// Generation · 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.

78
Buyer score / 100
6
Vintages
11
Changes
3
Overhauls
3
Updates
5
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
2 changes
2015
Launch — 999cc inline-4 from GSX-R1000 K5 — 145hp / 108Nm
Lightened pistons, revised cams, recalibrated injection for naked use
Major
2017
Slipper clutch as standard + mid-range torque improvement — Euro 4
Slipper clutch — reduces engine braking effect on downshifts
Medium
C
FRAME
1 change
2015
Twin-spar aluminium frame + GSX-R1000 swingarm, 43mm KYB USD fork, Brembo radial calipers
~209 kg
Major
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2015
3-mode STCS traction control (Sport / Road / Wet + OFF) as standard — Easy Start + Low RPM Assist
Major
A
AESTHETICS
6 changes
2015
First full LED dashboard on a Suzuki street bike
Medium
2016
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2017
New exhaust silencer, slight silhouette tweak
Minor
2018
New Metallic Matte Stellar Blue / Glass Sparkle Black colours
Minor
2019
Carryover with new colours
Minor
2020
Last Gen 1 year in Europe — colours carried over
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2015
Standard ABS on ABS version
Medium