before.With a passenger too.

[@inked-96]

@giaccos Oh absolutely, I found the GX to be significantly lower than the XR. Even though they are quoted the same sest height, I'm 6ft, and could flat food both sides where the XR is couldn't..

[@szaesz8190]

it doesn't make much difference on pcp tbh

[@lold6130]

Yoshimura make lovely end cans in 3 different finishes for the GX.

[@diyeveryday67]

Please create comparison to the revised 2024 S1000XR.

[@ThaSideWeed]

Yes please. I definitely want to hear vtold's take on this as I find him to be one of the better reviewers around.

[@giaccos]

Got it without any test ride.....but sold after 3 weeks. The bike is really great but if you are tall ( I am 1.90 mt) it is not anymore a cross over, will become a sport bike .It is too small ( IMHO) and good only up to 1.80 . The passenger too should be not that tall. I had to get back the superadv kind ( tiger 1200) .Having saying that ....engine and the shift/transmission and suspensions are amazing....

[@SomewhereInside]

Sat on this bike at a dealer , felt good , and appeared well built .

[@AmAm-t1g]

Nice review.. which one would you choose between this bike and vstrom 1050? And why

[@joep2177]

I have a 2022 S1000XR. I test rode the Suzuki and liked it in general but still prefer the BMW overall. Of course its hard to get a good comparison on a 20 minute factory demo ride. I think the fit and finish is nicer on the BMW and i prefer how it looks althoughthe Zuki looks good too. The Suzuki seems to have better low and mid range power (couldn't romp on it much on the demo ride). BMW tuned the XR to get the big peak power number I guess. Both have totally fuzzy mirrors on the freeway but minimal bar and peg vibrations. Brakes and suspension seem similar. 10k miles on the BMW with no issues so far but I trust the Suzuki will be very reliable. I do not like projector headlights as I don't think they stand out as much in daylight. I bought the BMW as a factory demo with 2 years left on the warranty for around same price as Suzuki would be new with 1 year warranty. Can't go wrong with either if looking for a good all around sport touring type motorcycle. I hate the term tall arounder.

[@inked-96]

Facter in cost. The bmw is around 3k+ more spec for spec. As suzuki are selling these at 13k in the UK. Add another 700 for grips n centre stand, £13,700. XR TE is now £17,200. I agree quality is better on the XR but.... it's luck of the draw. Not everyone has the same luck as you.. Suzuki servicing is also cheaper. Strangely, the XR is around £350 cheaper the insure than the GX for myself to which baffled me.. So i look at it like this.. If you want Better fit n finish More power More servicing cost Better brakes Better resale(if you own the bike). Not many buy bikes these days. Buy the XR. If you want A cheaper bike Reliability Cheaper servicing Better looks(marginal) More comfortable. Buy the GX.

[@flat6fever680]

We had a really sweet S1000XR for a while. Incredible machine but scary fast. You really can't have any fun going slow on these inline 4 sport bikes. Even in ADV trim they still want to go fast. And you are just bored to death following traffic and or keeping semi legal speeds. The bikes like the R1200/R1300GS have so much character even at legal speeds that you still enjoy the slow ride and can effortlessly hit triple digit speeds as well. I've had FZ1000 and other similar bikes and it's the same story. So silky smooth and fast that they lack character. BUT....this Suzuki does appear to be an incredible machine. Just depends what you are after.

[@anxiousappliance]

downshift

[@Birdynmnm]

As a DL 1000 owner i concur. The power of large twin engines, provide 10 times better power feeling driving down normal roads at reasonble speeds. There, the GX feels like a 500cc in comparison. But as soon as the rpms goes above 7000…. Your license is at risk in a second 😅

[@inked-96]

@Birdynmnm indeed it does, but you act as if an I4 has no grunt low down at all? It does... Ultimately it's personal preference. I hated the GS, was rather boring... wouldn't mind the Multistrada v4s next mind.

[@Birdynmnm]

@@inked-96 been driving for many years and rerely had a twin, so i had 4-in lines. today happily driving a large twin, but when I get back on a 4-inline I do dig the smoothness from that engine and its better sub 3000rpm character as well. But I guess you cannot have it all, so there it is. Maybe a triple is the ultimate engine, I havent tried one yet

[@SuperReiv]

thanks for the review, I'd just like a few more footage out of town. I'm getting mine in a week, replacing a VSTROM 1050 2023 (great bike by the way, but a bit too big and heavy, and the saddle tugs the ass like hell)

[@craigg4246]

I have a 2023 1050 Vstrom I have put 26,000 miles on this year. I love the bike for many reasons, but the only thing I wish for is more power. That is why I was so excited about the GX. But when I finally got to sit on it, found it was just too small for my 6’5” 36” inseam frame. The seat is too low, the pegs too high, the bars too close. Gosh I wish they made bikes for taller riders…

[@flat6fever680]

Or clothes....

[@DB-qz7se]

Damn i got same reaction coming from vfr800x crossrunner and being 6"2

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@14:07 I test road one jumping off my 2023 v strom 1050 and I was unpleasantly surprised about the front brakes compared to mine. The biting point comes pretty late and they feel a bit vague. Maybe the vagueness is because of the fancy suspension? I don't think they lack actual stopping power but I never emergency braked on it so I don't know. It was interesting considering they are brembo brakes. The bike was new with about 500 kms on the clock if I remember correctly and other then the brakes, the windshield which obviously is not as protective as on mine and the seating position which is not necesarelly something I would like, be it more on the sporty side, the bike was amazing. I am really happy that finally Suzuki is making new bikes that are really good, talking about this one and the latest gsx-8R (really unfortuante that amazing yellow is not available in the EU, for now at least)

[@alexugljesic8857]

1000 GT recives the same feedback about brakes ( no surprise as they share many components). People are describing it as wooden feel. I test rode 1000 GT and found exactly what you describing how brakes feel. Good thing is that is easily curable with better brake pads, according to people who own GT.

[@awakeadventurer9198]

And steel braided lines

[@benniewenniger2075]

The V strom brakes are better then almost anything

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@@benniewenniger2075 yup, also tested a 2023 new 1290 adv S and I didn't like the front brakes on that one either.

[@alfredo-ferreira]

A nice bike I've admired since it came out. A lot of what you describe matches the R1250RS. I've just returned from a motocamping trip to the Canadian Arctic on mine, with 70/30 tires. But haven't tried bench-pressing it 😂

[@Fernando90054]

Hi V-Told, This is a nice bike of course ! Do you know what feels planted? The BMW 1600 GT! ❤ trade my BMW 1250 RT and I’m in love again. You should bring your analysis of that bike to the channel, it would be great to ear your thoughts on that machine. This Suzuki GSX 1000-GX is interesting but that front design is not my cup of tea and the wind shield isn’t easily adjusted… Should be electric, for a so recently launched new model and the price is dangerously near to the BMW S 1000 XR, which I definitely would prefer to this Suzuki Thanks so much!

[@borilapostolov7474]

Haha it seemes you had a lot of fun with this machine? Thanks for reviewing it and do not worry to compare it with others from this segment. I still cannot get myself a test ride here in Sofia, but hey- august has just started. Ride safe!

[@arieldomingo1692]

Will this be a good fir for 6’2 230 lbs frame?

[@laurentrun6564]

Thanks for the review ! It's a good bike as long as you can replace the headlights (or add some) and the windshield

[@Jack-bb9wj]

Yeah, Suzuki seems to really love this headlight for some reason, all models since the GSX S1000, GSX-8S/8R, V-Strom 800 etc have the same and as an owner I can confirm the headlight is utter crap

[@KNN777]

When accelerating hard that wobble must be bad ?? Comparing with s1000xr(2024) a versys1000se may be good to add comparison .. Thanks for video ..

[@javierorozco410]

excelente ! the engine is a tenacious four cylinder ... / the same motor ( K5 ) of the Katana / .. . Suzuki 's very good service too , cero problemas !!!

[@xpllmmff]

GSX-S1000GX， NT1100， Tracer 9 GT， Versys 1000， S1000XR， MultiStrada V4, …… of all these upright-sitting tourer bikes, which one you would prefer more than the other?

[@jonasbaine3538]

M1000XR😎👍🏾. BTW, MV4 is in proper adv bike category with offroad capability.

[@jonasbaine3538]

I like it more than tracer 900 because it has 150hp gsxr motor 😊. Should gain at least 10hp with ecu tune. Reminds me of gen1 FZ1!👍🏾

[@Rumpelstiltskin999]

I have test ride today consider swap for my dl1050 .The engine is great and smooth, has power down and up suspension is great mostly the best thing on this bike.I found the front end is just weird ,I have more steering control on dl1050 . The brakes are too soft. I found out that steering issues weren't my imagination,many people complained at the front end like driving on an inflated tire .

[@Birdynmnm]

I drove my dl1000xt to the dealer for service, he suggested i testdrove the GX, and so I did aprox one hrs drive on it. The good: suspension is just next level, impressive. Ergonomics, I feared the knee angle, however it was zero problem. Inwas so happy sitting on it, and thats a testimony to its comforts when comming from the super comfy dl1000. The top end of the engine is just awsome. What a rocket. The bad: the brakes are as said soft and not at all as good as on the dl. The lack of power feeling you get when driving at normal road speeds. In comparison the dl feels like a hooligan machine. The quickshifter works fine but it would find neutral a frw times during my ride. Passenger accommodation haha check out that small seat, so its a solo rider machine more than a two-up. The price is up, even though discounts are seen

[@Rumpelstiltskin999]

@@Birdynmnm perfect sport touring for me is Dl 1050 with wider rear wheel,front 17 inch wheel with 1300 cc Hayabusa engine😀

[@marekceglarz9312]

The length of the movie. I see what you did there 🌕

[@don_alex_97]

Could you please review CF moto 450 MT please?

[@wl.waw3405]

Hi. You doing great job. Any chance to have Honda nt1100 for test. I would like to know your opinion obout this bike.

[@slipngrip]

Just review the V-Strom 1050DE already.

[@alphajed7700]

The right term is, Adventure Touring if the word "Crossover" isn't a motorcycle thing.

[@jacki6669]

I tested one and at around 5k rpm (120kmh) view in the mirrors was blurred to the point it was difficult to tell what I see. This is to me biggest issue with that bike. Bigger than sponge brakes. Great review though as always ❤

[@belousoa9330]

same with me. And you really need just 2 gears, 1-st and the 6-th :-( The wind protection is a joke (184)

[@moniquemoors1974]

Witch bike do you own youre self?

[@HajApos]

how do you compare it to a Tracer 9 GT ? These 2 are considerations for my next bike :)

[@maldridge7630]

Tracer 9 GT is low budget. Too much cost cutting and disappointing problems. Even the headlight is so weak, you will need after market lights. Yamaha is cutting too many corners. I have the sister Gen3 MT09Sp and I am disappointed. Get the Suzuki, everyone who has bought one of their new models cannot stop praising.

[@valebliz]

I hate the tracer 9 (lack of) front end feel.

[@yan6639]

Need to change the tires to battlax t32.

[@gerokatseros]

How would you compare it to tracer engine, handling and comfort wise?

[@maldridge7630]

Tracer's comfort is non-existent compare to this bike. Every one who buys an MT09 or Tracer 9, struggles throughout ownership searching for a comfortable seat.

[@johncostin4475]

Rubbish. Tracer seat is fine.

[@stuartv666]

I didn't hear anything that would make me prefer this to a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT.

[@tomik1259]

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is the direct competitor to this Suzuki.

[@JohnEdmondMillares]

No. It was intended to compete the likes of Versys, XR, Tracer 9

[@michaelsloane1034]

I believe the versys 1000 is the competitor to this

[@cokomattekudassai]

Nope tom.. ninja1ksx vs suzuki gsx gt ✅

[@barkinsahin]

I loved the bike until you said it resisted counter-steering at higher speeds. Clear deal breaker.

[@ashleyhinton6926]

The screen doesn't need to be adjustable without tools, that's for adventure bikes where you need to change the screen height depending if you are on or off road. This is a road bike, once you set it for you preference it wouldn't need changing

[@peterhorvath80]

Hey Man, could you please involve the Versys 1000 into the contest please? :)

[@CraigSmith568]

Is it worth 30% more than the GSXS-1000GT though?

[@valebliz]

@@darekm6859not if you don’t ride with a pillion much.

[@valebliz]

@@darekm6859you asked if it was worth it. In my opinion for a solo rider it isn’t, but I would buy a ninja sx over the GT anyway. I wouldn’t buy a Rolex either. I bought the GX though, but I ride with my gf quite a lot.

[@darekm6859]

@@valebliz It still benefits a solo rider with the pannier mode. And the GX was really good over bad roads, and you can dial it in to be hard or soft, depending on mood or how you're currently riding, so there's benefit for solo riders. I wish they offered a normal suspension version, and had an ES one like Yamaha. I'd buy this over the GT if they were the same price.

[@EzzyAlaba]

this or the kawasaki versys 1000?

[@littlefish4270]

The verseys a different bike, more touring, is a bigger, heavier bike, made for more conservative riders, not anywhere near as sporty.

[@franekmularzuk1790]

Całkiem fajny motocykl, ale wg mnie za drogi. Cena katalogowa to aż 76900 🫠

[@darekm6859]

It's probably the electronic suspension, otherwise it might cost close to the GT. I think this also has an IMU whereas the GT doesn't.

[@zenrising3314]

It's ugly but at least it doesn't have the chronically depressed face of the GT.

[@Ihave-y9e]

I'll take the gsxs 1000 naked at €6000 less, a stunt cage, an adequate windscreen and a €50 gel cushion to slap on the seat. To hell with all of the grandpa gaylord suspension and TFT hooblah. Great review nonetheless.

[@Nyez]

I cant understand how you can praise this bike so much. Ive ridden this bike for a weekend and the front end is vague and does wobble at high speeds, brakes are soft, windscreen is shit for people over 180cm, does not feel like 150hp at all. Suspension and quickshifter are however good. I would not buy this if you re a sporty rider. S1000xr and 1290duke gt are miles better, more powerful and inspire a lot more confidence wile riding.

[@europexiii3915]

I have 4000 km on it and no wobble ever so far, neither at 200 km/h neither under that speed, neither with pillion and luggage neither when solo. (there are some saying that it might wobble when set to certain wrong settings but that's user's fault) Brakes are more then enough but yes I am 188 cm and I had to replace the windscreen with a taller one, but that's not bikes fault for my unusual height. Also this is A LOT cheaper then BMW and KTM..... and of course more reliable and cheaper to maintain, everybody knows that.

[@ganuvien]

You need an ECU flash on most bikes to open them up. When I had my GSXS1000GT flashed it was a world of a difference, and change the rear tire to a 190/55 for sporty riding.

[@magenius34]

G

[@sandwaves5642]

Questionable brakes..... Straight inflating valves ( a hassle )...... Expensive service ( valve check 4 syl. )...... Windscreen......The cruise control is not adaptive......Rider position + seat - not very good. Looks like not enough bike for the price. - which is not on the lower end 🤢 The power is good, but it is NOT a sports bike. In other words - if they make the Vstrom 1050XT AS it SUPPOSED to be - with TUBELESS - BUTH wheels, Adaptive CC, EASILY ( from the bike ) adjustable windshield.... I will buy it. This - with 150+ Hp - the fuck I ( or anyone else ) need it ??!! - To accelerate from the latest Koenigsegg , or Bugatti ?

[@valebliz]

Learn to write grandpa.

[@TMo-cu3yi]

I'll take the GSXS-1000 naked, slap on a PUIG-windscreen and some dirt-cheap motea-saddlebags for €6,000 less ... still have enough money to go on a luxury roadtrip through Eastern Europe.