Comparing the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX to the 2022 Suzuki GSX S1000 GT. First ride review. 

The IMU is a genuine game changer on the Kawasaki. It's not a gimic or an arbitrary extra, it's phenomenal. It provides superior handling where you need to most. The kawa has superior precision and handles like it's on rails. The most competent bike I've ridden.

I think you are the only reviewer who describes the leg room in concrete terms. I suspected the GT would be more cramped, based on the previous F model. Thank you for confirming this.

Good review. Enjoyed watching.

Very good comparison mate

Excellent review. Thanks.

both are great bikes...great stream

Nice comparison, I’m waiting for a dealer to have one of each though I’m leaning towards the Kawasaki for the comfort either way the both look awesome

Nicely done review, a well balanced assessment of the 2 bikes. Vibration a huge element of riding for me (super vibration sensitive) but seldom does anyone mention it, always suspicious of inline fours especially. My FJR too much, my ZX14 acceptable just to calibrate you. Interested in both to possibly replace the FJR, no access to test rides, so hoping you can advise vibration levels at normal operation RPM’s and speeds. Enjoyed the vid, subscribed. Cheers!!

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great video, i took this actual bike out for a demo ride 2 wks ago, awesome machine - i didnt realize there were three different seat styles for it, myself being 21 stone i found it reasonably comfortable but could feel the fuel tank at all times, might be worth me looking into the different seat styles, i also found the shift down a bit clunky as you said but i presume i would get used to it over time - loved the LCD display (which inc night time mode) and the brightness can be turned down, at no time did i find it hard to read because of the sun - brilliant (bigger would have been better but no real issue) i couldnt believe how light she was (while riding) and how easily she moved left and right just by moving your hips one side to the other (been off bikes for 12 yrs) pleasantly surprised, the brakes were amazing as well, i think i would personally fit handle bar risers on mine (if i get one) and bring the bars up another 2" - 50mm - that would just take the weight of my wrists while in traffic but other than that she was very comfortable to ride, as you said plenty of leg room and the pegs and rear brake and gear change all seemed to be in comfortable positions for me (im around 5`10" im guessing) i put her into sport mode and was very carefull but supprised at the power - wow, straight back into road mode - lol, she also has a rain mode for safer riding if your heavy handed on the throttle, ive since rode another 22 ninja which had a taller screen on her and found it to be a whole lot better protection (as you said) than this smaller one - well worth purchasing ! im not into suzies so i cannot comment on any differences im afraid but im deffo interested in buying one of these ninjas, keep up the good work with the vids - regards pete

Nice Comparison Great Information Solid Knowledge

Lol you say at the end which is best tourer by saying "for long rides you love the kwacker"gotta say I got one recently no regrets love it....your video help make the decision.

Very good review. Thanks a lot! I'm also trying to decide which of these two bikes to get but for daily use, even in town, I guess the Suzuki is easy to handle and a better option. Saludos desde Gran Canaria. España

Kawasaki for me best twin headlights that actually light up the Rd and absolutely better build quality

Both great bikes, but if I bought the Kwaka that massive silencer would have to go.

Good comparison of the two bikes mate. Would agree with you, even though I haven’t ridden them. It sounds like the Suzuki is the slightly better option 👌👍🏼

Thanks for the review. The Suzuki just looks so much better. Not a fan of the higher pointy tank and the bar risers on the Kawasaki, just looks dated. Rode the big Ninja's for decades though, amazing times.

For longer touring and with a pillion personally I'd go for the 1000SX.. (paniers and top case mountable alltogether too..)

I've had many suzuki motocyes all been great i have the sx kawasaki 2017 bought it new, the new one as several more features than mine ,and few better than the suzuki ,as far as the suspension goes £35 / £ 40 can get the suspension set up for the individual ,kawasaki panniers are a much better system i believe suzuki have a hugely frame left on the bike not good , and the screen isn't adjustable, my opinion the finish on the kawasaki paint is much better deeper quality looking, however I do believe suzuki give a 3 year warranty now that is good 👍but still wouldn't go for it over the new ninja 1000 kawasaki, mine as been brilliant up till now just took it for mot 5 years old no issues thankfully, 👍

That asymmetric headlight on the Suzuki is a deal breaker for me.

Thank you for this comparison. I'm trying to decide which of these two bikes to get. Your information was very helpful.

I have the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GTA and it's an amazing motocycle. However, if I would have taken the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX if I had a passenger on a regular basis for better comfort, adjustable windshield, and lower foot pegs. Two very good bikes.

On month 5 waiting for my dark blue GSX-S 1000GT plus.

Gorgeous bike, i do miss my ZX7😢

I think you did a great job comparing the two bikes. Thanks. Not sure if you can test ride bikes in US before buying. That would be nice.

👍😲 verry nice,pa shout out from mindanao Philippines

The seat on the Ninja is horrific compared to the Suzuki. The build quality of the Ninja is better but the Suzuki is faster and more fun.

Suzuki all day for me.

The lower seat and weight, bigger panel and styling is a win for Suzuki! I've been riding 54 years and have never needed a six axis baby sitter! These are sport touring bikes, not track bikes!

Great bike but I'd never buy from a dealer that load up a bike with their name and logo. Car manufacturers do that enough, we don't need it on bikes.

I have the 2021 ninja, did you try turning the preload knob for more preload?

which one would you prefer for long trips ?

I wouldn't have either bike. For me the better choice by a mile is the ZZR1400. More comfortable, 50mpg, mile muncher of the highest order, and way more desirable. It's only downside is no cruise control....I can live without that. Oh, and look what their residual value is....you won't have cliff-face depreciation....

When doing a road test would it not be reasonable to have the tester spend a few minutes and set preload front and rear?

The number plate is ridiculous I would keep it in the side cases and tell any police officer that the mounts were vandalized and ripped off

Are each one buzzy at motorway speeds 65-75 mph?

Kawasaki, on a bike with the engine capacity of one liter, for which they are asking money as for a motorcycle with the engine capacity of one liter, there is a fork 41 millimeter and a miserable swingarm, made of two sticks. Regarding power - I recommend googling measurements at the Dyno bench, Suzuki outputs about 140 per wheel, and Kawasaki 125. Kawasaki's only advantage is electronics, specifically corner ABS.

What about the new Honda NT1100 tourer compared to these?

Does this motorcycle compare to s1000XR?

Couple of comments if you don't mind pal. Nice video and I almost agree with everything. I have had a z100sx since 2018 and recently rode the suzuki. First point is the suzuki is a blatant copy of the z100sx so much that God knows how they got away with it. The z1000sx is not wollowy in my opinion I have pushed mine and never missed a beat. Plus the cornering abs and traction will keep yup on the straight and narrow way after the suzuki gives up. The z100sx dash is very disappointing 😞

What about vibrations?

That exhaust is horrendous a deal breaker 😠

There is no 2021 Suzuki GSX S1000 GT, it is a 2022

The Kawasaki wins on the looks for me the Suzuki looks awful! In my opinion 🤢

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I disagree I think k the kawasaki is better

These app review lol😢

Ok now I call BS on you saying suzuki is better in corners. The Kawasaki has fully adjustable front. All you need to do is an adjustment for road conditions. Jabber jabber, think more about what your saying.

It’s because the bike is new the down shifter is lovely smooth

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