Spending 2022 with the NEW Suzuki GSX-S1000GT | MCN Review 

It would be great to give her the new tracer or 1000sx the following year to get a long term comparison 👍

My favourite combo, Emma and Michael! Very clear and detailed review from a person who knows her way around bikes and Neeves contributing to the comments without taking over. Brilliant! Emma also seems wonderfully gifted with self distance and humility, like with the Scot oiler. Good looking bike as well!

I already have a GT but watching these reviews makes me even more happy about my decision :)

Excellent review of a great machine. Similar to my z1000sx. On the panniers comment, once you have put them on and taken them off a few times they are not really fiddley. Practice makes perfect as they say. Best wishes to you both for the new year. Looking forward to more great material from MCN.

My fellow 'busa fan EF is lucid, gives helpful opinions & presents well with MN. Even with appropriate 'extras', the Suzuki is great value & a realistic alternative to the all-conquering SX.Thanks, both.

I agree with most of the comments having had mine for a similar period. Out of interest. I upgraded to braided lines and sintered pads. Brakes are very good now. The biggest gripe is the Suzuki spin app which loses contact with your phone. I installed a separate Zumo XT using the Evo performance bracket. With these 2 issues resolved, I love this bike!

2 great people showing us round a bike. I hope Emma gets a go of the Kawasaki next long termer.

I own a GT and put about 7000 miles on it over the summer. Surprised to hear you have engine buzzing over 8K?? Mine is very smooth up to red line. I do have a slight vibration around 5000-5500 but it goes away once you hit 6K and its smooth from there. Maybe have your bike checked or see if you can ride another GT to compare it.

I'd still prefer the ninja 1000SX.

My biggest gripe has been the front brake which doesn’t have much bite. ABS interrupts at least once on every ride, but not sure if it’s the combination of wooden brake pad and plastic OE tyres. Next season I’ll change out the brake pads and tyres.

I've been riding sport bikes sense 1992 on and off and now they are too uncomfortable for me now to ride, this is the perfect replacement for what I want in a motorcycle comfortable and a sporting pedigree. I'll be getting one this year and look forward to riding more as my current bike is too uncomfortable to ride for any distance. Brake pads tires and suspension will be the first upgrades.

Good honest review. It bugs me that heated grips aren’t standard (or why Suzuki don’t offer a ‘SE’ or ‘TE’ model with a few extras for a bit more money). Those Oxford heated grips look awful. I did a deal with my Suzuki dealer when I bought my V-Strom 1050 XT and got the OE heated grips fitted, they have 3 settings and work really well. Regarding the cruise control switch on the right, it’s never bothered me - I just start the bike, press the button and ride off. When I want to set the speed it’s just 1 press of the left switch & then to turn it off, roll the throttle forward (or obviously touch either brake). So you never have to press it again. It keeps the left switchgear less cluttered.

Suzuki made a great motorcycle…it even looks great with side cases.

Maybe the best long-term review so far. You make a pretty good couple! 🙂

Didn't touch on MPG. Real term milage per tank would be good to know. Very good review though guys. 😎👍🏍

Suzuki just has the most negative bike comments of all the full size bike companys. But they dont deserve it. Their bikes lack a thing or two but they have great engines, extra reliable and fun to ride. So much so that I had 3 of them and went for KTM 1290 SAS in 2022 and few months ago it got stolen and for 2023 I ordered new regular Vstrom 1050 now that it will have quickshifter. It is not about money, I could order another 1290 but I missed Vtwin spound and character of Suzuki, sure Akrapovic will be on it from the start.

Two things as an owner of this machine, you can set the mileage/fuel to miles to go until empty, secondly you can get the maps back up whilst moving…. Just hold the return button down for a couple of seconds

Struggled on track!! Hang on, wasnt whole idea of this bike supposed to be getting away from all that??

The very nit picky nature of complaints about modern Bikes today tells the world just how close to perfect Motorcycles have become.

You don't use fuel gauges and warning lights. You use the odometer or trip.

Found the review a bit contradictory at times, love the panniers but find them fiddly-they’re easy. Love the engine but find it vibrates…. I’m 6’1”, it’s been more than comfortable enough for full day rides. Average consumption showing @50.4mpg & open it up & it flies. Would’ve like to see how they fitted the scottoiler & made it look tidy.

It looks like a very nice motorcycle, but the styling? It looks like every other modern bike, there is nothing to make it different from the other Japanese bikes or many European bikes.

I own this bike I’m completely in love I see myself getting old on this bike !! All the issues you guys mention in comments I don’t notice at all

Good review. Brakes can be improved with steel braided lines and different pads. I’ve had good results with Ferodo sintered pads in the front and organic pads in the rear. As for engine buzziness, try a different oil. Motul 300V is smoother at higher rpm than other oils per my experience.

Excellent review. That was really helpful. I think the buzzing or vibration is what would get me.

I found the metzler sportec series to be really good on a lighter bike in the cold/wet. I’m interested in trying the road series because I noticed below 50 degrees Fahrenheit the Michelin power 5s definitely struggle to keep good temps cruising around town but bite really well in the summer

I've always said this is a good buy !!! I first had panniers on my Triumph....what a revelation ! Panniers are DEFINITELY worth the money !! Sport tourers rule !!! The best road bikes out NOT adventure bikes !!!!!

I've had my GT for about 6 months now. Absolutely my favourite bike among all the ones I've owned (title previously held by the VFR800). The phone connectivity is pretty bad though; I've given up on it.

Yeah my Suzuki also has no yellow light. I ran out of gas even though it has an apparently very accurate gas gauge. Naturally I fully blame Suzuki. LOL

My first bike is a an 07 CBF600, so I prefer a more traditional style. Having said that, something about this the GSX's modern looks are really growing on me... the angular lines look very futuristic, almost Blade Runner-esque. And I LOVE that colour! Deffo a contender when I make the jump to 1L and want to try touring. Great review!

I own this bike and chose it over the Ninja for a few reasons. I did not want another black bike for one. I thought my 2014 Ninja 1000 was a lot of work in the turns and they have not dramatically changed the frame, suspension, or engine since then. This bike handles better (in my opinion) and looks better (in my opinion). Yes the cruise button on the right was a stupid design, that should not have happened.

I’m on a tracer 900GT, which I love because it’s so good on the road, it’s just not very pretty, the 1000GT is my next bike. Would love to see an adjustable screen, a more comprehensive suspension setup - maybe even a semi-active set up, heated grips and panniers included in the price…..don’t want much do I? 😂

Great video and points. Can you please do a video of Kawasaki H2SXE ? It is such a coveted bike and not many videos are there in youtube

Seriously looking at this bike as my next one. I’m 5’6” and this bike doesn’t appear to have a super high seat and for the features it has for the price seems like a good deal. Love going on long rides with my shiver but want something actually designed for touring. Would love to see how she would compare it to the 1000sx.

How can you complain about something and then say, well, I didn’t make any adjustments. When you go from the road to the track, common sense is you need to make adjustments.

its cheap enough.....set up some proper suspension and brakes, maybe run a taller gearing and your good...still be way under competition and fairly light for what it is

As a sports tourer the Kawasaki z1000sx is better in my opinion.

The only thing I don't much like is the styling. And not because it's bad, but because it doesn't look like a Suzuki. It's got so much Yamaha in the aesthetics that it's jarring to me. I really hope that this isn't the direction that all future Suzuki will take... it's bad enough that the new GSX-S1000 is a KTM knock-off.

Excellent review. 👍 I bought a 2022 GSX-S1000GT+ (taller screen) in september 2022. I love it. My only complaints, tires are (Roadsport II) not that sticky and the profile on the rear tire 190/50-17 doesn't help leaning the bike when riding in sharp twisties ("sag" & damping properly ajusted). I will replace the rear tire with a different profile/size 190/55-17 when it's time to replace the tires. 😁

I generally like these videos and have a lot of time for MCN and Neevesy but come on, gets bike late March, almost immediately bins the OE tyres, puts on £300+ Mich Road 6s says their excellent then a few weeks later changes to Contis because the weather is getting warmer and fancies a track day. Come on, this is not how ordinary Joe owners use their bikes.

The GT just looks like it's got the hangover of a lifetime. Like it's been on a several week long bender and is now beyond even remembering what life without tiredness is. Look at those poor eyes, like they're about to fall off its face.

In reality this bike is simply a modern Bandit. Which is good, because I am a huge Bandit 12 fan. 1) Almost ALL bikes need suspension re-do, at minimum - springs. 2) I dislike the headlights - in the US one headlight out of two shining signifies a burned-out bulb. Also, their tiny DIAMETER means you will be less-seen in the daytime, despite being bright; on-coming drivers will not see you in heavy traffic, nor will the many, many DEER we have.

Rear suspension, tires, brakes . Suzuki releasing another unfinished bike for the price of a finished one.

Really enjoyed watching this, nice work🙏

Would be a nearly perfect bike if the GT came with an IMU to add lean-angle sensitivity for traction control and ABS.

Excellent review 😎. This bike is not for me 🍻

Love Michael Neeves in every respect, but why tare he MCN vids the only ones on RU-vid without subtitles enabled? Why, why?

10:02 raspy , raw and i like it others are too sanitised ...... 18:58 hate it ...

Great video. Gotta love Emma. Normal pros and cons. Heated grips standard just makes sense for this type of bike. The cruise control on the right just doesn’t make any sense at all. It isn’t safe for one thing. It makes me wonder if Suzuki uses any real world ( riders input ) feedback. It is a beautiful bike for sure. Best!

Nice fair review. It seems like a decent bike overall but a bit rough around the edges maybe. Nothing terribly amiss but definitely a few bits for Suzuki to update to get it on par with the Kawasaki. It could really do with an adjustable screen & remote preload adjuster to start with.

What’s it like compared to the GSXr1000r? I want the GSXR but this has cruise control & a TFT display

Dude you are a great presenter. However interviewer it seems like you need patience.

Great discussion and interaction.Thanks.

There are two opinions on scott oilers that I see everywhere. Those who think they fling oil everywhere, and those who bother adjusting them properly.

Lol where did you get the insane statement suzuki is known for bad build quality? I suppose you think BMW has good build quality? lol what a silly daft statement

Suzuki build quality is excellent. I’ve put 35,000 miles on my GSXR and my 32,000 on my GSXS 1000 F. Both run as well as brand new.

Crowed choice at the Suzuki dealer between this,the GSX-S1000/950 and the new 8S,all capable of going touring...then there's all the V-Stroms?

Sounds like a modern Bandit 1250

Great looking bike but a buzzy engine is a deal killer for me

They need accessories 1. KYB telescopic fork, swing arm As (Yamaha RX100) 2. Front/Rear Brake Caliper Kit/ NISSIN as HONDA CB150R 3. SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (2012-2016) Machine As HONDA CB650R&CB650F use same machine

So which one on top Kawasaki 1000sx or Suzuki ? Uhh lala it’s so hard to choose between 2 awesome bikes 😮 🙈🙈🙈. Rider Like me who is looking for sports touring after.

I have road 4s on my GSXR750. I like them, but they are not as good as the Power cups I had prior. the Power cups are pure fear on wet pavement. The road 4s are amazing on wet. good on dry but not great. Always a trade.

So... You like the panniers, but also hate them because they are fiddly? And you hate the throttle response, while admitting that you never used the power modes? Love the engine, but hates the vibrations at the same time? Very strange review.

really good power and rev range really good engine and gearbox with good shifter and oneway clutch really good quality no vibrations and buzzing plastics fairly good sitting position really good lcd medium brake feeling medium wind coverage from screen medium front looks also side tail looks without panniers medium looks at handlebar area it just looks awkward and cheap bad exhaust design would buy in an instance even as it is BUT will wait for a facelift remindme my first bike a cbf1000 and my late (stolen) fz1 2009 its like a mix of both in an new look.

merci pour ce reportage qui m'amène toutefois à 2 remarques : vous aimez le confort de la selle que vous trouvez même un peu molle alors que dans de nombreux essais français c'est un reproche qu'on fait à la moto. Deuxièmement, vous n'aimez pas le shifter alors qu'il semble que ce soit un point fort de la machine et notamment sa douceur de fonctionnement. Enfin, vous soulignez les vibrations du moteurs alors que justement certains essayeurs français précisent qu'il n'y en a pas .... Pour ce qui concerne la protection de la bulle, c'est très personnel : cela dépends de votre taille, ici c'est une bulle haute et enfin pour ce qui me concerne je préfère ressentir le vent sur l'ensemble du buste plutôt qu'uniquement sur mon casque. Bonne continuation

Still haven't been able to get the MySpin app to fully connect to my android phone. Got the panniers for a bit over $600 standard with the GT+, got the taller touring screen from Suzuki USA, heated grips are still out of stock for order.

Being 5'6", her opinions on comfort, windscreen are mostly irrelevant for most men. I'm 6'1" and concerned about comfort. If the skid marks screen puts wind in her face, it will put it in my chest. I was hoping to get under wind. Like I think I can do on concours 14. And I would be more leaned forward due to my height-so more weight on wrists. Can't find anywhere to take test ride on one in US near Baltimore.

Don't think it's up to the quality of the Kawasaki , paint its such a deep quality, can't adjust the clutch lever no adjustments on the screen basic handle bars look cheap, don't like the single head light on two looks better, I've had 8 suzuki motocyes of many years but the kawasaki for me is a better machine the 1st I've owned,

The bag kills the looks. Practical of course, but for the review it takes away from the syling.

She is spot on ! Just took this out for a test ride and frigging loved it! Looking at trading in my speed twin asap! Brakes are okay, finish is maybe not amazing like triumph and Ducati but it will be reliable and that engine.... laughing my head off flying down the motorway! 😂

If you like Michelin Road, but want something a bit more sporty handling, try the ME1.

Brilliant review 🤟🏼

Cool bike

Maxton are a great company, pity you couldn’t show off the improvements by going back to the track.

is it upright or did you feel pressure on wrist and shoulder? I mean can I do 700 mile each day comfortably ? I am from Canada.

A greeting from South Korea. Another very good review. I also did test ride this bike for few days last year. Overall very good sport tourer. But can't agree more with limitations in breaks and rear shock. Well done both of you. Cheers

no more suzuki for me😢 i've had two GT ;s😢😢 the first after 1000 km problems couldn't find the problem at first at the dealer. So another new one 😢 which also started ticking like a diesel after 800 km After a long wait for parts from Suzuki japan 🇯🇵 it started again after 40 km😢😢😢 very badly treated by the dealer and suzuki. been driving for 43 years. but 2022 was the worst year ever for me. and I wasn't the only one with these problems . suzuki really doesn't treat customers well . that's not how you keep customers😢 be honest as a dealer and sort it out nicely like any other brand would . no more suzuki for me.😢

The question is if a person is not as short as Emma instead is say 6 foot tall does that mean wind effect is head bending, many reviews of motorcycles rave on about how good the screen is, hardly any buffeting, without mentioning the riders height, it would be so much better if reviews rounded up a taller rider for a comparison

For a pillion, the grab rails are set too far back. They need to be moved forward by 15cm.

kawa 1000 sx much better 😂

I hope she tries the optional Suzuki touring screen, possibly the seat, EBC sintered pads, and change a tooth for slightly longer gearing (I understand it has nearly no effect on acceleration, but drops the revs on the highway for decent mpg and reduces some of the buzz). I did see she had the 6s fitted on the track day (at least when photos were taken), but heard they weren't? I've heard they are quite good on track, as well. Would very much like to see a follow-up if possible! I'll personally vouch for the real-world build and finish quality of Suzuki, having had two over the past four years, one of which was an 04, and the other an 18: they both continued to look exceptional from paint to plastics (even after I got ahold of them!).

Good review, but a lot of her positives are just coming from someone who hasn't spent much time on a sports touring bike. Would like to hear what sets the Suzuki apart from other sports tourers, not what sets it apart from sportbikes.

Most new bikes kind of never slap right with me, but this is one of the few I’d actually consider spending money on

Very good review..liked this review a lot..liked the bike as well. Thanks.

What speed limit haha 😂😂

23:20 A what?

Emma's a Scouser😉👍

Did you take her for some Warm Tea and crumpets after the interview ???

No centre stand, huge minus. Means looking elsewhere.

I would have one if it came in White. Even the blue is too dark colored.

the most interesting video I found on this bike! Thank you

realy like the bike.exept from the hot start rattle from engine

Single side front light absolute deal breaker that needs sorting out

What’s it like for an occasional Trackday.

You sold me with the headlight always hated riding with halogens

It was the XSR900 or this. I went for the XSR but I'd give this a go if I did more (any) touring.

Thank for someone mentioned changing the pads.

I am thinking of getting one of these. This review gave me nothing. So many contradictions.

I had a similar problem in regard to the phone connection on my BMW with my old phone, but when I got a new phone this year it's been faultless. Might be the same issue with the Suzuki.

3 sets of tires in under 7000 miles. That is ridiculous. Your rear should last that long on a Suzuki. I get that she wanted to do a track day, but then why put LESS grippy tires on?