New Sport Touring Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

I do not see the Ninja 1000 or the Suzi S1000 as a sport tourer I would take on a week-long trip. Neither are going to pry me off my Versys 1000. Add the NT1100 to that list. However, I'll go sit on them all again........
 
I really don't know where I'm at with the thing but I still find it a big mbe tor a new bike for me...gotta see it.
 
mello dude said:
I really don't know where I'm at with the thing but I still find it a big mbe tor a new bike for me...gotta see it.
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Agreed, I'd like to see and test ride it before making a decision.
 
paulcb said:
Boy, I hope some of you are never on my jury... guilty until proven innocent based upon my looks and my cousin's hooligan history! ;)

From what I've actually read, it seems that the bike has been designed as a tourer, at least according to Suzuki.. Some things that stuck out to me...
  • 6 speed, 150 HP
  • 5 gallon fuel tank (wish it were more)
  • 46 mpg
  • CC, heated grips
  • ABS/TC
  • Quickshifter
  • 36L panniers that hold a helmet
  • LEDs all around
  • 500 lbs
  • Smartphone integration
  • 6.5" TFT display
  • "reasonable sport touring riding position "
  • "powered by a street tuned version of the GSX-R sportbike’s 999cc, in-line four-cylinder engine, which has been updated with a revised intake and exhaust camshafts, cam chain tensioners, valve springs, and redesigned clutch and gearshift components. Suzuki says the enhancements deliver a broader, more consistent torque curve while meeting Euro 5 emissions compliance standards."
I'll have to admit the windscreen looks like it won't do much, but Suzuki says they did a lot of wind tunnel testing, so it is what it is. They'll offer a larger version. I've never owned a Suzuki, but overall, I think it sounds pretty good and look forward to some actual rider reviews.
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I have to wonder how comfortable would it be after two hours of riding? A buzzy liter bike is not an all day long distance bike.
 
One has to remember these SPORT-touring bikes are not built for the US market. They are aimed at the Euro market. Distances are not that long. A 200 mile day in the Alps is a long day. Also the roads are not straight like here. Even the AuroBahn etc are designed with some curves in them. Not like here on I-70 across Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas. What we call sport touring, they call touring. What we call Sport bike they call Sport-Touring. But then again, throw some bags on any bike and call it what you would like. It's all good.:thumb:
 
Geez I've toured on I-4s seemingly forever... at least 46 years (2) CB 750's, KZ 1000, GS 850G, GS1100E, (2) FZ-1's (2) CB 1100's, FJR1300.... but then I've never found I-4's to be particularly buzzy. I'm sure this new Suzuki will be tour capable, and probably smoother than the 270 P twin NT1100 if it's anything like my 270 P Twin NC 750X
 
RaYzerman said:
You have to keep up.... known issue for years. You're overloading it with an aux. tank, etc. You need either the Givi SR357 rack or the optional Yamaha aluminum rack. Either is fine to strengthen the subframe, but the latter it is very well done and has the OEM look.
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I had it welded so the underside is all boxed in now. Hoping that will do the trick.
 
The engine in my Kawasaki C14 (detuned ZX-14) was an amazing beast! It wasn't the quickest street fighter, but once wound up, it was brutally fast! It was a very smooth engine too! I could squeeze 220 to 240 miles out of a tank pretty easy, which was about what I could get from the Wing.
 
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