The GSX-S 1000 has a more significant 19-litre fuel tank enabling longer rides between filling up, which every rider appreciates. It now means nearly 200 miles on a full tank if you get the stated 46 mpg Suzuki claim. The range is also plenty for a machine that doesn't have a fairing, so you are exposed to the full force of wind resistance. Although the riding position is good with the barrage of wind at higher speed, you do want to stop after about two hours of riding.
Going back to the superb handling, this comes from the lightweight aluminium chassis. A tight package with the swingarm produces sharp, agile turning with plenty of grip front and rear.
Competition comes from the Ducati Monster (£10,385), Honda CB1000R (£11,999) and BMW's 2021 S1000R (£12,035), Kawasaki's Z1000 (£10,649) and Yamaha's MT-10(£12,502). I haven't ridden these bikes yet, but they will have to be at the top of their game to challenge the Suzuki GSX-S 1000.
Summing up.
The GSX-S1000 is exhilarating to ride and beautiful looking, so it is the complete package. Any biker will love riding it and admiring the sharp lines with the radical headlight design. Suzuki has always made great 1 litre machines, and the GSX-S1000 is another fine addition to their stable. The price is attractive too.