A new Suzuki is making noise in Japan, and if all goes well, India will soon grace it too, most likely by 2022. We are talking about the new, 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, an updated GSX-S1000 with Grand Tour treatment wrapped in a new set of touring plastics, and a comfortable riding position.

The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is the sporty, affordable alternative to the Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT, set to replace the Suzuki GSX-S1000F as the Jap’s long range offering. Suzuki will set the 2022 GSX-S1000GT apart with more tech, better electronics and optional luggage space plonked to the same motor as the S1000.

Suzuki has taken a new design approach with the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, which could be seen on future Suzuki products as well. A striking new face with horizontal LED headlights and position lights creates a radical new look for the GT, along with LED rear combination lights and indicators. The new style is complemented by a new seat design, slim tail section and short, compact muffler, embodying a sports touring machine built for both speed and comfort. The new 6.5-inch TFT screen offers navigation, and music managed via Bluetooth, and Suzuki’s mySPIN app.

The engine power modes, traction control and cruise control are controlled by Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System, and are said to be super slick. The seats are new, and Suzuki says the pillion rider will be more comfortable than before with new grab rails to hold onto. Suzuki has also worked on reducing the vibrations, and now offers the GT version with rubber mounted handlebars and foot pegs to cancel out all the disturbances. The 19-litre tank is said to be good for 315km.

Based on the new GSX-S1000 platform, the GT uses the same 152bhp inline-four cylinder engine that delivers smooth, consistent power throughout the rev range. It features a broad, smooth torque curve and a power delivery that reduces fatigue when touring at motorway speeds, but one that also shows its superbike roots when ridden enthusiastically, where the strong midrange thrust builds into an exciting top-end rush. The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) gives a light clutch lever operation, reducing rider fatigue especially when negotiating busy traffic. It also mitigates aggressive downshifts from sportier riding styles, too.

The fully adjustable 43mm KYB inverted front forks deliver a smooth ride, whether touring with a passenger or out enjoying a sporty ride. Rebound damping and spring preload adjustable link-type rear suspension contribute to agility and stability. All this comes wrapped in the GSX-S1000’s sporty, lightweight frame with the same superbike-derived swingarm, ensuring high levels of performance in a variety of riding and usage conditions. The two four-piston Brembo monobloc front brake calipers bite 310mm floating discs to deliver strong, reliable braking performance and plenty of feel.