Suzuki GSX-S1000

Which versions and what price in France?

The GSX-S1000 comes in a single version. According to Suzuki France’s press release of 1 September 2026, the 2026 model year sells for €13,599, reduced to €12,599 under an offer valid until 31 October 2026. The 2025 model year, still available from dealers, is listed at €13,799 and benefits from the same €12,599 offer. Suzuki France’s website could not be accessed for this page: prices and model years come from Suzuki France’s press releases. In the United States, the 2026 model is listed at $11,989 excluding destination charge.

There is no 35 kW version of the GSX-S1000: it requires a full A licence. For A2 licence holders, Suzuki offers the GSX-S950, a separate 95 hp model derived from the same roadster.

What does the 2026 model year bring?

The last notable update came with the 2025 model year: a 5-inch colour TFT dash replaced the monochrome LCD, and a second lambda sensor was added to the exhaust. Suzuki France announced Euro 5+ compliance at that point; Suzuki’s global website only shows it from the 2026 model year. The 2026 model keeps the same specification and gets new colours: Metallic Triton Blue, Candy Daring Red and Glass Sparkle Black.

How good is the engine?

The 999 cc inline four uses the long-stroke architecture of the GSX-R1000 K5. It makes 152 hp (112 kW) at 11,000 rpm and 106 Nm at 9,250 rpm, with ride-by-wire throttle, an assist and slipper clutch and a 4-2-1 exhaust with a short silencer under the engine. Motorcycle.com finds even more midrange torque than before, and 1000PS praises its character twenty years after its birth, while noting long gearing. In 2021, Suzuki quoted 10.15 s over a standing 400 m. Suzuki Germany’s spec sheet gives a type-approval top speed of 240 km/h; Suzuki Switzerland simply states “over 200 km/h”.

How does it ride?

The aluminium twin-spar frame and GSX-R1000-derived swingarm carry a fully adjustable 43 mm KYB upside-down fork and a KYB shock with preload and rebound adjustment. Up front, twin 310 mm discs are gripped by four-piston radial Brembo monobloc calipers. Cycle World describes a stable and precise chassis, 1000PS neutral handling. RevZilla finds the suspension firm on bumpy roads, BikeSocial the shock at its limit when ridden hard, and 1000PS finds the brakes demanding at the lever and the ABS conservative.

What electronics?

The GSX-S1000 has three full-power engine modes, five-level switchable traction control and a standard two-way quickshifter that reviewers rate highly. There is, however, no IMU, no cornering ABS, no wheelie control, no cruise control and no smartphone connectivity: cruise control is reserved for the GSX-S1000GT and GX. MCN calls it “the budget version with no IMU”, BikeSocial finds the rider aids “just about sufficient”.

Fuel consumption and maintenance

Suzuki quotes 6.1 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle and 143 g/km of CO2 (144 g/km according to Suzuki UK, 122 g/km according to Suzuki Switzerland), giving a range of about 310 km from the 19-litre tank. The foreign press recorded 5.8 to 6.0 L/100 km. The manual calls for an oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months and a valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Suzuki France offers a warranty of up to 10 years with unlimited mileage, provided the bike is serviced annually in the network.

Who is it for?

The GSX-S1000 is aimed at riders who want a big, powerful and easy four-cylinder sports roadster without paying for a European super naked such as the BMW S 1000 R. In France, however, it costs more than the Honda CB1000 Hornet, which has the same power, the Yamaha MT-09 and the Kawasaki Z900, some of which have better electronics.

Where does it come from?

The GSX-S1000 appeared in 2015 with 145 hp, then 150 hp in Euro 4 form. The second generation, unveiled in April 2021, received an all-new design, a Euro 5 ride-by-wire engine, a full electronics package, a 19-litre tank and a wider handlebar.

Recalls

No recall affects the second-generation GSX-S1000 (RappelConso, NHTSA).