Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX versus Kawasaki Versys 1000 S
Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Engine in a class of its own
- Sound to kneel down
- Sensitive, semi-active chassis
- technically full hut
- Touring-ready super sports car
- Endless power and driving fun
- Windshield can only be adjusted with tools
- Turn signals do not automatically reset
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.290 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 459 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 305 km
Performance: 120 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 102 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 404 km
Chassis
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
SHOWA USD telescopic fork with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) 43 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
SHOWA BFRC-Lite central shock absorber with Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) and electrohydraulic preload adjustment (Ride Heig (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes
Double disc, Brembo four-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion on the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX
Rarely have we been so impressed with a bike during our test rides as we were with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX. It has endless power, is technically fully equipped and rides more harmoniously than almost any other bike. Above all, it doesn't annoy the driver with all the built-in assistance systems, the driver simply benefits from them without having to adjust them greatly. Great cinema for a lot of money, but every euro is well invested. And by the way, the competitors are not cheaper either...The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drivers. However, we have to warn you: Statistically speaking, a test drive with the GX leads to an immediate impulse purchase in 95% of cases! :-)
Conclusion - what sticks
Driving pleasure, tour suitability, reasonable price-performance ratio and anything else? To be honest, there are hardly any points of criticism for us. The bike rides really extremely pleasant and smooth. The upright Adventure sitting posture in combination with the supple row quad is a great combination, which brings a lot of advantages on longer tours.
The optics can be discussed as always, but that's also a matter of taste here. By the way, the machine is available in the two color combinations Pearl Storm Gray / Metallic Diablo Black / Metallic Flat Spark Black & Emerald Blazed Green / Metallic Diablo Black / Metallic Flat Spark or in short Gray / Black & Green / Black. We find both successful and appealing.
Only a 19" front wheel instead of the 17 incher would be Dietmar and me perhaps still a concern. But even there, the spirits are divided, because the 17 inches in front of course ensure a good steering behavior. Either way, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S is an excellently successful travel machine and Kawa does not promise too much! "Every street - At any time" we can sign with a clear conscience.
The test machine was provided to us by Heller & Soltau.
