Suzuki is doubling down on its touring lineup with the soon-to-be introduced GSX-S1000GX adding another arrow to the brand's quiver.
Set to arrive in New Zealand dealers in February with pricing starting at $27,999, the new GSX-S1000GX builds upon the GSX-S1000GT platform but shifts focus from a long-slung sports tourer into the segment the Europeans like to call a "Crossover". That means its a bike that sits somewhere in between a traditional sports tourer and an adventure bike.
So now Suzuki finally has a contender in the class to go up against the likes of BMW’s S1000XR and the Kawasaki Versys 1000, what makes it special?
The GX features a longer suspension stroke that contributes to its extended front and rear wheel travel, increased ground clearance and comfortable upright riding position. Furthermore, it achieves a whole new level of suspension performance by introducing Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) — Suzuki’s first electronic suspension — and by adopting Suzuki’s original new Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization (SRAS) system. These technologies combine to make the GX comfortable and controllable on road surfaces ranging from urban asphalt and cobblestones to paved country and winding mountain roads.
As a result of the shift in focus, the GX features a longer suspension stroke that contributes to its extended front and rear wheel travel, increased ground clearance and comfortable upright riding position.
It also introduces Suzuki’s first electronic suspension Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) as well as adopting Suzuki’s original new Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization (SRAS) system. According to Suzuki, these new technologies come together to make the GX comfortable and controllable on road surfaces ranging from urban asphalt to paved country and winding mountain roads.
Propelling the GX forward is the same 999cc inline-4 as found in the GSX-S1000GT, while keeping the rider informed is Suzuki’s new generation of TFT instrumentation.
Hailing from Suzuki’s long line of 999cc inline-4s, the GSX-S1000GX should be a cracking bike for the long haul riders out there wanting a bike that’s as reliable as the sun.