Suzuki Motorcycles is updating some of its motorcycles for 2023, and the GSX-S1000 is one of them. The other motorcycles the Japanese bikemaker has updated are – V-Strom 650, SV650, and its flagship litre-class sport bike, the GSX-R1000R.
As of now, the 2023 GSX-S1000 is available in the American market. Expect Suzuki to launch the 2023 GSX-S1000 in more markets soon. However, Indian launch details remain unavailable yet. Thus, it is unlikely to come to India anytime soon.
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – What’s New?
For 2023, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 gets a new Glass Sparkle Black colour option. The new colour option joins the existing Metallic Triton Blue colour option that was previously available.
Compared to the Metallic Triton Blue colour option, the Glass Sparkle Black looks much more stealthy. Except for the model branding, there are no decals or graphics. It does not even get any rim tapes. The only contrasting bit that pops out on the Glass Sparkle Black colour option is the golden upside-down forks.
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – Highlights
Suzuki says the development of the bodywork was aimed at creating a strong athletic sense of a well-built and capable street fighter motorcycle. The GSX-S1000 received a complete design overhaul not long ago. At the front, the GSX-S1000 gets a stacked radical design with stacked LED headlights with minimalist cowling. This adds sharp lines that Suzuki says draw inspiration from the latest stealth aircraft.
On the side, the fuel tank side cowling blends into its radiator shrouds. These also have angular winglets, reminiscent of those on Suzuki’s MotoGP race bikes. Complimenting the GSX-S1000’s compact nose are the short and compact muffler design and the slim tail section. All of these bits result in a mass-forward design that highlights the aggressive stance of the street fighter motorcycle.
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – Technical Specifications
The Suzuki GSX-S1000 uses a 999cc liquid-cooled long-stroke GSX-R engine that is known for the top-end as well as its strong torque in the bottom end and mid-range. Smoothly controlling all this power and torque is a Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies. The GSX-S1000 uses a 6-speed gearbox with Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) as well as a Bi-directional Quick Shift system.
The street fighter litre-class Japanese bike also features Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S). This comprises a 3-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and a 5-mode Advanced Traction Control System. It also features an Easy Start system as well as a Low RPM Assist.
The GSX-S1000 uses a twin-spar aluminium frame with 43mm fully-adjustable KTB forks at the front. At the rear, it uses a fully-adjustable link-type monoshock. As for the brakes, the front uses twin 310mm discs with Brembo M4.32 callipers, while the rear uses a 240mm disc with a single-piston Nissin calliper. Dual-Channel ABS is standard.
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