Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ specifications
Suzuki · Street
The GX+ costs $4,350 more than the GSX-S1000GT+ ($18,949 against $14,599), has a 1.4 in taller seat and weighs 13 lb more. The extra money buys the adventure-style stance and the equipment that the plus version includes.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Class | Crossover |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning |
| Front brake | Brembo, radially mounted 4-piston calipers, dual 310mm disc, ABS-equipped |
| Seat height | 33.3 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 511 lb |
| Wheelbase | 57.9 in |
| Headlight | Dual Mono-focus LED Turn Signals LED |
| Length x width | 84.6x36.4 in |
| Warranty | 12-month, unlimited mileage limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $18,949 |
| Engine | 999cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73.4x59.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive | Chain, RK525GSH, 525x116 links |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 gal |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate SCAS type |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Tail light | LED |
Motorcycle News' long-term tester, moving from adventure bikes, says the engine is so smooth and rev-happy that the fears he had did not materialise, though he has had to catch himself from edging into license-endangering speeds. Later updates in the series include upgrading the brake pads.
Price and weight beside its rivals
Kawasaki lists the Ninja 1100SX at $13,999, and the GX+ costs $4,950 more at $18,949. On curb weights the Suzuki's 511 lb sits below the Kawasaki's 518.2 lb, and both carry a 5.0 gal tank. The GT+ at $14,599 is the cheaper Suzuki alternative, and the naked GSX-S1000 is listed at $10,798.
GSX-S1000GX+ against the GT+ and Ninja 1100SX
Suzuki's own GT+ and Kawasaki's Ninja 1100SX are the nearest alternatives.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ — specification referenceThe GSX-S1000GX suspension specification identifies Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension based on Showa EERA, with electronically controlled SFF-CA forks and a BFRC-lite rear shock. It is not the conventional KYB setup described for other GSX-S models.
Suzuki · Crossover
The GSX-S1000GX+ is Suzuki's sport-touring crossover with a raised, adventure-style stance. Motorcycle News' long-term tester says the smooth, rev-happy engine has not caused the problems he feared, and Suzuki asks $18,949. The GX+ is the raised, crossover version of the GSX-S1000 platform.
Motorcycle News ' long-term tester, moving from adventure bikes, says the engine is so smooth and rev-happy that the fears he had did not materialise, though he has had to catch himself from edging into license-endangering speeds. Later updates in the series include upgrading the brake pads.
Bikenrider rode the 2026 GX for six days cross-country and says it rides on fully adjustable KYB suspension front and rear, a specification that undercuts competitors such as the Ninja 1000SX, which uses less sophisticated dampers at this price point.
It says Suzuki tweaked the fuelling maps in the A and B riding modes for 2026 to reduce the low-speed snatchiness that occasionally annoyed riders in the original GX, and that the Suzuki slightly undercuts the Yamaha on price and matches it in most areas, though Yamaha's suspension technology retains an edge in adaptability.
The GX+ costs $4,350 more than the GSX-S1000GT+ ($18,949 against $14,599), has a 1.4 in taller seat and weighs 13 lb more. The extra money buys the adventure-style stance and the equipment that the plus version includes.
Price and weight beside its rivals
Kawasaki lists the Ninja 1100SX at $13,999, and the GX+ costs $4,950 more at $18,949. On curb weights the Suzuki's 511 lb sits below the Kawasaki's 518.2 lb, and both carry a 5.0 gal tank. The GT+ at $14,599 is the cheaper Suzuki alternative, and the naked GSX-S1000 is listed at $10,798.
The gap from the naked bike to the GX+ is $8,151, and Bikenrider's point about fully adjustable KYB suspension is the main thing the extra money buys.
Who it suits
The GX+ suits a rider who wants sport-bike power with a taller, more upright riding position and touring ability. A rider who prefers the lower seat should look at the GT+.
GSX-S1000GX+ against the GT+ and Ninja 1100SX.
Suzuki's own GT+ and Kawasaki's Ninja 1100SX are the nearest alternatives.
- Model-year range
- 2026–2027
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 24
- Entries that differ
- 0
2027 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ questions
What changed on the 2026 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX?
Bikenrider says Suzuki tweaked the fuelling maps in the A and B riding modes to reduce low-speed snatchiness present in the original GX.
How is the GSX-S1000GX suspension?
Bikenrider lists fully adjustable KYB suspension at both ends, which it says is a better specification than the Ninja 1000SX at a similar price.
How tall is the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+?
Suzuki lists a 33.3 in seat, which is 1.4 in taller than the GSX-S1000GT+ and suits a rider who wants an upright position.
The taller crossover arrangement
The GX+ uses a 33.3-inch seat and is listed at 511 lb curb, against the GT+'s 31.9 inches and 498 lb. Those differences make a fitting important even for a rider who already knows Suzuki's 999cc four-cylinder engine. Try the reach to the ground and bars with the suspension and seat actually supplied.
The wheelbase is 57.9 inches, while the GT+ is listed at 57.5. A geometry comparison cannot tell the buyer whether the taller arrangement will be more comfortable on the intended roads. Identify the fitted suspension equipment and luggage, and inspect their operation rather than treating the shared engine as a guarantee of the same ownership experience.
At $18,949, the GX+ base figure is $4,350 above the GT+'s $14,599. Ask what equipment is included in each actual offer before deciding whether that premium answers the rider's needs. Accessories, delivery and financing belong on separate lines so the chassis and equipment choice remains visible.