2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX | First Ride Review 

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In my 55 years of riding and racing I have been impressed with all my Suzuki's, can't say that for my Honda's, Yamaha's, or Kawasakis. Just me I guess.

I love that K5 engine.....absolutely bulletproof and reliable, hence why Suzuki use it in a lot of their machines and one of the reasons why I've got mysef the naked version for the second time. Keep up the great work mate 👍😊

Got my motorcycle learner's permit in 1973. I have owned 17 motorcycles a few each of Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki sport bikes, a Wide Glide, 3 BMW GS. I bought a 1975 Kawasaki KZ 900 brand new when I was 18. Currently an R1250GS Rallye, with an R1300GS Trophy on order. Beemers are on a whole different plain. It's the whole gestalt of the bike's aura. I ride crisp, but sane. Everywhere people compliment my bike. Men, women, and children stop to chat. I'm 67 with grey hair, so it's not me. It's the bike. Lol.

Hey Dan, great review. How would you compare the ride comfort compared to the Tracer 9 GT/GT+ Thank you

You make a few great points. Less expensive than a BMW yet still plenty of power. When did 150bhp become not enough? Very tractable easy to ride. Same price as the Tracer 9 GT+ but lacking the electronic suite. Active cruise control is a game changer for sure and despite it being an incredible riding machine, Suzuki may have lost sales to Yamaha or even BMW with this omission. Perhaps next year it will be included even as standard. Wonderful review. Cheers!

Love the real-world reviews. This bike just made it to my RU-vid based shortlist.

Nice review Dan👍👍. Would love to hear your views on this bike compared to the tracer gt..

If they had brought this bike out a couple years back they would have cleaned up. It was exactly what I was looking for back then, when I wanted to move on from my vstrom1000.

I guess all manufacturers now make products based on segments and where they can compete, but I wonder whether one bike in between the GT and GX, and a good £1,500 cheaper (or whack auto ride height lowering on it), might appeal to a wider range of riders. Or do bikers insist on a “proper” sports tourer or a not really adv adventure bike and must have one or the other? It’s an attractive bike for sure, and I’m glad to see Suzuki coming out with so many great bikes after a good few lean years.

I hope the new design for the Gsx-R 1000 borrows something from the headlights here, it looks absolutely sharp.

Ok Dan, the question most of us want answered… How would you compare it to the Tracer? I like the lighter weight of the Tracer. In your 2 videos I like the sound of the Yamaha better. I know the Suzuki had very few miles and the roads weren’t great so you were taking it easy but how would you compare the engines. Does the low end power feel fairly similar? It would be nice if they offered a cheaper version without the electronic suspension.

I'm sure that pick up truck driver got the feeling you were following him 😅. About the power and weight : I don't ride motorcycles, I am a car enthusiast but equally intrigued by the motorcycle world. I drive a 140hp 1385kg Mini Countryman Cooper 1.5 Turbo and manage 200kmh straight and very decent handling on tight roads. Its best feature is its all round capabilities. A 150hp 230kg all road bike seems like a super machine compared to this. Especially with the electric damping settings and all, it looks like a great performing vehicle. I always am baffled when some riders complain about hp and weight, even with half of the hp and half more weight these machines would perform just fine. It's ever so important however to keep the balance and inertia of a vehicle right. A vehicle should be heavy enough to keep its composure when being resisted by wind, friction or discrepancies while riding. Too light and it will dance and bounce around. Too powerful and the rider becomes a passenger. 150hp for a 230kg bike is really already quite exceptional. And €15.000 for a bike is actually expensive. These figures, latest years, have become so common, people and especially younger people, are really underestimating what they actually stand for. Thx for the great review, greetings from a car enthusiast. I am a subscriber because I want to get my motorcycle license and a nice motorbike when I retire. As of now, my preference is the Goldwing bagger.

As soon as it is spring again, I really need to testride this bike. I think I am in love :D Thanks for the video Dan :)

Dan… the “pro riders” you are referring to not liking the dunlops are guys that love themselves a tire that aids them in going unlawfully fast and at Insane knee scraping angles… how many of us are That rider? Very few. And for us that are… get a Panigale. No pillion rider in that bike. What you now have tested is a tourer. A bike for a driver and a pillion rider. Do we Need to hoon around on a tourer? Very nice upload as I’m about to buy a tourer. The Speed Twin 1200 stays! She’s MY sexy lady and she’s (mostly) for me. And she’s on Avons. Wonderful tires for that bike.

thats one bike I will be having a look at I may be saying bye bye to my beloved Vstrom 1050 xt ! thanks for the vlog ! ATB

what a nice machine :))

Its not the kind of bike I’m interested at the moment but it really looks like a good package for its category. Thanks ✌️

Make a gsx 8 version of this with cruise control and I’m sold.

Bougie bargain of the year this one is on my list.

Very good review of a very nice bike! What about the detail finish? It looks very good on the footage and also the sound is awesome! Think, Suzuki is back and this bike could be a sales hit.

Nice review of a bike that's growing on me, even starting to like that colour. Also enjoyed the lack of schmut so a good start to my day, cheers.😂

having the gt the only thing i wish the gt had that this does is the headlight in the same place, lights work great but if it were stacked on the gt it 100% look better

Class and relaxed as ever 👍 Great presentation of a lovely bike, would be great for you to get hold of it for a few days and have a good gander. Not sure it does have hill hold though, it’s some braking functionality called “Slope Dependent Control System”. Nice deep rumble off that 4-pot 👍.

This is definitely going to be my next bike 😊

I stick with Suzuki and Yamaha now.. Ive had problems with Honda and Kawasaki... I currently own a Yamaha fjr 1300 and I don't see myself on anything else for quite awhile, it is a fabulous motorcycle....

HONDAS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE BEST FOR ME BUT I DO LIKE ALL MOTORCYCLES ! YES 2 WHEELS ARE FUN!😊

I like this bike. Loved the k5 motor, in my GSXR K5, many years ago.. must grab a test ride. Soon.👍🏻

Love my DR650, Love my GSXS1kGT. Im 100% sure id love this bike too. Just not sure id pony up the extra cash ofver the GT for this machine though. In fact i was rather pleased that my dealership had only the GT in the color i wanted (red) so i didnt have to actually make that decision. Really lovely bikes these gsxs's. All of them are just... dare i say... perfect. Subtle when you want it to be. An absolute beast if you rip it. One thing i found was that many complain of the brakes on these bikes... i personally did not find this issue. They are just fine... small bit of takeup then a nice fast progressive braking with plenty of stopping power. Maybe compared to a top end race bike the brakes arent perfect, but compared to anything else... they are just fine if not great.

Nice review 👍 I really liked the GX and agree , the gearbox is exceptional.

With the new line of bikes, I KNOW the competitors are starting to nervously sweat. Suzuki beats them in price, features, and often reliability. Many K5-based motors nearing or past 60k miles of punishment. The GSX8R has every option as standard. Suzuki is giving incredible value, with refinement and durability of a very high standard.

I had the standard GSXS 1000 2021, until a bin wagon clipped me. I love Suzukis, ive had a Hayabusa, 2 Gixxer 750s, and a GSXS 750. I currently own a 97 TL1000S...among others. This bike has tweaked my interest, would you say you could properly tour on it? I did 4 days in the Highlands last year on my MT-10 and it was spot on. Would/could you tour Europe on this? Great vid BTW Dan.

Great review, never knew this bike existed. Thanks for the detailed info and opinions.

It look like my dream bike in future

Great job on your videos biker Dan and thanks for using pounds for us Americans what a nice Suzuki you are riding awesome

Nice review Dan. See if you can borrow one for the weekend in the spring/summer and give us a two day tour review. What Weiss jacket is that?

To say I was a bit pissed when this came out right after I got my 1000gt+ is an understatement. I love my GT but this one rings all the bells.

I've got a GSXS1000F (the uglier, but still excellent older brother). The Sportmax OEM tyres are rubbish (lots of OEMs use tyres that are 'the same model' but inferior, it's widely reported). It's why the testers and you noted the ABS being too keen, it's not the ABS it's the rubbish wooden tyres - once I put on aftermarket tyres the ABS did what it was supposed to do [likewise the TCS]. I had a Niken before and that had crap OEM tyres and would activate the ABS at the merest hint of moisture on the road.

What a great bike! 💯

I hope you get to test the new Tiger 900 GT Pro too. Am considering both. Although quite different bikes, they both serve similar functions.

A true 'adventure' anno 2024 with GPS, mobile phone, TFT, Camera, Tracking, everything fully electronic, upgradable, monitored and controlled.

I love the sound of the bike, I also thought your review was great, considering the amount of time you had. 👍

Coming up 60, I just bought myself the naked GSXS1000 for that K5 engine, rawness and simplicity, did test ride the GX but found it a bit too soft and gimmicky🤔 maybe another 10 years I’ll try again 😂😂😂

I honestly can't see this thing being a better choice than a Tracer. All else aside, the Tracer is way, way better looking. ;)

If I could afford it, I'd have one already.

I love the look of this bike, but for the money, I would expect more. No mainstand or heated grips, a screen that's a right faff to adjust and an extra grand for the panniers!? Come on Suzuki, you'll need to try harder than that to part me from my Tracer 900 that has all of the above and more!

I'm definitely test riding this in spring, how do you think if will do on a track? I mean casual track day to improve ones skill, not going all out and keeping up with sportsbikes and hypernakeds.

That green shade. Hubba hubba.

Very nice bike.

BMW still has the cleanest dashboard. So far I haven't seen any dashboard that looks remotely as good. Hopefully other brands will step up their game.

It is sad to see there is still a huge latency at rev indicator. It follows the actual engine rev around 500millisec behind. Really annoying..

Cool bike 🏍 😎 Got to be blue though😅

Thanks for review . Is the 15 cm travel suspension soft like versys1000 or stiff like s1000 xr ?

What area is that please? I’ve been trying to recognise it. Is it Kent somewhere? (EDIT : Just seen it’s Wokingham.)

Literally no one was asking for this bike Suzuki.

Im sure it's a fantastic machine and rides superbly but as for the looks🤔🤔😲😲.. I must be getting old as these modern bikes look bazaar to me..

I would be interested to see what you tink on the Kawasaki versys 1000 se gt

How would you compare it to the Tracer 9 GT?

All that money and you have to adjust the windscreen with an alan key?

106 Nm of torque. After writing about the rocket 3 and Goldwing today for the Triumph club magazine it sounds so peanutty… but it isn’t. Although it could be more. 170Nm for the six cylinder Goldwing and 221Nm for the three cylinder Rocket3. Can’t compare the three though. When it comes to tourers and Suzuki I’d rather have the GT. just feels more secure with a pillion and luggage. Centre of gravity is much lower. Although… a low seat Tiger 900 is pretty ok with a pillion rider. Must give quick shift to Suzuki. Looovely system.

14.5k for this seems steep. It's just an upright 20 year old bike with a few electronics on it. Bikes are so expensive and keep getting moreso. They just keep adding technology that doesn't materially change the riding experiecne and then charging more. Give me fuel injection, ABS, and cruise control for a decent price and you can keep you IMUs and rider modes and semi-active suspensions.

It looks a great bike.. But if you spec up to a similar standard as the Tracer 9GT+ it's not.. Heated grips, centre stand and panniers are not standard.. Plus for some reason Suzuki advise no top box.. Yet it supposed to be a tourer.. Engine wise both yamaha and Suzuki have fantastic engines. The CP3 engine is a peach

with 150 horses this is not a tour-rounder but an agressive sports-tourer by any means!

Something a bit Versys 1000 about it, just not quite as ugly..

I don’t get why more bikes aren’t being made with hydraulic clutches now a days. Cable seems so old school to me

How does it compare to the Vstrom 1000 you rode last month? Seems like this would be a lot more fun.

Hey Dan, top work as always. Could you please tell me the name of your gloves. They look great.

So, you don't think the Triumph Tiger series is a rival for the Suzuki?

Avery user friendly bike

Seems like a competitor even to the new GS1300 - is the GS really worth a 50% premium over this bike?

Why oh why do they have to build road bikes with such high seats??? Why also, is 150 hp considered necessary, when it needs a complex suite of (expensive to repair, hard to understand?) electronics to tame it. £400 for heated grips? They must be smoking some good stuff! Lastly, I prefer to take note of the opinions of guys like yourself, Nathan Millward and Missenden Fkyer, than the professional headbangers, sorry, journalists. Keep up the good work!

The only thing that bothers me on this bike is the fuel consumption, anything you can say about this?

are these heated gloves? If so which brand and model 😅

Is this the same engine from the gsxr 1000 superbike? I wish they did

04:21 Buck Rogers's sidekick, Twiki.

To quibble, it is it really possible for a motorcycle to “literally” have all the toys? Not that it would make it a better bike, but one toy that may have helped to distinguish - and market - the GX is shaft drive.

I don't know if you had the chance to get it up to highway speeds for a good while. I've heard complaints that it's geared to low for comfortable highways usage. Like its needs another gear.

Would its main rival not be the Versys 1000? Or if you were a Suzuki nut or course the GSX1000GT as both do the same thing really with the same engine. A few years ago I was lucky enough to own a z1000sx and a Versys 1000 at the same time. Again both road going touring bikes and in a way competing with each other. I was amazed no one tested these 2 back to back for people who couldn't decide which style suited their needs best. For it was the SX in the end that I kept mainly because I can't cope with the noisy screens on most tall rounders .

my retire bike in future ❤

Hi Dan, I am 1.87 meters tall. Do you think it is a small bike for me?

Better than the BMW S1000xr?

Off subject, but what model HJC helmet is that??

I'd like to demo this because the sport touring segment interests me...but man, the price difference between the GSX-S1000GT+ and this GSX-S1000GX+ has me scratching my head and wondering where the value is? Are you really getting $4,300(US) more in parts/upgrades? Also, someone please check on the person naming these bikes at Suzuki. They even tried to create their own new segment name: "crossover". I think a marketing exec is trying and failing to be innovative, and they may need an intervention.

While advised, it's not a legal requirement to wear a helmet while cycling BTW

1:16 so it's really tall huh lol

Thats a sexy bike

What is your height?

whts the price compared to tracer 900?

Motorcycle nomenclature is getting out of control. “Introducing the GSXRCBRZ 1000 GTI RRR”

Thanks Cobba , and thanks Suzuki it's a multiitool weapon

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Does anyone know if the braking is combined on this bike?

I dont really like the colors, anything matte is an instant no from me. The bike itself looks great just the colors are terrible.

I have a 30' inside leg. So with a seat height of 33.5', I'll have difficulty touching the ground. I won't be buying one.

It looks nice but I still don't understand the purpose of it, and the price is outrageous. No one is taking this offroading.

NO CENTRE STAND!!

Just a GT with a few UNNEEDED EXTRAS.

With a bit of twerkin, cold be a great ADV bike.👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🪬🪬🪬💎💎💎💯💯💯🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧