We are familiar with the commercial logic that builders apply to new models and platforms that allow the same mechanical base to be used in various versions.
Suzuki does not stray from this type of strategy, and the news circulating currently only confirms this. Soon we will see a new 1000, with characteristics close to classic crossovers, just to make it clear we are thinking of the Yamaha Tracer 9GT and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 as main competitors.
The publication of the homologation documents reveals that it was tested to comply with the UN-ECE 168/2013 standards required throughout the EU and in several other countries, including the United Kingdom.
The mechanical base will most likely be the same as the GSX-S 1000 GT that is seen in the photos, so it will have the same four-cylinder engine, producing 150 hp at 11,000 rpm.
The frame part will also be shared with the GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000GT, with a suspension that will most likely be higher and have more travel, and possibly a different transmission ratio, with the wheelbase apparently increasing by 10 mm to 1,470 mm.
It is also clear that the dimensions will be slightly larger, both in terms of length, the GSX-S1000X reaches 2150 mm, 35 mm longer than the GSX-S1000 and 10 mm longer than the GT, as well as in width, at 925 mm, the X is 100 mm wider than the GT and 115 mm wider than the standard GSX-S1000 (there may be a completely new handlebar, perhaps equipped with hand guards).
Source: https://www.moto.it
As for the height, it reaches 1,290 mm with the windshield fully down, or 1,350 mm in the highest position, so it is much higher than the GT, which reaches 1,280 mm.
The registered curb weight is 232 kg, 6 kg heavier than the GSX-S1000GT at 226 kg and 18 kg heavier than the GSX-S1000 at 214 kg.
The homologated maximum speed also changes, 240 km/h for the GSX-S 1000 and GT, 215 km/h for the new GSX-1000X.
We hope that the official presentation will be soon… very soon.
