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ompared to the GSX-
S1000 GT+, the GX+
differs significantly with
its Bosch six-axis IMU and
Suzuki's first electronic sus
-
pension fitted to a production
motorcycle.
The hardware consists of
the Showa SFF-CA inverted
fork and BFRC-lite rear shock
mated to the IMU, which works
in conjunction with the Suzuki
Floating Ride Control system
that monitors the weight distri
-
bution of the bike in real time
and adjusts itself accordingly.
The Suzuki Velocity Depen
-
dent Control algorithm also
adjusts damping according
to speed, reducing front-end
pitch under braking.
As for the rider modes,
Suzuki's given you three op
-
tions—Active, Basic and Com-
fort—each with its own preset
power/throttle mode, TC level,
and suspension stiffness.
There's also a custom mode
where the rider can go in
and set each parameter
how they like.
The electronics are adjusted
via a new 6.5-inch TFT that
has smartphone connectivity
and USB charging port, and
the bike runs LED lights.
The motor is the same
999cc inline-four you get in the
GT+ and the naked bike GSX-
S1000, with Suzuki claiming
150 horsepower at 11,000 rpm
and 78 lb-ft at 9250 rpm. The
six-speed gearbox is also fitted
with a two-way quickshifter
and a slip and assist clutch.
It uses Suzuki's traditional
aluminum twin-spar design
with a steel trellis subframe.
The rider triangle has changed
dramatically from the GT+, with
wider handlebars set 2.2 inches
closer to the rider, a 33.3-inch
rider seat height, and a cush
-
ion that's 0.6-inch thicker and
flatter for the pilot and 0.4 inch
thicker and one inch wider for
the passenger. Footpegs are
slightly lower for a more upright
ride position. A three-stage
adjustable windscreen has also
been fitted to improve comfort
on long rides. The footpegs,
handlebars and mirrors have
been rubber mounted to help
remove vibrations.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX-
S100GX+'s MSRP is $18,499
in Pearl Matte Shadow Green
and will arrive in early Spring
2024.
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VOLUME ISSUE NOVEMBER , P57
2024 SUZUKI
GSX-S1000GX+
