Suzi GSX1000 dyno numbers

One thing for me that is a deal breaker is the lack of bags. I wanted something I could tour with I have to say, other than the size of the bag, I like the factory ones more than I thought I would. They work quite well and aren't as finicky to remove as some other factory bags I've had.

I am also in at the right price as well so that is a big plus in the N1K's favor. OTOH it will be interesting to see how much the insurance is on the GSX. Right now the N1K is the most expensive bike on my policy by far.

As for extra HP, if wanted an incredible power/weight ratio I would have bought another S1000RR. Still I wouldn't mind keeping the HP the Kawi has at high altitudes so a low pressure turbo kit could be fun.

One other thing that matters for me is the fuel tank size. The extra half gallon means I have more flexibility when on a trip when to refuel. I still would like another half gallon or more.

Anyway I can't wait to see the matchup of these 2 in a road test. Kawi got a lot of things right in this bike other than the name. I really wished they would have called it something else. I am sure it would save me a lot of money in insurance of the time I'll have the bike...

The suzuki engine is based on one of the best 1000cc engines ever made. The gsxr k5 and k 6 are some of the best and would make 165hp any day of the week. Its a great engine and one that ill be remembered.

Still, pick some comparison points as compared to ivans ninja 1000 chart

Look at 6000rpm

Ivans ninja is about 10hp stronger. The torque figure is also +10

The ivanized ninja holds a decent advantage , down low, and almost matches it up top (147 -152)

Theres no doubt Id consider one if i was in t he market, but its engine wont hold a candle to ours unless you love high revs.

The 20lbs lighter would be great, but we pretty much did that with an exhaust change.

Its still has junk suspension.

Maybe there was a time in my life that I would have worried about an extra 10hp but not any more when the bike already has a very good power to weight ratio. I'll take my peak torque at almost 2k lower rpm. I could trade off that torque @ lower rpm and go for more hp but at a higher RPM. Won't help my day to day riding but it might impress more people that I don't really care about.

Having said that, I am not married to the N1K nor do I have any major regrets. If I were come into the market right now, would I still buy the N1K knowing what I know now about the Suzi? YES!

For me the nicely integrated bags are a BIG plus. Worth more to me than another 10hp. Besides I can get some of that back with an Ivan's reflash. What I would like is for the N1K to be a bit lighter, that is what I appreciate most about the Suzi. Then again, I could likely lose 30lbs anyway.

One last thing, the 1/2 gallon bigger tank is just enough more to reduce my fuel stops on my trip. That means a lot to me. It was an issue that I had on another bike. With the N1K I can consistently get 180 miles out of it on the highway before filling up and have a bit of a reserve just in case. Wouldn't happen with the Suzi.

If I really thought it was a vastly superior bike for my needs I'd buy one tomorrow. I don't see that to be the case though. I'd like to take one for a ride someday but in no hurry now. In a year or 2 there will likely be something better than it anyway.