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RIDE REVIEW I 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000GX+ P62 position, the wind protection was better, but there was still a fair bit of buffeting. I'm 5′9″, and I felt it, so I'm sure that anyone taller would probably need to purchase an aftermar - ket screen to get a nice bubble from the wind. As I mentioned earlier, there is also a slight buzz from the motor on your feet at highway speeds. It's not horrible, but it's there. The Suzuki engineers were able to eliminate the buzz that was apparently an issue in the handlebars by installing rather large rubber grommets in the triple clamp where the han - dlebars are attached. However, the grommets are so large that there is a considerable amount of play in the bars. You don't notice it that much when you're riding, but if you give the bars a tug while stopped, you can feel movement. In terms of other rid - er-comfort features, the cruise control is very cool, and you can even change gears without canceling the cruise control. The bike is also equipped with a bidi- rectional quickshifter that works fantastically. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the stock seat, and after getting a chance to ride on the accessory seat, it's worth every penny to invest in that. It looks better, and your bum will be much happier. The GX+ comes with panniers and a centerstand—that's what the plus (+) means—and you get handguards that do a nice job of keeping the wind off your hands. The cruise control, which, again, works well, is controlled by turn - ing it on with your right thumb and setting, resuming, and increasing or decreasing speed with your left thumb. Your left thumb also controls all the elec- tronics on the TFT screen, and I found it easy to use and very intuitive. You'll also find Suzuki's proprietary mySPIN connectivity app as you scroll through the menu, and of course, that allows you to connect your smartphone to display incoming phone calls, contacts, maps, and music. I didn't try this feature, so unfor - tunately, I can't tell you much about it. My apologies for that, but I was busy trying to get the suspension dialed. The 2024 GSX-S1000GX+ is a very nice motorcycle. The fit and finish, quality of materials, and attention to detail are all very well executed, and personally, I love the looks of this bike. I do hope that we'll get a chance to do a long-term review because two days weren't enough time for me to get a full understand - ing of the capabilities of Suzu- ki's new electronic suspension. That said, there are some basic but important features this bike is missing—like self-canceling turn signals and an on-the-fly- adjustable windscreen—that I have a hard time reconciling with a motorcycle that will be well over 20 grand by the time your purchase is complete. With that, I'll say that the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ and I just didn't gel as much as I had hoped, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. It may very well be the most enjoyable bike you'll ever ride. Is it the supreme sport crossover machine? Only time will tell. CN 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000GX+ ($18,499) ENGINE: 4-stroke, 4-cyclinder, inline VALVETRAIN: DOHC, 16-valve DISPLACEMENT: 999cc COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.2:1 FUEL SYSTEM: FI w/Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies LUBRICATION: Wet sump TRANSMISSION: 6-speed w/quickshift system CLUTCH: Wet, multi-plate, cable-actuated, Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) FRAME: Twin-spar, aluminum FRONT SUSPENSION: Telescopic fork, fully adjustable, Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) REAR SUSPENSION: Single shock, fully adjustable, Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension (SAES) FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: 5.9 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: 5.9 in. FRONT WHEEL: 120/70ZR-17 in., Dunlop Roadsport 2 tire REAR WHEEL: 190/50ZR-17 in., Dunlop Roadsport 2 tire FRONT BRAKE: Brembo, radially mounted 4-piston calipers, dual 310mm disc, ABS-equipped. REAR BRAKE: Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped SEAT HEIGHT: 33.3 in. WHEELBASE: 57.9 in. GROUND CLEARANCE: 6.1 in. FUEL CAPACITY: 5.0 gal. WEIGHT (CURB): 511 lbs. COLOR: Pearl Matte Shadow Green S P E C I F I C AT I O N S