We have just seen the unveiling of the Suzuki GSX-S1000 (and in Europe, its underpowered sibling, the Suzuki GSX-S950), and now we get word that Suzuki is working on a touring version of the platform.
Spotted by the eagle eye of Ben Purvis at Cycle World, European homologation documents show a Suzuki “GSX-S1000T” is on the books (horribly rendered in a “five-minute photoshop” above) , and it could be a replacement for the Suzuki GSX-S1000F model.
The wait is finally over. The Suzuki Katana is back. Breaking cover at this year’s INTERMOT show, the 2019 Suzuki Katana takes an old classic, and makes it new again.
True the to concepts we have seen in previous years, the new Katana is a stylish modern take on the iconic lines from the the 1980s.
Essentially a Suzuki GSX-S1000F with new bodywork, the new Katana isn’t perhaps all-new, in the truest sense of the word, but the bike evokes strong emotions for those who remember its past; and for a new generation of rider, the 1980s styling fan is just now becoming a thing, making this a well-timed launch.
The big “new” model from Suzuki for 2015 is the Suzuki GSX-S1000, and its fully-faired cousin the Suzuki GSX-S1000F. Using the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000’s engine, retuned for street riding, the GSX-S1000 is Suzuki’s liter-bike streetfighter, while the GSX-S1000F is being billed as a very sporty sport-tourer…or a comfortable sport bike…however you want to slice that cake.
The good news is that the Suzuki GSX-S1000, Suzuki GSX-S1000F, Suzuki GSX-S1000F ABS have been confirmed by Suzuki Motor America as coming to the USA.
The bad news is that GSX-S1000 lineup will be 2016 models, not 2015. While Suzuki isn’t saying when the machines will arrive at dealers, it seems fair to infer that the 2016 model year designation means Summer 2015 at the earliest.
We caught a glimpse of the 2015 Suzuki GSX-S1000F yesterday, as it sat on the expo floor at INTERMOT, and we were curious about the machine. Thankfully we didn’t have to wait long for the details.
Essentially a fully-faired version of the Suzuki GSX-S1000, the Suzuki GSX-S1000F fills the void in Suzuki’s lineup for a 1,000cc sport-tourer that is actually sporty — think of it as a response to the Honda VFR800.
The GSX-S1000F uses the same purpose-built chassis and retuned 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine that the GSX-S1000 uses, though Suzuki obviously wrapped that package in a full-fairing design.
Also carried over is the three-way adjustable traction control system as standard, KYB suspension, and Brembo monoblock brakes. Anti-locking brakes are available as an optional item.