Suzuki·Roadster·999cc

GSX-S1000

↘ Evolution history · 2015 → present
12
Years of production
2
Generations
999
current cc
152
Horsepower
12
Vintages

The naked litre derived from the GSX-R1000. 999cc inline-4, 152hp, sportbike DNA in street form.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2021 — present
EURO 5 OVERHAUL

Major 2021 overhaul: 152hp, vertical «fighter jet» headlight design, bi-directional quickshifter, 5-level TC, 3-mode SDMS, TFT display, Brembo M4 calipers. The GSX-S1000 finally becomes competitive against the MT-10 and S1000R.

2026
AAesthetics
New Metallic Triton Blue and Candy Daring Red colours — mechanical carryover
Minor
2025
EElectronics
New 5-inch anti-glare colour TFT dashboard — improved readability in sunlight
Medium
MEngine
Euro 5+ compliance — second O2 sensor, performance unchanged
Medium
2024
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
Race Edition — MotoGP livery, custom seat, carbon Akrapovic exhaust
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
New Candy Daring Red colour — no mechanical changes
Minor
2021
MEngine
152hp / 106Nm — average torque +1.8% from 2,000–11,500rpm — Euro 5 — ride-by-wire
New internal engine parts, remapped injection, 19L tank (+2L)
Major
AAesthetics
New vertical «fighter jet» headlight design — completely redesigned silhouette
Major
EElectronics
Full S.I.R.S.: bi-directional quickshifter, 3-mode SDMS, 5-level TC, IMU, colour TFT
Major
CFrame
Brembo M4 32mm calipers — new aluminium swingarm — 214 kg
Major
Buyer radar
2025

Euro 5+, 5" anti-glare TFT. Most accomplished version. Best new or recent buy.

TOP BUY
2023

Mature Gen 2, attractive used prices, full electronics. Excellent value ratio.

GOOD PICK
2021

First Gen 2 year — check run-in period. Full electronics at Gen 1 used prices.

OK
Gen 1 · 2015 — 2020
FIRST GENERATION

Suzuki's first naked litre bike. 999cc engine from the GSX-R1000 K5 retuned for low-end torque, aluminium frame, 145hp. Aggressively priced below the MT-10 and S1000R.

2020
AAesthetics
Last Gen 1 year in Europe — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
Carryover with new colours
Minor
2018
AAesthetics
New Metallic Matte Stellar Blue / Glass Sparkle Black colours
Minor
2017
MEngine
Slipper clutch as standard + mid-range torque improvement — Euro 4
Slipper clutch — reduces engine braking effect on downshifts
Medium
AAesthetics
New exhaust silencer, slight silhouette tweak
Minor
2016
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2015
MEngine
Launch — 999cc inline-4 from GSX-R1000 K5 — 145hp / 108Nm
Lightened pistons, revised cams, recalibrated injection for naked use
Major
CFrame
Twin-spar aluminium frame + GSX-R1000 swingarm, 43mm KYB USD fork, Brembo radial calipers
~209 kg
Major
EElectronics
3-mode STCS traction control (Sport / Road / Wet + OFF) as standard — Easy Start + Low RPM Assist
Major
SSafety
Standard ABS on ABS version
Medium
AAesthetics
First full LED dashboard on a Suzuki street bike
Medium
Buyer radar
2018

Euro 4, slipper clutch, mature mechanicals. Best Gen 1 used buy.

TOP BUY
2017

Slipper clutch + Euro 4. First good Gen 1 vintage.

GOOD PICK
2015

First year — check coolant hose recall. Noticeable injection jerking.

CAUTION