SUZUKI GSX-S1000 RETURNS WITH BOLDER LOOKS AND MORE TECH

S ix years after the introduction of the GSX-S1000 to the Suzuki lineup , the Japanese brand ’ s streetfighter has undergone its first major overhaul with new styling , new tech and a tad more power all coming together in the new 2022 GSX-S1000 . While visually the GSX-S1000 has undergone a major overhaul , with new sharper fairings , stacked LED headlight and aggressive mass forward stance , it looks a whole new beast , but there is an equal number of changes under the skin to bring the bike up to Euro 5 emissions homologation as well as add new features now expected from bikes in the class . The 998cc four-stroke has a number of updates including new cams , exhaust and intake , and , unusually for a bike updated for Euro 5 without an increase in capacity , it actually boasts better performance figures than the outgoing model . Power is now claimed at a healthy 152PS at 11,000rpm and while peak torque is slightly down on the outgoing model ( 106Nm vs 108Nm ) it ’ s now produced at lower rpm and has a more refined torque curve . While the GSX-S1000 was one of Suzuki ’ s first models to debut multi-stage traction control in 2015 , the technology has moved on in the intervening years . While the new GSX-S1000 does without an IMU and cornering sensitive riding aids like those recently added to the Hayabusa , it does receive a decent boost in the safety aids department . The GSX-S now features Suzuki ’ s Intelligent Ride System ( S . I . R . S ) with five stage traction control , Suzuki Drive Mode Selector Ride-by- Wire Electronic Throttle , Bi-directional Quick Shifter , Suzuki Easy Start , and Low RPM Assist systems . The chassis remains a twin-spar aluminium design , while the swingarm comes directly from the GSX-R1000 superbike . Suspension comes in the form of 43mm fully adjustable KYB forks matched to a link-type rear suspension system with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload settings on the shock . Expect handling to be spot on . Braking comes from Brembo with 310mm discs up front squeezed by four piston calipers and a Nissin caliper on the rear disc , all backed by ABS . Suzuki has also tweaked the rider triangle by moving the handlebars 23mm wider and 20mm closer to the rider for better comfort . The GSX-S range has always been aimed at being the more rider friendly end of the naked world and these should help it maintain its place in that regard . Other improvements over the previous model include a revised seat , larger 19-litre fuel tank and new LCD instrument panel . At the time of writing we are unable to confirm pricing or when the new GSX-S1000 is due to land on our shores .