Living with the 2018 Suzuki GSXR1000R - In Depth Review
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- Living with the 2018 Suzuki GSXR1000R - In Depth Review: I've been living with Suzuki's flagship sports-bike for a couple of weeks now and I've got a good feel for what the bike is all about - both the positive and negative points. In this review I highlight what the bike is like to ride in different scenarios, cover the cost of ownership and the pros and cons of the machine. If you're interested in the big Gixxer, you need to watch this video!
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I went on a Mediterranean cruise once on a ship that had a similar sized exhaust.
Bet the ship was better looking too.
@@williamsmith-ob6kv knob
Right! Its novelty size no doubt but its well sheilded and doesnt really got hot not a bad feature about having such a ridiculously big- exuast
You can change it you now.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
As for the exhaust, you could almost think Suzuki did that as their solution for Euro4. Basically "we threw this huge can on to get it to pass Euro4, but made it really easy to swap out for aftermarket *wink wink, nudge nudge*"
Yeah that's my thinking too!
Same thoughts. I think that was very thoughtful of Suzuki actually.
Good luck finding a street legal euro4 aftermarket exhaust without any power and much more important torque losses for this bike. There isn't any according to tests by independent reviewers (dont rely on power curves by the manufacturers... and if you do - see if the measurement was taken with the baffle out , as this renders the can illegal)
I bought the moto GP edition. Come with an R11 yoshi.
YES. It's better than having a huge catalytic converter under the bike and need to be there unless you get the full exhaust system. With Suzuki, you just get a slip on.
Thanks for the review. I am trading in my power cruiser suzuki intruder M1800R for the GSXR 1000R! Personally i think the looks are amazing. More streamline than other litre sports bikes. Its like the shape of a bullet!! R1 is trying to look like ducati but Suzuki still looks like a Suzuki 😎
I love the look my. Mean and lean looking. Looks way better than any other liter bike. Looks are obviously subjective but I like it
damn that white really pops
Yessir. Im eyeing a spanking new one on the showroom floor for $9999.00 zero miles.
ckryegrass11 thy want 14999 by me no taxes in that price USD 2018 white
You should see my 2020 gsxr 750...google it, its the white with the black bottom fairings & baby blue strips around the wheels
@@PaddleDogC5 LOL so cheap... you can get a 2017 1000r with 5000 miles for about $23000 here in Taiwan.
Great TMF review . A quick note, if you find or spill diesel inform the staff, they have magic dust to clear it up.Not just dangerous for motorcyclist also elderly car drivers! 👍👍👍
Just catching up after being away. Great bike. Top review, thanks for taking the time.
I just bought a new gsxr1000r having traded my mt10sp tractor in .Got 165 mls out of a tank whilst taking it home @ 70 mph average .Never test rode one as i have had a few gsxr;s in the past and its riding position is fine but the seat is mega hard and hopefully it will soften up .No rear hugger is a bummer as decent ones aint cheap @ over £200 .Bonus was that my radiator guard from my mt 10 fitted with a little fettling and also the front fork protectors also fitted .Whilst fitting a tail tidy i used the original number plate light from the bike to save cutting any wires just needed to elongate the holes .Yoshi slip on fitted just for looks and its not too loud either with or without the baffle in place .The dash is not as good as the mtsp but i hardly ever used the electronic suspension once i had set it up .Engine agree is super smooth and in mode A the power delivery is great mental fast .Good value for money bike compaired to the Ducati or Yam R1/M.
I absolutely love that inverted white on black dash. I'm not sure why manufacturers are insisting on colorful bright screens when this works just as well and is better looking that standard black on white LCD too. This and Africa Twin's dash for example - just lovely.
Always liked the inverted colorscheme, every app I can throw into "night mode" I do hah. Brilliant bike, great video, cheers mr. Flyer!
Hah, coming to the end of the video I see you saw that as a con. Well, understandably, but I really like it. I guess it's the Casio nerd in me that prefers it to the Ipads that BMW and KTM have for example.
I like it too. Clear and functional. Having said that I have a Casio G-Shock...
Great review surprisingly there are not that many reviews of the 2019 model out there.
You hit all the key points ,some i didnt even think of. Thanks for this.
The only channel where I like the video prior wathing it. And was never disapointed.
I'm glad Suzuki has finally put down some power to compete with the competition! Congrats!
Great review TMF. Imo the big Gixxer is the optimum blend of power, performance and value for money in the litre sports category. Compare price to others, the money you’d save on this beast would pay for a Yoshi pipe, re-map and a few Trackdays still leaving money to spare. It’s everyday usability also makes it a winner in my book 👍
I think the lines on that bike are stunning!
Great review looking at 1000cc bikes and this has appeared on my radar, look forward to trying one
Thanks so much for this in depth drive!
1st time watching your video and it's extremely different than the traditional reviews out there. Appreciate your honest point of view and insights. Huge fan and new subscriber.
Hey thanks Jason - and welcome along!
Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate your videos.
You’re welcome Solomon
Great in depth review as always, I was surprised at your insurance quote as you are a very experienced rider with full no claims. My insurance for the Harley (valued at £18,500) for the 2nd yr was about just under 300quid & that included breakdown & recovery. They took 1yr no claims in to account, they wouldn't recognise my 18yr no claim in Oz ---buggers. All the best 👍👍😎
Cheers Geoff - I guess it's high compared to the Harley because of the performance of the machine (and I assume the stats around the number that are crashed/stolen!)....
Great review...thanks. I love that bike (with an aftermarket exhaust).
Ducati is a ok looking bike in my opinion. I’ve never really like the fairing on the Ducati. That gsxr especially that color looks far better than Ducati imo
Blood fire! That’s expensive to run, great review I had a test ride last week of this bike, same colour, great bike. Very fast!
Can't deny the engineering excellence but to me it's styling looks very similar to an olde gsxf 600/750 teapot. Great review, thanks.
Watching you ride brought back memories of my Blade and R1. Want a sports bike again! Aesthetically, apart from the can I think it looks great. Especially the colour scheme. On a different topic TMF. I always stop at the fuel pump with the bike leaning towards the pump. Much easier to insert the nozzle.
Good tip! ...I find if I park too close I can't get off the bike though!
fantastic review as always
Great review..
I average about 33 MPG but I ride mine like a hooligan.
Hideous Stock exhaust (Gone)... Hideous Rear Fender and Signal Lights (Gone)..Hideous Front Signal Lights (gone)
I actually LOVE the way this bike looks.
Thanks for a great review. That bike is the one I'm looking to replace my Yamaha fz6 sometime next year if all goes well. This to the riding position not being so aggressive as other sportbikes out there.
Need to find one to test for my self now. 😊.
I personally really like the LCD displays compared to TFTs. Especially when in low angle sun on tree-lined lanes or in town.
Great review as always TMF!
Another "shot", another grouse.
Very good video indeed (as usual).
Cheers.
Thanks :0)
I've owned other brands but for me from now on Suzuki for life. They are by far the best engineered bikes. I have a k6 1000 and a gsxs 1000f. When I can let go of the k6 I'm getting one of these
Nicely done video. Interesting and informative too:)
I think she looks good with the right colours, the grey/black and metallic blue ones look awesome.
Top notch video editing there TMF !
Thank you for noticing Paul!
I especially liked the ergos section where you showed yourself on the bike. Always mention your height.
Another great review. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and for stopping by!
Yet another great vid keep up the good work
Thanks Mark, I’ll try my best!
Paused the video....just to write that i love the review mate....absolute gentleman 👍😎
Much appreciated!
It's funny, I have no interest in sports bikes but this is a thing of beauty, I think I'm converted!
Great review...really like it in the white! 'much more bigger'? really TMF. Where is you queens English? Once again a review that goes places where others don't! Much more betterer than the others!
Cheers Vernon - sorry about my vernacular....
Agreed, stunning bike that looks like the old GSX 600 Teapot
Thank you for the video. Awesome info.
You're very welcome....
Does the pearl white give you an automatic tan? Looking tanned their TMF! Also I thought you were just about to push the bike base over apex after the turning circle. 😂
For some reason it gave that feeling, didn't it ? (the dropping part).
Great bike, great vid. Greetz from Holland
I remember the stock pipe on my 1986 GSXR 1100. The Bazooka !!!
I enjoyed your revieuw !
Thx
Looks great in white Sir!, but you are right about the muffler. : ( Looks comfortable for long distances too.....Thank you again.....Sal : )
As usual a top notch video have to agree on everything you said really I have the non r version and must say it’s a loverly thing to own and ride got 17800 odd miles on her now and the rear is starting to show its age but I suppose for a 200 bhp motorcycle that’s not bad must say that the acceleration is a bit addictive pleased that you done this video on the r version seen your other vid on the standard gsxr as mine, again another great video keep up the entangled informative vids and keep safe.
Entangled???
Prediction tx entertaining it should be not entangled!!
Subbed, love your content, thank you!
Thank you for the sub and welcome along!
"Pop into Timmy Tescos for some motion lotion" That's going on my negatives list, which is shame. Overall it's a good review and the positives far outweigh the negatives!
This bike is Legendary.
Very good review. A Good looking bike to me
Really like the coverage you've given this. One point I was curious about and the main reason I'm looking at this particular video, is the variable valve timing. Do you feel that having that capability was an asset that helped at those lower speeds and with the mileage. I've seen a few pieces of information on this and I'm really shocked that more manufacturers aren't doing something similar. It makes a lot of sense to me. I just don't know if it's a gimmick or truly advantageous. It'd be nice to see if Suzuki continues to expand on this through their other classes of bikes.
I can’t say as I noticed it’s effects - but then I haven’t ridden a GSXR without it! Sorry I’m not much help on that....
Great review you had great pros and cons I actually just bought one in the US and it comes with a slip on to replace the garbage can exhaust
What a great idea! Thanks for watching - TMF
I reckon if the Suzuki had white rims and powdercoated the frame and swingarm the same blue as the forks it would look the goods!
As ever a good objective review. Fully agree with the "lack of character" aspect of the bike, and for me inline 4 cyl bikes in general. Nice engines, smooth and plenty of power (usually too much for the road at the top end) but I just dislike inline 4s at 60-80 ish MPH where you spend most of your time, the constant, busy noise, both engine and exhaust really gets on my nerves, so I would disagree with the touring aspect. I recently had a BMW S1000R when my own bike was in for a service, I'm sure most would say it's a great bike, and for the most part I understand why, but 2 minutes into the ride and on a dual carriageway I just couldn't wait to give it back, I just rode it straight home and straight back to the dealer, no wish to ride it further than I had to.
Fair enough, I guess we can't all like the same things!
Excellent review 👍
Thanks
Another negative is no rear tire hugger. I wish they used the Origins graphics as standard, it makes the bike looks so much premium.
Nice review 👍🏻
Good review TMF
The Suzuki is keyed as you point out but I don't really understand what's wrong with keyless that you mention, as do other comments here. I've had several keyless bikes including my latest, a GS1200, and none have been a problem. Quite the reverse, it's an advantage in that you can start and stop the bike, and lock the steering if you wish and operate the fuel cap, all without taking the key out of your pocket. That is is a lot more convenient than having to use a key for all these operations. So for example on a day ride somewhere, from taking the bike out of the garage to returning it later, with a stop for a meal or whatever and a fill up on the route, I never once have to access the fob. The only time I need to, on the GS, is to access the panniers if I have them on the bike.
Agreed that it's not exactly a major hassle to use a key, and my Street Scrambler has one, but personally I see little reason to dislike keyless, I find it welcome. In any case it's becoming increasingly common on bikes and is quite common on cars now. Again, I've never had a problem with my keyless car.
regards
Just something else to go wrong and bump up the insurance quote (keyless easy to pinch apparently)....
Nice review mate. We had a crazy hot summer in Sweden too, first summer with unrestricted license could not have been any better. Only thing was you had to go out riding at night because daytime was just scorching. But I digress, been watching your videos for the better part of a year and finally got around to subscribing. Also I watched your MT 09 SP review and I'm this close to getting one, I have a Yamaha FZ6N S2 2009 which as you can guess is my first bike, and while it sounds great with the LeoVince exhaust and is easy to ride, after having tested a friend of mines mt09 I just miss the torque so much you know, without having to rev the hell out of it. inline-4 is fun at high RPM but I can't be doing +8k RPM all the time right. :)
right....and thanks for the sub!
So youre saying the MT09 has more torque than whatever the Yamaha FZ6N S2 is & has (bc ive never heard of that) so you wanted to get an MT09?? What doesnt make sense is you said “after trying a friends MT09, I just miss the torque” - what do you mean you miss the torque..you said youre FZ6N is your first bike so is this the one you “miss the torque” or is the MT09 the one with more torque?
@@redline350zHR Apologies for my rubbish english. I sometimes write the way I would speak it and forget to read it back which would have made me see that it's almost impossible to understand what I'm talking about.
What I meant was that after having a go at my mates MT09 and then hopping back onto my FZ6, I missed the torque from the MT09. I did eventually end up buying a MT09SP the very same year, probably not to long after I made that comment to be honest. Then I had a go at a MT10SP at the dealership whilst my bike was being serviced, so I've been lusting for one of those ever since. Maybe next year. :)
Sorry again for making no sense, I bet TMF was scratching his head too. :D
@@legolator No worries mate, I was just looking into it a little too much, my apologies!
I think we have the same lawn mower!!! Great handling and adjustable hand grips
Surprisingly good handling actually - balance is great for cornering....
Gas cap stays attached. Wonderful. Can't leave without it.
Can imagine a launch controlled start, throttle pinned and shift assisted changes at redline... Yeah, should be able to clear traffic.
This is the first Gixxer in years to bring some real excitement to the Suzuki GSX-r range. I can’t believe they have not changed the 750 and 600 since 2011. The Casio style dash for me is the only letdown , they could have put a color display but the bean counters got a hold of it👎
Your 'monochrome screen...' comment made me see 'red!' ...just like my old Bandit 600cc...loved that bike, but, it's 'bits' were made of cottage cheese and tofu.
Great review. Great looking/sounding bike. If I wuz a squid, I'd pony-up few quid for one.
I love the colour. I’ve never seen one of these in white before.
It's so easy to take this exhaust and replace it with an aftermarket its just crazy,I prefer that than paying 900 pounds for a decat pipe for a r1
Regarding fuel economy.
You quoted some "MPG" numbers according to the display(?).
Do you know if this is US-gallons, or British-gallons? (I hear they differ.)
And did you ever check if what the bike displays is correct? (I notice my 2006 Ford Focus actually uses less than what the display says most of the time.)
Love how your Speedo is blurred every time you open her up lol, I believe Suzuki are still offering a free aftermarket end-can exhaust with every new sale, that exhaust seriously put me off, the cost as well, you can get a BMW S1000RR M package for £16.5k, great vid, would you go buy one of these after riding it, the gixxer that is.
Yes, I was very impressed with this bike, thought it was great value in particular when compared to the competition of the time...
Its nice but not sure I could own one of these as my only bike, built to go very fast. Euro 4 exhausts on most bikes look rubbish and get ripped off by owners and replaced, I do wonder if this will get clamped down on more in the future? After all what's the point of Euro 4 if you can just rip it all off?
I agree 100%
It might not be strictly enforced in the UK, but you MUST have all the Euro4 stuff on the bike to pass TUV in Germany, so you can only use a Euro4 homologated aftermarket exhaust in Germany. Not an issue in the US, I don't think any US state does smog tests on bikes, not even California (technically you need a CARB EO number on any aftermarket exhaust in California, but it isn't strictly enforced).
great review :)
Thank you!
Cool vid matey, although i don`t get sports bike on the road!
The best review for that bike, just wondering how tall you are, looking for that seating position as I am a short guy
Thank you - I'm 5'8"
Very, very good review
Glad you think so!
The simple dash and standard key ingnition are so indicative of Suzuki's design and engineering philosophy. They make bikes that will still be running properly in 5, 10 and probably a whole lot more years. Expensive fashionable items that don't enhance performance simply isn't for them. It's such a pity they never quite nail the looks!!
I see you dont have any experience with Suzuki charging systems. Alternators and regulator rectifiers.
"I live my life one rectifier at a time", a common phrase by GSXR owners haha.
Nice review,that exhaust system looks like it should be sticking out of a tractor. Lol . 45 mpg isn't bad for a liter bike it should improve with a few more miles on it. I'm getting 48 on my Kawasaki VN 2000 towing a camper trailer across the Canadian prairies this summer. 5200 miles in total.
Would you recommend a GSXR-1000cc bike 🏍 for a 6ft 2 person for comfort or is the GSXR-750 comfortable enough for size comparison? Thanks
I dont mind the exhaust appearance, it sounds good as is without being obnoxious. I am ok with it.
Not sure I agree with some of the comments on the looks..................... looks pretty good to me
Would’ve been good if you showed us the price of full tank
LOL the exhaust is the size of the booster rocket from the last manned mission to the moon!
At 9:36 not so much an ice rink, more Micheal Flatley in Riverdance :)
Thanks TMF, not one I would put on my list as like you I think there are nicer sports bikes. Maybe an option if you are a track addict. Looks wise I think the Ducati, Aprilia and R1M wins in that order.
"Motion lotion"! Made me laugh... :-)
Suzuki makes a bike which has "everything everyone wants" and people go on about how it lacks character. What's a character?? R1M, or panigale can never beat a GSXR, that's CHARACTER
I disagree on that (of course, as a Panigale owner!) - Thanks for watching...TMF
@@TheMissendenFlyer you're saying that the Ducati 899 panigale can beat a GSXR 1000, and so can the R1M? I've seen many races with GSXR 1000 demolishing these 2
I own an L8 gsxr 1000r. It's a great bike but does lack something compared to my Aprilia tuono 1100 Factory. Both great bikes for different reasons
Great review!! I’m considering trading in my 2016 R1 for the new 100 year anniversary edition GSXR1000R. Thoughts?
Why not!
Living with it. How can you live without it
Another in depth review but it lacked any evaluation of its raison d'etre: i.e. going bonkers!
I don't know why everyone goes on about the silencer. Sure, it's ugly but that is obvious to anyone. There are plenty of aftermarket alternatives and I'd just make the one of my choice to be fitted by the dealer as a condition of sale.
@themissendenflyer I test rode the 2017 model and found the handling to be a bit of a heave and couldn’t flick it around from side to side. What are your thoughts on handling of the 2018 model? I hear Suzuki have now made changes to the chassis on the newer models so I don’t know if this issue has been resolved?
Thanks!
I found the bike to handle very nicely, certainly not a “heave”!
Just wondering about the switchable modes. A is for ripping, C is for town, so what’s B for?
Nice Review !! I have the same bike coming from a zx10r i Was worried at the noise from the engine, where i live there are only 2 when i listened to the other both the same, then i Was reading it is due the valves SVVT and the shorter stroke 🤣
In the dark is perfect...for stealth riding mode
My GSx1400 has a nasty looking exhaust as well. Must be a Suzuki thing? Great review by the way.
Thanks....
Quick question mate, what was the most expensive bike you've reviewed in terms of the running cost?
I don't honestly know!
TMF have you ridden a GSXS 1000? Curious to hear your opinion on that bike particularly the 2017-2018 one
No I haven’t, but it’s on the to do list!
My fav fairings I want some on my 2023 gsxr
Ive learnt more about this bike in this video than i know about my misses.
...ask me any question you like about her ;0)
Lol...
Perhaps if you lent TMF your good lady for a couple of weeks...
What RPM does it sit at when it's travelling at 60 MPH in sixth gear? I have a GSX650F and it sits around 4,000 to 5,000. Traffic often flows a bit faster so it's common to be sitting at 5,500 RPM. It gets a buzzy after an hour or two of highway riding and I was curious if the bigger engine does away with this problem or whether it's still there.
Not really buzzy this one but it does rev highly....just a 4 cylinder thing I guess....
Dude i have a gsxr750 and id never use 6th gear traveling at ~60mph..too low of an rpm...put it this way, breaking in my new gsxr750, i know that 6th gear at 7k rpm is roughly 90mph - BUT to ans your question (even tho its 2 yrs later) yes my bike gets LOUD/deep sounding after riding for a while whether its highway or main roads, its when the engine temp warms up higher and i have a RaceFit exhaust which gets loud as fuck 😉
Belo custo benefício tenho uma Suzuki é demais mesmo.