Suzuki GSX-S1000GX 2024
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX does a damn good job as a crossover bike. The range of possible uses is huge. You feel equally comfortable in the saddle when riding in a sporty style and when travelling comfortably. A very practical bike with which you can have a lot of fun and enjoy touring long distances.
great reponsiveness, great torque curve
Very good integration of the quickshifter including perfect shifting
Very high-quality overall impression - the bike is very reliable
Very stable riding performance in all situations
Good electronic suspension enables a very wide range of use
The bike looks authentic both as a comfortable touring machine and as an aggressive sports bike
Accessible and logical operation of the electronics
Very harmonious riding performance
Hardly any vibrations and no disturbing noises - the bike presents itself very confidently
automatic mode of the suspension adapts optimally to different road conditions
The maximum payload is 198kg. For a touring motorbike, this is a little too tight
The extensive standard equipment in this price range lacks a centre stand and heated grips
Integration of sat nav is cumbersome - no suitable mounting point available, standard software not a fully-fledged solution
Standard tyres seem unwieldy and spoil the great impression
Windscreen can only be adjusted with tools
BMW S 1000 XR 2020
The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring bike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration from the mobile phone is world class and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike for sporty riding, but also for long distances.
Great connection and integration from mobile phone to vehicle - including good navigation software
great revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band
riding modes change response behaviour in a practical way
well-balanced vehicle - even with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic detection of load condition
good wind and weather protection
windshield adjustable with one hand
Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people
suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible
