Okay… How Good is the GSXS-1000? (Legendary K5 Engine)

[@yammienoob]

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[@glenndeason]

Am I the only one who doesn't see the twisted road link?

[@davidross5860]

Also hoping for the twisted road link

[@zef2stroke655]

Gotta dislike because you guys didn't do side by side pull

[@charlesemerson6763]

I had a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 for 10 yrs. I put 30,000 trouble free miles on it but with getting older, by then I was 60, I found I couldn't bend so well to get on it. So I sold it and my old 2013 HD FatBob and bought an HD SGS and I'd like to say nice things about it but I can't. So today I pickup a run out model GSX-S 1000F. Not a hyper naked but it;s basically the same bike with a bit of plastic. With the addition of some Givi bits I now have a sports tourer that doesn't weigh 800lbs and jars your back and kidneys every bump on the road.

[@julianmorris9951]

The gsxs 1000 is a great bike, personally I don’t want 200 bhp and a shit load of electronic fuckery to control the bike and oh yes , break down when the warranty has expired and cost me thousands 😡 simplicity is best👍

[@stephenpenniket9976]

Thank you, you said it better than me

[@lubas88pl]

KTM Superduke R is better.

[@wolfsssantacruz5945]

@@lubas88pl Faster, maybe. Not better. Ktm are problematic

[@lubas88pl]

@@wolfsssantacruz5945 well yeah but mechanically engine is awesome. It’s just electronics that play up a bit at the start but after a few visits to the dealership no more issues.

[@gitbse]

2016 gsxs owner here. Full pipes with an akra exhaust and tune. 156whp, and the sound is incredible. Easy to ride, and fast. It's my daily commute and my weekend fun. 🙃

[@yourlocalbrokegamer9678]

Thinking of buying a gsxs 750 as my first bike 🙃

[@sonamsanzari1081]

@@yourlocalbrokegamer9678 me as well! Not my first, but a new bike . They are Awesome will have that Inline 4 producing a good sound.

[@markguerin701]

I have a 16 also... mine has olens forks .... what year is this bike in this video ?

[@easternmovementprinciples4799]

Dropped a tooth in my front sprocket, makes the 2016 a lot more fun

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Good thing the '21 model makes 10 less horsepower due to EPA overlords. Best it's managed is about 146 tuned. Nice to have 5 gal tank though.

[@medina2303]

GSXS is very underrated. Don’t sleep on Suzuki ❤️

[@roessalaar]

Guess I am one of the people yam talked about who don't really need/want rider modes, tft's and so on. At least it does not make the bike that much more desirable that I'm willing to pay a lot for it. To me the simplicity of a bike like this is a feature, and not a negative one. I think there definitely is something to be said for an uncomplicated "pure" motorcycle. Oh and I totally agree, a "standard" inline 4 is just awesome in terms of feel and sound!

[@Deved89]

Well said, yes. Who rides around looking at their controls. It's all about the ride.

[@Nightdare]

Guess I am too,... that's why I ride a GSX-R 1000 K5

[@Robnoxious77]

one of my favorite bikes was a 2013 bonneville for exactly that reason. Simple, requires actual skill to ride (didn’t even have ABS).

[@SlimRhyno]

I just love how Yam is secure enough in his intelligence to change his mind, and admit when he's wrong. Just one of the many reasons I enjoy this channel so much. 🤙

[@EnhancedChimp]

Yeah it was stage though.

[@R.Stridstrom]

Great feat.

[@sagar_27.99]

Suzuki's are the best motorcycles that nobody even notice them Nonetheless it is from Japan

[@johnnyconley2633]

I've never had anything except the best "KAWASAKIS.." A 1975 KAWASAKI 900 Z1/ Z1B ENGINE A 1986 KAW 1000. NOW, A 2020 KAWASAKI ZX10R/ ABS. I'm ordering a ABS DONGLE with the option of SLIPP'N it in under me seat to disengage ABS .

[@BFCZ8NAP]

suzukis feel so well built compared to other japanese bikes

[@dragoonTT]

@@johnnyconley2633 I feel like Kawasaki puts it all out there where Honda is the conservative brother. Suzuki is the strange third child that makes some freaky cool stuff.

[@thewanderingsquid8387]

@@BFCZ8NAP you might wanna check on those Honda CB SuperFour VTECs. Those might change your mind. ✌️

[@R.Stridstrom]

@@BFCZ8NAP the MTs plastics are garbage. Love the CP3

[@michal0114]

Some say... they didn't show the clip of the acceleration race because the K5 won 🥸🤓

[@jake88ci]

BS

[@darrenbutler160]

I own a gen 3 superduke and bought a gsxs as a second bike to tour.on and as a modding project. I fitted a Maxton rear shock ,decat ,remap and a 55 section rear tyre . Went touring in Spain with 3 buddies who were on ( Ducati panigale 1299, superduke r, BMW s1000 r) got on some twisties and smoked them. We are all of similar riding abilities with lots of fast road experience and they were not happy being left behind by a far cheaper bike . Result!

[@hirdy932]

As a rider of a gsxs1000. I can say in all confidence, you don't need anything more on the road. I use it as a commuter and a weekend machine. Put it in 4th and cruise to work, drop a gear, disappear. It's simple, consistent, fun and commute friendly. I personally think the gsxs looks better out of those 2 and miles above the mt10 for looks, but that's me. I couldn't ride a bike that I don't want to look back at once I get off.

[@HasbullahSalih]

Looks are subjective, I think the gsxs looks neutral, neither good or bad. The new one are much better. But God that ZH2 is just hideous.

[@JustinFisher1]

@justright how's your fuel economy commuting?

[@brandandillon1517]

Frankly, you don't need more than a 500 for commuting but I feel the extra power on demand is a safety feature to help get you out of some bad traffic situations. Somehow I can't get mine to get better than 35mpg in my stop and go commute and my love of the midrange intake sound note.

[@JustinFisher1]

@@brandandillon1517 My CBR500R is a superb commuter. Power is good and gas mileage is ~55-60mpg avg. The problem is, I don't just commute. I want a little more juice for when I'm out having a good time or trying to keep up with the guys on 600s/litre bikes. I'm considering this gixxus. It seems a good value answer to my problem.

[@brandandillon1517]

@@JustinFisher1 I hear you on the fun factor. I would've gotten a gsxs750 for fuel econony and plenty of power but the ergonomics of the gsxs1000 was way better for me and I love the acceleration... it's worth the only 35mpg I get.

[@KoJaksKranium]

I have to agree with Slim Ryno. Yammie, you really paid attention to what I think matters in a bike. I own one of these bikes, love it and I am 54. Yup, an old guy. I’ve had several GSXRs, including a non-restricted Busa, not forgetting my Bandit 1200. Suzuki knows how to engineer a bike and it was cool to see you recognize it in that bike, as the video progressed. Great channel, excellent and accurate knowledge every time I watch. ** I like the commentary over radio during the ride. Very clear.

[@shifty530]

I love my GSXS-1000. The ZH2 wasn't as comfortable for me. I commute on my bike and log about 400-500 miles a week. Picked up my GSXS for $8500 brand new. Plus 2021 and older are not ride-by-wire.

[@urmindmuhwarehouse8804]

Hi, which model did you buy for 8.5k and when did you buy it? I'm looking to buy one and I have no clue how to search for good deals.

[@mercurialdanny]

Use that money you saved, buying a good ole perfectly fine bike, and get yourself some creature comforts like new exhaust, tune, indicators, tail tidy, LEDS, AND a new *seat*.

[@MikeS82082]

Spot on Yam, I have a 2018 gsx-s750 and I love it. These are not about any one part being the show stopper but these bikes are more about the sum of the parts working really well together. This marks my 20th year riding (Fz1, R6 etc) and I absolutely love that I can still have a blast with little compromise in the corners and still enjoy a long day 300+ miles without feeling like I just got off a torture rack (R6). My 750 has fantastic mid range and handles way better than I expected it to.

[@Jagknorr]

I really wanted the 750 but it wasn’t comfortable for me. The gsxs 1000 was muuuch more comfortable….but being as that would have been my 2nd bike, i didn’t want to jump to 150hp lololol wished the 750 woulda worked tho, really rad bike and i like the look.

[@ryant5652]

I have a 2020 750 and love it also

[@YacolJ]

I got the 2015 Gxs s750. I love it.

[@anxiousappliance]

Love my 21 750.Get the engine singing and that hard metal sound is a beautiful thing.

[@Jagknorr]

I like how they didn’t show the drag race because Spite totally lost. 🤣

[@CaffeineFreak13]

It doesnt matter what bike they race, spite is always gona lose

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

ZH2 to GSXS1000 : "you GSXS1000 are no real hyper naked bike :-)" Suzuki B-King : "ZH2 who is she ?" "Ah you mean that slow accelerating Kawasaki bike from 0-60 with slow quarter mile time" ZH2 : " :-( "

[@ImNoodals]

not tryna hate but drags are from a stop lol. roll racing though certainly

[@jayflash2035]

Every bike is underwhelming when rode underwhelmingly

[@caseyhall5125]

Exactly. Can't ride at 40 mph all video and blame the bike for being boring

[@drewmoto732]

I’ve never seen Spite actually ride a bike, yet he calls a pretty fast bike underwhelming.

[@R.Stridstrom]

Especially like that S-1000

[@Coldestaevadoit]

I don’t understand panning a bike for being an underwhelming hyper naked when it’s not a hpernaked and cost half the amt. I imagine Suzuki is proud of what they created and the bikes to which it’s being compared

[@steveoliver177]

I’ve done 24,000 k’s on my GSXS1000F. It so represents what Suzuki is all about. Everything just works and works well together. The power and the way it’s delivered. The slick gearbox and ratios. Confidence inspiring brakes (when dialled in fluid wise etc). Super stable in the corners. It is just a well sorted machine. That’s it’s proposition vs all the tech laden competitors. Do you want to ride a sorted bike where everything flows, and just get on with riding it. Or do you want to spend your time playing around with hundred’s of settings on your TFT dash and convincing yourself all the tech makes things better, because it’s there.

[@ckrz1234]

Totally agree. All the control is in your right hand throttle and if you are precise enough with it there is no limit to how good you can ride this bike. Just a perfect road machine and all the bike you ever really need on the road.

[@R.Stridstrom]

Yeah

[@mikenuke6110]

Most riders aren’t advanced enough to use or need 200hp. The gsxs1000 is the best value and performance you can get. Unless you are going in a straight line dragging on the freeway the gsxs is the better bike. I’ve been riding for 45 years and can wipe up 99% of riders on the weekend road and twists with this bike. Great torque spread. Comfortable. Gadjets. Electronics. Garbage you don’t need. Buy this bike. Put full headers and an aggressive pc5 map with an intermediate rider and say good bye to everyone with the small exception of a Ducati streetfighter.

[@justinsmith1001]

I got a 2018 "new old stock" faired version for ridiculously cheap. Like around 9K OTD. It's pretty sick.

[@CaffeineFreak13]

@@justinsmith1001 the 1000F is so sexy

[@spliffsperlunk]

We put a Yoshimura R11 full exhaust, Sprint filter and Dano Tune on my brothers 2020F gsx-s 1000 and its a downright beast. People dont realize how close these bikes are in horsepower bone stock to the more expensive Super sports , this one is rated around 150hp which it tends to show on the dynos here on YT but many new Super Sports that claim to have 200Hp or therabouts end up falling way short in Dyno testing in many cases nearly 40 hp short and even after having their ECU flashed they are still way short of advertised but not the GSX-S .

[@sepuk]

I think you need to at least set properly rear shock ... first time it tried to shoot me out of the bike on bumps. After softening it, it is sooo much better

[@R.Stridstrom]

Yeah

[@sunsinger970]

The last of the old is always better than the first of the new. Their is no reason to change motorcycle platforms out quickly or regularly. If its old its refined and its probably reliable.

[@2WCapo]

New one looks significantly better and the price hasn't really changed. Makes a strong argument for someone looking at spending around $10k on a new bike.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

For the money the performance you get is pretty sweet. Not the nicest bike in its segment but definitely a fun ride

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

@Evil Eye the MT10 and CB1000R are both more modern, the Yamaha offers a more manic engine and the Honda has next level refinement. The GSXS is just a solid option, it’s on a proven platform. It may not have the bells and whistles but it gets the job done and does a good enough job doing it. I’d buy a GSXS.

[@rm25088]

@@sleeper.simulant7327 Yeah thats why I went with the 2023 GSXS1000. I don't want all the fancy electronics either. ABS and 3 modes and i guess traction control is all i would ever need. All my bikes ive owned in the past had nothing including my TL1000R that I have now. I wish I still had my CBR954rr. That bike was fun and sketchy.

[@nesano4735]

The grey parts with green text on the side don't look very good.

[@rm25088]

@@nesano4735 The looks grew on me alot. It looks killer with all the things I've done to it.

[@sunsinger970]

Nothing cooler on a modern bike than an actual throttle cable.

[@garrettbarnes7826]

Yes, yes there is… a supercharger

[@ckrz1234]

And the throttle on the Gixxer is soooo sensitive and direct. Mastering this throttle always gives me so much pleasure - the instant response. Ride-by-wire bikes are boring.

[@juangarcia-xs8oo]

@@ckrz1234 El acelerador es horrible , entre el gas y la respuesta existe un hueco que no es bueno.

[@MLDRBRY]

@@juangarcia-xs8oo Adjust your throttle dude

[@gdub8568]

This bike is very underrated imho. What people don’t realize is just how damn comfortable it is. It is not a touring bike, but it is the most upright and comfy sportbike out there for long, hour + rides. I owned a 2020 Z900RS before trading it in for a 2020 S1000F. The seating is identical, other than the foot pegs being higher and sportier, but the gear box is buttery smooth, the chassis is infinitely more capable, and the engine is just awesome. Plenty of power for me.. Great sound on stock pipes. I also wanted the new Ducati supersport but it’s too expensive for such a slow bike, seems like a sportbike for ladies.. I want to try a Tuono, but if you’re looking for a fun to ride sportbike that doesn’t kill your back, this is kind of the only one. They need to make more naked super sportbikes that sit upright AND are fully faired. If you’re like me, this bike is perfect for your needs, and it’s kind of nice not having HAL level electronics. Oh yeah, S1000F is super fugly especially with only one running light (:

[@scottellingson9717]

From the back and side it is beautiful. From the front, sort of an overgrown scooter, but I also have a 2020 F and LOVE it. 2 days ago I installed a Leo Vince slip-on. I do not want more power but did want it a tad louder. That pipe did the trick. It is just a little louder with more of a growl down low. I really like it. Good price and no tuning needed. It runs as good as it did with the stock can on it. Also saved 2.5lbs. Not much, but it is a plus.

[@GMak81]

​@scottellingson9717 The shape of the Leo Vince suits the shape of the bike too. Might get one for my 2018 1000F.

[@Fearless154]

I always said that gsxs1000 is the best Japanese 1000cc naked bike. It has such a good chassis and solid engine, and the suspension works fine. I had a 2017 mt10 and I actually think besides the engine everything is much better on the gsxs1000 it has better throttle response and more agile and stable than mt10. Overall gsxs1000 is a more complete package.

[@sethw4569]

It’s also a good looking bike. I was close to pulling the trigger on a new mt10 but I just couldn’t get over the autobot look.

[@Fearless154]

@@sethw4569 I actually love the looks of mt10, I prefer more muscular looks on my naked bikes. Gsxs1000 looks good too but I can stand its 2000s style headlights taken straight from the gw250 and the bking it looks so dorky in my opinion.

[@Captain1Sexy]

Seth W I was to but there was a 6k difference between the 2 so I picked the gsxs 1000

[@R.Stridstrom]

The S-750 (even), actually got better brakes. And that one weigh more than the 1000.

[@rabimunif2078]

I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU GUYS ACTUALLY KEPT MY REQUEST!!!! THANKS!!!! I TRULY THINK THE K5 IS ONE OF THE BEST WORKING FORMULAS. I GOT MINE FOR 9700 OTD... NO $#!T! P. S. It was a 2019 leftover model

[@jordandayedes3628]

i got an old stock new 2016 last year. The thing is a beast for the money, Paid 9k

[@michaelbrill6609]

The Kaw Zh2 doesn't even LOOK like a motorcycle anymore! I have the 2018 GSXS1000 and I love it!

[@kenkennedy9854]

Oh man, I'm THAT guy... I really loved our Vulcan S, and I love my naked Gixxus. I'm 40yo, and It's like I'm deliberately trying to be uncool, even more now I've fitted a screen and bag rack. But, I do love how much the other (younger) naked-bike-boys I hang with hate it; Especially when we're an hour into a ride & they're already stretching, standing in the saddle or dangling their hands while they're not fidgeting with a backpack. My 2020 model is now my daily. It's comfy, practical, and plenty of fun in the twisties. It would be nice to have that flex worthy power at the top end sometimes, but the one upgrade I really would love is cruise control... Which I'm pretty sure even the new models still don't have. Love your videos and reviews, even if the bikes I love here in Aus for their practicality are the ones you love to roast. Cheers Pappa Yam.

[@bytesandbikes]

GSXS is a whole different category: the hyper commuter

[@HoangNguyen-go1ne]

which ,in my opinion, is the best category

[@brandandillon1517]

That's what I use mine for! Wake you up on the way to work and destress on the way home.

[@marxteven]

"Attitude" "Character" damn Spite sounding like your typical Ferrari owner.

[@idropagearbabye6822]

I've got the 2018 gsxs1000 and if you want something you can ride all day, is dependable, comfortable at a low price point that still shreds the streets this is the bike. I see you cruising on the side streets but get it out on an open road and let her have it and you will see why the people who own these love them.

[@Tigermountin]

Love my gsx-s 1000. Best looking naked and a lot of bang for the buck! Got quick shifter, launch control and programmed ecu to put some extra smile on my face😊 Drive safe out there!

[@TheRhulman]

Been waiting for this vid for so so long. 🙂 I've owned mine for 2.5 years. Love love love it. It's all about the rider being in control without the bike numbing it down. Have one in ice white and it a stunner. Makes the best noise too. 🙂

[@brandandillon1517]

I've had the red and black for about a year. Love the look!

[@johndemetrii809]

Thank you Yammie for reviewing my bike! Thank you Thank you!

[@thefasteddie88]

I love the "suzuki boys" burns. That's one of the reasons I come the video. My good friend just recommended the GSX S. I think he is onto something.

[@DaaaaaaaaBears8]

I've been riding a gs500f for 2 years now. Suzuki ain't the fastest, but they keep things simple and they just work

[@intoxicatedozzy4662]

My first bike was the GS500 and then I got a 2016 GSX-S1000 and it honestly just felt like getting on the 500’s bigger, meaner brother. Amazing bikes.

[@Dr.SnarfOG]

My 2016, gsx s1000 has full exhaust ,holeshot 93 octane custom race tune. Making 162hp to the ground and I have raced 09 r1 and one, and 11 zx14 I have stayed half a car length away up to 170mph. Wants to wheelie all the time at almost any rpm. A stock one it toned down. Fully tuned . Its fun as hell. The h2 is a great bike but heavy. Handles bad, and ticking time bomb motor. Comparing a 150hp stock bike vs 200hp bikes is not a great comparison

[@paulmcadam6825]

Watching from Guyana,South America. Another excellent post!

[@Dara-ih6jq]

I’m a big MT10 I’ve had mine for 3 months now but a buddy of mine that I ride with just picked up a new model year and now it has TFT display with rider modes, quick up and down shifter an all the bells and whistles my mt10 has minus the cruise control and it’s still the same price maybe 2 one 3 hundred dollars more. It’s a darn nice bike for the price it’s not going to win anyone over who was looking at a Yamaha, triumph or anything like that but for anyone on a budget who wants to ride with anything their buddies might have this bike is a darn good bargain. It’s gearing felt pretty short which made it fell like it had more down low power than you would expect out of it. I’m sure anyone who buys one would love their bike.

[@zangrau]

I have a 2018 gsxs 750. By far my favorite bike and it's value is seriously underated.

[@IAmCivuhL]

I’m so glad you finally realized how great a bike it is I was sad when you didn’t like it at first, I love mine

[@westabon420]

Just bought a 2021 Z900.....as a first (road)bike....but I've been riding my whole life. For 9 grand... i don't think I could've bought a better bike

[@R.Stridstrom]

The 2021 Z is probably just that, compared to the S-750 anyway. I dont factor in the new S-1000

[@nunyabusiness1499]

In other words, you've never ridden a GSXS.

[@Sal834]

I have a 2018 1000F version and I love it. Yammie, you hit the nail on the head. Simple and smooth is all many of us need. I road tested other bikes and I simply had to come back to this one. Cost was not a concern with me, simplicity and chassis control were first, the engine was just a bonus. But one commenter said something important which adds to your thoughts. The last of the outgoing generation is always better than the first of the new. I can't wait to see what the future brings! Keep up the great videos!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice interesting vid. The GSXS1000 is arguably the best value supernaked at $11,000 but the ZH2 is a true hypernaked & it's supercharger makes it uniquely special. Although on the road the GSXS1000 would keep up with most things.

[@TheTyrone1981]

I have a 2016 gsxs 1000. Great bike so far. I’ve only had it about a month. Very smooth and fun bike. Previous bikes were an r1, cbr1000rr, and a v rod. The gsxs doesn’t pull as hard as the super sports but it’s plenty quick and I feel dives into corners and handles great.

[@Lemmon714_]

The gsx1000 and 750 were the best looking bikes on the road until they changed the headlight and added the stupid winglets.

[@jeffreydyess1220]

I agree, the reveal of the new one made me gag

[@TheRhulman]

With you on that. Love the look of the older models. Not a fan of the new front light at all. They never even rode the bike. Just sputtering around. No bike is alive like that. I'm a big guy and my bike pulls from 3000 rpm. Did they even go past 5000rpm?

[@jeffreydyess1220]

@@TheRhulman I have a gsxs 750 and it has plenty of mid range torque, I can whip right past any car on the highway if I need to

[@petergar85]

Yep I walk mt07 and mt09 top end on my GSXS750 as long as the rider are my size then they respond that they get me bottom end with the torque but usually when I'm going that slow we are in Austin traffic!

[@Karmah-]

Yeah the new models are ugly as sin. But I know I made the right purchase when every sport bike rider at the meet walks up to me and asks about my gsxs750 and how nice it looks

[@scottellingson9717]

I have a 2020 GSXS1000F. No not the naked, but the same bike with some fairing. I can honestly say the bike scares the shit out of me when even with TC on, the front tire lifts when it hits 9K on a full throttle pull. Every time I ride it I have a huge smile and a little fear of what it is capable of. It handles like a dream and pulls like hell. I would not want more HP to get me into even more trouble.

[@pv6505]

Got my GSXS1000 new leftover for $7900. NO REGRETS. However, still looking for a higher performance bike to park next to it.

[@dalecolegrove6652]

Stole it

[@rivonutsk7894]

hi all I'm from sweden and have tried many naked bikes but my heart and joy fell for suzuki... the most important thing you have to learn with suzuki the more you ride the more you love it! love the feeling what it has saved for you at the end when you ride at full speed Haha happy at the same time scary, adrenaline rush, It's a bike that goes after exactly what you feel and gives you what you need! you learn more and more in actions beyond your challenge.

[@anxiousappliance]

They're built like a Swiss watch - so if you get it right it all falls into place. If you get it wrong, it gives you a second chance - it's good that way.

[@MrJdog12341]

I loved my gsxs. Very approachable price, super comfortable ride and manageable power. It did feel underwhelming at first because I waited a few days to really open her up. Then I found out after you hit around 7k rpm, that thing would really wake up.

[@R.Stridstrom]

Classic i4. My (younger) brother switched bike, an MT10, with my friend who got a ZZR1400 Kaw, for a short sprint run. They went, and i saw and heard them - and later my bro said that he: wasnt impressed at all ! - by the 1400. He had, what? In his 10? More torque? Nah... He just did not know how a i4 differ from an 270° X-plane, or how the powerband in an i4 work, so he did not rev it. In his mind, the 10 is always king. Ignorance. (Edit: i actually thought the MT-10 was boring. My pillion too, at ~200+ > different strokes for different folks :) )

[@scottellingson9717]

I bought my 2020 F model new and kept the RPM where the book said through break-in. I remember thinking, OK, not bad, but once break in was done and I took it to red line I was shocked at the pull from 8500 and up! I have 2200 miles on it now in 2 months and I am still shocked when it hits that power band. The way the front tire lifts even with TC on setting 1.

[@R.Stridstrom]

@@scottellingson9717 and they are nerfed a lot on several gears, too. Maybe for reasons, but one could unlock some fun if you want more crazy ;)

[@rm25088]

@@R.Stridstrom Yeah you can get the ECU remapped to really wake these bikes up. Gaining nearly 10 horsepower and a little more torque. Along with smoother throttle input and a lot of other things. You can really do a lot.

[@DigicraftSigns]

i have a gsx s1000 f witch is the faired version and i love it 2016 model. its extra weight at the front makes it feel much more planted. and over all its a wicked machine.

[@TexasP00nTappa]

Got my 2016 GSXS1000F for 6500 in the beginning of 2020 with under 3k miles on it. It can hang. I love how light, maneuverable and agile it is.

[@ianskeldon6032]

I'm an old git of 66 and I have a 2021 GSX 1000F and I love it, handling is fantastic, MPG is good, acceleration is spot on, gear change is silky smooth and it's comfortable to ride, the pricing is just a huge bonus, I love it.

[@anthonyliptak2585]

The fact the bike grows on him significantly as the video goes on is a testimony to the bike.. I bought mine for 6500, with 3000 miles and I can’t wait to put a better looking headlight on it.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

With minimal electronics and non-existing hi-tech features represents what riding a bike should be. The rider is/has to be in charge of everything. This is GSX-S 1000.

[@ameyahaldankar2639]

"Commute worth" "hyper naked" .... so true. I'm the guy who jumped from a 150cc bike to a liter class motorcycle. I bought the L5 gsxs1000 3 months ago. It's so much fun to ride. I use it as a commute bike for work with some weekend rides here in New Zealand. I just love the online 4s.

[@ckrz1234]

I commute to London on my 110cc Suzuki Address scooter but some sunny days I use my Gixxer as a special commute treat. Totally agree it's so much fun and awesome to use and enjoy the buttery smooth inline 4 music - nothing compares.

[@Sinr0ne]

I honestly dont care if the bike doesnt have 10 ride modes and this and that. More simple, the better.

[@NoLimitSquad]

What a coincidence this vid came out today. I just bought the Katana last week ($9999 and I loooove it) it’s essentially the gsxs1000 with a smaller tank and diff look but the same engine. Great video!😁

[@MXael10]

I just passed my exams for my bike license. Your videos kept me on track to my dream goal of riding. HUGE THANK YOU TO THE YAM FAM!!!

[@AndreiOBK]

K5 is something that our generation will remain tattooed on our souls

[@patrickj5731]

The GSXS really performs with a full exhaust and a tune

[@miklosmaraczi8807]

I ride a GSXS1000 and I love it. Commuting, touring, track days you name it. The only bike I'd trade it for is the new Busa.

[@unclejeezy674]

Yam hates every bike until he rides it. One day Yam is going to ride a Harley and he'll sell the Busa to become a Bagger Boi.

[@PghGameFix]

My Cousin and I, a few years back rode the GSX1000 back to back, about 5 times at a demo. (Thunder in the Valley Johnstown PA) I really loved that bike. It was light, and compact, and the engine was SUPER predictable. No scary bursts of power, and even off idle... there was no jerky intentions. (like Ducati and Yamaha have) FYI... my cousin bought one, and paid $7500 new for it. For me... I'm sticking to my B-King. LOL. (love that monster) If you think the ZH2 is raw... the B-King still makes more torque... and you can feel it !!!

[@mrsparkle9048]

Spite flipped his opinion so hard when Yamms decided the bike rode well 😂

[@danielhavener5393]

I have the GSX S1000F and I'm a huge fan.

[@Gexxon]

It's a GREAT bike, I love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything out there today. It's a good looking sport tourer that really isn't a tourer. It's a beast. Try riding one with a full exhaust and a tune. it will blow you away. This bike does everything so well. No way in hell I'd ever talk shit about this bike after riding it for a couple of years. It's just too damn good. It's not even about the price for me, it's about the performance you get for the money. I know exactly why you changed your mind about. You hadn't ridden one yet. Oh and i love it's looks.

[@Blackhawck50]

Coming from someone who's had one for 3 years and 28k miles, it's a damn fine bike especially when you take cost into account. The suspension comes a bit soft but with adjustment is fine on the track. My only complaints are I wish it had cruise control and some way to put hard bags on. My favorite memory with it is buying it one week before going up to deal's gap from Orlando, and riding the tail in a tropical storm. Super easy going bike under 7k. Past that's where the power is.

[@brandandillon1517]

This would be a great budget sports tourer if there were good luggage options.

[@marcvanartevelde5586]

There's a market for simple, pure, mechanical feeling bikes that retain components which simply work, Suzuki nails it here. Having already written off the R&D on it and keeping the price low sells more bikes than a trellis frame and the looks of a PMS'ing cockroach.

[@guttgrinder1626]

Finally I've waited for a long time for this. Not expecting to hear praises, just want to hear Yammys thoughts about the Gsx s1000.

[@douglaselliott8298]

I rode over 500,000 miles in 15 years on several different make motorcycles as a So-Cal legal messenger in the 1980's and 1990's. (used supersport and liter-bikes were the norm). The current GSXS-1000 has something the rest don't have; economic, on-the-road repairability. All the G-wiz initialized modes are great for the Sunday at Starbucks crowd but are far too expensive to replace and/or inconvenient upon failure to entertain when depending on 300 miles a day, 5+ days a week. In 5+ years I put 230,000 miles on a 1984 K100RT; try that on ANY current BMW.

[@shanerm2]

I love mine, just got off the dyno increased above 152 hp and 77 ft lbs, put a full woolich race tech package and arrow pro race slip on with a decat mid pipe, new s21 tires and took out the air box, sounds so nice and will keep up with just about any liter

[@amickey91]

Same here best bike I have owned in years of riding I got mine tuned with full m4 exhaust and intake it made 158hp

[@shanerm2]

@@amickey91 hell yeah!!!

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

For those who don't know k5 means it's first application was a 2005 gsxr motor. Not sure exactly how long they used this exact motor but year over year that motor would've been tuned to produce slightly more power and keep it safe. That's insane in 2021 but also really cool. I have a k6 (2006) and I love my bike!

[@r0nin603]

this is my favorite bike ive own so far, glad i finally see some bigger youtubers doing vids on it, thanks papa

[@spidey9123]

I have a 16 gsxs 1000 and I freaking love it! My fiance has decided that I don't want it anymore because we had our daughter so I'm rather sad about that. I just never had anything to complain about with this bike. Corners great, has the speed that could kill me, and over all is just a fun city bike. Don't wanna sell it but at the same time it's hard to argue with the mother of my daughter 😅

[@Jagknorr]

Just get an offsite storage crate and hide the bike in there. Cheat on her, with the bike! 🙂👍

[@spidey9123]

@@Jagknorr oh I've thought about it believe me! But she'd find out....she always finds out 😭😭😭

[@davidhobson7851]

Grow a set, my friend!

[@davetechme]

I have the '18 and love it. For general street use (99٪ of the time), it's perfect. Back then, you could get one new typically for like $8-10k on closeout. Swapped the shock for $650 and I got myself a canyon ripper that's actually comfortable. I also put low supermoto bars on mine for like $80 and it's crazy fun (among all the other upgrades I'd typically ever want to do such as full exhaust, ECU flash, rearsets, QS, heated grips, cosmetics, etc, and still kept it under the cost of the next supernaked). Yeah, it's not a $30k Duc, but if you can't have fun on 150hp, enjoy your lighter wallet and I'll enjoy my bargain beast.

[@henrymccarty7105]

I got a GSXS 1000 F. It’s fun to ride. Fairly comfortable. Downside, the suspension is cheap. The power train is solid.

[@jampot560]

If they called it the bandit 1000 they would've sold so much more! in the UK at the mo im looking at £6000 for a second hand with about 5k on the clock im saving as fast as I can I need one in my life ❤ great show guys 👍

[@neilhamill318]

Not that I'd ever buy one, but with 150 hp at the wheel as standard. It has a lot of potential to make a bike that suits you with the initial low price.

[@jasperwilkens131]

Personally, I think the zh2 is one of the ugliest bikes around. Give me that gxsis any day of the week!

[@afenijmeijer9027]

All the naked bikes are butt ugly. IMHO. We are all different

[@basuo8378]

@@afenijmeijer9027 use to feel the same way, something just clicks i guess

[@mishakovalenko]

Truee it looks like they kept some of the h2 and slapped a z900 front or something, very ugly

[@afenijmeijer9027]

@@mishakovalenko Careful, I own an original 1976 Z900. To me that is the most beautiful motor cycle ever made. Only my opinion 😅

[@paulburrows1464]

Its not a hyper or even a super naked, its the perfect power for the road love mine its got more than enough to keep up with a wanna be rossi on the street 👍

[@killdozer3464]

its a Standard Motorcycle (build on a super reliable and proven sport platform) and probably the best value in motorcycling.

[@R.Stridstrom]

@@killdozer3464 perfectly said

[@MrJeffreycauchi]

The new Gsx-R cause of the VVT system they used, it punches from the bottom of the rev range all the way to the top. And at 10k revs the VVT kicks in and the bike turns into a beast. Same system from the MotoGP, just amazing.

[@moorepower13]

TFT displays on almost every new bike I've seen, usually display the numbers in black in white. Suzuki display is naturally black and white so it's perfect.

[@jvera718]

I own a 2016 and it’s a beast. Haven’t even tuned mine yet and the power is still crazy

[@MrLeotocha]

I own a gsxs1000 and I love the bike,its comfortable to ride, it's decent fast not too crazy, with a few modifications like exhaust, sliders, mirrors, adjustable leavers, tuned and tail tidy, I love and it's so cheap compared to other naked bikes, I absolutely love it,well done Suzuki for making a great answer cheap bike.

[@Xerdoz]

The new one is pretty much the same but it does have a quickshifter and some other improvements. Z900 actually has a 950 engine (sleeved down from the Z1000 engine) so I'd say the GSX-S1000 is meant to compete with those kinds of bikes (eg. MT-09) and not with Tuonos or Ducati V4s.

[@reneheb]

The gsxs1000 is slightly faster than the mt10

[@pyrolysis2129]

Can't wait to pick up a 2022 GSX-S1000 this fall. It will be a second bike for me and I like it cause it's an approachable fast naked bike. Its also supposed to fit taller riders well which will be good for me. Yeah, an IMU and TFT would be nice but the price tag really sells this bike. A dyno tune and full Titanium exhaust will wake this bike up. I've seen some gain 20HP on tune alone. The new bike also is supposed to have better suspension, throttle tuning and midrange power over the old bike.

[@Socurious548]

So my first bike was a 1998 Harley Sportster 1200. Never really had enough “umph” for me. Last November I bought a 2019 GSXS 1000FZ, new, at a major discount for TX. At 44, almost 45, and having spent 20 years in the military, it hurts to get up in the morning much less falling off a bike. This bike has everything I need - torque, power, speed. I’m no wheelie king but trust me, you turn the traction control off and get on it? Front end is coming up. My mom lives, and I’m from, up in y’all’s area. I’d be willing to let you guys try it out. My wife has a GSXS 750- her first bike.

[@R.Stridstrom]

How would you compare the two, 750/1000? Like in different, even violent ways? :)

[@pa3oT_]

I have Gsx s1000 model 2019. ZERO regrets. performance and handling best of the best!!

[@FierceMotorworks]

4:37 Same thing with Dodge: take a reliable, known platform and use it for decades with minor face lifts and tweaks to stay "fresh" while saving costs

[@jeffreydyess1220]

I have a gsx-s 750 and it’s a damn fine motorcycle. Doesn’t mean I wouldn’t trade it for a zh2 any day of the week

[@gabriellangford2730]

Nah

[@jesselopez0008]

I agree with spite a lot of times on how some bikes dont make sense , but today hes totally skewed towards the zH2 , I feel the gsxs 1000 is a better option any day

[@MotoGermania]

40 mph test drive of a 150 bhp bike. Well done kids.

[@rickhewett9537]

Exactly what I came in here to type....they call that a test ride? 🤣 pathetic

[@matth8924]

If you've come to this channel to find people doing 150 on public roads you've come to the wrong place.

[@MotoGermania]

@@matth8924 there was no "kids doin 40 mph" alert lol

[@markguerin701]

Mine goes past 80 in first gear

[@ronaldwriston1546]

Looks like rain.

[@MegaPaddles]

I just bought a 2016 gsxs1000f and I absolutely love the bike and love the fact that it doesn't have all of the electronic crap except for the traction control

[@CaptainJacksIsland]

I commute on my bike and use it like a normal vehicle. I'm not a weekend warrior or a track boi. I don't care about "exhaust notes" 🙄 or having some weird romantic Ratatouille childhood flashback of when daddy left... or whatever Spite is chasing. I just want a good bike that'll last a long time. And as a cruiser owner, I'd like a bike with some extra pull so I can leave sport cars behind and get out of traffic when it gets aggressive. And this video made a strong case for the GSX1000 imho.

[@MikeB-ng3ol]

It's a lot faster than they make it sound. The bike rips, and commutes very well. The new model has like a 200 mile range to the tank too... The bike is good.

[@marcusgrimes726]

Pretty much exactly what I wanted out of my recent bike purchase. I picked up a katana. So comfortable, great commuter. Fast enough to body any cocky teenager on a 600, as well as 99.9% of cars, and won’t get embarrassed by other liter bikes. But still fairly mild mannered

[@cpavionics]

Bought my ABS version 1.5 years ago for $5,500 with 1800 miles. Great bike!

[@DespressoPlays]

I feel like instead of actually reviewing the bike, they just kept comparing it to the ZH2, which is $10,000 more. Seems very biased, instead of a fair review.

[@MrKillervincent]

Fun fact! The H2 was supposed to have a cradle frame like the zx10, zzr1400 or even that gsxs1000 but they used a tubular trellis frame due to the h2 having overheating issues

[@moto_ronto]

I really like the new GSX-S1000... just waiting for the MSRP to be announced. It has electronic throttle, new dash, etc., still K5 engine. I have a 2020 Z900 at the moment, and the GSXS looks like a nice step up from there, opposed to the giant leap an H2 would be. BTW, I liked the premise for this episode, good topic! I didn't enjoy the traffic y'all were stuck behind though. I lived in Texas 2003-2012, but I guess Austin has gotten much busier since then.

[@rosspimentel6543]

Man for what I’m looking for the GSXS1000 seems to be the bike for me. Having a 600cc super sport it’s about just as quick if not a little quicker in a more comfortable package. An as much as I love the r1 crossplane sound, I prefer the classic flat plane sound. Plus gas mileage is really good since it would be my primary commuter big bonus. Also last but not least I’m extremely cheap, and for me it’s more about the ride than the ride. So I think the GSXS1000 will be my first naked and liter bike.