The plan was simple: 1,000 miles, five countries, and three days to test the touring credentials of Suzuki's GSX-S1000GX.

Part sports bike, part touring motorcycle, part adventure bike, this hi-tech adventure tourer is the the most advanced production motorcycle Suzuki has ever made, being the Japanese manufacturer's first bike to come equipped with semi-active suspension.

To put it to the test, James travelled from the UK to Sweden, via the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, on a mix of motorway, fast A-roads, and sweeping country lanes to see how capable a touring bike it is.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:28 Engine
00:02:25 Style
00:03:04 Comfort
00:03:53 Suspension
00:05:15 Handling
00:06:16 Technology
00:08:30 Practicality
00:09:20 Conclusion

So, could the GSX-S1000GX provide comfortable long-distance touring experience while also providing sporty thrills when the pace was upped?
Is it a viable option as a touring bike for people who have no intention of going off road?

And most importantly, has Suzuki made a sports tourer that is worth your hard-earned cash? Especially when you consider it is up against competition from the likes of the BMW S 1000 XR, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT.

You can find out by watching the bike in action as James takes the GSX-S1000GX on a whistle stop tour through Northern Europe.

Once you’ve watched the video, you can also read a full review of the Suzuki GSX-1000GX in issue 80 of Adventure Bike Rider magazine. Get your copy today here: www.adventurebikerider.com/product/current-issue-p…

You’ll be able test ride the GX along with all the latest touring and adventure motorcycles at the 2025 ABR Festival. Find out more here www.abrfestival.com/

And, you can watch a review of the Suzuki’s sister bike, the GSX-S1000 GS here    • Suzuki GSX-S1000GT | Bike review