Suzuki GSX-S1000 tears Down Under

The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 is poised to go on sale in Australia, with the updated streetfighter priced at $17,290 ride away. 

First announced in April 2021, the COVID-delayed machine is reaching Australian docks and will go on sale in Australian dealerships in mid-February, following the model's soon-to-be-held national media launch. 

Introduced in 2015, this first update of the Suzuki GSX-S1000 sees the model make gains in terms of its sharp new look, its electronics, its rideability, and its all-round refinement, while it's only received a modest price rise of $200 compared to its predecessor.

Heart massage 

The liquid-cooled 999cc in-line four-cylinder engine, originally sourced from the brand’s fire-breathing GSX-R1000 superbike, now satisfies Euro 5 emissions compliance. 

Peak power has increased to 112kW at 11,000rpm (previously 110kW at 10,000rpm), while peak torque continues at 106Nm but at 9250rpm (previously 9500rpm). But the claimed wet weight is up a bit too, from 209kg to 214kg. 

Suzuki says the engine produces more torque than before at low revs, while “the broader, smoother torque curve has fewer peaks and valleys than before”, delivering greater cumulative torque across the rev range. 

The twin-spar aluminium frame continues while the handlebar is slightly wider and rotated slightly forward to give a higher overall grip position, but the biggest news concerns the bike’s electronics upgrade. 

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Suits you, SIRS... 

Like the V-Strom 1000 and Hayabusa before it, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 now benefits from a version of the brand’s Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS). While the electronic smarts don’t extend to cornering ABS or cornering traction control, the SIRS package in the Suzuki GSX-S1000 does provide five-level (plus off) standard traction control (previously three), three ride modes, and a bi-directional quick-shifter. The system adopts a ride-by-wire throttle and also incorporates Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist and Easy Start functions. 

The bulk of braking duties is carried out by a twin 310mm disc setup up front with radial-mount, four-piston Brembo calipers (Nissin twin-piston caliper with 220mm disc at the rear) while the cast alloy wheels are shod with Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres. 

Suspension then is down to a 43mm KYB inverted fork and a KYB link-type rear monoshock – it’s a fully adjustable fork, with adjustment for preload and rebound at the rear. Seat height remains unchanged at 810mm, while the fuel capacity has increased from 17lt to 19lt. 

Finally, aggressive new styling is capped off with new LCD instrumentation and a new full LED lighting system, with a striking vertically stacked arrangement leading the way. 

On sale now 

The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 is available now in three colour schemes: Metallic Triton Blue, Glass Sparkle Black, or Glass Matte Mechanical Grey. The bike comes backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty. 

Like what you see? We’ll get back to you shortly with a launch review of the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000...