| Lifecycle | new |
| Changes | New model between the GSX-S1000 and the GSX-R1000R. Compared with the GSX-S1000: 30 instead of 35 mm steering head offset, wheelbase 5 mm shorter (1,455 mm), 190/55 instead of 190/50 rear tyre, higher and more rearward footpegs (53 instead of 48 degrees lean angle), GSX-R1000R riding position, full fairing with winglets, new aluminium swingarm and new shock, electronic steering damper, Slide Control and Brake Hold as Suzuki firsts. |
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Sporty road riders, trackday newcomers, riders looking for a usable everyday sports bike |
| Engine Type | Inline four based on the K5 engine, liquid-cooled, DOHC, revised exhaust valves, cam chain and oil passages |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 ccm |
| Power | 152 hp |
| Power (kW) | 111.8 kW |
| Power at RPM | 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 106 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 9,250 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | 6-speed, bi-directional quickshifter |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) with assist and slipper function |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.7 hp/kg |
| Frame Type | Aluminium twin-spar frame, newly developed aluminium swingarm |
| Front Fork | 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound, compression |
| Rear Shock | Link-type monoshock |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound, compression separately adjustable for high and low speed |
| Electronic Suspension | No |
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Caliper | Brembo radial-mount four-piston, radial master cylinder |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS with Slope Dependent Control |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis IMU |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm |
| Wet Weight | 214 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L |
| Front Tire | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 190/55 ZR17 |
| Front Wheel | Light alloy, 17 in |
| Rear Wheel | Light alloy, 17 in |
| Spoke Wheels | No |
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | A, B, C |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| Slide Control | Yes |
| Launch Control | Yes |
| Launch Control Type | Launch-Control-System |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Serie |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
| Hill Hold | Yes |
| Front Radar | No |
| Rear Radar | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No |
| Display | Full-colour TFT |
| Display Size | 4.2 " |
| Connectivity | Suzuki Ride Connect+ (iOS and Android): turn-by-turn navigation, traffic information, messages, calendar, weather; USB-C |
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
| Market Launch | Not yet announced (details to follow shortly) |
| Colors | Pearl Vigor Blue / Metallic Mystic Silver, Pearl Pulse Red / Solid Iron Gray, Metallic Galaxy Gray / Glass Sparkle Black |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Kerb weight 214 kg. Suzuki has not yet announced prices or delivery dates. 15 rider aids in the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.): STCS traction control, Lift Limiter, Roll Torque Control, Slide Control, Engine Brake Control, Anti-skid Control, Launch Control, quickshifter, Curve Speed Control, Slope Dependent Control, Brake Hold (holds the rear brake for about 30 seconds, also downhill and on level ground), cruise control, speed limiter, Low RPM Assist, Easy Start System. Electronic steering damper, Suzuki Ground Beacon System (SGBS) indicators, storage compartment under the pillion seat, 53 degrees lean angle. Accessories: pillion seat cover with winglets. The GSX-R1000R remains in the range. |
| Confirmation Source | Suzuki world premiere at EICMA 2026 (Milan, 3 November 2026), Suzuki Germany press release |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Torquey K5 four-cylinder, 15 rider aids including Slide Control and Brake Hold, cruise control with Curve Speed Control, fully adjustable KYB suspension, Brembo brakes, 18-litre tank and storage compartment
Weaknesses
- Considerably less peak power than the GSX-R1000R, sporty forward-leaning riding position, price and launch date still open

