Honda CB1000R Vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 | 1000CC Supernaked Showdown 

Motorbike gurus claim that the quick shifter on the suzuki gsx s1000 is much better and smother than the one on the BMW 1000

Gearbox is one of those things that really does make a huge difference to the riding experience.

You buy a bike for its reliability, feel and look maybe price, but I wouldn’t let a quick shifter win it over reliability and Honda is a winner in that category

@@Champion2Manager - Suzuki steeds are a match in the reliability department as well. This vid boils down to the rider's tastes, really.

Even in motocross suzuki's gearboxes seem to be the most durable too

Yep.

I am getting my 2023 next week YES! 😁

Suzuki recommends using regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 for their motorcycles. I just pulled this from Suzuki handbook, check it out online:)

The insurance on the Honda was twice as much. Weird. I drove 60 miles to get my GSXS1000 in blue. Its a beast and the gearbox is magical.

The GT also has cruise control these models should have also.

I have a 2018 gsxs1000 very similar in performance to my 2007 fireblade

@@motorbikeguy6440 I got a ZX-14, it has the low end torque I was looking for but I'm not sure about it yet. I still want a naked bike, and I don't need to go over 150 mph. It's also heavy. I'm still considering a CB or GSXS possibly geared down a bit for more low end fun. Guess I don't really know what I want

Well only good advice is, try them both. Did this, and I was leaning for cb1000 for the aesthetic. And got so much disappointed by how plain the engine felt (don’t get me wrong it pulls. But it’s not emotionally communicating it to you). Rode gsxs and damn I want one now. But insurance for « new » rider is what hold me back for sure 😅 But it’s such a great bike/chassis/gearbox combo. So smooth. And it got the big low down growl, and high whine that childhood gsxr had. And bonus, stock exhaust is really cool. So I wouldn’t change it. Tho, I would wait for summer « upgrades » where Suzuki might finally bring tft on it?! Hope so. But it would rise price around a 1000usd/eur. A buddy tried both, and he went with cb1000… so…. Try them, (ideally back to back) and then choose. :)

What is wrong with the rear suspension? I was very close to buying Suzuki, but that honda doesn't look bad either. But I don't want to buy a motorbike with the intention of changing the suspension

Tell that to millions of happy Triumph riders out there.

@@generalyellor8188 I'm sure a lot love the retro look. I've got friends who will never look at a "modern" looking bike. I think it's more like a fashion thing..

oh really? they just did that in Mexico as well. I thought it was just a Latin american crap but also in other markets as well :(

That machine is an absolute must go as well in comparison with these two. The price range on that one is a good catch.

Suzuki now available in all black for 23/24 😊

I really like high strung engines (Got a Rotary and a Ninja 250F, the 80s-00s one with a 13k redline). I like that they're very tame when cruising and that I have to stay in lower gears to get power. It really comes down to the sound of letting the engine wind out. I can redline two gears in all of my vehicles without breaking 65mph which translates to a lot of fun on the street for me.

@@ErikSeastead That is strange to me because my bike delivers that power early without me working for it. My range to grab power is so much greater because my torque is high at low rpm. I even chatted to my neighbour today that has a 1000 Yamaha race spec and he admitted on spec I would take him on a rolling acceleration in top gear. He would definitely leave me in his mirrors after 10 seconds but response to throttle is slower at lower rpm.

@@MrEiniweini I just bought a CB1000R and I can explain why I didn't buy the sportster S. I'm not sure how the Sportster S rides, but the 2" of rear suspension travel was a turn off. I also have a Street Bob and I prefer the old school HD look/engine vs the newer Sportster S. So the Sportster S isn't my pick for a 15k HD. I haven't gotten to a demo day when they were available, so I can't say for sure that I wouldn't fall in love with the bike but comparing it directly to a Soft tail or the CB I just didn't see the same value. Why I didn't pick a Sportster S? It is a brand new model and new engine. I prefer to wait a couple years to ensure there isn't a weak oil pump, etc., like the original Milwaukee 8. The HD is also down 30 hp, a bit more TQ but it has the same dead spot that all new bikes have at 4-6k rpm (Euro 5 and emissions bs). HD also has less lean angle and costs $2.5k more. I only spent $1.5k on a full exhaust/Pwr Cmdr and the tune is $250. Torque problem, dead spot, OEM lean fueling all solved, and still have $750 left over to spend on leathers or a new helmet. I could ask you the same question. For the same money a Tuono V4 with more TQ, HP, lean angle, top speed, tech, etc. If you wanted to stay HD, why didn't you get the Pan America? It's the same price difference as the Sportster S vs GSXS or CB, the Pan Am engine comes with more power, a more comfortable riding position, great on road manners and has pretty damn good offroad chops, but I know why you picked the bike you did. The Sportster S is a cool bike, you liked it and you could afford it.

What you need to understand is if you can afford it, get it.

Not everyone is a pussy. Skilled riders take advantage of the power.

It's now 755😂

I am 61 and just bought the GSX. HEH.

Looks are subjective. I have a 18 SV650 and love the retro round headlight, trellis frame. Honda 650R is almost 40% expensive. S1000 and CB1000R both great machines tho, just comes down if you want to pay a 2K premium for the looks!

So you are telling me that you buy a bike for 7 hp more?...this is a streetfighter not a superbike

What ???

Never seen a woman in shuch a gorgeous bike