Suzuki’s new GSX-S1000GX+ is further evidence of the evolution in the sport-touring class. The marketing materials for ADVs regularly show the bikes being ridden in desolate areas on unpaved terrain, inspiring our sense of adventure. However, ADVs are often used like crossover SUVs, with personas of rugged adventure but most often used on paved roads. Hot on the heels of Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT+, our 2022 Motorcycle of the Year, is the new GX+ version that has a more open riding position, blending attributes of an ADV with a sport-tourer. Suzuki calls it the “supreme sport crossover.”
Suzuki didn’t have to start from scratch to create the GSX-S1000GX+. In a nutshell, the GX is a GT with a longer-travel suspension that automatically adjusts damping settings based on IMU-informed electronics. It has 1.2 inches more fork travel relative to the GT and 0.8 inches extra shock stroke – both just 0.4 inch less than the V-Strom 1050 adventure bike. Add in some new bodywork and a stronger subframe, and you’ve got the GX. Watch the video to see the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ in action and read our full review here.
2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ Specs
- Base Price: $18,499
- Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
- Website: SuzukiCycles.com
ENGINE
- Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Four, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 999cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 59.0mm
- Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
- Valve Insp. Interval: 15,000 miles
- Fuel Delivery: EFI w/ throttle-by-wire, 40mm throttle bodies x 4
- Lubrication System: Wet sump, 3.6 qt. cap.
- Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
- Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Twin-spar cast-aluminum frame & swingarm
- Wheelbase: 57.9 in.
- Rake/Trail: 25.5 degrees/3.8 in.
- Seat Height: 33.3 in.
- Suspension, Front: 43mm inverted fork, electronically adj., 5.9 in. travel
- Rear: Single linkage shock, electronically adj., 5.9 in. travel
- Brakes, Front: Dual 310mm floating discs w/ 4-piston radial monoblock calipers & ABS
- Rear: Single 240mm disc w/ 1-piston caliper & ABS
- Wheels, Front: Cast, 3.5 x 17 in.
- Rear: Cast, 6.0 x 17 in.
- Tires, Front: 120/70-ZR17
- Rear: 190/50-ZR17
- Wet Weight: 511 lb (factory claim, without saddlebags)
PERFORMANCE
- Horsepower: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm (factory claim)
- Torque: 78.2 lb-ft @ 9,250 rpm (factory claim)
- Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal
GEAR UP
- Helmet: Arai Signet X
- Suit: Aerostich Roadcrafter
- Gloves: Alpinestars GPX V2
- Boots: Alpinestars Soho
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Can you get a helmet into the pannier?
Yes, most full-face helmets should fit, but those with a big shell or bulky design might not.