Suzuki aims to lure its die-hard sportbike riding audience with its 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000. The GSX-S is a liter-class size naked sportbike based on Suzuki’s legendary sportbikes. Suzuki has been manufacturing this bike since the 2016 model year. Fast forward to today and this 2022 iteration is the second-generation GSX-S1000.
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Starting with the powertrain, this GSX-S1000 continues to use Suzuki’s tried-and-true 999cc inline-four. This engine’s architecture is very similar to the long-stroke GSX-R1000 from the 2005, 2006 model years, though the actual components, the hard parts, cases, camshafts, and the like are all different.
Suzuki has made a number of nice durability enhancements focused on increased combustion efficiency in order to make this engine smoother and more entertaining to ride. What we really like about this 999cc four is the amount of torque it has on tap. Lug it low or rev it high, this engine always delivers a pleasing amount of acceleration force. This gets even better with the OE-fitted electronic quickshifter, which slices through the six-speed transmission without having to work the clutch. We love it.
The frame and swingarm are also based on Suzuki’s older-generation GSX-R1000, though these parts also benefit from subtle improvements. We rode at the racing circuit during a SoCal trackdays open session and were surprised at how adept it is on track...
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Starting with the powertrain, this GSX-S1000 continues to use Suzuki’s tried-and-true 999cc inline-four. This engine’s architecture is very similar to the long-stroke GSX-R1000 from the 2005, 2006 model years, though the actual components, the hard parts, cases, camshafts, and the like are all different.
Suzuki has made a number of nice durability enhancements focused on increased combustion efficiency in order to make this engine smoother and more entertaining to ride. What we really like about this 999cc four is the amount of torque it has on tap. Lug it low or rev it high, this engine always delivers a pleasing amount of acceleration force. This gets even better with the OE-fitted electronic quickshifter, which slices through the six-speed transmission without having to work the clutch. We love it.
The frame and swingarm are also based on Suzuki’s older-generation GSX-R1000, though these parts also benefit from subtle improvements. We rode at the racing circuit during a SoCal trackdays open session and were surprised at how adept it is on track...
Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/suzuki-gsx-s1000-review-2022/
Photo: Joseph Agustin
Video: Joseph Agustin and Adam Waheed
Motorcycle Gear Worn
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: Rev’It Tornado 3
Gloves: Rev’It Kinetic
Pant: Rev’It Piston SK 2
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/
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00:27 Suzuki's 2022 GSX-S1000.
00:31 This is a liter class size naked sport bike
00:34 from Suzuki Motors out of Hamamatsu, Japan.
00:38 Suzuki's been manufacturing this particular vehicle
00:41 since the 2016 model year.
00:44 Fast forward to today and this 2022 iteration
00:48 is the second generation GSX-S1000.
00:53 Now Suzuki's done a lot of very nice updates
00:56 to the 2022 model year, so let's get into it.
01:00 Beginning with the powertrain,
01:01 this GSX-S1000 continues to be powered
01:05 by Suzuki's tried and true 999CC inline four.
01:10 This engine shares very similar architecture
01:14 to the long stroke GSX-R1000 that was manufactured
01:18 for the 2005, 2006 model years.
01:21 Now, even though the architecture is similar,
01:25 the actual components, the hard parts,
01:27 the cases, the camshafts, they're all different.
01:31 Suzuki has made a number of nice durability enhancements,
01:35 fuel economy enhancements, and just overall improvements
01:38 to make this engine more smooth and more fun to ride.
01:43 Now, what I really like about this 999CC i4
01:46 is just how much torque it has.
01:48 Lug it low, rev it high,
01:50 this engine delivers a very pleasing amount
01:54 of acceleration force, and it gets even better
01:57 with the OE fitted electronic quick shifter
02:01 that allows you to just sear through
02:03 the six speed transmission
02:04 without having to work that clutch.
02:07 I love it.
02:08 I also like the ability to grab downshifts
02:12 going into corners without using the clutch.
02:14 That elevates vehicle stability,
02:16 especially when you're trying to get some in the corners,
02:19 and it's a very slick working quick shifter.
02:22 So good job, Suzuki.
02:23 You really nailed it on that.
02:25 Now, the frame and swing arm are also based
02:28 on Suzuki's older generation GSX-R1000,
02:32 though the manufactured parts also benefit
02:35 from the same durability improvements as the engine.
02:38 But the handling works really well on this motorcycle.
02:41 This bike is very easy to put where you want,
02:45 whether you ride on the street or track.
02:48 We actually lugged this motorcycle out
02:51 to the racing circuit for a SoCal Track Day,
02:55 it's open session track day event.
02:57 And I was really surprised at how well
03:00 this motorcycle works.
03:01 I love the upright ergonomics.
03:04 You can be very comfortable while you're melting knee pucks
03:09 at the racing track.
03:11 It handles really well, even though the suspension
03:13 is a little bit older in terms of its architecture,
03:16 it's not the latest and greatest suspension components
03:19 you see on other manufacturers,
03:21 leader and above class naked bikes.
03:25 The fact of the matter is the suspension
03:27 just works really well.
03:29 It goes over bumps very nicely.
03:31 It delivers good comfort on the street.
03:34 Yet, when you're leaning on the suspension
03:36 and you're giving her the beans on the shock,
03:38 giving her the beans on the fork with the brakes,
03:41 the chassis has a decent amount of support
03:44 to give you that fun, exciting feeling
03:47 that sport riding gives you.
03:49 I really like the improved ergonomics.
03:51 I like how the handlebar is a little wider.
03:54 It's a little bit more tall.
03:55 The seat is a little bit lower.
03:57 It's still very comfortable.
03:59 This is a very good motorcycle for someone
04:02 who's looking for a powerful bike
04:05 that they can ride around town,
04:07 ride in the canyons,
04:08 just have something that you can ride around
04:11 for general recreation.
04:13 This GSX-S1000, very good at that.
04:17 Triple disc hydraulic brakes, keep speed in check.
04:21 The brakes work really well on this bike.
04:24 No mutts, no fuss.
04:25 Yes, this bike doesn't benefit from cornering ABS.
04:29 It doesn't have an IMU
04:31 like some of its competitors in the class.
04:33 But honestly, that doesn't really limit
04:36 how hard I can ride this bike.
04:37 I can still have a really good time on this motorcycle.
04:42 Now, a nice big one-color digital display
04:46 that keeps tabs on the vehicle.
04:49 I like that the display looks different
04:52 as compared to other motorcycles.
04:53 Yeah, it's not color,
04:55 but that's not really a deal breaker to me.
04:57 What is, is just how much information
05:00 is wedged into the display.
05:02 It's really hard to read the speedometer,
05:04 the tachometer, the clock's too small.
05:06 There's a lot of features in this dash display,
05:08 but they're very hard to read because they're so tiny.
05:12 Suzuki would do really well
05:14 by investing in its user experience
05:17 and really getting that dash display redesigned
05:21 in terms of where you want the information.
05:23 It doesn't necessarily have to be color.
05:26 A lot of people would be like,
05:27 "Oh, it's not color, blah, blah, blah."
05:29 That doesn't bug me.
05:30 What bugs me is just the,
05:32 where everything's placed inside the display.
05:34 It definitely needs an overhaul.
05:38 Now, the original GSX-S1000,
05:41 I wasn't a big fan of the way that bike looked.
05:43 It was really round.
05:45 It looked really bulbous, almost like a big fat whale.
05:48 This motorcycle is much more sleek.
05:51 I like the flatter angular body panels.
05:54 The stacked LED headlamp looks very nice.
05:58 We rode this motorcycle after dark
06:00 and that stacked headlight does a better job
06:03 of illuminating the road in front of you,
06:06 much better than the halogen bulb setup on its predecessor.
06:10 Still, we've test ridden motorcycles with brighter LEDs.
06:15 It would be nice if the LED lights
06:18 were a little bit brighter on this motorcycle,
06:20 but I'm still happy that it has LED headlights
06:24 and turn signals.
06:26 Folks, what a hoot this 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 is
06:31 to ride on your favorite back road.
06:33 I love the upright ergonomics package on this bike.
06:38 Who knew you could be so comfortable
06:40 while carving corners and going fast?
06:44 It's a great way to experience the leader class torque
06:49 and horsepower of this Suzuki GSX-R based engine.
06:54 I love how playful the engine is,
06:57 the exhaust note and the air induction tone.
07:01 It's just a really fun motorcycle to ride in the canyons
07:05 that's pretty comfortable.
07:07 And most importantly, won't break the bank.
07:10 This 2022 GSX-S1000 rings in at $11,299.
07:15 Whoa, that represents substantial value in the class.
07:20 Suzuki's always known for giving its riders a lot of value,
07:25 but in today's world, $11,300
07:28 for a leader class naked bike, that's an absolute steal.
07:31 I mean, you have the tuning fork brands,
07:34 leader class naked bike approaching over $15,000
07:37 for 2022, 2023.
07:39 There's not a lot of motorcycles that you can buy brand new
07:43 for under 12 grand that have leader bike like capability,
07:47 but this GSX-S1000 has it.
07:51 If I was shopping for a new leader class bike,
07:55 I wouldn't hesitate to check out Suzuki's GSX-S1000.
08:00 Even though it doesn't have some of the fancy features
08:03 other motorcycles have in this category,
08:06 it's just plain works.
08:07 The engine has good power, has good character.
08:10 The suspension works well, ergonomics are nice.
08:13 It has very modern features with its LED lighting package,
08:18 its ride by wire throttle.
08:21 And if you're looking for a fun leader class naked bike,
08:25 that's not gonna break the bank.
08:27 This 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 is it.
08:33 All right, folks, that wraps up today's review
08:35 of Suzuki's leader class naked bike.
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