Introduced for the 2022 model year, this sport-touring nameplate was unveiled globally by Suzuki in September 2021 and marketed worldwide starting in October 2021. It was presented as an all-new concept built around a fully remodeled GSX-S1000F, combining Suzuki’s GSX-R-derived inline-four engine family with a more touring-oriented chassis and riding position. The model arrived as part of Suzuki’s push to create a modern Grand Tourer with electronic rider aids, smartphone connectivity, and long-distance comfort without abandoning the brand’s supersport character.
The motorcycle’s history is tied to Suzuki’s GSX-S1000 lineage rather than an older, separately recurring GT badge. In Suzuki’s own materials, the 2022 launch marked a new sport-tourer concept with features such as S.I.R.S. electronic controls and a full-color TFT display, and the digital archive lists the model under 2022. That makes 2022 the earliest model year for this exact marketed nameplate.
As of Suzuki’s current global product pages, the model remains in active production and continues to appear in later-year product listings and accessory materials. There is no evidence of a discontinuation-and-revival gap, so this is treated as a single continuous production run. The nameplate is notable for translating Suzuki’s liter-class streetbike performance into a more relaxed, long-distance format, and for becoming one of the brand’s key modern sport-touring offerings.