2007 Suzuki GSX1400

Summary:

Best all round bike I've had, and I've had a few

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with it.

General Comments:

Lots of low down power (grunt); no need to rev this engine; 4200 RPM is over a hundred miles an hour and the bike will pull away from idle in top.

Handling is OK, though requires a bit of rider input.

Although it will easily do 140mph, this is kind of irrelevant for a naked bike; this isn't a track bike, but possibly one of the best all round bikes ever.

Negatives? It's a fairly heavy and large bike, so this may not suit smaller riders. Back brake could be a bit better.

Positives: Engine is fantastic, range good too, well over 200 miles to a tank if not riding like a lunatic. Front brakes good, very comfortable for both rider and pillion. Lots of practical touches like storage attachment points and under seat. The bike is just as happy pottering along at 30mph as 100mph.

Keep it clean and change the oil and you will die before it does.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd September, 2018

26th Jun 2019, 20:58

Hi all with the Suzuki GSX1400 2002 year. I bought my second one in 10 years. Got tricked into selling my first one to We Buy Motorbikes Bradford UK. Sold for 1300. Sold 2 weeks later for 4000 on eBay UK... I kept the money, and 2 years later bought an insurance loss from the Copart UK in 2016 Jan. Spent 6 weeks to get it right. I found it had been knocked over and pushed down the road by a Ford truck in Rugby UK.

In 2019 I have decided to part exchange for a Suzuki GS850 1979. That's if it's in good order. I have to say the GSX1400 is one hell of a motorbike to ride at 66. I love it, but I have other bikes to ride, so time to let it go. As long as I live, until I cannot ride a bike, I will tell others that if you can afford to buy one, no matter the miles on the clock. And most of the GSX1400 are pretty well looked after. To any young man out there or older lads, don't let them pass you. If you can afford to buy one, go for it. They just put a smile on your face.

Thanks from JK UK 2662019.

2004 Suzuki GSX1400

Summary:

Big, mean, tough, powerful, impressive

Faults:

Regulator rectifier failed at 27,000 miles

General Comments:

I love this bike. I love the retro looks - mine is blue and white, I love that it looks massive and heavy, I love the twin silencers that sweep up on either side. When I climb aboard, it feels big and solid, I feel I'm sitting in the bike rather than on it, the riding position is beautiful and I love the deep burble from both exhausts when I fire up the 1400cc lump.

It pulls away effortlessly - even in second or third gear, clicks smoothly through the gearbox, and above 40mph you can't hear the engine or exhaust, all you get is wind rush and it feels like I'm sitting on a turbine unleashing unlimited amounts of torque and power.

Riding through town it turns heads from admiring envious onlookers, and once on the open road I know I can overtake anything in front of me.

When I bought this bike I knew I wanted a 70s style retro. My previous bike was a Kawasaki 750 Zephyr; great bike, but the engine was too small. I'd decided it was either the GSX or a Yamaha XJR 1300. It was a close thing, but the GSX got the nod due to the slightly bigger engine, six gears, and to my eye the GSX looked bigger and tougher.

Unlike most owners who modify their 14s, I reckon Suzuki did a superb styling job so I've kept mine standard apart from an oil cooler cover, front fender extender and rear hugger. It never gets ridden in bad weather, and gleams like a showroom model.

Yeah... I love this bike. Just wish the weather in this country was more bike friendly.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th November, 2013

16th Nov 2019, 09:23

What a coincidence, my last bike was Zephyr 750 25 years ago, and I initially liked yamaha 1300s but now I have seen a blue and white gsx1400, that is what I want. Going to look at some today.

16th Nov 2019, 09:23

What a coincidence, my last bike was a Zephyr 750 25 years ago, and I initially liked the Yamaha 1300s, but now I have seen a blue and white GSX1400, that is what I want. Going to look at some today.

In reply to 16th Nov 2019, 09:23

30th Nov 2019, 10:10

How did the viewings go? Did you buy one?

In reply to 30th Nov 2019, 10:10

30th Nov 2019, 22:49

Hi, yes went from Northampton to Cardiff cos he had 10 to choose from. I bought a 2003 in classic blue/white with white wheels. It was delivered yesterday, so I had to have a go, it was cold and damp so took it easy. Absolutely awesome, twas a bit scary to be honest, but not in a bad way, just because it was my first ride for over 20 years. It feels like a jumbo jet taking off just winding the throttle on in top gear. Also just as happy admiring it sitting in my garage, looking so sinister; what a beast.

In reply to 30th Nov 2019, 22:49

21st Dec 2019, 16:55

Excellent!! I love that colour scheme with the white wheels. Mine was the same but with black wheels. I actually really envy you because I swapped my 1400 for a Harley Road King Classic four years ago. I still miss the feeling of that turbine power, and I loved how above 40 mph I could only hear wind rush. Wish I still had it.

Is yours still original? I thought Suzuki did a great job so I left mine as standard; I really love those original up-swept twin silencers. The British winter will destroy it though mate, so keep it in the garage and polish it, then in April treat yourself. Nice one mate, ride safe.