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Suzuki GSX-S1000 First Look
T
he 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000
sees its first upgrade since
its release in 2015.
Suzuki has gone hard on the
styling changes, giving the GSX-S
a new look with stacked LED
lighting on the front and a re-
shaped seat and larger gas tank.
Beneath the bodywork sits the
same GSX-R1000 K5-inspired
motor that's always been pres-
ent in the GSX-S, with Suzuki
fitting a new Euro5-compliant
exhaust, new camshafts, valve
springs and fuel injection sys-
tem, a new airbox and the model
now receives the Suzuki Clutch
Assist System (SCAS, basically
a slipper clutch) for smoother
deceleration and better control
when downshifting.
The GSX-S also gets the
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System
electronics package that includes
the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector
(SDMS), Suzuki Traction Control,
Ride by Wire Electronic Throttle,
Bi-Directional Quick Shift, Suzuki
Easy Start, and Low RPM Assist
systems.
The main chassis remains
unchanged in the twin-spar alumi-
num design with fully adjustable
KYB suspension at both ends,
Brembo radial monobloc brakes
and Dunlop Roadsmart 2 tires.
The price and availability of
the 2022 GSX-S000 is still to be
determined.
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Suzuki's GSX-S1000
received its first
significant update since
its arrival in 2015.
