SUZUKI TOPS BRITISH TOURER SALES
While everyone ’ s attention turned to a new year , Suzuki is reflecting on a successful 2022 that saw the GSX- S1000GT end the year as the top-selling sports tourer in Great Britain , despite only going on sale in April .
Final figures for the year saw 781 bikes registered , with the forecast for more than 1,000 units to be sold before the end of March 2023 , which would mark 12 months on sale .
“ Of course , we ’ re delighted with the popularity and success of the GSX-S1000G ," explained Suzuki GB head of motorcycles , Jonathan Martin . " It was launched to high praise in the autumn of 2021 , and we were seeing a huge number of reservations and orders before the bike had even arrived in dealerships . Despite that , and though it presented challenges , we managed to keep up with demand and we ’ re on course to top 1,000 sales by the end of its first year on sale , which is a fantastic achievement and something we ’ re all pleased with and proud of .”
The GSX-S1000GT seamlessly blends sports and touring capabilities , with a flexible , torque-laden inline-four cylinder engine producing 152hp peak power and 106Nm of peak torque , making it equally adept at motorway cruising as it is rev chasing on sportier runs .
That sportier performance is also enhanced by a bidirectional quickshifter and slipper clutch , while five traction control settings can be used to dial in the desired level of interference , depending on the road and riding conditions . The same is also true for three selectable power modes , while cruise control makes long distance touring a doddle .
All of that information , plus smartphone connectivity for calls , messages , and navigation , is displayed via a 6.5 ”, full-colour TFT screen , with day and night modes .
There ’ s a twin-spar aluminium frame , superbikederived swingarm , and fully-adjustable forks from KYB and a rebound and preload adjustable shock , while angular and aggressive bodywork creates a fresh look for faired Suzuki machinery as well as having the benefits of extensive wind tunnel testing .
Available in dealerships now , the best-selling sports tourer can be had for £ 12,499 , while £ 13,599 gets you the GSX-S1000GT +, which comes complete with two 36-litre panniers as standard .
Or , on a four-year PCP deal , the GSX-S1000GT can be ridden away for £ 149 per month , with a £ 2,641.55 deposit .
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