Uncle Phil
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Well, aren't you guilty?Boy, I hope some of you are never on my jury... guilty until proven innocent based upon my looks and my cousin's hooligan history!
New Sport Touring Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
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mello dude
Half genius, half dumazz whackjob foole
The bike definitely clicks all the right buttons for me....
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Yes, guilty for sure, but "someone" I believe in has already paid the price for that.Well, aren't you guilty?
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Agreed, that would be a huge miss. Will wait and see if it truly doesn't have one.
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Well, we all are, just harder for some folks to admit than others.Yes, guilty for sure, but "someone" I believe in has already paid the price for that.
When I look in the mirror, I say to that feller - 'Thou art he that troubleth Israel...'
I hope you are never in need of a juryBoy, I hope some of you are never on my jury... guilty until proven innocent based upon my looks and my cousin's hooligan history!
From what I've actually read, it seems that the bike has been designed as a tourer, at least according to Suzuki.. Some things that stuck out to me...
I'll have to admit the windscreen looks like it won't do much, but Suzuki says they did a lot of wind tunnel testing, so it is what it is. They'll offer a larger version. I've never owned a Suzuki, but overall, I think it sounds pretty good and look forward to some actual rider reviews.
- 6 speed, 150 HP
- 5 gallon fuel tank (wish it were more)
- 46 mpg
- CC, heated grips
- ABS/TC
- Quickshifter
- 36L panniers that hold a helmet
- LEDs all around
- 500 lbs
- Smartphone integration
- 6.5" TFT display
- "reasonable sport touring riding position "
- "powered by a street tuned version of the GSX-R sportbike’s 999cc, in-line four-cylinder engine, which has been updated with a revised intake and exhaust camshafts, cam chain tensioners, valve springs, and redesigned clutch and gearshift components. Suzuki says the enhancements deliver a broader, more consistent torque curve while meeting Euro 5 emissions compliance standards."
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I dislike having to clean and lube the chain on my dual-sport. As I look at newer sport-touring bikes, I had pretty much dismissed anything without a shaft drive. That really cuts down on any choice. I'm curious as to your cleaning/lubing procedure. What product are you using 'at the end of the day'? Every day ? Do you have an 'O-ring' type chain?
X ring chain and I use PJ1 lube.
I will spray the chain and then use a small rag to wipe off any dust.. that's it.. I hate chain oilers.
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Chain lube.
The "oil thread" and "tire thread" of non-shaft drive motorcycle forums.
Oh, while I'm thinking about it -- what's the best moly paste for my final drive?
(Ducking for incoming missiles.)
The "oil thread" and "tire thread" of non-shaft drive motorcycle forums.
Oh, while I'm thinking about it -- what's the best moly paste for my final drive?
(Ducking for incoming missiles.)
I“m looking really hard at this. I’ve always been a “tweener” with the st1300 on one side and the beloved vfr800 I took cross country on the other. The VFR1200X wasn’t the answer, although I rode it to SD and back.
This might be it, and it looks good with and without the hard bags.
This might be it, and it looks good with and without the hard bags.
The brighter looking blue looks nice!
The missing center stand is a large negative for me. But when they add the knick knacks everyone has mentioned, we would be looking at a $18-20 K bike.
According to the linked site the fuel capacity is 4.5 not 5 gal. That half gal. could come in handy some day. I'd probably be looking for an aux. gas (3-4gal.) carrying method. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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The missing center stand is a large negative for me. But when they add the knick knacks everyone has mentioned, we would be looking at a $18-20 K bike.
According to the linked site the fuel capacity is 4.5 not 5 gal. That half gal. could come in handy some day. I'd probably be looking for an aux. gas (3-4gal.) carrying method. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look (12 Fast Facts + 33 Photos)
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look - 12 Fast Facts and 33 Photos: We have the inside scoop on the latest sport-touring motorcycle.
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My second thought. +1 on both counts. It seems to me more sport than touring and far from being a gran tourer. To me eye its an s-i — sport-insect. Still props for making a bike with factory hard luggage.
But for me it's got to be shaft drive for a touring bike even if it's billed as an s-t. Or maybe even belt drive. I am biased though as if there's another or second bike in my future it has to be chain-less.
A center stand in hardly a knick knack. No way should you have to spend $18-20K to get one. If you were buying some repli-racer it might be expected not to have one. But this is a street bike. Though a dealer would probably be happy to sell swing arm stands.
My 18-20 K number reflected the add-ons the guys mentioned-adjustable windshield, center stand, bigger gas tank, shaft drive, belt drive, rear rack, single-sided swing arm, power ports, cell phone charger, real head lights, tie downs, saddle bags big enough to hold full face helmet, automatic chain oiler, driving lights, etc.
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I saw that but Suzuki's site states 5 gallons...According to the linked site the fuel capacity is 4.5 not 5 gal. That half gal. could come in handy some day. I'd probably be looking for an aux. gas (3-4gal.) carrying method. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look (12 Fast Facts + 33 Photos)
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look - 12 Fast Facts and 33 Photos: We have the inside scoop on the latest sport-touring motorcycle.
The new GSX-S1000GT+’s fuel tank increases capacity up to 19 L (5.0 US Gal.) to reduce the frequency of gas stops while touring or commuting.
- Prior GSX-S1000F fuel tank capacity was 17.0 L (4.5 US gal.).
Suzuki Cycles - 2022 GSX-S1000GT+
The GSX-S1000GT+ is a Grand Tourer with sportbike level functionality.
suzukicycles.com
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The fuel capacity discrepancy is due to the bike being announced in the UK, so it's 4.6 imperial gallons and 5.0 US gallons.The brighter looking blue looks nice!
The missing center stand is a large negative for me. But when they add the knick knacks everyone has mentioned, we would be looking at a $18-20 K bike.
According to the linked site the fuel capacity is 4.5 not 5 gal. That half gal. could come in handy some day. I'd probably be looking for an aux. gas (3-4gal.) carrying method. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look (12 Fast Facts + 33 Photos)
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look - 12 Fast Facts and 33 Photos: We have the inside scoop on the latest sport-touring motorcycle.
My second bike is a 2017 Suzuki SV650 which I use for touring. Mainly 4-5 day trips (like STOCs) but not longer trips like cross country. You get used to living with a chain and no center stand using a paddock stand at home for maintenance. As others have said, there are options like chain oilers or portable stands to get the rear tire off the ground to lube the chain if you wanted to go longer distances. I may consider trading the SV in on one of these. My ST isn't worth enough to get rid of
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Isn't a center stand offered by Suzuki, at an additional cost?
I thought you could order one, they're just not standard equipment.
I thought you could order one, they're just not standard equipment.
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That seems to be the question on the table. I looked on their site, and saw no mention of it for this particular bike.
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Any idea what the alternator out put is? two up touring with electric jackets, pants, gloves will require a hefty amount of wattage.
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On the new GW? I just read the GW1800 is 90-100 amps, so would expect the new GW to be at least equivalent, but I don't know much about GWs.