Suzuki Motorcycle reviews

This Bike is beautiful and extremely reliable. 1500CC engine provides all the power needed for a cruiser. Gas tank is under the seat so low center of gravity provides great handling and performance. The seat is very low so feet can sit comfortably when stopped. Show less

Suzuki’s big sales pitch for the GSX-S1000F was that it shared an engine with the much-loved and hugely successful 2005 GSX-R1000 K5. So what better way to see just how close the two distant relatives are than a blast down Bruntingthorpe’s two-mile runway? And, just for fun, I also compared it to the 2015 GSX-R1000. We obviously knew my GSX-S would be down on top speed, but a true 157mph is respectable. It’s not restricted and was bouncing off the rev limiter at the end of the two-mile straight, where it was reading 167mph on the speedo. Acceleration times are impressive in comparison to Suzuki’s latest sportsbike. The GSX-S is less than half-a-second slower than the current GSX-R over a standing quarter-mile. The GSX-S is easy to get off the line and it’s the only bike of the three to come with traction control as standard, making it even easier in tricky conditions. To 100mph there’s less than half-a-second between the three bikes; in actual measurement less than two metres, which means at 100mph the GSX-S is right on the back wheel of the modern GSX-R – again, not bad for a sports touring bike. However, after 100mph the gap starts to increase. At 140mph there is a visible gap and the GSX-S is two seconds behind the new GSX-R. It just hasn’t got the power to keep cutting through the wind at high speeds. For example it takes the GSX-S 11.84 seconds to reach 140mph, by which time the new GSX-R is doing 153mph. The top gear roll-on figures for up to 100mph are also impressive and the GSX-S is not far behind either GSX-R. This equates to a useable road bike, good roll-on power and rapid acceleration to 100mph. The last measurement involves the brakes, which are a little disappointing. The ABS Brembo stoppers took 53.59 metres to haul the GSX-S up from 70mph to a standstill. However its pads and discs have done 8000 miles. Still, this was an interesting and fun test which scientifically shows how impressive the GSX-S is. Performance up to 100mph is nearly on par with the latest sportsbike and roll-on power in top gear is equally impressive. GSX-S1000F GSX-R K5 GSX-R L5 Top speed (mph) 157.55mph 178.46mph 181.22mph 0-100mph 6.03sec 5.77sec 5.69sec 0-140mph 11.84sec 9.90sec 9.65sec Standing 1/4 mile 10.77sec 10.56sec 10.33sec 40-120mph top gear 9.62sec 9.40sec 9.05sec Brake 70-0mph 53.59m 50.87m 51.06m Show less

Owned two Suzuki Bandit, 600's in my time. SUPER light and reliable commute bike. The sport touring sits upright for the rider making it a comfortable position and very visible to traffic. Going to miss having to sell it (moving out of country). Show less

The C109R is by far the best bike of many I have owned. The performance is. Unmatched the handling is so balanced. Word to the novice ride something else first. 1800 is true to a sport cruiser. You will no doubt have a smile while riding the beefy light powerhouse cruiser. Be gentle on the throttle until you get used to the response. Enjoy. Be safe She's a beauty Dr Reyes Show less

I’ve owned this motorcycle for 12 years. Never had an issue with reliability, performance is spectacular. Comfort level is a typical sport bike feel. I highly recommend this bike to somebody that has experience in riding something fast. Show less

I have a 2000 Suzuki marauder vz800 I have owned this bike for over 15 years I have done everything to this bike besides pull the motor the trick to this bike is u need to find someone who can dial the carbs in u got to no what u are doing or the bike will never run right 2 years ago me and 2 of my Harley Davidson friends Road from Pittsburgh to the key west Florida hit the smokey mountains dragon tail bike ran like a dream I bought the bike with 5 thousand miles and it just turned 34 thousand miles I put a custom paint job on it changed the handle bar and I turned it into a 1 seater forward controls I run cobra drag pipes no baffles Harley riders don't want to ride beside me the bikes so loud wish there was a way to post pictures I would of my 2000 Suzuki marauder vz800 Show less

Awesome performance machine. Comfortable ride quality. Super reliable, never any issues of any kind, well tuned and pleasure to ride. Sounds super cool with aftermarket duals and the power of this bike is like no other. Easy to maintain. Very fuel efficient at about 58 mpg. Show less

This bike got a really bad break when it came out. A review I can no longer find claimed it "shuddered" when it shifted and "wallowed" in turns. All I can say is, mind does neither of those things. I owned a Yhamha Raider 1900. It DID wallow in turns. Both bikes have huge rear tires, the c109 mounting 240x65r16 rubber. It is fantastic in any turn, especially when it's 838 pound weight is taken into account! I name my machines. The c109 is "Brutus." She earns every bit, of that. This is a motorcycle - raw and nasty, in some ways. The transmission in clunky, in a heavy-duty sort of way. The ride is far from cushy. You feel the road every second. The torque is, in a word, brutal. But the handling is sublime - same as any Suzuki, and no less than that. I've been riding since I was 8 years old. I'm 72, now. It's been quite a while since anything scared me with acceleration. Brutus did! As soon as you get her moving, all the weight and bulk seems to disappear. Even walking her around, she's amazingly easy to handle. I've ridden hundreds of motorcycles. Including a nasty old flathead 80 Harley, hard tail with a springer front end. And the same, in an ancient Indian. Apart from the foot-activated clutches and the hand shifters alongside their tanks, these bikes let you know you are on a motorcycle. You know you've got a fist full. And they move SOOOO GOOD! First time on the 109 the heel-toe shifter threw me off, real bad. I could not seem to avoid stepping on the damn thing, at seemingly random intervals, changing gears when I did not know how, or why. When I got her home I cut the heel part of that thing off with my saws-all! It was that bad! My last bike was a YammerHammer FJR. It is famous for power, speed and reliability. Sadly, it has no soul - not a single gram of it. It is a 'world-class' motorcycle, in every sense of the word, BUT... The riding position is pure torture, and you can not move... But now, after 6 weeks of trying to learn to ride Brutus, I am reminded of those ancient bikes I rode, only once, but will never forget. "...Cadillac, Cadillac; Long and dark, shiny and black; Open up, them engines let 'em roar; Tearing up the highway, like a big old dinosaur!..." Show less

The Suzuki 800 is a fun and dependable bike however the older bikes can no longer be repaired at the dealerships because Suzuki as well as Yamaha no longer make parts and dealerships won't install non-OEM parts. For example side panels, fenders and gas tanks are very difficult to find after market and OEMs are no longer made for many older models. After market extra capacity gas tanks are still available. Check your local dealer to insure they still service the year model you wish to purchase. Or learn to DIY. Honda seems to be the best for older serviced models but even for the honda rebel honda no longer make gas tanks, side panels and fenders for the cruiser series. For restoration enthusiasts new networks need to be established to exchange parts. SAFE RIDING, ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 😎 Show less

I owned some cruisers; Yamaha Dragstar 650, Virago 1100, HD FXDWG and Intruder 1400. I still have my 99 Intruder 1400. Best bike I ever had. Fast, fun, reliable and best looking bike I ever seen. If I park it, usually people go over to it to check it out or takes photos of it. It weigs 260 kg, but it feels lighter. It handles corners like a racing bike. I will never sell it Show less