Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
2025 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX: 152 hp crossover with semi-active suspension, 232 kg, €15,999. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX is a road-going crossover on 17-inch wheels that pairs the GSX-S1000GT's 152 hp inline four with Showa semi-active suspension and a Bosch IMU. Priced at €15,999 since the February 2026 price cut, it costs much less than the BMW S 1000 XR and Ducati Multistrada V4. Reviewers praise its comfort, engine and suspension, but regret a screen that needs a tool to adjust, average original-fit tyres and touring equipment left as options.
World press review
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Press ratings
Excellent value, impressive suspension technology, fast; rivals have more character, soft suspension mode too wallowy, long gearing.
Outstanding engine, great stability, a more welcoming position than the GT and comprehensive electronics; dearer than the Tracer 9 GT+, with no heated grips or hand-adjustable screen.
Long-term test of about 10,000 km: versatile, very stable, excellent engine and quickshifter, effective suspension in Auto mode; payload a little tight, no centre stand or heated grips, tool needed for the screen, limited original tyres and steering lock.
Smooth, vibration-free engine, suspension that soaks up everything, sportiness and comfort reconciled; screen not adjustable without removing its brackets, non-radial master cylinder, slightly hard tyres, pricier than the GT.
Engine and gearbox, electronic suspension, adaptable ergonomics; tools needed to adjust the screen, vibrating mirrors, original tyres.
Well-calibrated Showa suspension, unobtrusive automatic levelling, very refined engine; slightly defensive traction control, faint tingling around 5,000 rpm, wind noise above 100 km/h.
Elegant, effective, remarkable wind protection, lively engine, precise chassis and powerful brakes; lacking equipment, original-fit tyres, turning circle, no braided brake lines.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Reviews cover the 2024 GX, launched in Portugal in November 2023, identical to the 2025 model year apart from Euro 5+ certification. The scoring base is narrow: only two publications gave a numeric score, 4/5 from MCN and 3/5 from Bennetts BikeSocial, hence an average of 70/100 to be treated with caution. Visordown, Cycle World, 1000PS (10,000 km long-term test), Motorrad, Motociclismo, SoyMotero and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score, and their verdicts are broadly more favourable: 1000PS ranks it at the very top of the crossover class.
What reviewers like: effective, comfortable semi-active suspension, a powerful inline four paired with an excellent quickshifter, great stability, comprehensive standard electronics and a lower price than equally equipped rivals. Le Repaire des Motards also highlights remarkable wind protection.
What they criticise: a screen that needs a tool to adjust, average original-fit tyres, and heated grips, side cases and a centre stand as options. MCN regrets wooden-feeling brakes and a lack of low-down punch, BikeSocial a standard seat that is too soft and intrusive engine management, Visordown a soft suspension mode that is too wallowy. 1000PS and Le Repaire des Motards note a wide turning circle.
Key quotes
"It offers impressive day-long comfort, speed and tech, but falls short on being the complete package."
"Suzuki have built their own version of the BMW S1000 XR and Kawasaki Versys 1000 – it's got more power than one of them and is cheaper than either. And that will be enough for plenty of riders."
"If your buying habits tend to be led with the head rather than the heart, you can't go far wrong with the GSX-S1000 GX."
"Outdated as its original design drawings might be, the inline-four engine is an absolute gem that's hard to fault."
"A successful model that ranks at the very top of the crossover motorcycle class."
"In any case, the most notable thing about this new Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX is the step forward it takes in its ability to combine sporty handling with comfort."
"The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX is a formidable weapon, but also a very pleasant bike for everyday use."
"Elegant, effective and equipped with the latest fashionable technology, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX appeals in its role as a stylish sports tourer. But, dynamic, comfortable and safe as it is, it does not quite deliver the flawless performance expected."
Pros
- Effective, comfortable Showa semi-active suspension
- 152 hp inline four and standard two-way quickshifter
- Comprehensive electronics: IMU, cornering ABS, quickshifter-compatible cruise control
- Great stability and good wind protection
- €15,999 price, far below the S 1000 XR and Multistrada V4
- Up to 10 years’ warranty with network servicing
Cons
- Screen needs a tool to adjust
- Average original-fit tyres
- Heated grips, side cases and centre stand are options
- Engine considered less lively than rivals’ and a little flat at low revs
- Wide turning circle
- Narrow scoring base (two numeric scores)
Our review
Which versions and what price in France?
On 20 February 2026, Suzuki France announced a new price of €15,999 for the GSX-S1000GX, €2,100 less than the €18,099 previously charged for the 2025 model year. 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-S1000GX+ is not a factory version but an accessory pack fitted to the GX: 26-litre side cases (36 litres external volume) with colour-matched lids, comfort rider and passenger seats, and three-level heated grips. Since April 2026, the blue GX fitted with this pack has been listed at €16,998 instead of €17,998, excluding fitting costs. In the United States, only the GX+ is sold, with side cases and a centre stand as standard. There is no 35 kW version: the GX requires a full A licence.
Why a 2025 page?
The GX arrived for the 2024 model year. The 2025 model year is Euro 5+ certified and gets the Candy Daring Red colour, joining Metallic Triton Blue and Glass Sparkle Black; the specifications are unchanged. It is the only model year Suzuki France mentions in 2026, as do Suzuki Germany and Suzuki Switzerland. A 2026 model year exists elsewhere, notably in the UK and the United States: it adds winglets built into the fairing on either side of the radiator, plus new colours, with unchanged specifications. Suzuki France has not announced it so far.
How good is the engine?
The 999 cc inline four uses the architecture of the GSX-R1000 K5, like those of the GSX-S1000GT and the GSX-S1000 roadster. 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 standard two-way quickshifter. Cycle World calls it “an absolute gem” and 1000PS praises the engine and quickshifter after 10,000 km. MCN, however, finds it lacks low-down punch, and both BikeSocial and Visordown find the rivals more characterful. Suzuki Germany quotes a type-approval top speed of 215 km/h.
How does it ride?
The GX keeps the GT’s aluminium frame and GSX-R1000-derived swingarm, but differs in its chassis. It is the first Suzuki with semi-active suspension: the 43 mm Showa fork and Showa shock offer 150 mm of travel, with continuously controlled damping and electric rear preload that can level the bike automatically. Seat height rises to 845 mm and ground clearance to 155 mm. Up front, twin 310 mm discs are gripped by radial Brembo monobloc calipers, on 17-inch Dunlop Roadsport 2 tyres. MCN finds the suspension plush and sharp at speed, but regrets wooden-feeling brakes and below-par original tyres, a criticism echoed by 1000PS and SoyMotero. Visordown finds the soft mode too wallowy.
What electronics?
A six-axis Bosch IMU runs the cornering ABS, the seven-level traction control with wheelie control and the Slope Dependent Control, which limits rear-wheel lift when braking downhill. The three modes, A, B and C, set engine response, traction control and damping together. The cruise control, adjustable from 30 to 180 km/h, stays active during quickshifter gear changes. The 6.5-inch TFT dash connects to a smartphone through the Suzuki mySPIN app. Heated grips and a centre stand remain optional.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Suzuki quotes 6.2 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle and a range of 306 km from the 19-litre tank. The foreign press recorded 5.9 L/100 km (MCN) and 6.1 L/100 km on country roads at 1000PS, up to 7.5 in town. The manual calls for an oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months and a valve clearance check every 24,000 km.
Who is it for?
The GX is aimed at riders who want the comfort and riding position of an adventure bike while keeping a road bike’s 17-inch wheels. It costs €2,000 more than the lower, sportier GSX-S1000GT, and competes with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, the Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE and, higher up the price scale, the BMW S 1000 XR and Ducati Multistrada V4.
Recalls
No recall affects the GSX-S1000GX (RappelConso, NHTSA).
Specifications
| Displacement | 999 cc |
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| Power | 152 hp (112 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Weight | 232 kg (kerb, full tank, without side cases) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.53 |
| Seat height | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L |
| Fuel consumption | 6.2 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) — 144 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months — Valves: 24,000 km (Suzuki 2025 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 | €15,999 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 73,4 x 59 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 12,2:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire throttle, 10-hole injectors |
| 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, tubular rear subframe, GSX-R1000-derived aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25.5 ° |
| Trail | 97 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa SFF-CA upside-down fork, electronically controlled damping (SAES), manual preload adjustment, 150 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa BFRC-lite link-type monoshock, controlled damping and electro-hydraulic preload with automatic levelling (SAES), 150 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 | Cornering ABS (Motion Track Brake System) run by a six-axis Bosch IMU, with Slope Dependent Control |
Performance
| Top speed | 215 km/h |
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Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | A (Active), B (Basic), C (Comfort) |
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| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard |
| Cruise control | Yes (Standard (Smart Cruise Control), 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 | Showa SAES semi-active suspension (Hard, Medium, Soft and User modes; 4 rear preload modes including Auto), Six-axis Bosch IMU, Seven-level switchable traction control with wheelie control (Lift Limiter) and Roll Torque Control, Assist and slipper clutch (SCAS), Low RPM Assist, Full LED lighting, USB-A socket, Standard knuckle guards and aluminium rear carrier |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Crossover: upright, wide high handlebar (grips 55 mm closer to the rider than on the GT), rubber-mounted |
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| Passenger comfort | Passenger seat thicker (+10 mm) and wider (+26 mm) than on the GT, grab rails built into the rear carrier |
| Wind protection | Screen with 3 positions (43 mm of adjustment), tool required; standard knuckle guards |
| Payload | 198 kg |
| Max total weight | 430 kg |
Compared with the GSX-S1000GT, the GX brings the grips 55 mm closer to the rider, uses a handlebar 50 mm longer and adds 15 mm between hips and footpegs; the rider’s seat is 15 mm thicker, the passenger seat 10 mm thicker and 26 mm wider. Seat height is 845 mm. The screen has three positions (43 mm of adjustment), but MCN, 1000PS and SoyMotero regret that a tool is needed to move it, and Motociclismo that its brackets must be removed; Motorrad notes wind noise above 100 km/h, while Le Repaire des Motards finds the protection remarkable. BikeSocial finds the standard seat too soft. Knuckle guards and an aluminium rear carrier with passenger grab rails come as standard. Maximum permissible weight is 430 kg, i.e. a 198 kg payload, which 1000PS considers a little tight for two-up touring with luggage.
Ownership & maintenance
5.9 to 7.5 L/100 km (foreign press: MCN 48 UK mpg, i.e. 5.9; 1000PS 6.1 on country roads and up to 7.5 in town)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~306 km (claimed by Suzuki UK; 19 L tank / 6.2 L/100 km WMTC)
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) |
Average service cost
Not published in France; MCN quotes £240 a year in the UK
Warranty
2 years / Up to 10 years, unlimited mileage, with annual servicing in the Suzuki network (bikes registered since 01/01/2026)
Suzuki’s 2025 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. Suzuki does not publish a service cost in France; MCN quotes £240 a year in the UK. 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-S1000GX | €15,999 | 152 hp (112 kW) @ 11,000 rpm | 232 kg (kerb, full tank, without side cases) |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT2025 | €15,799 | 119 hp | 227 kg (wet, manual gearbox) |
| Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE2027 | €17,999 | 135 hp | 259 kg (wet) |
| BMW S 1000 XR2026 | €20,800 | 170 hp | 227 kg (wet) |
| Ducati Multistrada V42027 | €21,590 | 170 hp | 229 kg (kerb, without fuel) |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000GT2026 | €13,999 | 152 hp | 226 kg (kerb, full tank) |
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.