Just wanted to give you an update. I've had my 2022 bike now for about 3 weeks and I'm not as put off by the dash design as I had been before seeing it in person. In all honesty it works well and gives me all the info I could need, even if it seems a bit cluttered. The only real, big complaint I have with the dash is the lack of brightness. During daylight hours I can't see the time and other smaller details on the dash. If I cover it with my hand/glove and squint I can make things out, but that is not safe when travelling at speed.
I like the dash a lot personally. The brightness sucks yes and I haven't looked for a matte cover for it yet. I did install a puig sport windscreen. That might block some of the glare. I don't know yet because it has been cloudy and raining. I will find out today.
update. it does if the sun is in front of you. The amount of people who stopped what they were doing to give me a thumbs up today was crazy. one guy stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. I never had this much attention on a bike.
The front lights is where to me it shines. It looks like a Rhino charging at you at full pelt with the broad wings flanking the tank. And for its price is a utter superb package. I love it to bits and annyone saying its no value for money needs to find a rock to hide behind
Yeah this bike is fantastic. I don't have anything negative to say really. I bought my 2023 almost 2 weeks ago and already started changing it to fit my liking. I think the front lights are cool looking and the winglets and everything else. The bike in my opinion is the nicest naked out there right now. Especially after adding an under tail.
@@rm25088 Test drove the GSX-1000 last week, I also tested naked bikes of other brands, Kawasaki - Honda - KTM - Yamaha. I've made up my mind to get this one out of all of em' I just want to wait untill they got the black and the grey one at my local dealership to see what collour I'd like most. Then the order goes out.
@@rm25088 Blue wont be it. I really wish they did the full blue/black collour sceme from the GT unto the S1000. Then it would be a no brainer. Its the matte grey and offset yellow striping that kill the blue for me.
Picked one up two weeks ago (the grey one). Great package loads of fun. Like you I’m happy to ride lazy (occasionally silly) having said that the engine sound when accelerating may become addictive. I’m 6’4 and it’s very comfortable for me. Great fit, the seat height would also make it a solid fit for a shorter rider. I’m in Victoria so hanging for some decent weather to really enjoy this baby. Nice real world review
Oh that's great Ricky, I'm sure you'll enjoy it, they really are a great bike, also good to hear it "fits" a tall rider nicely too. The odd bit of "occasional silly" is what it's all about really eh ... LOL Yes we're well and truly in the frustrating weather time of year now for a while, I'm over winter already LOL, holding out for spring. Thanks for watching and "take care & ride safe" !!!
@@relay133 No sorry I didn't, I was solo all day. (Thanks for watching and hopefully you've subscribed, as it's FREE and it greatly helps the channel grow).
@@relay133 that’s a coincidence my previous bike was the first generation FZ1 which was a decent tourer. I’ve only had my daughter on the back she’s 14 and I found it fine for her. Haven’t done any larger trips yet though.
Nice review, looks great in black & seems like a very decent bike, especially for the money. Definitely interested & will be checking it out along with the Katana too.
Great accurate review. I’ve had one for two years now and it is a great all rounder! I fitted u Puig screen , Sw Motec he blaze detachable pannier system . It is a great tourer and will leave most bikes behind in the twisties ! One of the best engines ever built K5
Been riding an MT09 (fz09 in the states) and been starting to look at this bike. Seems like ridiculous value for the price and a stellar ride. Not in a rush to upgrade but the black color way caught my eye for sure
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays I think I may get another season with the fz09 before I make any moves since I just sunk some more money into some upgrades for the track but that s1000 is on my radar big time. Awesome review!
Hi, to be honest, I can’t say that I noticed that at all, having said that I wasn’t on particularly bumpy roads. Thanks for your comments though and thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for your quick review of the GSX-S1000.I'm interested in the weight of the bike and how it carries it. I'm currently riding a 2018 MT09, it has a curb weight of only194 kg. Its light to ride and easy to manouver around especially in the garage and carparks. I took a short test ride on the superseded GSX-S1000. It has a curb weight of 214 kg roughly10 kg more than my MT 09 plus the Suzuki seems to carry that weight a lot higher in the frame. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers
Hi and thanks for you question, it's actually a tricky one to answer though, I can't say as I noticed much difference in weight respect than my MT09SP, it probably is slightly more "top heavy" but that's hard for me because my other bike and most previous other bikes have been MUCH heavier, so I found the GSX super light, and didn't really consider it any different than my MT. It's a really good, super easy to ride and surprisingly comfortable bike that I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with and value for money wise it's a winner too. Not sure if that's much help, but it was several months ago that I rode it, so I'm sorry that's the best I can do just now. Good luck with whatever you decide.
I think that bike is awesome, except the headlights. Someone needs to make some kind accessory to clean that up. That extreme double-decker look is too weird for me.
Nice review, thanks. Love to hear from Australia. The bike looks amazing in black. These bikes are being discounted regularly over here in NZ. I have a GSX 8S, but am tempted to trade up to the bigger bike. There is nothing wrong with the torquey 776 and it is all you really need on our rubbish roads. But need was never the determinant. Do you have any comments?
Hi Paul, yes, the 1000cc was a really nice bike. I think I mentioned in the review, (which was a while ago now), that it was a chunk more comfortable than the MTO9SP I had at the time. As for trading up, I don’t think you would be disappointed for a second and yes we don’t really need that extra power, but once you get used to it, it’s a lovely thing to have. Things have very much moved on for me now, as I spend most of my time on a 1250GSA and I think it’s fair to say my time on that type of ‘sporty’ bike are probably in the past. Thanks for watching and hopefully’ subscribing 👍👍👍
Oh that's a really tricky one Thomas, I haven't actually ridden the Z900RS, however all indications are that that's a really nice bike. But I would put them in slightly different categories, so I guess that very much depends on what you want to do with it. In my mind I'd maybe think that the Kawasaki is more suited to a slightly older guy, where the Suzuki someone a bit younger, don't know if that's the right way to look at it really though. A friend of mine had the Kawasaki and ended up only keeping it for about 12 months, he said it was a fantastic bike that he really couldn't fault, however he did for some reason find it a little bit boring somehow, he said it was just laking the little "spark" that makes something special. (Thanks for watching and hopefully you've subscribed, as it's FREE and it greatly helps the channel grow).
You get more bike with the Suzuki, hands down. It has way more power, more tech, better comfort. With that being said, the z900rs is the kind of bike where you pay for the aesthetics. And it is a fantastic bike. If you prefer the look of the Kawa, I would say go for that. It has more than enough power for the road. If you like a more modern look, or looks are 50/50... Suzuki all the way. I went for the GSX-S1000 and I am very happy indeed. It is an absolute ROCKET.
Glad you enjoyed it, yes a great bike for sure and fantastic value ! (Thanks for watching and hopefully you've subscribed, as it's FREE and it greatly helps the channel grow 👍👍👍)
Hi, I wouldn't say there's a lot in it, but there definitely was noticeably more punch in the low to mid range. The thing that was the biggest advantage over the MT was the quick shifter, up & down and SUPER-SMOOTH by comparison, the best I've ridden so far ..... thanks for watching !
A hard question to answer, both have good & bad points, “for me” I’d go with the Yam, but the Suz is a great bike and much better value. I’d say it’s very much down to personal preference. Thanks for watching 👍
Hi, to be perfectly honest, it was a few months ago, and I can’t really remember, I don’t recall having any trouble seeing it though to be fair. Thanks for watching 👍
it isn't the greatest when the sun is hitting it. But apparently they make dark screen protectors that get rid of the glare. 99 percent of the time I can see it just fine.
Do you think the semi-electronic suspension is that 'big' of a specs to disregard this bike (and streetfighter v2) just for that? Right now I am leaning toward BMW S1000R Sport only for the electronic suspension. Great review btw. You actually made me interested in this one!
Oh that's a very hard question to answer, they are very much in different price brackets. The Suzuki is fantastic value for money and to be honest I haven't ridden the BMW S1000R, (however I do have a friend with one and he LOVES it). I think price would have to dictate really, if the Suz is the right price FOR YOU then I don't think for a second you'd be disappointed, however if you can go to the BM then ... WOW go for it, my BMW GSA1250 is superb in every way !
@@yuvi_tamu They are very different. MT10 and streetfighter more expensive. Ducati less reliable than Yamaha and Suzuki. Ducati twin engine, totally different characteristic (sound, acceleration etc). Ducati service are much more expensive. Lots of things to consider. I would go for MT10 or GSX-S1000. Better ergonomics, reliability. If you dont want inline4 engine, Ducati is better in that regard.
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays Well, I ended up ordering one from my local Suzuki dealer and hope to be riding it in a few weeks. I can live with the dash because the overall package is so amazing. Thanks for the great review!
@@cmbiker Oh that's great to hear, you'll be so pleased with it I'm sure (thanks for watching and hopefully you've subscribed, as it's FREE and it greatly helps the channel grow).
@@sidineiperondi6351 I got the bike in August of 2022 and traded it in for a 2023 ZX6R last month. During the 10 months I owned it I enjoyed it very much. The engine and gearbox is perfect. I put on a full Yoshimura exhaust system and the sound was perfection! I already have a 2002 ZRX1200R and really wanted another supersport and only have space for 2 bikes, so I decided to let the GSX-S1000 go. No regrets buying it and I would have kept it if I had more room.
I think the Suzuki offers considerably better value than the Yamaha and even has a few advantages over the Yam. All I can say really is, ride both. Personally I'm always looking for that "special something" that makes that bit of difference that usually you can't quite put your finger on, but it pushes you one way or the other. The other thing I'd consider is the money saved if you went for the Suz, gives you a bit of "play room" when it comes to a few aftermarket bits and making it your own. Hope that helps (and thanks for watching)
That’s a tricky question, I’ve had an MT09SP and it was a great bike, but I found it very uncomfortable, the Suz was definitely better in that respect. I’d suggest a decent test ride on both if you could and of course the difference in cost will likely play a part too. I’m sure you’d be happy with either bike, they are both superb machines. Maybe not much help, sorry, but thanks for watching.
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays oh , thank you , the video is great , b the way greetings from Latvia... i was looking on mt 09, but bought the suzuki gsx s1000f :))
I would say the GSX was slightly more comfortable than the MT09, and the engine "character" very similar, just a bit more power & torque from the 1000cc obviously. Thanks for watching !
same motor, different cams, valves arent titanium and some other changes but it is STILL a k5 gsxr 1000 motor. Still plenty fast and powerful enough. Especially after flash.
I sold mine had it for 3 months sat in the garage most of the time. I managed to do 80 miles on it . Got fed up with it always pissing with rain in this shit country. You’ve guessed UK!
Hi, I’m sure you’ll be right in what you say, I only have the bikes I ride for a couple of hours, so can only go off what Google/Suzuki claim, which is a theoretical range of 232 miles (around 370km), sounds like they are talking bull&*%t …. LOL Thanks for watching and putting the story straight. 👍
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays I’ve had my bike a year put on 1400km and I was to the brim full to start I got 240 and my bike was dry, I added 18.5L to my tank. Average tank lasts me 200-220km and that’s keeping it under 5000rpm entire time. Not sure how Suzuki can claim it can get 370km! The trip meter says it burns about 9L/100km and it’s pretty accurate in that respect.
@@rm25088 my best tank was 270km and it said I had 20km left I put in 15.5L and that was last week. B mode and never go over 5k rpm. You must be all downhill and no wind. My bike says it is averaging 6.7L/100km
Pipe needs gone,130bhp on the dyno...decat, filter and an ECU flash, the full banana, better still, buy the GSX-S950, use the £3k you saved,spending the same as above,on derestricting and some quality suspension?
A bit disappointing. Telling me the rear shock is adjustable is a cop out. Preload? Compression dampening? Rebound dampening? Travel length? No negatives? You mailed i this one in.
Hi Terrell, sorry to hear you were a bit disappointed, to be honest as I've mentioned a few times in my videos, my aim is to provide an insight into what the bikes I review are like "to ride", it's basically an average riders view of how the bikes make you feel. Google is there for everyone and will supply facts and figures all day long and from a review point of view, I always feel that's all a bit boring to listen to, hence I tend to blast through it, (hopefully it's not put you off watching my vids). As for no negatives ... well, I couldn't really find any, the front light cluster wasn't really my cup of tea, but other than that, the only negative would have to be that I don't currently own one .... LOL Thanks for watching though 👍👍👍
Just wanted to give you an update. I've had my 2022 bike now for about 3 weeks and I'm not as put off by the dash design as I had been before seeing it in person. In all honesty it works well and gives me all the info I could need, even if it seems a bit cluttered. The only real, big complaint I have with the dash is the lack of brightness. During daylight hours I can't see the time and other smaller details on the dash. If I cover it with my hand/glove and squint I can make things out, but that is not safe when travelling at speed.
Get a matte cover for it
I like the dash a lot personally. The brightness sucks yes and I haven't looked for a matte cover for it yet. I did install a puig sport windscreen. That might block some of the glare. I don't know yet because it has been cloudy and raining. I will find out today.
@@rm25088 Yup, the dash is fine, though a bit busy. Hopefully the sport windscreen you put on will help with the brightness issue.
@@cmbiker I am going to go find out now 👍
update. it does if the sun is in front of you. The amount of people who stopped what they were doing to give me a thumbs up today was crazy. one guy stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. I never had this much attention on a bike.
Spot on comment with the display - I have a 22’ VStrom 1050XT with a similar dash. No problems reading it!
The front lights is where to me it shines. It looks like a Rhino charging at you at full pelt with the broad wings flanking the tank. And for its price is a utter superb package. I love it to bits and annyone saying its no value for money needs to find a rock to hide behind
Yeah this bike is fantastic. I don't have anything negative to say really. I bought my 2023 almost 2 weeks ago and already started changing it to fit my liking. I think the front lights are cool looking and the winglets and everything else. The bike in my opinion is the nicest naked out there right now. Especially after adding an under tail.
@@rm25088 Test drove the GSX-1000 last week, I also tested naked bikes of other brands, Kawasaki - Honda - KTM - Yamaha. I've made up my mind to get this one out of all of em' I just want to wait untill they got the black and the grey one at my local dealership to see what collour I'd like most. Then the order goes out.
@@thijshagenbeek6554 Good choice. I got the blue one. The blue rims look really really good.
@@rm25088 Blue wont be it. I really wish they did the full blue/black collour sceme from the GT unto the S1000. Then it would be a no brainer. Its the matte grey and offset yellow striping that kill the blue for me.
@@thijshagenbeek6554 I wanted the black originally but found the blue for $500 dollars off. It grew on me. I like it now.
Great video mate love the new GSX S1000 also at 1:51 i bought that blue and silver FZ1N really nice people at Savage just subscribed too
haha .... good on ye ! they are nice guys there eh .... thanks for watching !
Picked one up two weeks ago (the grey one). Great package loads of fun. Like you I’m happy to ride lazy (occasionally silly) having said that the engine sound when accelerating may become addictive. I’m 6’4 and it’s very comfortable for me. Great fit, the seat height would also make it a solid fit for a shorter rider. I’m in Victoria so hanging for some decent weather to really enjoy this baby.
Nice real world review
Oh that's great Ricky, I'm sure you'll enjoy it, they really are a great bike, also good to hear it "fits" a tall rider nicely too. The odd bit of "occasional silly" is what it's all about really eh ... LOL
Yes we're well and truly in the frustrating weather time of year now for a while, I'm over winter already LOL, holding out for spring. Thanks for watching and "take care & ride safe" !!!
Did you tried to ride with a pillion? I am curious how comfy it is for the pillion.
Especially compared to my FZ1 fazer.
@@relay133 No sorry I didn't, I was solo all day.
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@@relay133 that’s a coincidence my previous bike was the first generation FZ1 which was a decent tourer. I’ve only had my daughter on the back she’s 14 and I found it fine for her. Haven’t done any larger trips yet though.
I ride bikes every day, and I’m in Vic too - just get out and ride. Don’t worry about the weather.
Nice review, looks great in black & seems like a very decent bike, especially for the money. Definitely interested & will be checking it out along with the Katana too.
Yes I was very impressed and seems brilliant value, thanks for watching 👍
It’s a great bike. So we’ll built and comfortable. Even the pillion is good when compared to others in this category.
Totally agree, thanks for watching !
Great accurate review. I’ve had one for two years now and it is a great all rounder!
I fitted u Puig screen , Sw Motec he blaze detachable pannier system . It is a great tourer and will leave most bikes behind in the twisties ! One of the best engines ever built K5
Been riding an MT09 (fz09 in the states) and been starting to look at this bike. Seems like ridiculous value for the price and a stellar ride. Not in a rush to upgrade but the black color way caught my eye for sure
ye it's a great bike and fantastic value for sure !
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays I think I may get another season with the fz09 before I make any moves since I just sunk some more money into some upgrades for the track but that s1000 is on my radar big time. Awesome review!
@@do.on2wheels38 Thanks a mill, enjoy !!!
Hi,
Nice and accurate vídeo man. I am from Portugal and i have one in blue colour, what a machine.
Have fun m8
Ye certainly a great fun bike ... & thanks for watching !
Nice review! I have one and my biggest complaint is the rear suspension on bumpy backroads. Other than that, I love it!....
Hi, to be honest, I can’t say that I noticed that at all, having said that I wasn’t on particularly bumpy roads. Thanks for your comments though and thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for your quick review of the GSX-S1000.I'm interested in the weight of the bike and how it carries it. I'm currently riding a 2018 MT09, it has a curb weight of only194 kg. Its light to ride and easy to manouver around especially in the garage and carparks. I took a short test ride on the superseded GSX-S1000. It has a curb weight of 214 kg roughly10 kg more than my MT 09 plus the Suzuki seems to carry that weight a lot higher in the frame. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers
Hi and thanks for you question, it's actually a tricky one to answer though, I can't say as I noticed much difference in weight respect than my MT09SP, it probably is slightly more "top heavy" but that's hard for me because my other bike and most previous other bikes have been MUCH heavier, so I found the GSX super light, and didn't really consider it any different than my MT. It's a really good, super easy to ride and surprisingly comfortable bike that I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with and value for money wise it's a winner too.
Not sure if that's much help, but it was several months ago that I rode it, so I'm sorry that's the best I can do just now. Good luck with whatever you decide.
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays Thanks for the reply
@@Gmac237 GSX S1000 handles amazingly well. I don't feel the weight at all.
I think that bike is awesome, except the headlights. Someone needs to make some kind accessory to clean that up. That extreme double-decker look is too weird for me.
I'm with you there, it's the only thing I didn't like about it really ! ... thanks for watching !
That’s the main thing i like about the bike..the headlight look
@@JRDNGIXX ye I don't mind it, but i've heard lots of opinions and it seems it's about a 50/50 split LOL
Finally someone from Perth
LOL ... thanks for watching 👍👍👍
Very Nice review !! Subbed !!
Nice review, thanks. Love to hear from Australia. The bike looks amazing in black. These bikes are being discounted regularly over here in NZ. I have a GSX 8S, but am tempted to trade up to the bigger bike. There is nothing wrong with the torquey 776 and it is all you really need on our rubbish roads. But need was never the determinant. Do you have any comments?
Hi Paul, yes, the 1000cc was a really nice bike. I think I mentioned in the review, (which was a while ago now), that it was a chunk more comfortable than the MTO9SP I had at the time.
As for trading up, I don’t think you would be disappointed for a second and yes we don’t really need that extra power, but once you get used to it, it’s a lovely thing to have.
Things have very much moved on for me now, as I spend most of my time on a 1250GSA and I think it’s fair to say my time on that type of ‘sporty’ bike are probably in the past.
Thanks for watching and hopefully’ subscribing 👍👍👍
The good thing is that now they come with the new GSX S8 TFT display. 😉
Great review hat off to you sir
Thanks a mill, appreciate you watching !
Brilliant review! Subbed!
Cheers Akash, and thanks for watching !
i have a brand new z900rs, not used at all, i am thinking of trade it inn for a gsx 1000s 2023. wold you do that?
Oh that's a really tricky one Thomas, I haven't actually ridden the Z900RS, however all indications are that that's a really nice bike. But I would put them in slightly different categories, so I guess that very much depends on what you want to do with it. In my mind I'd maybe think that the Kawasaki is more suited to a slightly older guy, where the Suzuki someone a bit younger, don't know if that's the right way to look at it really though.
A friend of mine had the Kawasaki and ended up only keeping it for about 12 months, he said it was a fantastic bike that he really couldn't fault, however he did for some reason find it a little bit boring somehow, he said it was just laking the little "spark" that makes something special.
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@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays thanks for nice and long answer:) keep up good work!:)
You get more bike with the Suzuki, hands down. It has way more power, more tech, better comfort. With that being said, the z900rs is the kind of bike where you pay for the aesthetics. And it is a fantastic bike. If you prefer the look of the Kawa, I would say go for that. It has more than enough power for the road. If you like a more modern look, or looks are 50/50... Suzuki all the way. I went for the GSX-S1000 and I am very happy indeed. It is an absolute ROCKET.
@@k1mura92 thanks for answer:)
@@k1mura92 yes it's all just down to personal preference isn't it.
Sister would you prefer this over the mt09sp? Does it have more beans?
Hey wow cool a perth channel!
Sure is, thanks for watching👍👍👍
Now I like that 👍😎
Ye & great value for money !
Great Vid and review on this bike. Very interested! It's like the BMW S1000R and a very reduced price. 😁
Glad you enjoyed it, yes a great bike for sure and fantastic value !
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Great review mate! I also have an MT-09 and live here in Perth. How do you rate low and mid-RPM torque compared to the MT-09?
Hi, I wouldn't say there's a lot in it, but there definitely was noticeably more punch in the low to mid range. The thing that was the biggest advantage over the MT was the quick shifter, up & down and SUPER-SMOOTH by comparison, the best I've ridden so far ..... thanks for watching !
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays No problem, thanks for the reply, might arrange a test ride!
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidaysyou prefer the Suzuki over the mt09?
A hard question to answer, both have good & bad points, “for me” I’d go with the Yam, but the Suz is a great bike and much better value. I’d say it’s very much down to personal preference. Thanks for watching 👍
Don't think the panel brightness is too low? Is the visibility sufficient on sunny days?
Hi, to be perfectly honest, it was a few months ago, and I can’t really remember, I don’t recall having any trouble seeing it though to be fair. Thanks for watching 👍
it isn't the greatest when the sun is hitting it. But apparently they make dark screen protectors that get rid of the glare. 99 percent of the time I can see it just fine.
Do you think the semi-electronic suspension is that 'big' of a specs to disregard this bike (and streetfighter v2) just for that?
Right now I am leaning toward BMW S1000R Sport only for the electronic suspension.
Great review btw. You actually made me interested in this one!
Oh that's a very hard question to answer, they are very much in different price brackets. The Suzuki is fantastic value for money and to be honest I haven't ridden the BMW S1000R, (however I do have a friend with one and he LOVES it). I think price would have to dictate really, if the Suz is the right price FOR YOU then I don't think for a second you'd be disappointed, however if you can go to the BM then ... WOW go for it, my BMW GSA1250 is superb in every way !
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays thank you very much for your response. Hope you will review BMW S1000R Sport soon... 😁😁😁
S1000R = less reliable, more sporty seating position, more HK, better screen, way pricier. In terms of daily riding, suspension is basically a meme.
@@k1mura92 so you think mt10sp or streetfighter v2 might be better than the s1000r?
@@yuvi_tamu They are very different. MT10 and streetfighter more expensive. Ducati less reliable than Yamaha and Suzuki. Ducati twin engine, totally different characteristic (sound, acceleration etc). Ducati service are much more expensive. Lots of things to consider.
I would go for MT10 or GSX-S1000. Better ergonomics, reliability. If you dont want inline4 engine, Ducati is better in that regard.
I love everything about this bike (even the headlights) EXCEPT for the dash. WTF was Suzuki thinking??!!
Ye they all do odd things from time to time eh .... thanks for watching
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays Well, I ended up ordering one from my local Suzuki dealer and hope to be riding it in a few weeks. I can live with the dash because the overall package is so amazing. Thanks for the great review!
@@cmbiker Oh that's great to hear, you'll be so pleased with it I'm sure
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@@cmbikerWhat do you say about the bike? You still have
?
@@sidineiperondi6351 I got the bike in August of 2022 and traded it in for a 2023 ZX6R last month. During the 10 months I owned it I enjoyed it very much. The engine and gearbox is perfect. I put on a full Yoshimura exhaust system and the sound was perfection! I already have a 2002 ZRX1200R and really wanted another supersport and only have space for 2 bikes, so I decided to let the GSX-S1000 go. No regrets buying it and I would have kept it if I had more room.
How would you compare it to MT09 SP? Would you recommend buying it over Yamaha?
I think the Suzuki offers considerably better value than the Yamaha and even has a few advantages over the Yam.
All I can say really is, ride both. Personally I'm always looking for that "special something" that makes that bit of difference that usually you can't quite put your finger on, but it pushes you one way or the other. The other thing I'd consider is the money saved if you went for the Suz, gives you a bit of "play room" when it comes to a few aftermarket bits and making it your own.
Hope that helps (and thanks for watching)
hello , would you chose new mt09 or this suzuki ?
That’s a tricky question, I’ve had an MT09SP and it was a great bike, but I found it very uncomfortable, the Suz was definitely better in that respect. I’d suggest a decent test ride on both if you could and of course the difference in cost will likely play a part too. I’m sure you’d be happy with either bike, they are both superb machines.
Maybe not much help, sorry, but thanks for watching.
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays oh , thank you , the video is great , b the way greetings from Latvia... i was looking on mt 09, but bought the suzuki gsx s1000f :))
Are you more or less comfortable on this than on a MT09 let’s say? And does the engine has more or less the same character than the CP3?
I would say the GSX was slightly more comfortable than the MT09, and the engine "character" very similar, just a bit more power & torque from the 1000cc obviously. Thanks for watching !
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays yes obviously thanks man I’m obsessed with this bike hehe
It's a great bike !!
Have your rode a gsxr? are they totally different bikes?
I haven’t I’m afraid, so sorry I couldn’t say.
same motor, different cams, valves arent titanium and some other changes but it is STILL a k5 gsxr 1000 motor. Still plenty fast and powerful enough. Especially after flash.
I sold mine had it for 3 months sat in the garage most of the time. I managed to do 80 miles on it . Got fed up with it always pissing with rain in this shit country. You’ve guessed UK!
I feel your pain mate, that’s why we emigrated to Oz, trouble is we now winge because it’s too hot most of the time 🥵
360km on a tank lmao , I have this bike 240km max and I baby it too.
Hi, I’m sure you’ll be right in what you say, I only have the bikes I ride for a couple of hours, so can only go off what Google/Suzuki claim, which is a theoretical range of 232 miles (around 370km), sounds like they are talking bull&*%t …. LOL
Thanks for watching and putting the story straight. 👍
@@Carlshandlebarsandholidays I’ve had my bike a year put on 1400km and I was to the brim full to start I got 240 and my bike was dry, I added 18.5L to my tank. Average tank lasts me 200-220km and that’s keeping it under 5000rpm entire time. Not sure how Suzuki can claim it can get 370km!
The trip meter says it burns about 9L/100km and it’s pretty accurate in that respect.
Good to know, thanks, hopefully other viewers read your comment.
Thanks … H&H
first tank on my gsx s i had it in c mode and traction control on 3. Never went over 5k rpm and i got over 200 miles on a tank.
@@rm25088 my best tank was 270km and it said I had 20km left I put in 15.5L and that was last week. B mode and never go over 5k rpm. You must be all downhill and no wind. My bike says it is averaging 6.7L/100km
GT has a TFT screen.
Pipe needs gone,130bhp on the dyno...decat, filter and an ECU flash, the full banana, better still, buy the GSX-S950, use the £3k you saved,spending the same as above,on derestricting and some quality suspension?
A bit disappointing. Telling me the rear shock is adjustable is a cop out. Preload? Compression dampening? Rebound dampening? Travel length? No negatives? You mailed i this one in.
Hi Terrell, sorry to hear you were a bit disappointed, to be honest as I've mentioned a few times in my videos, my aim is to provide an insight into what the bikes I review are like "to ride", it's basically an average riders view of how the bikes make you feel. Google is there for everyone and will supply facts and figures all day long and from a review point of view, I always feel that's all a bit boring to listen to, hence I tend to blast through it, (hopefully it's not put you off watching my vids).
As for no negatives ... well, I couldn't really find any, the front light cluster wasn't really my cup of tea, but other than that, the only negative would have to be that I don't currently own one .... LOL
Thanks for watching though
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Google it, mate.