Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
2026 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT: 152 hp sports tourer, 999 cc inline four, 226 kg, €13,999. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is a faired sports tourer powered by a 999 cc, 152 hp inline four derived from the GSX-R1000. Priced at €13,999 since the February 2026 price cut, it is one of the cheapest sports tourers, with a standard quickshifter and cruise control. Reviewers praise its engine, chassis and comfort, but regret its fixed screen, average range and lack of an IMU.
World press review
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Press ratings
A hugely competent, civilised, powerful and easy sports tourer with no significant vices, at a reasonable price; mediocre range.
One of the best-handling sports bikes with two-up potential, excellent in the wet; limited range and a lower spec than some rivals (heated grips optional).
Versatile, agile and neutral, with easy-to-set electronics; suspension a little firm and unsettled over high-speed bumps, range under 200 miles.
Very strong engine with plenty of midrange torque, stable chassis, versatile ergonomics, top quickshifter, good value; long gearing, non-adjustable screen, no lean-angle sensor.
Exemplary inline four, riding pleasure, instruments and mySPIN navigation; side cases extra and expensive, screen not adjustable and too low, narrow passenger seat, no preload knob or centre stand.
Convincing overall: engine, suspension, brakes, electronic aids and quickshifter; limited comfort on long trips, non-adjustable and noisy screen, turning circle, no heated grips or preload knob.
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What the world’s press says
Reviews cover the GT launched in 2022, mechanically identical to the 2026 model year. MCN rates it 5/5 and, in 2026, still considers it one of the most complete road-biased sports tourers at its price. Motorcycle.com gives it 93/100 and Bennetts BikeSocial 4/5 in its 2024 buying guide. BikeSocial (launch test), Visordown, RevZilla, 1000PS, Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: a powerful, characterful inline four, a sound and effective chassis even two-up, good comfort, a standard quickshifter and cruise control, electronics that are easy to set up and excellent value for the equipment.
What they criticise: a fixed screen, average range, no IMU (no cornering ABS or wheelie control), side cases and heated grips as options, no centre stand and no preload knob. Motorcycle.com finds the brakes lacking, RevZilla the suspension a little firm and 1000PS the rear damping a little marginal.
Key quotes
"Suzuki's GSX-S1000GT is a bike you just hope will be as good as it seems, and it doesn't disappoint. It's effortlessly quick, comfortable, practical, reassuring and, thanks to its K5-derived engine, exciting, too – exactly what a sports-tourer should be."
"A thoroughly enjoyable machine to ride, the GT isn't as technologically advanced as some of its rivals but what it does do is deliver no-frills practicality in a comfortable bike with a storming engine."
"I'm still of the opinion that the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is one of the best handling bikes you can buy if you want a sports bike with two-up potential and a good level of comfort."
"Here we have a sport-touring package that embodies everything about both genres. It's fast as hell, topped with a layer of comfort, finished off with a consistent 35 mpg even riding like a goon."
"The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is an impressive sports tourer that skilfully combines sportiness with long-distance comfort."
"Innovative in style, more technological and above all now with genuine touring ability, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is convincing overall."
Pros
- Powerful, characterful 152 hp inline four
- Effective chassis, even two-up
- Standard quickshifter and cruise control
- €13,999 price, among the lowest for a sports tourer
- Up to 10 years’ warranty with network servicing
Cons
- Fixed, non-adjustable screen
- Average range (about 310 km claimed)
- No IMU (no cornering ABS, no wheelie control)
- Side cases and heated grips are options
- No centre stand or preload knob
Our review
Which versions and what price in France?
On 20 February 2026, Suzuki France announced a new price of €13,999 for the GSX-S1000GT, €1,200 less than its previous €15,199. The press release does not specify the model year: 2025 bikes may still be sold from stock at the same price. Suzuki France’s website could not be accessed for this page; prices and versions come from Suzuki France’s press releases.
In France, the GSX-S1000GT+ is not a factory version but an accessory pack fitted to the GT: 26-litre side cases with colour-matched lids, comfort rider and passenger seats, and heated grips. Its last published price, €16,198, applied to the 2024 and 2025 model years; no price has been announced since the February 2026 cut. In the United States, only the GT+ is sold, at $14,399 for 2026. There is no 35 kW version of the GT: it requires a full A licence.
What does the 2026 model year bring?
The GT appeared in 2022 and has not changed mechanically since. According to Suzuki Motor Corporation, the 2026 model year is Euro 5+ certified and gets new colours: Pearl Vigor Blue, Pearl Brilliant White and Glass Sparkle Black. Power, torque, weight and dimensions are unchanged.
How good is the engine?
The 999 cc inline four uses the 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. Cycle World measured 135.5 hp at the wheel on a 2022 GT+. MCN calls the engine exciting, 1000PS finds it very strong with midrange torque but notes long gearing. Suzuki Germany’s spec sheet gives a type-approval top speed of 240 km/h; Suzuki Switzerland and the German overview page say “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 radial Brembo monobloc calipers. Visordown ranks it among the best-handling bikes for a sports bike with two-up potential. RevZilla finds the suspension a little firm, 1000PS the rear damping a little marginal, and Motorcycle.com rates the brakes below the rest of the bike.
What electronics?
The GT has three engine modes, five-level switchable traction control, a two-way quickshifter and standard cruise control, adjustable from 30 to 180 km/h. The 6.5-inch TFT dash connects to a smartphone through the Suzuki mySPIN app. There is, however, no IMU, no cornering ABS and no wheelie control, which reviewers note against more modern rivals.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Suzuki quotes 6.1 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle, giving a range of about 310 km from the 19-litre tank. The foreign press recorded 6.2 to 7.1 L/100 km, and several reviews find the range average. 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-S1000GT is aimed at riders who want a genuine sports bike for the road, able to carry a passenger and luggage. Its direct rivals are the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX, more expensive and less powerful, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the Honda NT1100, which are more touring-oriented.
Where does it come from?
It replaces the GSX-S1000F (2015-2020), the faired version of the GSX-S1000 roadster. The GT received an all-new fairing, a rear subframe designed for side cases, a wider handlebar, a 19-litre tank and a full electronics package.
Recalls
No recall affects the GSX-S1000GT (RappelConso, NHTSA).
Specifications
| Displacement | 999 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 152 hp (112 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Weight | 226 kg (kerb, full tank, without side cases) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.49 |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) — 143 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months — Valves: 24,000 km (Suzuki 2026 owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Inline four derived from the GSX-R1000 K5, 4-stroke, DOHC, 16 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | A |
| MSRP | €13,999 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 73,4 x 59 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 12,2:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, 40 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (bucket tappets) |
| Max power RPM | 11000 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 9250 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric (Suzuki Easy Start) |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar frame, GSX-R1000-derived aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25 ° |
| Trail | 100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm KYB upside-down fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound), 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | KYB link-type monoshock, 7-position preload and rebound adjustment, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm floating discs, Brembo radial monobloc four-piston calipers, Nissin master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 250 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire | 190/50 ZR17 (73W) |
| ABS system | Two-channel ABS (no cornering ABS, no IMU) |
Performance
| Top speed | 240 km/h |
|---|
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | A (Active), B (Basic), C (Comfort) |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | No |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard (switchable) |
| Cruise control | Yes (Standard, adjustable from 30 to 180 km/h from 2nd gear; stays active during quickshifter gear changes) |
| Dashboard | 6.5-inch colour TFT, anti-glare, day and night modes |
| Connectivity | Suzuki mySPIN (iOS and Android smartphone: phone, contacts, maps, music, calendar) |
| Other features | Five-level traction control, switchable, Assist and slipper clutch (SCAS), Low RPM Assist, Full LED lighting, USB-A socket |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Sports tourer: wide rubber-mounted aluminium handlebar |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Fixed, non-adjustable screen (optional Touring screen 70 mm taller) |
| Payload | 194 kg |
| Max total weight | 420 kg |
The GSX-S1000GT offers a position between sport and touring, with a wide rubber-mounted aluminium handlebar and an 810 mm seat. The screen is fixed; Suzuki offers an optional Touring screen 70 mm taller. 1000PS and Moto-Net regret the lack of adjustment, Moto-Net also finding the screen too low and the passenger seat narrow. Le Repaire des Motards notes limited comfort on long trips and a wide turning circle. Payload is 194 kg according to Suzuki Germany (190 kg according to Suzuki Switzerland), for a maximum permissible weight of 420 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
6.2 to 7.1 L/100 km (foreign press: 1000PS 6.2; MCN and Visordown 43 UK mpg, i.e. 6.6; Motorcycle.com 35 US mpg, i.e. 6.7; BikeSocial 39.9 UK mpg, i.e. 7.1)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~310 km (calculated from the WMTC figure: 19 L tank / 6.1 L/100 km; Suzuki UK claims 312 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 12,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 24,000 km |
| Coolant change | every 48,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 12,000 km |
| Chain | Clean and lubricate every 1,000 km (RK 525GSH chain, 116 links) |
Warranty
2 years / Up to 10 years, unlimited mileage, with annual servicing in the Suzuki network (bikes registered since 01/01/2026)
Suzuki’s 2026 owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 2 months, then an oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months, with the oil filter replaced every 24,000 km. Spark plugs are changed every 12,000 km, valve clearance is checked every 24,000 km and the air filter is replaced at 36,000 km. Suzuki’s factory coolant is replaced at 48,000 km or 48 months, brake fluid every 2 years, and the chain is cleaned and lubricated every 1,000 km. For bikes registered since 1 January 2026, Suzuki France offers a warranty of up to 10 years with unlimited mileage, provided the bike is serviced annually in the network.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki GSX-S1000GT | €13,999 | 152 hp (112 kW) @ 11,000 rpm | 226 kg (kerb, full tank, without side cases) |
| Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX2027 | €15,649 | 136 hp | 235 kg (wet) |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT2025 | €15,799 | 119 hp | 227 kg (wet, manual gearbox) |
| Honda NT11002027 | €14,799 | 102 hp | 238 kg (kerb, manual gearbox) |
| BMW S 1000 XR2026 | €20,800 | 170 hp | 227 kg (wet) |
Generations
- GSX-S1000F2015 – 2020
999 cc · 150 hp · 108 Nm · —
Faired version of the GSX-S1000 roadster: inline four derived from the GSX-R1000 K5, aluminium frame, standard traction control and ABS; 145 hp at launch, 150 hp in Euro 4 form.
- GSX-S1000GT2022 – today
999 cc · 152 hp · 106 Nm · 226 kg (road-ready)
All-new fairing and front end, rear subframe designed for side cases, wider handlebar, Euro 5 engine, full electronics package (3 modes, quickshifter, cruise control), connected TFT dash and 19-litre tank; Euro 5+ in 2026.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSX-S1000F2015 – 2020 Faired version of the GSX-S1000 roadster: inline four derived from the GSX-R1000 K5, aluminium frame, standard traction control and ABS; 145 hp at launch, 150 hp in Euro 4 form. | 999 cc | 150 hp | 108 Nm | — |
| GSX-S1000GT2022 – today All-new fairing and front end, rear subframe designed for side cases, wider handlebar, Euro 5 engine, full electronics package (3 modes, quickshifter, cruise control), connected TFT dash and 19-litre tank; Euro 5+ in 2026. | 999 cc | 152 hp | 106 Nm | 226 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.