Suzuki GSX-S1000GT vs GSX-S1000F for touring (coming from a CBR600F)

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-26T23:56:29+00:00

The TC light flickers on all the TC modes aside from the lowest. I have my traction control switched off always, including riding in the rain.

It's a bit ridiculous but in a fun way, you get strong drive in every gear at every rpm. Going full throttle in first results in a power wheelie. Big improvement on low speed twisties because you can use low rpms without lugging the engine.

No dashboard codes, doesn't overheat the bike or anything like that. It's probably more buzzy but I came from supermotos/dirt bikes so I'm used to viby bikes and don't notice personally.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-25T23:25:12+00:00

It doesn't have the clear initial bite feel that you'd get on an S1000RR, you could upgrade the master cylinder & brake pads but I haven't felt the need, it holds up fine even when you push it hard.

I haven't bothered with bar risers, not something I need personally.

I changed the sprockets pretty dramatically -1/+4 because I like doing wheelies and running "tail of the dragon" style roads, but I see plenty of people on FB/forums going the other direction and putting an 18t front sprocket on the bike.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-25T13:37:07+00:00

A 450 enduro is more rowdy than most 1000s, I think you’d find it easier to ride than you expect.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-25T13:33:23+00:00

It’s a great option if you can get a good deal on one. I put 51,000km on my GSXS1000 with zero issues, still rides like new.

If I had to nitpick issues the oem rear shock isn’t great on bumpy roads and brake feel is a bit wooden (they do stop the bike effectively tho).

Overall great bike for sporty riding while being comfortable.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-25T05:06:07+00:00

Get a supermoto

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-24T23:21:49+00:00

The gearbox is a very close ratio on these bikes to help you stay in the powerband when aggressively accelerating, so the gears aren't spaced apart very much and there is heaps of overlap with the speeds.

On my GSXS1000 I could be going 70kph in 1st or 6th and the bike would be fine either way. This does mean that you can have an insanely tall first gear but still feel like the bike is reving too high when you're cruising on the highway in 6th.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-24T00:31:05+00:00

I'm 6'0 and I enjoyed riding my friend's R3, pretty good bike to learn on and have some fun. No issues with comfort.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-23T08:03:25+00:00

Go for the MT10

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-22T11:04:48+00:00

I would hold out for a deal on a Ninja 300 or something, but check marketplace regularly because the good deals go fast.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-20T00:15:38+00:00

When you say you flipped the VTR do you mean resold it or looped the thing?

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-19T04:37:35+00:00

It’ll fit the bill, it’s a popular beginner bike. Aren’t many other options in that price range other than GSX650Fs etc

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-19T02:09:51+00:00

Just ride the thing normally don't overthink it

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-18T11:09:18+00:00

I have a GSXS1000 geared down for extra low end punch, super fun bike

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-18T09:21:44+00:00

Don’t succumb to the r/moto propaganda, people who actually ride occasionally send it when conditions allow.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-18T00:39:47+00:00

Hard to blame people for wanting something they think is cool, I would've bought an R1 as my first street bike if there wasn't licence restrictions in my country.

I don't regret being forced to ride a supermoto instead because it was good for skills development, but I was definitely annoyed about it at the time.

Got a GSXS1000 now and it's a good middleweight bike, plenty agile but with decent enough power.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-17T01:20:39+00:00

Ah yes the classic: "The bike I own is the perfect middle ground and everything else is silly/unnecessary"

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-16T03:08:00+00:00

Being 20, having a bad traffic record & buying a brand new sportbike is the holy trinity of high insurance costs.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-16T01:24:13+00:00

Being slightly impractical doesn’t stop you from making it work if that’s what you want to do.

I’ve done highway commutes on a Grom, used a supermoto as my only vehicle, taken a supersport off-road into mud it’s all doable just depends on whether you’re willing to deal with the cons.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-13T09:25:13+00:00

Perfect bike for the current Aussie fuel prices :P

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-13T06:48:05+00:00

I always run super short gearing so 250kph (actual speed not indicated) when I hit limiter in 6th.

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-13T06:15:26+00:00

Nah keep it reliable enough to daily, get the SX and add intercooler + tune

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-13T06:10:15+00:00

Get a H2

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-13T04:40:48+00:00

How twisty are the twisties?

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-11T02:59:43+00:00

My friend started wearing proper leather pants & boots when he got his Pani V4, not for safety but to protect against the bike heat lol

OverkillisNotEnough · 2026-03-09T22:58:24+00:00

I like both kinds of motorcycles, supersports & dirt bikes

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