Suzuki GSX S1000

[sinned]

This looks like a winner for Suzuki in both naked and faired versions. My next bike is looking to be a GSX S1000FA.

On display in Red Baron in the Hutt.

[AllanB]

The FA stands for Fuck All.

[Blackbird]

Very pleased with my GSX-S 1000 so far, a lot of bang for the $$. The motor is quite lumpy and a bit snatchy at low throttle openings but I can live with it. OEM D214's will be worn out by 3000 km and likely be replaced with PR4's. To be honest, for everyday use, it's not a major leap ahead of my Street Triple but it sure is fun

[boman]

Very pleased with my GSX-S 1000 so far, a lot of bang for the $$. The motor is quite lumpy and a bit snatchy at low throttle openings but I can live with it. OEM D214's will be worn out by 3000 km and likely be replaced with PR4's. To be honest, for everyday use, it's not a major leap ahead of my Street Triple but it sure is fun

My old Suzuki Thou benefited immensely from a K&N air filter. It totally smoothed out the snatchyness in the throttle.

[Mike.Gayner]

I love the new naked one. Great bike for the money.

[skippa1]

This looks like a winner for Suzuki in both naked and faired versions. My next bike is looking to be a GSX S1000FA.

On display in Red Baron in the Hutt.

Nice bikes for sure

[AllanB]

Here's a thought - is this the 'new' Bandit?

[nzspokes]

Here's a thought - is this the 'new' Bandit?

No because there is a "new" Bandit. Which is the same as the old one with uglier plastics.

[Blackbird]

My old Suzuki Thou benefited immensely from a K&N air filter. It totally smoothed out the snatchyness in the throttle.

Thanks for that - sounds more economic than a Power Commander!

[mulletman]

Thanks for that - sounds more economic than a Power Commander!

How bout a Teka tune or re-flash ?

[Blackbird]

How bout a Teka tune or re-flash ?

Yep, a re-flash might do it, thanks for the reminder. Apparently, they run a bit on the lean side at low throttle openings , partially to meet international emissions testing. I can live with it as the bike is a cracker to ride but if there's a fairly straightforward fix, I'd get it done.

[SVboy]

The FA stands for Fuck All.

Compared to the running costs and purchase price of a Ducati, I guess you are right.......

[Moise]

Some dealers have the 2015 Gixxer for a grand more. I know which I'd prefer ...

[Mike.Gayner]

Some dealers have the 2015 Gixxer for a grand more. I know which I'd prefer ...

I know which I'd prefer too - the one I can comfortably spend all day on.

[AllanB]

Compared to the running costs and purchase price of a Ducati, I guess you are right.......

Haha - remains to be seen. I'll let you know. First service no different to any Japper I have owned. Belts and vslves are not done until 24,000 and appears to be about the same cost as doing the valves on the Hornet. 12,000 km service intervals (oil/filter). Their latest engines have 15k and 30k for major. Provided nothin goes pop it will cost no more than my Honda.

Is Suzuki still dictating 6,000 km service intervals in NZ? I see they are trying to be a bit Italian too - with dodge low speed fueling :-)