Suzuki has in the past been criticised for having sharp or aggressive fuelling, but that has been mainly rectified on the new 2021 model.Ī, or Active, is still a little too sharp and I’m unsure why you would ever need it. The modes have always been called A, B, and C but now someone in marketing has decided to turn them into words Active, Basic and Comfort. There are three straightforward riding modes to choose from which change the engine character and power curves, but still give full power. And in an era when bikes are being muffled more than ever, it’s refreshing to hear. I’ve always liked the sound of inline four-cylinders out of Hamamatsu – it sounds meaty.
The great news for Suzuki fans is that this latest nakedbike sounds a little old school, and makes that charismatic induction noise of older GSX-R1000s. Peak torque is down from 108Nm at 9500rpm to 106Nm at 9250rpm, but the all-important torque curve is now smoother, with a noticeable increase in the mid-to-high rpm range. The end result is an increase from 110kW (147.8hp) at 10,000rpm to 112kW (149.8hp) at 11,000 – not a huge step. That might not sound like a gigantic leap in development, and without any lean-sensitive rider aids, it is behind the competition in terms of technology, but it will be priced accordingly when Suzuki Australia unleash it early next year – the reduced level of technology will almost definitely mean a significant saving for you and me. There’s also new electronics, new dash, up-and-down quickshifter as standard and conventional traction control with more refinement – not forgetting bold new looks. Capacity, bore and stroke, compression are the same with new camshafts, camchain and valve springs, along with a new slipper clutch and exhaust the most significant changes.
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