Moto Guzzi V100 versus Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT

Moto Guzzi V100

Sporttourer

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT

Sporttourer

What can the new sports tourer from Mandello del Lario do?

The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is a new sports tourer from Italy. The machine has been completely redeveloped and breaks with some old Guzzi traditions, e.g. by water cooling and changed cylinder position. Whether the V100... weiter

Moto Guzzi V100 im Test

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Suzuki's new tourer with straight fours and sporty genes

The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT is the tourer version of the recently relaunched GSX-S 1000. How the 14,400 Euro expensive GT compares to other tourers of this collar width, you will learn in this test.... weiter

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 15.499 €

RRP 14.600 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

engine with a strong character
gorgeous V2 sound
snappy brakes
good technical equipment
typical Guzzi feeling goes along

Pros:

Plenty of space for driver and front passenger

Cons:

Clutch separates a bit sticky at first

Cons:

Side stand made a bit loveless

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.486 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg

Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.215 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 226 (max: 420 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 90° V2 engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Series 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km

Chassis

Frame type:
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm)

Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)

Result

The new V100 from Moto Guzzi is a very well-equipped sports tourer with many strengths and few weaknesses. It is beguilingly beautiful and fortunately has not lost the typical Guzzi character despite all the changes. Guzzi's model policy is understandable: If you like it more puristic, take the V100. If you want the full Tec hut including semi-active Öhlins suspension, smartphone Gedaddel and QuichShifter, opt for the V100S. No matter which version you choose: The V100 owner can expect a great bike with lots of riding fun!

The test machine was provided by Moto Italia. Here the Moto Guzzi V100 stands as a demonstrator and is happy about test riders. Then it is best to drive north-west towards Holstein Switzerland - there are a lot of curves here and also the motorway chase over the A20 is possible. At Moto Italia (the name says it all) there are also other Italian beauties from Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio. Just drop by...

Conclusion - what sticks

The Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT is certainly not a poser bike - fortunately. Rather, it combines all the positive virtues for which Suzuki is known: there are no nonsensical bells and whistles, everything works as it should and, above all, the bike reacts predictably. The engine is a poem and indeed the machine can do both - travel and speed. As almost always with Suzuki, the GT is an honest bike and a reliable friend with whom you will have a lot of fun and little heartache.

The points of criticism are manageable and thus the bike turns out to be a serious competitor to the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX or Honda NT 1100. We can recommend a test drive to all interested parties - preferably at Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch or Bremervörde. They provided us with the test bike. Thank you very much, we had a lot of fun with the GSX-S 1000 GT.