2024 Suzuki GSX-8R First Ride Review | Ultimate Motorcycling
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2024
- We ride the new 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R! Suzuki's latest parallel-twin-powered motorcycle joins an exciting segment of middleweight twin-cylinder sportbikes that are helping reshape the sport segement. The Japanese firm's GSX-8R, along with the likes of the Aprilia RS 660, Triumph Daytona 660, and Yamaha YZF-R7 provide an answer to the uncompromising supersport and superbike segments, offering motorcycles fit for real-world use with respect to their performance and ergonomics.
The GSX-8R is the sportier sibling of the naked GSX-8S model released in 2023. The list of differences between them is short, but quite significant with the GSX-8R model utilizing a full-fairing for better wind protection, combined with revamped Showa suspension and a more aggressive riding position to create a do-it-all sportbike reminiscent of what Suzuki's legendary SV650 achieved. Trackdays, sport riding, commuting and touring all color well within the GSX-8R's lines and its $9,439 MSRP.
We sent Senior Editor Nic de Sena to the North American launch GSX-8R launch, where he spent two full days with the new Suzuki on the streets and track.
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Thanks for the review and great job communicating your experience riding this Suzuki, this may well be my next bike as I love it in the blue, sounds like it can be comfortable for most riders and moving up from a 400cc Honda to a near 800cc appeals a lot to me.
Right on, David! I think you'll be in good shape with the GSX-8R. Have fun out there!
Nice review. I really like the bike. It's not much on the spec sheet but it seems to be a great, fun & really well balanced all-round package for a pretty good price.
A downside for me is that for a street bike, there is absolutely no room for carrying anything. (I carry a tire pump and patch kit, hat, water bottle, maps, phone).There should be mounts for at least a small rack. A tank bag is confining and a tail bag will cramp the riding position. I’m sure the aftermarket will come up with something hokey but the manufacturers should take into account that sometimes riders carry things.
Hey @blipco5
Great point about luggage. Interestingly, the GSX-8R does have factory soft cases available and they don't interfere with the riding position at all. A demonstration unit was on display at the event, although we didn't have time to ride or get photos with it. Honestly, they look solid and match the bike.
Suzuki's mission with the GSX-8R is to support any form of street riding, which naturally includes touring, and have a slew of accessories to assist with any of those avenues.
Take care!
- Nic
@@ultimatemotorcycling Good to know. 👍
I know it’s nothing like it at all but this bike gives me VFR 800 vibes, in that it would look mean and clean in white paint and bronze wheels ha.
Tuono 660 vs 8R... Which do you prefer?
Hey PrincipePredilecto,
Interestingly, I feel that the Aprilia RS 660 and Suzuki GSX-8R approach the same middleweight question and achieve very different results.
Speaking generally, the Suzuki has the benefit of a little extra displacement and can offer more low-end with broader midrange. Meanwhile, the RS 660 with a US-spec tune will offer better upper midrange and top-end power delivery, while also revving more aggressively.
Both chassis provide a great platform to build from, while the Aprilia's lightweight certainly factors into the equation. Somewhat related to that is the actual fit and the Suzuki does seem physically larger, despite being a compact machine.
The Aprilia offers far better braking performance, more advanced electronics, and customization of said electronics.
Boil it all down and what I'm left considering mostly fixates on engine character. The Suzuki can connect with a broad audience, since it delivers power in an approachable, user friendly manner that shouldn't shock or intimidate a wide variety of skill levels. Beyond that, it has an extra sniff of power where the smaller displacement puts the Aprilia at a disadvantage. Conversely, the Aprilia is raw and exciting, especially when uncorked with the race-ready Trofeo trim, which makes me wonder what an uncorked Suzuki would feel like.
Now, these are just off-the-cuff thoughts and I'd prefer sharing my opinions after a true comparison story to get into the nitty gritty of each bike, but there is definitely something there. The two bikes should be trading blows on and off paper.
Take care!
- Nic
@@ultimatemotorcycling Wow, thank you so much ;)
They're 11k in euros. That sucks. Why is everything so cheap in the US? 😂