2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look (12 Fast Facts + 33 Photos)

September 22, 2021

Update: It’s official – the US will receive the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, which is available in two versions – the base GSX-S1000GT and the flagship GSX-S1000GT+.

Europe often gives us a glimpse into the future, and that very well may be the case with the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. It’s not officially a US model, yet, but we have high hopes that we’ll be riding this GSX-S1000 sportbike-based model within a year. The GT is clearly a sport-touring platform—even though the bags are optional, they are in every action shot released—so let’s see what it’s all about.

The new plastic is the most apparent change. The full fairing is supplemented by a new tail section that houses a new seat. LED position lights give the GT an aggressive look, and the mirrors are also new. The LED lighting in the back is also new.

The GT-only windscreen is touring-friendly. It is designed to keep the windblast off the rider’s head and shoulders.

A floating handlebar and rubber-mounted footpegs reduce fatigue on long rides.

The GT gets a seat designed for sport-touring. The seat has a grippier material than the standard GSX-S1000.

The GSX-S1000GT has the same motor as the GSX-S1000. It’s a Euro 5 friendly, liquid-cooled, DOHC inline-4 that we’ve enjoyed immensely in the past.

There are plenty of electronics built into the GSX-S1000GT. The entire 32-bit, ride-by-wire package is called the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System. It is made up of power modes, adjustable traction control, quickshifter, cruise control, push-button starting, and Suzuki’s unique Low RPM Assist.

The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT gets a roomy 6.5-inch TFT display with an anti-reflective coating. With all the travel-friendly electronics, this will make it easy to exploit all its smartphone-integrated features. The dash is compatible with iOS and Android via Bluetooth. There’s also the Suzuki mySPIN app. Here’s a list of what you can see on the display:

12-hour clock
Ambient temperature
Average fuel consumption (1 and 2)
Cruise control setting
Dual trip meter
Fuel gauge
Gear position
Instant fuel consumption
Odometer
Quickshifter (on/off)
Range
Ride-passenger intercom
RPM indicator
SDMS mode
Smartphone battery level
Smartphone connection status
Speedometer
Tachometer
Traction control mode
Voltmeter
Water temperature

Suzuki’s mySPIN app has five bundled apps that expand the capabilities of the dash. You can see your contacts, phone, maps, music, and calendar on your TFT dash using those apps.

The GSX-S1000GT gets its own subframe to accommodate the accessory side cases. The seat rails are lower, which allows the passenger to enjoy a thicker seat. The seat cover is high-traction, and the passenger grab bars are new.

Although the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires return on the GT, they are model-specific. The Roadsport 2 on the GT is not the same as the Roadsport 2 tires that you would buy off the rack, as they have a more rigid carcass and steel belt to compensate for the GT’s additional weight and touring capabilities.

There are plenty of Suzuki accessories for the GT. In addition to the side cases that arrive stock on the GSX-S1000GT+, there’s a touring screen (2.75 inches higher), accessory seat, heated grips, red Brembo front brake calipers, carbon fiber goodies (clutch, starter, and alternator covers, plus fenders), axle sliders, fuel tank bags, tank pads, and wheel decals.

The list price for the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT in England is £11,599. That’s £1600 more than the GSX-S1000. We don’t have any details on US pricing.

We have tested the Suzuki GSX-S1000

2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT Specs

ENGINE

Type: Inline-4
Displacement: 999cc
Bore x stroke: 73.4 mm x 59.0mm
Maximum power: 150 horsepower @ 11,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 78 ft-lbs @ 9250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.2:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 vpc
Exhaust: 4-2-1
Cooling: Liquid
Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
Clutch: Assist-and-slipper
Final drive: 525 RK O-ring chain

CHASSIS

Frame: Aluminum twin-spar
Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable KYB 43mm inverted fork; 4.7 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-assisted spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable KYB shock; 5.1 inches
Wheels: 6-spoke cast aluminum
Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
Front tire: 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: 190/50 x 17
Front brakes: 310mm floating discs w/ Brembo monoblock 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ Nissin single-piston caliper
ABS: Standard

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