Fresh for the 2022 model year is Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT+. Positioned as a classic sport-touring motorcycle, Suzuki stays true to its sportbike roots with a competitive, yet value-conclusions touring bike that favors sporty handling versus other new motorcycles in this segment.
The GSX-S1000GT+ is based on the overhauled 2022 GSX-S1000 naked bike which we tested earlier during the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Review. This particular model is designed for sport-touring. Think touring two-up, with a passenger, and limited luggage space. This motorcycle is powered by Suzuki’s tried and true 999cc inline four. The architecture of this engine configuration is based on the 2005 and ‘06 GSX-R1000. The actual cases, the pistons, and all of the internals have been tweaked and benefit from new manufacturing techniques. So, it’s not like Suzuki just went back 17 years and pulled engines out of those models and put them in this one.
The engines benefit from enhanced durability engineering that manufacturers learn after having built something for nearly two decades. The thing we like about this engine is just how much character it has. It’s a hoot to ride. It employs a pleasing air induction howl when you’re giving it a heavy dose of throttle. The exhaust note is nice and crisp, sounding pleasant, yet it’s not overly loud where it’s going to annoy your neighbors or other people in vehicles next to you.
This GSX-S continues to use Suzuki’s SDM-S combined engine power and throttle response maps, with ride-by-wire. A is the most aggressive, B is a little bit less than that, and C is the lowest power setting. Each letter represents a different throttle and/or engine power character.
If you were a new rider and this was your first bike and you wanted to get it up to speed on this bike, you’d ride it in power mode C and the thing isn’t going to get away from you. Conversely, if you’re a seasoned pro and you desire maximum power, A mode is the best. Paired with the ride-by-wire throttle is Suzuki’s traction control. Suzuki offers five levels of traction control adjustment, plus ‘off’. One gripe is it’s older in terms of its engineering profile. This vehicle nor does any Suzuki vehicle benefit from an IMU when it comes to powering both traction control and ABS programming.
Speaking of brakes, this thing features a potent set of triple disc hydraulic brakes. The brakes do a really nice job of keeping speed in check. Even though it doesn’t employ a modern radial-type master cylinder, the braking package on this motorcycle works well. Again, it doesn’t include cornering ABS (you need an IMU chip. It’s the same type of chip inside your Apple smartphone that gives it positional awareness). Still, it does include fixed always-on ABS and it works well. We wouldn’t see a need for having cornering ABS just because this motorcycle works so well with its conventional ABS.
One of the hallmark features of Suzuki sportbikes is how comfortable they are. We really like how we fit on this street bike. The windscreen is nice and tall and the front fairing is broad and does a good job of pushing air up and around us. It would have been nice if the windscreen offered height adjustment, but it’s really not a big deal. If you’re a really tall rider, you can always opt for Suzuki’s optional touring windscreen ($170 up-charge). Another accessory we would fit are the $450 heated grips. Yes, we wish it came equipped already with heated grips but that’s just going to push up the MSRP. We would definitely spend the $450 on that accessory.
Styling on this motorcycle looks very similar to a certain Japanese manufacturer's supercharged motorcycles. We value the angular bodywork and the LED headlights. These headlamps function better during night rides than the stacked light setup on the GSX-S1000 naked.
Suzuki finally stepped up to the big leagues and is running a 6.5 color TFT screen. It looks sharp and is easy to use. The switchgear is simple and we appreciate “dark mode” which features white numbers on a black background.
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Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Arai Quantum-X
Jacket: REV'IT! Blackwater
Gloves: REV'IT! Kinetic
Pant: REV'IT! Piston
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
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