Saturday, September 25, 2021
Freedom to Travel for 2022
Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT – For the Big Tour
Till now, the GSX-S 1000 was a fun motorcycle for a fast ride. Suzuki has launched this bike as GT for the coming season. As a true tourer, it should compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, for example.
Suzuki’s GSX-S1000, which was earlier not clean, is now with the long-range GT sports tourer variant, thus competing with Kawasaki, who have been successfully following the concept since 2019 with the Ninja 1000 SX . Like the Green, the Suzuki is also characterized by performance, agility, stability at high speed ranges, rear suitability and long range comfort.
The Suzuki GSX-S-1000GT, as a must have for a tourer, should get passengers to their destinations quickly and comfortably.
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In this regard, complete fairing with miniature LED headlights, which better protect the driver from the wind, is hardly noticeable on the GSX-S1000 GT. The fairing, which was adapted to the wind tunnel, should also guarantee the aforementioned driving stability at accelerating speeds. The new model variant will also be available in a travel edition, with a matching side case and a tank bag.
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But even more important is what drives the GSX-S1000GT. Technically, the GT is based on the famous GSX-S1000. Accordingly, the output of a one-liter four-cylinder is 152 hp. According to the manufacturer, the engine in the GT should be characterized by a more homogeneous and better performance development on the lower rounds. A comfortable position on the 810-millimeter-high two-part bench is ensured by a 23-millimeter wide, rubber-encased conical handlebar, the handles of which are 14 millimeters closer to the driver.
With a payload of 190 kg, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT need not save.
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The USD fork with 120 millimeters of spring travel is fully adjustable, so that the rear central spring strut with 130 millimeters of travel, rebound adjustment and seven-fold spring preload should also take the hassle out of the asphalt. As for the payload, Suzuki specifies 190 kg for the ready-to-drive 226 kg GT. To bring the load to a standstill, 310mm brake discs work at the front wheel in combination with radially attached Brembo monoblock four-piston calipers. A 250 mm disc supports the rear.
completely new cockpit
Incidentally, Suzuki hints at consumption with a slim 5.3 liters. Which in turn would mean that the 19 liters in the tank could cover a distance of over 350 kms. The GT’s travel-ready equipment includes cruise control, a USB socket, a bidirectional quick-shift system, and traction control that can be adjusted in five stages.
The cockpit of the GSX-S1000 GT is completely new.
(Photo: Suzuki)
It’s also worth noting that the GT’s completely new cockpit comes with a 6.5-inch color TFT display as the centerpiece. Not only can it be configured as needed, it also integrates widely with smartphones and allows for navigation applications, music streaming or driver-passenger communication. Pairing happens via WLAN or Bluetooth using a special app for iOS and Android. A USB connection next to the TFT should ensure the power requirements of the mobile end device. Prices for the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT start at €14,450 and €15,250 respectively.
