Man people just love ragging on suzuki. Yamaha builds a bike with garbage suspension That gets horrible fuel econ....and has a dash that looks like a fitbit. People love it. Suzuki makes a bike better than that one in every way and sell it for the same price....people hate it
Most accurate statement ever! I’ve owned a Vstrom DL1000 and 2 hayabusas. Just bought a 2023 gsx s1000 all black. Best street bike I have ever owned. Money wasn’t an issue. In fact I was going to get a superduke as I race ktm on dirt. But all the tech which I’d never use, reliability issues and the price tag turned me off. I wanted a naked and out of all the options I got the gsx. At 6’3 most other naked bikes felt cramped but the gsx fits me perfect. The nimble feel , power and connectivity to the road is world class. Everyone else is focusing on tech and new and improved which ends up being in the shop more than the road. I wanted simple, reliable, powerful and fun and the gsx is the perfect bike. The price allows me to get full exhaust, ecu flash/tune (as if 152hp isn’t enough) and customize it my way. Wtg Suzuki!!!
@Eric Pittman advertising-review dollars at work. Some companies push limits wich is cool I guess. But if I want a street bike I'm going suzuki all day
@@DasChristoff i agree with you suzuki is pretty good at everything but not the best and the good points are more than enough to make you happy the natural sound of the k5 engine block is impressive
The nice thing about Suzuki is they build a nice no frills, affordable bike. They aren't the fanciest, but they are decent, reliable, usually comfortable, and fun to ride. The headlights aren't my favorite, but I can live with them.
I bought my 2016 Gsx s1000 as a leftover model year brand new for $8500. Put about $1600 into the exhaust and power. Tell me what other bike can have so much for so little. Other competitors are twice the price.
I like that Suzuki is doing it's own thing, making their bike as simple and accessible as possible. Some rider demand the latest and greatest gadget from their bike, arguing 'come on, it's year 20XX yada yada'. In our current world now, where everything is too expensive, too complicated, bike like these is like a breath of a fresh air.
As a proud owner of a 2019 Gixxus 1000, spot on. Installed a wilbers 641 shock, M4 full exhaust, Woolich racing software with the autotune option, and loving life. Much like my beloved Bandit1200, based on the old air/oil cooled GSXR1100, this is the same philosophy 20 years later. Thank you Suzuki.
Well done Suzuki! Some of us know this bike contains one of the most legendary 1L four cylinder engines ever made. K5-K8 long-stroke burly beast. Yes in stock form most everything these days is kind of finicky and muted thanks to emissions regs pushing air-fuel ratios dangerously lean. But this K5 engine really snarls with a unique note when you pop on a catless full pipe, uncork the ECU and see what it's made of. It's reliable as a stone axe. It's been turbocharged, modified, bore/stroked, nitrous oxided, and tuned within an inch of its life and it holds up. Moore Mafia pushed one to 700 horsepower for dragracing. The Stuntfreaks Team RUclips channel has pounded the crap out of a K5, drowned it in a cold lake, bounced off rev-limiter mercilessly, put it in snowmobiles, big dirtbikes, run it dead of winter, in the summer, crashed it numerous times, and it just keeps going without mechanical or electrical issues. Some of us like to sling a leg over a powerful naked bike, know it's always going to start, provide plenty of poke, feel solid and well built, know there's dealership support all over the place, and not look at valves or shims for over 20,000 miles. It's going to shift, run, behave reliably all of the time. Sometimes the "new hotness" from Italy or Bavaria or Austria just drives up the dollar value into crazy levels of stupid and how many more percentage points of the motorcycle experience do they provide for double the price? Props for going to 5-gallon tank. One thing I would have really liked, a cruise control.
I got a 2016 Triton Blue naked GSXS. Still love it 5 years later. All the performance you need for street bike as well as comfort and reliability. Got mine brand new for $8500 otd. It ain't a fashion model, but its a fantastic motorcycle for the price. Once you take the throttle restrictions out of the ECU, it rips on top. From 8k to 11.5 it pulls stupid hard yet has ample torque everywhere. The stock front pads were Brembos and had rather soft initial bite. A set of SBS RS brake pads transformed the front brake. Strong and progressive. Bites as hard as you want but not grabby. I have EBC HH's on my other bike, and find the SBS pads to be stronger, smoother and quieter.
Suzuki motorcycles are incredibly underrated bikes. Look at this one, 150bhp, good handling, good brakes, good fun and a fat wodge of cash in your pocket! Also, it's a Suzuki so there won't be and warranty work as you get on certain European bikes either. And this has a bigger petrol tank too! What's not to like?
Chris Moore and Ricky Gadson just had a "Kawasaki vs. Suzuki" battle of the brands at a drag race. Suzuki proved to be too much for the ZX-10R and won best out of 5. Fully modified suspension, stretch, and tune on a BONE STOCK 1L Suzuki engine and he broke into the 7's in the quarter mile.
I used to ride an r6 for years. Then changed to a triumph speed tripple rs 1050......somewhere along the line i fell out of love with riding. Then i chopped it in for this gsxs1000 2024 and im back with the bug again. Not that the speed was bad atall but this Suzuki just makes me want to ride and get out there amd get after the road. It was then i realised what i was missing......FUN.
Suzuki is just so good at making solid, reliable bikes that work really well in the real world. It's a shame all the internet spec-sheet jockeys are so annoyingly loud...Most of them likely don't even ride.
@@user-gp7ti1of7l yeah. Like Suzuki's take on things. If it ain't broke dont fix it. I have a 2001 tl1000r 2001, gsxr750, 2017gsxr1000r, gen2 hayabusa and a gen3 hayabusa on order. N im not gonna lie. Between this and the new katana. I might be adding another to the collection lol. 🤔 They do enough to remain competitive without clogging the machine down with extra nonsense you'll never use. I also like the suspension they use. It's good enough for street and light track use. But not.crazy enougb that it'll jack the price up 5k. Most track guys go to their preferred suspension setup regardless what comes on the bike anyway. Ive seen loads of r1 and bmw guys tossing the electronic forks for conventional style.
Suzuki is number 1 build quality imo and solid bikes i love suzuki then kawi then yamaha/honda. I had an sv650 with 45000 miles on it and it didnt burn any oil or smoke and it pulled like a brand new bike.
Disagree. He is the most talented rider, knowledgeable, affable, comes across as a nice bloke, but i dont think imo that he is as good a bike journalist as John Hogan.
Man, I really look forward to Chris' reviews on here. He is brilliant. Engaging, knowledgeable and full of credibility. Said it before but I really think he is one of the best in the business at the moment. Top Gear material if the chance comes along.......👊😎
@HahrtDood. Hardly any issues really apart from exhaust flap valve fault . Bikes done 4k and is amazing . I had a gen 2 and put 6k on it without any issues
Chris you do fun reviews you sold me on this Suzuki I own a GSXR 750 and want a 2nd bike to ride in comfort lol. Keep up the good work thank you again.
Glad to hear it described this way. Getting one as soon as they're available in the US. Im just looking for a somewhat fast road bike that ill be able to handle with my level of experience. Thanks for the review.
@@woodysrockspyro6436 Tempted to but I like the new styling and upgrades. Might would go for the F model if they made that available. The current one looks badass.
Thanks Chris. You have made my decision to wait for this bike tyhe right one. Be awhile before we get this bike in Australia and cannot wait to take it for a burn. Best reviewer out there brother.
This is a solid, real world bike you could use everyday and enjoy - not a garage queen or fair weather toy you’d be scared of getting dirty. Few mods could really turn up the performance and volume too if so desired ☝️
As always, fantastic review. You make us understand the bike. Also, I just cant stand when people say "You cant take it to the track" as if the only bike you can take is a panigale.
Am I the only one who at first glance thought this was a KTM 1290R with a Katana headlight slapped on and a blue paint job? Actually saying that.. sounds kinda cool. Well played Suzuki..
It always surprised me how Suzuki is actually perceived. I am the 1st owner of Suzuki SMX 50 2002. It's a 2stroke 50 ccm bike, with 6 gears, and its own power generator. WIch means you have no battery, but you still have lights and indicators. It even has it's own oil reservouir so it lubues itself [old 2strokes were run on mix oil to petrol 1:50. The only issue is that the Neutral and Oil are somehow linked, and shouldn't be. But they work in a funny way since always, but it just gives her character :) Still got it - over these years and 14k km the only things i had to change were the steering head bearing, rear sprocket and 2 chains [but i broke the 1st, cuz i was trying to learn wheelies :D]. Then had GSR 600, but sold her - i miss that bike :)
Rarely you see a reviewer like this. Not a suck-up. Just seems like an honest guy with a well thought out opinion after a good day of fun. Great video. Great camerawork and great reviewer. More of this :)
Great review, great rider, best bang for your buck street fighter naked bike. The headlight looks like a Transformer ( I liked it). Suzuki is the best value bike, great performance and reliable.
I once owned a 1981 model GSX750 in 1994 and was my first inline 4 the bike the shop sold it to me for $250 as it would start rev to the moon and not go with a leg over it... long story short it was a drag engine that had been ported non standard cams and the clutch had been beefed up but some one had put the old standard carburetors back on? it was way too lean. I finally got it run great with 1.8mm! main gets and my god it was quick up to 180kph nothing matched it out of a green light... it made a fool of many and even my mates YZF1000 till about 3rd gear then everyone would scream past still in 1st... lol I had that bike for years and it never gave me any trouble for all the work it did unlike my RZ 250 or the XR 350.
Stellar! Love your channel, such a pleasant change from all the other ones. Earthy. I'd call you guys earthy. Keep it up. I've been, surprisingly, more excited about this bike simply because its in that goldilocks zone of power, price and equipment. And its a suzuki, so maintenance will be a no brainer.
I was at the peak of my riding they’re in the K5… Absolutely legendary hands-down Suzuki is repping OG streetfighters and I love it… Because you’re exactly right… It’s been a little less on the stock bike… And then go to town on the mods!!!
the one it has its more than enough, you buy a bike to ride it not to stay with your eyes in TFT to setup your shit while riding distracting you from the road.
Absolutely right Chris, Brembo pads are not good. Both my bikes have Brembo calipers and pads from new. Pads are what people describe as wooden. No feeling whatsoever. Changed my pads on my Gixxer and my Beemer to EBC's Double H's and night and day difference. More feeling and very progressive. At last someone saying what is true about brembo pads. Thank you. :)
I think it's an OE pad thing - suppliers like Brembo, Nissin etc will often have to make pads that meet a manufacturer's standard for performance which will include mileage among other things, all while coming in at a price which gets them the contract. Hence it's so noticeable when you put in an aftermarket pad that's designed for performance.
suzuki are the only manufacturer that understands what a motorcycle should be, obtainable, reliable, efficient, interesting and potentially lethal. Anyone can make a perfect bike for 30k, but do it for 10.
You make a very persuasive argument. Change the brake pads and narrower bars for easier traffic filtering conditions (that’s legal where I live). Also put a decent exhaust can on it with a bit of style, save weight, nothing too loud. Finally an after market bikini fairing for a bit of wind/ rain protection. Double headlight setup is stylish, what more do you need? Very good review.👍🏽
The OEM Dunlop D214’s require a considerable amount of rider input to initiate steering yet, they’re extremely confident mid corner. Too bad my set lasted only 2600 miles at my road pace. The D214’s are not great in wet conditions either. The D214’s are a full lb lighter in rotating mass yet….I had quicker steering changes with the different tires listed below (Dunlop Roadsmart III’s)….I also experienced less unintended aggressive wheelie’s with the RS III’s. So, after two sets of OEM D214’s, the Dunlop Roadsmart III’s require considerably less input for direction changes. The wet weather performance is superior to the D214’s yet, they don’t seem as confident at full lean under acceleration. The RS III’s easily last 300% the mileage of the D214’s yet, take a tad longer to break in. (Due to the triple compound construction)
Going on 3 years with my gsxr750...I've done a few 225 mile trips with no issues.. I will upgrade when a new model comes out or I might upgrade to a gsxr1000r
You guys are marvelous. Get more of this similarly great video please. Amongst all the nakeds, I still say the Kawasaki Z series ie the Z800, Z900 and Z1000 are stunning, it looks macho with the transformer head lamp and a fatty fuel tank, what more with the very reasonableprice it offers compared to its competitors. That should be the style and design of super muscle naked, meant for fun, easy and happy riding, daily use in towns and cities along the winding conering hilly roads. It is not for racing or on track, as the RR versions in all the brands are already meant for track.
I own a DRZ400E and GSXR 750 and both bikes have not been changed by Suzuki for years. Both are as reliable as your Mum and are as solid as a tank. Ys, I could buy a new fandangled Euro bike but don't think that I could deal with the impending problems.
@@user-gp7ti1of7l Yes agreed. They did a nice job in this test as not enough reviews take price in to account as they're handed bike after bike to test so it seldom gets mentioned but in the real world it's everything. The price of this bike is arguably the best thing about it & it will keep up with most things on the road. The cost of it means you could actually buy 2 bikes compared to some of the other super nakeds!
I like Chris reviews because he takes the bike for what it is. Not what should be and how other 5000 POUNDS + bikes are better,... Great video.
Me too
Man people just love ragging on suzuki. Yamaha builds a bike with garbage suspension That gets horrible fuel econ....and has a dash that looks like a fitbit. People love it. Suzuki makes a bike better than that one in every way and sell it for the same price....people hate it
I’ve wondered how Yamaha gets the press on the MT too given the points you raised
They prefer the cross plane crank , it's not faster just feels it .
Most accurate statement ever! I’ve owned a Vstrom DL1000 and 2 hayabusas. Just bought a 2023 gsx s1000 all black. Best street bike I have ever owned. Money wasn’t an issue. In fact I was going to get a superduke as I race ktm on dirt. But all the tech which I’d never use, reliability issues and the price tag turned me off. I wanted a naked and out of all the options I got the gsx. At 6’3 most other naked bikes felt cramped but the gsx fits me perfect. The nimble feel , power and connectivity to the road is world class. Everyone else is focusing on tech and new and improved which ends up being in the shop more than the road. I wanted simple, reliable, powerful and fun and the gsx is the perfect bike. The price allows me to get full exhaust, ecu flash/tune (as if 152hp isn’t enough) and customize it my way. Wtg Suzuki!!!
@Eric Pittman advertising-review dollars at work. Some companies push limits wich is cool I guess. But if I want a street bike I'm going suzuki all day
@@DasChristoff i agree with you suzuki is pretty good at everything but not the best and the good points are more than enough to make you happy the natural sound of the k5 engine block is impressive
The nice thing about Suzuki is they build a nice no frills, affordable bike. They aren't the fanciest, but they are decent, reliable, usually comfortable, and fun to ride. The headlights aren't my favorite, but I can live with them.
I bought my 2016 Gsx s1000 as a leftover model year brand new for $8500. Put about $1600 into the exhaust and power. Tell me what other bike can have so much for so little. Other competitors are twice the price.
The best part of suzuki is power and grip on road is better then yamaha in lower segment and cost is reasonable.
Cool , simple, bulky , power , grip
I got a 2018 Gsxs750 for 6400.00 out the door. Fantastic motorcycle!
Couldnt agree more 👍
I like that Suzuki is doing it's own thing, making their bike as simple and accessible as possible. Some rider demand the latest and greatest gadget from their bike, arguing 'come on, it's year 20XX yada yada'. In our current world now, where everything is too expensive, too complicated, bike like these is like a breath of a fresh air.
When they add all the goodies (dash, cruise control, brakes) and costs +5k, riders complain again
As a proud owner of a 2019 Gixxus 1000, spot on. Installed a wilbers 641 shock, M4 full exhaust, Woolich racing software with the autotune option, and loving life. Much like my beloved Bandit1200, based on the old air/oil cooled GSXR1100, this is the same philosophy 20 years later. Thank you Suzuki.
Well done Suzuki!
Some of us know this bike contains one of the most legendary 1L four cylinder engines ever made. K5-K8 long-stroke burly beast. Yes in stock form most everything these days is kind of finicky and muted thanks to emissions regs pushing air-fuel ratios dangerously lean. But this K5 engine really snarls with a unique note when you pop on a catless full pipe, uncork the ECU and see what it's made of.
It's reliable as a stone axe. It's been turbocharged, modified, bore/stroked, nitrous oxided, and tuned within an inch of its life and it holds up. Moore Mafia pushed one to 700 horsepower for dragracing. The Stuntfreaks Team RUclips channel has pounded the crap out of a K5, drowned it in a cold lake, bounced off rev-limiter mercilessly, put it in snowmobiles, big dirtbikes, run it dead of winter, in the summer, crashed it numerous times, and it just keeps going without mechanical or electrical issues.
Some of us like to sling a leg over a powerful naked bike, know it's always going to start, provide plenty of poke, feel solid and well built, know there's dealership support all over the place, and not look at valves or shims for over 20,000 miles. It's going to shift, run, behave reliably all of the time. Sometimes the "new hotness" from Italy or Bavaria or Austria just drives up the dollar value into crazy levels of stupid and how many more percentage points of the motorcycle experience do they provide for double the price?
Props for going to 5-gallon tank. One thing I would have really liked, a cruise control.
@HahrtDood A few buttons and some programming, that should be all it takes because it's got electronic throttle now.
I found the proper exhaust system for this bike. ruclips.net/video/fEOttVjgTvQ/видео.html
In regards to your last statement, yes, cruise control and this bike checks every single box for me.
I got a 2016 Triton Blue naked GSXS. Still love it 5 years later. All the performance you need for street bike as well as comfort and reliability. Got mine brand new for $8500 otd. It ain't a fashion model, but its a fantastic motorcycle for the price. Once you take the throttle restrictions out of the ECU, it rips on top. From 8k to 11.5 it pulls stupid hard yet has ample torque everywhere. The stock front pads were Brembos and had rather soft initial bite. A set of SBS RS brake pads transformed the front brake. Strong and progressive. Bites as hard as you want but not grabby. I have EBC HH's on my other bike, and find the SBS pads to be stronger, smoother and quieter.
Gem of a presenter Chris is! Bike world is churning amazing coverage lately. Good job. Just a treat to watch your videos! 😍
Suzuki motorcycles are incredibly underrated bikes. Look at this one, 150bhp, good handling, good brakes, good fun and a fat wodge of cash in your pocket! Also, it's a Suzuki so there won't be and warranty work as you get on certain European bikes either. And this has a bigger petrol tank too! What's not to like?
The price 😂
@@Giancarlowijman $11,000 for a Liter bike is unheard of... you must be looking at a different bike.
I just love my 2023 GSXS1000!!
I’ve put 5000 in the first 3 months😮 it’s so smooth!!!
Suzuki is so underrated. I only wish they get the recognition they deserve.
They get recognised, correctly, as the 3rd tier Japanese manufacturer.
Chris Moore and Ricky Gadson just had a "Kawasaki vs. Suzuki" battle of the brands at a drag race. Suzuki proved to be too much for the ZX-10R and won best out of 5. Fully modified suspension, stretch, and tune on a BONE STOCK 1L Suzuki engine and he broke into the 7's in the quarter mile.
True, but they must update themselves... market demands it...
@@vfarias So says the marketing departments who specialize in making customers want things customers never knew they "needed".
What is "days out"??
I think Suzuki makes some of the best bikes in the world
If it's Chris I'm watching. Period! ❤️ Even if I don't like the bike so much . .
Same here
Couldn't agree more.....👍
The man is a force in motorcycle journalism
Totally agree
Same here
I used to ride an r6 for years. Then changed to a triumph speed tripple rs 1050......somewhere along the line i fell out of love with riding. Then i chopped it in for this gsxs1000 2024 and im back with the bug again. Not that the speed was bad atall but this Suzuki just makes me want to ride and get out there amd get after the road. It was then i realised what i was missing......FUN.
Suzuki is just so good at making solid, reliable bikes that work really well in the real world. It's a shame all the internet spec-sheet jockeys are so annoyingly loud...Most of them likely don't even ride.
@@user-gp7ti1of7l is it the revzilla episode with ari and zack?
Renjith Pallikunnil it should be it
@@user-gp7ti1of7l just go to any track day event anywhere. There's 15+ yr old gsxr's of all shapes n sizes beating on the newest ducs and aprillias
@@user-gp7ti1of7l yeah. Like Suzuki's take on things. If it ain't broke dont fix it. I have a 2001 tl1000r 2001, gsxr750, 2017gsxr1000r, gen2 hayabusa and a gen3 hayabusa on order. N im not gonna lie. Between this and the new katana. I might be adding another to the collection lol. 🤔 They do enough to remain competitive without clogging the machine down with extra nonsense you'll never use. I also like the suspension they use. It's good enough for street and light track use. But not.crazy enougb that it'll jack the price up 5k. Most track guys go to their preferred suspension setup regardless what comes on the bike anyway. Ive seen loads of r1 and bmw guys tossing the electronic forks for conventional style.
@@user-gp7ti1of7l
It would really be a shame if someone modified a bike like that.
I have the 2019 model. I got mine for 9500 out the door. He's bang on about it cost effective. Amazing bike for the price.
"It's so simple, if someone farted, that would start giggling." Strangely accurate, that is. The laugh in the background confirms it. (-.-)
I chuckled and had a little pop off myself when he said that.. hahahahahahahahah
Fantastic package the GSX-S Comfortable Fast Reliable Affordable .
Suzuki is number 1 build quality imo and solid bikes i love suzuki then kawi then yamaha/honda. I had an sv650 with 45000 miles on it and it didnt burn any oil or smoke and it pulled like a brand new bike.
It's not a naked supersport. It's a standard. Comfortable ergos with sportbike handling and braking is the mission. Mission accomplished.
They need to just leave all the presenting to Chris and let the other guys do something behind the scenes as he clearly outshines them.
He is the best hands down! Like a Top Gear presenter for motorcycles
Disagree.
He is the most talented rider, knowledgeable, affable, comes across as a nice bloke, but i dont think imo that he is as good a bike journalist as John Hogan.
@@michaelhayward7572 you are of course entitled to your own opinion. Even when it’s wrong…
@@wellwonky no. I am right. You are wrong.
But of course you are allowed an opinion.
Best bike reviews out there. And this guy is one hell of a rider.
Man, I really look forward to Chris' reviews on here. He is brilliant. Engaging, knowledgeable and full of credibility. Said it before but I really think he is one of the best in the business at the moment. Top Gear material if the chance comes along.......👊😎
“If someone farted, that would start giggling”. Greatest line I’ve heard for a while.
Just bought the old model brand new 8.5 k. Remap ,decat pipe ,160 bhp. Bet it spends less time back at the dealership than my gen 3 superduke.
@HahrtDood. Hardly any issues really apart from exhaust flap valve fault . Bikes done 4k and is amazing . I had a gen 2 and put 6k on it without any issues
Chris you do fun reviews you sold me on this Suzuki I own a GSXR 750 and want a 2nd bike to ride in comfort lol. Keep up the good work thank you again.
Love my gixxus it's great. Best daily rider I ever owned. I used SBS pads in mine and it was like a new bike I swear
Glad to hear it described this way. Getting one as soon as they're available in the US. Im just looking for a somewhat fast road bike that ill be able to handle with my level of experience. Thanks for the review.
150 HP... "somewhat fast"... hmmmm
You can grab one a year or two older and have one now. Found a 2018 s1000f for 7500 awhile back. Quick tune and cat delete... bam. Done.
@@woodysrockspyro6436 Tempted to but I like the new styling and upgrades. Might would go for the F model if they made that available. The current one looks badass.
This is and 44teeth are the best bike review channels I've seen.
Lamb Chop Rides is one of my favs to
@@luuceichhorn4489 if hes does not burp or fart then his kinda alright.
Knox Armour is a great channel too. Real world, like Chris, no bs.
Fantastic video and a really desirable bike for me. I love the power, looks and at an unbeatable price.
This guy is f..ing fantastic on reviewing bikes.
Chris does brilliant, informative reviews and boy can he ride!!
I'm an old school lover but I must admit Suzuki nailed it again with that street fighter look
Thanks Chris. You have made my decision to wait for this bike tyhe right one. Be awhile before we get this bike in Australia and cannot wait to take it for a burn. Best reviewer out there brother.
This is a solid, real world bike you could use everyday and enjoy - not a garage queen or fair weather toy you’d be scared of getting dirty. Few mods could really turn up the performance and volume too if so desired ☝️
Spot-on accurate description of this bike. Superb review Chris, thanks. I think it's the best value litre naked on the market.
As always, fantastic review. You make us understand the bike. Also, I just cant stand when people say "You cant take it to the track" as if the only bike you can take is a panigale.
Hello my friend! Thanks for the review I was waiting for your take on this bike cheers !
Good to see you on my local roads. That gravel pit in the bomb hole is a nightmare!
Am I the only one who at first glance thought this was a KTM 1290R with a Katana headlight slapped on and a blue paint job? Actually saying that.. sounds kinda cool. Well played Suzuki..
yes, a wannabe Superduke
Chris, you're an amazing reviewer 👍
It always surprised me how Suzuki is actually perceived. I am the 1st owner of Suzuki SMX 50 2002. It's a 2stroke 50 ccm bike, with 6 gears, and its own power generator. WIch means you have no battery, but you still have lights and indicators. It even has it's own oil reservouir so it lubues itself [old 2strokes were run on mix oil to petrol 1:50. The only issue is that the Neutral and Oil are somehow linked, and shouldn't be. But they work in a funny way since always, but it just gives her character :) Still got it - over these years and 14k km the only things i had to change were the steering head bearing, rear sprocket and 2 chains [but i broke the 1st, cuz i was trying to learn wheelies :D]. Then had GSR 600, but sold her - i miss that bike :)
I love Chris's reviews.
The Top End .... K5 😍😍😍
Rarely you see a reviewer like this. Not a suck-up. Just seems like an honest guy with a well thought out opinion after a good day of fun.
Great video. Great camerawork and great reviewer. More of this :)
Great review, great rider, best bang for your buck street fighter naked bike. The headlight looks like a Transformer ( I liked it).
Suzuki is the best value bike, great performance and reliable.
Man, you (and your team) make such a good job. Thanks. Cheers
Hope you enjoyed my fave roads.... recognise them from any angle👍 Bike looks a peach and another cracking review, thanks for sharing 🙂🏍️👍
I really REALLY like the styling. Its the best thing suzuki put out since the new SV650
0:17 -- _I think you mean Carlsberg (best in the world ads), not Heineken_ 🍺
👌🏻 *Great video!*
Doh! I'm blaming lockdown for a lack of beer research!
That one hand wheelie is sick!!!
If Suzuki update the 750 to look like the thou, I'll buy it. Great video!
Nobody reviews like Chris. His humor is fascinating 😁 color TFT would've been nice Suzuki as it is pretty standard now in 2021.
I once owned a 1981 model GSX750 in 1994 and was my first inline 4 the bike the shop sold it to me for $250 as it would start rev to the moon and not go with a leg over it... long story short it was a drag engine that had been ported non standard cams and the clutch had been beefed up but some one had put the old standard carburetors back on? it was way too lean.
I finally got it run great with 1.8mm! main gets and my god it was quick up to 180kph nothing matched it out of a green light... it made a fool of many and even my mates YZF1000 till about 3rd gear then everyone would scream past still in 1st... lol I had that bike for years and it never gave me any trouble for all the work it did unlike my RZ 250 or the XR 350.
Thank you so much for the review. Such a practical (!?) review!! 🥰🤩
I want cruise control!
Stellar! Love your channel, such a pleasant change from all the other ones. Earthy. I'd call you guys earthy. Keep it up. I've been, surprisingly, more excited about this bike simply because its in that goldilocks zone of power, price and equipment. And its a suzuki, so maintenance will be a no brainer.
I like this bike. I like this man. Simples
I'm seriously considering one of these as a commuter bike atm....
It's a sensible liter naked bike, to the extent that that exists. Great value fun (yet boring/non-exotic) bike.
Great sticker placement!
I was at the peak of my riding they’re in the K5… Absolutely legendary hands-down Suzuki is repping OG streetfighters and I love it… Because you’re exactly right… It’s been a little less on the stock bike… And then go to town on the mods!!!
your the first reviewer that I've seen that stands the bike up on its rear tire. Looked real easy to do also!
I had a 2016. It was a great bike that did everything well. It just didn't make my nuts tighten when I looked at it.
yew just bought a Tuono as well
The Gsxs needs a modern TFT!!
the one it has its more than enough, you buy a bike to ride it not to stay with your eyes in TFT to setup your shit while riding distracting you from the road.
Yo it's my boy chris, love your work keep doing great❤!
Absolutely right Chris, Brembo pads are not good. Both my bikes have Brembo calipers and pads from new. Pads are what people describe as wooden. No feeling whatsoever. Changed my pads on my Gixxer and my Beemer to EBC's Double H's and night and day difference. More feeling and very progressive. At last someone saying what is true about brembo pads. Thank you. :)
I think it's an OE pad thing - suppliers like Brembo, Nissin etc will often have to make pads that meet a manufacturer's standard for performance which will include mileage among other things, all while coming in at a price which gets them the contract. Hence it's so noticeable when you put in an aftermarket pad that's designed for performance.
9:37 was my favourite! Top quality review Chris
10:29
Suzuki make ultra reliable machines. What's that worth to someone.
I want it. I want it bad. And because Chris did the video I'm 100% sure I getting it.
Top review again 👍 A good, fun bike that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, not bad looking either.
Hey they do make awesome bikes, perfect for what they are made for, Updating their bikes equals more money! The secret to Suzuki's success
suzuki are the only manufacturer that understands what a motorcycle should be, obtainable, reliable, efficient, interesting and potentially lethal. Anyone can make a perfect bike for 30k, but do it for 10.
when a lot of channel got their ace host now, makes me happy. another nice review Chris!
The gray one is ausome😍
A GSX-R1000 headlight would have looked so good on this bike!
Here just for Mr Northover! Great review as always!
You make a very persuasive argument. Change the brake pads and narrower bars for easier traffic filtering conditions (that’s legal where I live). Also put a decent exhaust can on it with a bit of style, save weight, nothing too loud. Finally an after market bikini fairing for a bit of wind/ rain protection. Double headlight setup is stylish, what more do you need? Very good review.👍🏽
Did you get to ride they new s1000r too? Would be interesting how you found that in comparison?
cool bike for sure!"
It is jet fighter design. Love suzuki
Really nice video, i like your enthusiasm for riding a bike
Great review, I just got one 2025 black color! ❤
Great review, honest, informative and fun. Good stuff.
The OEM Dunlop D214’s require a considerable amount of rider input to initiate steering yet, they’re extremely confident mid corner. Too bad my set lasted only 2600 miles at my road pace. The D214’s are not great in wet conditions either. The D214’s are a full lb lighter in rotating mass yet….I had quicker steering changes with the different tires listed below (Dunlop Roadsmart III’s)….I also experienced less unintended aggressive wheelie’s with the RS III’s.
So, after two sets of OEM D214’s, the Dunlop Roadsmart III’s require considerably less input for direction changes. The wet weather performance is superior to the D214’s yet, they don’t seem as confident at full lean under acceleration. The RS III’s easily last 300% the mileage of the D214’s yet, take a tad longer to break in. (Due to the triple compound construction)
This guy knows how to do a bike review! Big thumbs up!
WOOOOOOOW AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I Love this bike and the 750 !!!###
My present favourite bike
Going on 3 years with my gsxr750...I've done a few 225 mile trips with no issues.. I will upgrade when a new model comes out or I might upgrade to a gsxr1000r
I hope they restyle the faired version of this bike as well and turn it into an Ninja 1000 SX competitor...
Was just about to say. If Suzuki came out with a faired version of this, I would save up for it in a heartbeat.
Chris your reviews are best in youtube !! 👍
Cheers!
It is really nice to see Chris doing the review !
The only styling part on this bike I don't like is the headlight. Other than that I love it!! 😍
You guys are marvelous. Get more of this similarly great video please. Amongst all the nakeds, I still say the Kawasaki Z series ie the Z800, Z900 and Z1000 are stunning, it looks macho with the transformer head lamp and a fatty fuel tank, what more with the very reasonableprice it offers compared to its competitors. That should be the style and design of super muscle naked, meant for fun, easy and happy riding, daily use in towns and cities along the winding conering hilly roads. It is not for racing or on track, as the RR versions in all the brands are already meant for track.
I own a DRZ400E and GSXR 750 and both bikes have not been changed by Suzuki for years. Both are as reliable as your Mum and are as solid as a tank. Ys, I could buy a new fandangled Euro bike but don't think that I could deal with the impending problems.
nice
good job suzuki
Nice balanced review. Like this bike, seems like great value & good fun if nothing special as such compared to the class leaders.
@@user-gp7ti1of7l Yes agreed. They did a nice job in this test as not enough reviews take price in to account as they're handed bike after bike to test so it seldom gets mentioned but in the real world it's everything. The price of this bike is arguably the best thing about it & it will keep up with most things on the road. The cost of it means you could actually buy 2 bikes compared to some of the other super nakeds!
Awesome honest review…..great bit of real world kit 👍🏻
Lovely roads by the way
Great honest review, I have the old one and love it !