The plan was simple: 1,000 miles, five countries, and three days to test the touring credentials of Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GX.
Part sports bike, part touring motorcycle, part adventure bike, this hi-tech adventure tourer is the the most advanced production motorcycle Suzuki has ever made, being the Japanese manufacturer’s first bike to come equipped with semi-active suspension.
To put it to the test, I travelled from the UK to Sweden, via the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, on a mix of motorway, fast A-roads, and sweeping country lanes to see how capable a touring bike it is.
Watch the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX review
So, could the GSX-S1000GX provide comfortable long-distance touring experience while also providing sporty thrills when the pace was upped?
Is it a viable option as touring bike for people who have no intention of going off road?
Most importantly, has Suzuki made a sports tourer that is worth your hard-earned cash? Especially when you consider it is up against competition from the likes of the BMW S 1000 XR, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT.
You can find out by watching my video review of riding the GSX-S1000GX from the UK to Sweden HERE.
Once you’ve watched the video, you can also read a full review of the Suzuki GSX-1000GX in issue 80 of Adventure Bike Rider magazine. Get your copy today HERE.
You’ll be able test ride the GX along with all the latest touring and adventure motorcycles at the 2025 ABR Festival. Find out more HERE.