The 43mm KYB inverted front forks give a ride that is smooth yet sporty. They feature 120mm of stroke and fully adjustable damping, rebound, compression and spring preload settings. The link-type rear suspension with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload settings reacts efficiently to varying road surfaces to maintain an agile and stable feel while helping offer up to 130mm of rear wheel travel. The suspension settings are tested and tuned to best match the internal structure of the tyre and realise precise handling and improved steering into corners.

Cast aluminium wheels feature sporty good looks and a rigid lightweight structure, in a six spoke design. These are fitted to Dunlop’s new SPORTMAX Roadsport 2 radial tyres rear, these benefit from an updated internal structure custom engineered to perform optimally on the GSX-S1000, as well as an optimised tread pattern with a new compound that enhances positive grip in wet conditions, warms up faster, and wears better. The combination of these wheels and new tyres works harmoniously with the front and rear suspension settings to help realise the great grip, stability and quick handling demanded for sporty performance.

The radical design and original cut of the hexagonal lenses of the new stacked LED headlight assemblies create a sharp, compact and unique front face. The minimalist cowling that surrounds them adds sharp lines and a sense of tension that is inspired by designs found on Suzuki’s MotoGP racing machines and the latest stealth aircraft.

The instrument panel packs all required information onto a compact, full LCD screen using a clean and intuitive layout with information displayed in order of priority. It features a custom display with exclusive graphics and blue backlighting matched to the GSX-S1000. The panel’s LCD readouts include the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, dual trip meter, gear position, water temperature, riding range, lap time mode, average fuel consumption, instant fuel consumption, Traction Control mode², SDMS mode, Quick Shift (ON/OFF), fuel gauge, clock, battery voltage, RPM indicator and service reminder.

In addition to the prominent headlight the GSX-S1000 also adopt front and rear indicators with LEDs in a thin bar-shaped housings that extend straight outward. While at the rear a thin, flatly shaped rear combination light uses LEDs for high visibility and long life. It is a double lens design that emphasises the stylish lines of the compact tail section.