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Suzuki GSX1400 Review (2001)

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Suzuki GSX1400

I wasn’t expecting too much because I already owned a Suzuki B-King but boy I was wrong! This bike is a dream.
- Rating: 6 / 10

What Is It?

The Suzuki GSX1400 is a popular naked bike and is powered by an air / oil cooled 1,402 cc inline four cylinder engine, producing 106 bhp at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque at 5,000 rpm.

Specs

  • Seat Height: Low (790 mm / 31.1 inches)
  • Dry Weight: Heavy (226 kg / 498 lbs)
  • Economy: Average (40 mpg / 7.1 l/100km / 14.2 km/l)
  • Range: High (190 miles / 306 km)
  • Top Speed: Very high (155 mph / 249 km/h)

Pros

  • Loads of low down torque
  • Comfy riding position

Cons

  • On the heavy / large end of the scale
  • Top end power

What Is It Like?

Suzuki GSX1400

Choosing The GSX1400

It was January 2016 when I had a WhatsApp message from a friend that I hadn’t seen for a good five years. It was a picture of a black Suzuki GSX1400 that he was selling.

He asked if I knew of anyone that was interested in the bike, which was a K2 model with 11,000 miles on it with three previous owners.

It turned out that he had bought the bike from someone who travelled around Europe on it, then sold it to an older gent, then bought it back a few years later because the older gent hung his leathers up due to old age.

I said I would ask about to see if anyone was interested then the next day I happened to open the WhatsApp picture up on my PC, which was in greater detail and I thought my god that’s in good nick so I got back in touch and went to see the bike. I bought it there and then.

Suzuki GSX1400

First Impressions

I wasn’t expecting too much because I already owned a Suzuki B-King but boy I was wrong. This bike is a dream.

It has so much grunt on tap and with its 6 speed gearbox (all the other big retro’s have a 5 speed) it’s a fabulous mile muncher and comfy with it.

Suzuki GSX1400

Handling

Handling is sure-footed and can get a bit loose when really pushing on but hey it’s not a race rep and the brakes are good but need maintaining being Tokico 6 pots.

Two Up

It’s the best bike I’ve had for carrying a pillion by a country mile due to the upright riding position, the big seat and it’s fair to say it’s the bike I’ve used the most since I have bought it.

To Sum Up

My ZRX 1100 and Zephyr 1100 don’t get used as much as they used to and I would recommend one to anyone. If you are looking for a retro bike just go and have a test ride on one. Mine is a keeper for sure!

- farmersti, 2017

Deals, specs and pics

Price Guide

Year
Dealer
Private
Part Ex
Mileage
2008
£7,450
£5,950
£5,200
22,300
2007
£6,800
£5,450
£4,750
23,800
2006
£6,200
£5,000
£4,350
25,200
2005
£5,750
£4,600
£4,050
26,400
2004
£5,400
£4,350
£3,800
27,600
2003
£5,150
£4,100
£3,600
28,700
2002
£5,000
£4,000
£3,500
29,600
2001
£5,100
£4,050
£3,550
30,400

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Gear & Accessories

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