RIDE REVIEW I 2022 SUZUKI GSX-S1000
P108
The 2022 edition has had
the proverbial book thrown
at it in terms of mods: there's
new intake and exhaust cams,
valve springs, cam chain and
tensioner, crank mounting
hardware, a new slipper clutch,
clutch cover, the list goes on.
And on.
Overall, the new motor deliv-
ers slightly less claimed peak
torque, down a pound at 78 lb-ft
at 9250 rpm, while it's the op-
posite story for peak power, up
two ponies to 149 horsepower
at 11,000 rpm, which is 1000
rpm up on the 2020 model.
Suzuki is quick to assert the
admittedly minor drop in torque
has given a far more usable
torque curve, and indeed from
4000-7000 rpm, the K5-
derived lump pulls impeccably
and has more than enough go
on tap for any situation where
keeping your license is of the
highest priority. A case of old
dog, new tricks, perhaps?
There's three different
engine modes and five pos-
sible traction control modes
available to the rider via the
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System
(S.I.R.S.) settings, but this is
The triple-stacked
headlight is a
neat little design
feature. We didn't
ride at night,
however, so we
don't know if it's
any good at, you
know, lighting.
A new dress has given
the GSX-S a facelift but
the changes are more
than skin deep.
