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So , now Suzuki finally has a contender in the class to go up against the likes of BMW ’ s S1000XR and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 , what makes it special ? The GX features a longer suspension stroke that contributes to its extended front and rear wheel travel , increased ground clearance and comfortable upright riding position . Furthermore , it achieves a whole new level of suspension performance by introducing Suzuki
Advanced Electronic Suspension ( SAES ) — Suzuki ’ s first electronic suspension package — and by adopting Suzuki ’ s original new Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilisation ( SRAS ) system . These technologies combine to make the GX comfortable and controllable on road surfaces ranging from urban asphalt and cobblestones to paved country and winding mountain roads . According to Suzuki , these new technologies come together to make the GX comfortable and controllable on road surfaces ranging from urban asphalt to paved country and winding mountain roads . Propelling the GX forward is the same 999cc inline four as found in the GSX- S1000GT , while keeping the rider informed is Suzuki ’ s new generation of TFT instrumentation . Hailing from Suzuki ’ s long line of 999cc inline-4s , the GSX-S1000GX should be a cracking bike for the long haul riders out there wanting a bike that ’ s as reliable as the sun . Pricing for the GSX-8R will be $ 16,100 and the GSX-S1000GX is to be $ 27,999 plus on roads .
26 KIWI RIDER