Worst Criticism of Suzuki GSX S1000GT : Final Review

[@ParallelCamper]

I have the GT+. It's perfect for me and matches my personality exactly. To each his own.

[@ramblinjay3816]

Yup! i got a GT+ also and i absolutely love the machine.

[@Simba88242]

It is always weird english logic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 The world doesn’t spin around them though …

[@fifthpint4571]

@@Simba88242he’s Scottish…. Just an FYI

[@kevingilbaugh6278]

Have had one 2 years, its great. Engine never disappoints. 😂

[@PaulKind3d]

i got mine in red about 2 months ago could not be happier. Compliments my DR650 perfectly as it overlaps little. I also have no idea what the video is saying about being perfect but has no personality. It has 2 personalities... the bike is jekl and hyde. Drop a few gears and rip like jekyl or shift early and cruise like hyde. If you need a soundtrack, this one will do.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3RiZpuqMdpoc0

[@tonydare7614]

My mid-life crisis has taken me though 9 new bikes in 3 years, from the GS 1250 to Aprilia Tuono, to the Triumph Tiger 900 and the smaller Trident and now, the Livewire One. I pretty much connect instantly. At the end of the day, no one bike is perfect but as others say, it's all about how it makes you feel when you get on and go out for a ride.The GSX engine sound is sweet!

[@HifeMan]

I been through 4 bikes in 3 years and I ended on finding two I really enjoy. An W800 which I didn’t think I would enjoy but wow is it such an fun little raw bike with an fun 360 crank and an GSX-8S which is nowhere as powerful as my MT-09 but an well balanced bike that reminds me of my MT-07 but with the tech from the MT-09 and I love it! I think I can finally slow down on any more bike’s in the future but the GSX-S1000 GX would be an amazing bike for me to check out in the future. :)

[@tonydare7614]

@@HifeManI love my current Livewire One

[@VinCode17]

@@HifeMan 💪

[@inked-96]

I can top you all. I passed in June last year. To date, I'm now on my 7th bike. Had a GSXR750 XJ6N MT07 900R 900XR 1250GS XSR900 - Current. The XSR900 is staying. Will be buying a slightly used Suzuki GT to alongside it. More touring and comfort focused. Yes, it's not perfect. Things I'll immediately upgrade for me... Brake pads. Tyres - Road 6's. Upgraded rear shock. I'm probably looking at £800 all in. A used GT is around 8-9K!! To get it where you want, that's 9-10k. My 1250GSA was 16k!!!!!! Glad I sold it after 3 weeks lol.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Just because a bike has no flaws doesn't mean it is the perfect bike, so spot on with your comments. Surely it is largely about: How it looks, and how it makes you feel. Otherwise everyone would ride a poxy GS. I run a gen 3 Hayabusa. No good for carrying a pillion, little use at carrying luggage, but OMG it makes me feel alive....

[@warrenzechnas]

I fell in love with this bike in about 2 seconds the moment my eyes saw it. It's perfect for me. Everything I ever wanted in a bike.

[@KiwiMoto72]

nice work - curious - did you ride the Ninja 1000sx?

[@xpabz]

Even when a motorcycle is very good, people still complain about it. Unbelievable.

[@Simba88242]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rtzzz9772]

So I have a couple of flaws on it. 1) The seat is quite uncomfortable after 30-40 mins. I spent $350 and got a Corbin seat to improve the overall feel. 2) The low beam headlights are basically non-existent by not giving much ambient light where you need it. The high beam is better, but when cars are coming at you, you can't use that and you can be effectively blinded by their lights. I spent $750 to mount driving lights near to the front. It helped quite a bit. 3rd) the windscreen is not really enough on the highway, you will likely want to buy an extender so you are not a sail in the wind over 60mph. 4th) Removing the fairings for service on this thing is a huge pain and requires serious care not to break the tabs on it. There is probably a reason they did it like this, but if you want to change the oil on this thing yourself...better be prepared for a challenging time. 5) The stock tire choice is not that good, and you will likely want to replace them for the grippier Metzler's, or Road 5/6's. However, it does look great, and has what I consider to be enormous power. However, all that being said, 2025 will be trading this in for a Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. Smoother, more comfortable, better electronics (arguably), and better tires, seat and lights, but alas doesn't look as nice. There's the toss up decisions. If you have never ridden the Kawi (which I did recently), you won't know the difference and be happy with the Suzuki, it is a solid fast bike no doubt. But when you ride the Kawi, these issues I mentioned are immediately overcome. When you want to spend some time on these things, this little irritations add up...hence bye 2022 GSX1000GT.

[@oscarmatzener146]

I agree the lights are awful. Especially in a country lane with no street lights, when you turn into the bend, everything around the bend disappears into darkness so you cannot see where you are going at all. Apparently they are adjustable and tend to come incorrect from the factory, but I cant find any videos on how to adjust them. I have the instruction manual and that says use a screwdriver, yet the head is a 8mm nut, and no way to get to it unless you can dislocate your fingers. So have to go find a tiny 8mm wrench with an offset. Spending more ££ on lights irks me. and the dealer says "oh yes they are bad". Pity I couldn't test drive it at night. that would have made me rethink things. but it is awesome during the day. Would be interested to see where and how you mounted those lights

[@louismasters5531]

sorry not used in winter said summer typo error

[@jayflash2035]

Difficult to connect with any bike if you only own it for a few months

[@midlife-crysis]

If it takes months to develop a connection….that’s too long. Iv not owned any bike more than 2 months. All of the I had some connection by the end of the first day of riding.

[@jayflash2035]

@@midlife-crysis I’ve bonded with bikes straight away, but from experience it is more rewarding to keep a bike longer term, take it interesting places, learn your way around it, work on it, you will build a connection with it whatever it is.

[@midlife-crysis]

@@jayflash2035 indeed. maybe if i took it on a long trip like what i mentioned, say (NC500) with the panniers, maybe i would have had more of a connection...but would i have even more of a connection with another bike? either way... must not forget i have a wife and kids i need a real connection with oops.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I find bikes are like women. You know on the first ride if you want to ride them again. Not sure how it takes you more than a few months?

[@jayflash2035]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne yeah whatever

[@darekm6859]

10:34 - was that the low beam headlight?

[@midlife-crysis]

Yes. Don’t want to blind on coming traffic

[@darekm6859]

@@midlife-crysis Thanks, so many people mentioned how bad the headlights are on the GT and GX, this looks pretty bright to me. And good capture, most other videos just show pretty much pitch black road.

[@oscarmatzener146]

@@darekm6859 My headlights are out of whack. But trying too adjust them is crazy. This look OK, But try take a sharper corner / bend in the dark and then you just light up the ground by your front wheel and the trees above. the road around the bend jut disappears..

[@allwheeldrive]

Those personality things become MAJOR annoyances the more time you spend on the bike, particularly on long rides. That's when a "tool" becomes a beloved. It's like relationships. The animated, funny, stimulating ones become clinically crazy and you just want out! I have an '18 V-Strom 1K that has been carefully updated/upgraded. The personality traits that are inherent in v-twins and the physical configuration, the location of the key...I could go on and on. It's all good now around town with great tires, springs, ECU flash, full header, heated grips...I could go on and on. But by the time I came back from my last 1200-mile trip, I even had a hard time just looking at it! It won. I got beat. Because I put miles on all my bikes and keep them for a bit, I'd MUCH rather have that more reliable, even-handed, quietly powerful, smart, less-bothersome partner. You really shouldn't marry crazy, though it IS fun for a while. Until it isn't.

[@louismasters5531]

hi I have owned my suzuki gsx s1000gt plus from new got it in april 2022 now covered 12000 miles over 6 months dont use the bike in the summer things I love engine,looks clocks, riding position. things I dont like are seat to hard, front brakes dreadful unless you pull very hard, my brakes on my 21 year old bmw r1100 s are better, standard tyres really bad but am now on my third set of metzlers so all good but I do love it recommended

[@ekspatriat]

When I had a Z1R in the late 70's and a CBX1000 in 80 and a GPZ1100 B1 in 84 I didn't think about what's lacking ever. I just rode the bitches and enjoyed the bike I had. Bikers nowadays are just as snowflakey as many other 'types'.

[@midlife-crysis]

I think, when biking is so much more deadly noadays, we want to know that if we are going to die, it was with something we had a connection with.

[@stratolestele7611]

Eks - So do you have a bike now, or just prefer trolling? BTW, go read old reviews from back in the day (when I also started riding). The style of the reviews are essentially the same.

[@ekspatriat]

1988 NT650 and 2008 KTM 690 Supermoto. I just ride the bitches as usual.@@stratolestele7611

[@pedroc6823]

I tested 4 of them and one of the dealers let me have one for about 2 hours. 3 things that really annoyed me. 1- really needs an adjustable wind screen. It’s a sports touring do Kawasaki hit that one right. 2- only noticed this because being fall it gets dark around 6:00. The head light is very poor. You have to use the high beam At night . So Kawai again hit that one correct. 3-I am just a casual ruder no track days just spirited riding. It almost feels like something wrong with the brakes, not smooth you squeeze hard to get them to do anything 4- since I had the bike long enough I would definitely upgrade seat. After a while the is too soft and does not retain support on long rides., I thought it was just me, but several reviews brought that up. I am going to try the Kawasaki again, , I plan on a sports touring in the spring . I was told take a look at the Yamaha FJR 1300, has not been updated in a while, but not a price range I want to be at.

[@ninji5226]

I have seen a ton of people with timing chain noises on this bike after the engine warms up. This is the main reason this bike is not top of my list. The last thing I want to hear on a $14k bike is a crazy ticking sound with no fix.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Look up honda, kawasaki, yamaha, on similar bikes they all are having these ticking noises, not sure if its a problem just a boise

[@benj5386]

My BMW s1000r has cam chain rattle. It's unpleasant but they're known for it

[@barthutchison4207]

The service bulletin for the valve adjustment fixed my noisy engine with 1500 miles on it. All valves were out of spec from factory and assume they have taken care of this on assembly. I hated the noise, left me wondering but now it's incredible.

[@waynecollins2461]

The tic is hydrolic cam chain adjuster, it's not an issue, if you're worried replace with manual adjuster

[@888jackflash]

First of all, you are still a new rider. Nothing against you for that, but your experience is admittedly limited. The way that a bike like this becomes "YOURS".. is for you to LIVE on it for a long time. If you toured for an entire summer through Europe or the US, guaranteed that you'd return glowing about this bike's "character", and you'd probably have given it some soppy girl's name by then.

[@midlife-crysis]

She was called Suzy. The Suzuki. But just felt she had no personality

[@chrismccreight8207]

Only thing I don’t agree with is the power. There is a serious surge in the higher range of revs that is super fun

[@FrankBonessa]

Picking up a red GT plus on tues. Been wanting this beast for a while. Can't wait. Love smooth, powerful, inline 4's , especially k5's.

[@RideSafeNSmart]

Im kind of offended... but you delivered it so nicely I can't be too harsh about it. Lol Mine is called black betty and thats the song it makes me sing :-) Perhaps its because mime has a booty, sorry i mean panniers. I really dont think it is though. I had a Cb1000r, adored the look of it and whilst super capable i never fully felt properly confident on that bike. Suppose it just goes to show how bikes bring out different emotions in people. Great vid, though cheers!

[@mikeglick3507]

I have been riding on the street for 37 years and owned 14 street bikes. Most of them have not been perfect. My gsxs1000 GT is my absolute favorite bike. I will take a beautiful, fast, good handling, reliable, bike with no quirks over something with issues any time. I have taken mine to 150mph (speedo) with my lunch in the bags. Take to 150 and see how stable it is. If your heart doesn't instantly fall in love with it them buy a Royle Enfield and you can sit at the pub and bitch about how crappy your bike is (sorry I know RE bike are much better that they were in the past please don't hate me just an attempt at being funny).

[@justintante]

Ditto

[@VinCode17]

🤣

[@awakeadventurer9198]

😂😂😂

[@serberious]

You actually believe that you can have a relationship with an in animate object ?, seriously ? A bike is meant to be ridden not spoked to _ it CAN`T HEAR you ???

[@midlife-crysis]

If you don’t say nice things to your bike they will hate you and make your life miserable

[@markmiller5577]

Oh dear​@@midlife-crysis

[@nebojsaknezevic977]

Having 2006 Yamaha FZ1 as a daily commuter/ weekend bluster, with almost 96000kms on it and no major issues I am still, naturally, planning on upgrading. The logic choice would be MT-10 except that I hate the sound of the crossplane. It's just wrong. Purposely set out of whack so the racer can modulate the throttle before loosing the rear grip. With ABS standard, crossplane for the street becomes a goofy clown. So, that's why I am looking into this bike. Very similar to mine with the benefits of all the modern electronic aids. The biggest turn off on the Suzuki GSX-S for me is the chunky exhaust system underneath the bike. Good luck fitting an aftermarket centre stand. That is all. Other than that I can't fault it.

[@st3rg]

its not a fz1. its not that fun of a bike. but its good

[@amoore2165]

We can’t test ride these where I live. Can anyone tell me the wind comparison at highway speeds between this and a sport bike? I had a GSX-R 750 where wind was a non-issue. A few years ago I got a GSX-S 750 and while I love the bike the wind on the highway at about 70+ mph is no fun. So I want another fairing bike. Is this about the same as the GSX-R? Or no? I’m not sure if the more upright position is a contributing factor to make it worse or if the windscreen and fairing makes it about the same as the GSX-R. If it’s relatively the same this may make more sense due to the easier riding position for both myself and my girlfriend.

[@MotoFlows]

You’re not gonna have a problem with wind on this bike sir.

[@amoore2165]

@@MotoFlows Thanks for the fyi. Appreciate it.

[@allanschuh6797]

I bought mine new. I was looking forward to returning to the adrenaline and handling of a sport bike while still being able to take longer rides. I agree with virtually everything you said in the video. It’s just to good and that makes it a little boring. It’s so smooth I feel like I could throw a beginner on it and they’d be fine. I’m hoping adding an exhaust and a tune will give it some of the character of my old gsxr.

[@midlife-crysis]

yep, looking back at it, I was able to get this bike up to 110mph with almost no effort. or huge excitement. which is good in that it is a very stable, smooth, confident bike. but loses some of the fun factor compared to others, maybe a loud pipe is what it needs to bring some passion into going fast on it.

[@Gamer-ade]

God I love that Suzuki Blue. Its a shame it didnt come to the US.

[@awakeadventurer9198]

It's incredible. I want it so bad. The only thing I found is blue ones with black rims. Not good enough! But because the pictures are kind of dim online at the dealerships, I'm not even sure it's the same blue

[@Gamer-ade]

@@awakeadventurer9198 Yeah there are 2 different blues so far in the GTs life...a darker almost navy blue and the brighter Suzuki blue.

[@GameWinner85]

On GX version comfort is better?!

[@rm25088]

My GSX S1000 naked '23 model has been in the shop for over a month! I am getting pissed. I agree. I haven't developed a real attatchment to it yet even after 1300 miles. I like it but I don't love it. I think when I mod it a little I will like it more.

[@backroadbeetle4781]

I have a Royal Enfield Continetal GT, and I've been hesitant of trading it in because your exact gripe. But I sure would love to sit on the highway at 85mph with cruise control on and not be blown all over the place. I'd be afraid of buying a bike that wouldn't get me excited enough to go ride when I'm having a bum day like my current one.

[@midlife-crysis]

I too would like that, as my current bike is a triumph bobber and the motorway is pure hell, but every time i look at it or turn it on, it gives me joy just standing still. buy the bike that makes you feel good before you have even turned the key

[@smallwheels6109]

My in dark blue color has hot start rattle noise when we spoke about the flaws.

[@edgybikercop]

No centerstand, non adjustable windscreen, no set speed on cruise, low ratio gearbox, bit heavy on juice, pillion seat and no remote preload.

[@midlife-crysis]

@@edgybikercop centre stand. Do sports bikes ever come with them?

[@edgybikercop]

@@midlife-crysis Is it a sports bike

[@markm148]

I’m all good with flawless.

[@MRTPR]

Interesting review mate, I have the GSX S 1000 and love it. Had it for 4 years and still has no name. Take care 😎

[@CountCraigula]

Really want this bike. Love the looks, love traveling on a comfy Sports Tourer. The engine ticking issue that these are having is a deal breaker. A new bike with a ticking cam chain woukd drive me absolutely crazy. Cant trust it now!

[@careudtpms]

CAREUD TPMS protects you with smooth and happy motorbike travel!

[@pengwahfoon3946]

To me there is no perfect bike…for improvement I would say adjustable windshield, mySpin can play Spotify and seat can be more comfy.

[@viktorkachovski5252]

Had this bike for some 6 months now - it has it's flaws. It runs hot, had to change the seat as it was too hard, back seat is too high for a large sized pillion, the wind is too much sometimes and the screen is non-adjustable, QS can sometimes not go up in lower revs or hit N between 1st and 2nd, changed the rear suspension to K-tech and the handling became better. BUT that engine is just so so so amazing. Also looks so good. I love mine, sad you couldn't connect with yours. The new GX is out too for touring, that might be fun too. Also the song in my head when I do speed limit violations at 1AM with this monster kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53LinmJh76Bn7c XD

[@dombower]

oh man when that beat drops at 17 seconds is sooooo good!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

With so many bikes to choose from these days that's a lot of flaws.

[@chromecast8993]

What seat did you get? I want to upgrade the seat as well. The brakes did feel inadequate when i first got the bike but now it feels normal after the pads were properly seated after couple of rides. But the seat is one thing I want to upgrade for this summer.

[@MAYNARD927]

That bike looks so good in that color.

[@stratolestele7611]

I get what you're saying. It was maybe just too vanilla for you. Not necessarily that it's "too good", it's because nothing jumps out at you. THAT is a flaw. I think it's just your choice of words.

[@johnd9031]

Wait till you have a bike with flaws

[@-robster-robster-]

you dont have a name for it , i think mine looks like the prawn from district 9 , now thats personality

[@midlife-crysis]

now cant forget that image every time i look at it now!

[@-robster-robster-]

@@midlife-crysis runs on cat food too!

[@domsbits3922]

It’s a hammer, but not your favourite hammer

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

For hammers it is very hard to reach the "favorite status". :) But I agree... can check what I do, drop by bro. Cheers.

[@markmiller5577]

I don't understand all the waffle ....just padding the video out..

[@prof.2248]

if your type are kawasaki vn 1500 and triumph bobber will be difficlut have connection with almost sport bike ;)

[@midlife-crysis]

The Honda cbr650r test ride was amazing. And the cb1000r I loved. Miss both of them.

[@simonlye007]

I'm sure you're a nice bloke but I've never listened to such a load of waffle that could have taken 10 seconds to say.

[@chrispack3131]

Perfect motorcycle then!!!

[@amoore2165]

Soooo…just make its personality Data just like you said. People love Data. He’s very popular. And memorable. 😂

[@midlife-crysis]

But would a,ways rather have a night out with number 2. Riker

[@amoore2165]

@@midlife-crysis You said A personality…not a certain type of personality. 😂 Fwiw I’ve been riding for 50 years both street and dirt and I’ve never once thought of a bike as a personality. 😂 Characteristics maybe. But only as in characteristics of an inanimate object. As they say, to each their own. I’ll develop an attachment to inanimate objects but not assign that type of thing to them. Either way looks like a great bike that I’m highly considering. I’ll just disregard the personality negative. 😊 Out of curiosity do you know how the wind buffeting compares to a sport bike on the highway? Sport bikes are fine. My naked bike is not. I’m tempted to get this but we can’t test ride them. I’d assume it’s similar to the sport bike but I don’t know if maybe the riding position makes it worse. If it has semi-serious wind buffeting I’d rather get another sport bike. The riding position is less of a concern for me than the wind.

[@midlife-crysis]

@@amoore2165 you never giving your bikes names? Girls names? Iv forgotten what models some of my bikes are but remember they were called, “darlene”. “Brenda” “bob” “Davide “. Riding position and wind buffeting will vary so much person to person body shape, but this was good to hunker down behind the visor for some high speed stuff. And for me no wind in chest

[@amoore2165]

@@midlife-crysis Nope. Never named a bike and don’t want to either. 🤷‍♂️ I’m sad when I sell them though and thank them for being good. I’m not concerned about the hunkering down part. I’m concerned about the normal casual riding part. My naked bike is ok if I’m going really fast because my body position is more aggressive and I’m braced. But you can’t ride like that all the time (plus you look silky if you’re not actually going that fast) and as soon as I let up and sit up I feel like I’m in a hurricane and the wind is maybe going to rip me off the bike. My sport bikes the wind was a non-issue because in a normal position it was a smooth wind, rather than buffeting all over the place, plus you’re naturally leaning more forward in to the wind which probably helps. Maybe somebody will have a used one or something similar I can try one day. I don’t want to buy it only to find it’s not satisfying my issue.

[@MBrady1970]

So in other words your saying its boring 🤣....get a Harley :) Didn't realise you were just renting the bikes? or is it test before you buy thing?

[@midlife-crysis]

Curtesy bikes from the insurance company

[@stephenclarke6114]

Exhaust and Dyno then holy f--k

[@philkearney0577]

I’ve had loads of bikes including fireblades bandits VFRs and in my opinion is worlds apart from all them 🎉