What does it take to be nominated for “surprise of the year” Motorcycles nominated for this award should first and foremost surprise the jury by delivering more driving pleasure and functionality than can be expected within a segment and price range.
The candidates should be outside the mainstream category and not represent something everyone buys and be able to stand on their own two feet by satisfying the jury’s strict requirements:
- To surprise and or challenge everything in the “mainstream” category
- Quality
- Ergonomics
- Driving performance and production of driving pleasure
- Driving pleasure per dollar invested
- Design and sensuality/sex factor
- Smile factor
The nomination and the award will help the market to see new stars that come in the shadow of the mainstream models.
Suzuki GSX S1000GXSegment: Sporttouring Key technical data Model year : 2024 Cubic capacity : 999 cc HP : 152 Nm : 106 Wet weight : 232 kg Length : 2150 mm Wheelbase : 1470 mm Seat height : 845 mm Tank : 19 liters Immersion : 150 mm Wheel sizes : 17 inches front and rear Brakes : Brembo front (2 x 310 mm discs), Nissin rear (I x 240 mm) The Suzuki GSX S1000GX launches this year as a breath of fresh air and a credible challenger to the giants of the sports touring segment.
The jury has ridden the newcomer, which particularly challenges the BMW S 1000 XR on price, quality, power and extremely good steering geometry and festive cornering characteristics.
Engine management, throttle response and the interface with the rider are of a high standard.
The electronic dampers, adjustment options and a long damper travel contribute to the machine’s excellent adjustment and variation options that ensure sporty characteristics and a high level of comfort.
The engine delivers high power throughout the rev range and definitely represents the cherry on the cake.
The overall package is of a high standard, but the engine and engine management are for you.
There are significant differences in the available mapping options (4) and in A-mode the engine responds quickly and precisely.
The GSX S1000GX is a bike everyone can ride and everyone can grow with.
Even experienced riders will be able to grow and develop their skills.
The ergonomics and seat height represent good compromises and have automated adjustment options.
The power distribution of the four-cylinder engine is as comfortable as it is fierce.
The cornering performance is outstanding and gives the rider a sense of mastery of all types of turns.
This is a bike that delivers surgical precision in all areas and therefore matches the very best in this segment.
The model will be presented in Vrådalsalen on Friday 20.
September at 18:00 together with the other nominees and will be available for test rides both Saturday and Sunday.
