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2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT and Honda NT1100

The adventure touring sector has pretty much blown traditional sporty tourers out of the water for years now. But is there life in the old ST class yet? Honda and Suzuki certainly seem to think so, with both firms releasing new machinery in the sector for 2022.

First up is the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT – a fully-faired version of the naked GSX-S1000 we rode earlier in the year. This GT version takes the same 152bhp engine and decent chassis package and adds a much more touring-friendly fairing. You also get a 19-litre fuel tank, wide rubber-mounted handlebars and LED lighting, plus extra-comfy seating. There’s optional hard luggage, thanks to a stronger new rear subframe, and a huge 6.5-inch TFT colour LCD dashboard.

On the chassis front, there’s fully adjustable 43mm USD KYB forks up front and a pre-load/rebound adjust shock in the back. The electronics are also proper: up/down quickshifter, Bluetooth, cruise control, power modes, ABS and traction, of

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