Bob
2nd January 2011, 01:43
The GSX1400 was created by Suzuki as their entrant into the large-capacity, naked musclebike class. Originally intended for the Japanese market only, it was released onto the worldwide market in 2001, until it was sadly discontinued in 2008. During that time there was little change, except the exhaust going from a 4-2-2- to a 4-2-1 system and remapping the fuel injection.
The model borrowed from John’s of Romford Suzuki Branch was the final, 2008 model, with just 2,600 miles on the clock, on sale for £5,499 (April 2010). It featured a tiny nose screen in front of the clocks, crash bars and Yoshimura exhaust.
Despite the physically impressive 500lbs dry weight and 1402cc of engine, I felt instantly at home. The GSX1400 carries weight low and the fuel injection is sorted perfectly, allowing you to dial in controlled amounts of power, even at low revs. The upright riding position is both neutral and natural, with the bars just wide enough to give full control but without having to stretch.
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The model borrowed from John’s of Romford Suzuki Branch was the final, 2008 model, with just 2,600 miles on the clock, on sale for £5,499 (April 2010). It featured a tiny nose screen in front of the clocks, crash bars and Yoshimura exhaust.
Despite the physically impressive 500lbs dry weight and 1402cc of engine, I felt instantly at home. The GSX1400 carries weight low and the fuel injection is sorted perfectly, allowing you to dial in controlled amounts of power, even at low revs. The upright riding position is both neutral and natural, with the bars just wide enough to give full control but without having to stretch.
Click here to read the rest of the review (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/08gsx1400.htm)