I bought a 8R. It's everything he said, it's very fun to ride. Comfortable, great parking lot manners. Feels well balanced, don't like how quiet the stock exhaust is. But plenty of fun usable power!
I always thought twin sportbikes where boring due to their lack of sound, until I rode one. Thy are extremly fun and safe. I bought an R7, while being an owner of a CB1000R and let me tell you, im about to sell the CB... The R7 is so much fun and an everyday practical motorcycle. To hell with the lack of sound, she makes it up in the way she rides!
@@250ignacio no need to sell the CB, it has a time and place to ride too. Maybe not so much as a daily as your R7, but I bet it rips on the track or a back country road!
Yeah, the cyclops headlight really turned me off and I bought the GSXR600 instead. They were sitting side by side at the dealership and the GSXR600 just looked soooooo much better :)
I just bought a new 2024 GSXR600 about two months ago. I was looking at the 8R, but that front end looks awful to me. Not sure what they were thinking with that odd looking cyclops looking headlight :) I just couldn't get past the headlights and how weird it looked to me. I'm very happy with my purchase though. The GSXR600 is like a little rocket ship ;)
I actually like the look of the front of the 8r. I hear what you say. They could have styled it more, but I think the GSXR600 looks just a little dated in the headlight. To each their own. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I got the 8R as a first bike and it’s honestly too perfect and long trips are too comfortable thanks to it’s seating position, nimble too it feels like I’ve been riding for years
My brother bought one a few months ago. And while I haven't seen him or got to ride it. He's definitely loving it. He actually decided to get it over the 1000.
Currently own the GSX-8r, I absolutely love it its such a good looking bike that rides so freaking well but also is super comfortable. The only thing I'd ever want more than it, would be a i4 600 for the track
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What these bikes "do do "well, ;) is offer a more cost affordable motorcycle with much more realistic (not super powered) abilities for regular public roads that are often uneven, filled with unexpected hazards, and lots of other vehicles, unlike the track focused Sport Bikes costing twice as much. Nice review, thanks. Cool bikes. Faster isn't always more fun.
@@Rothbardythat's why I would just go ahead and get the 8S, same platform, less fairings. I believe the only real difference is forks, bars fairings and wind screen. I don't think that's worth the price difference though.
90s and early 2000s' "super sports" were much more ergonomically friendly for the streets than these days. In some ways I say now they going back to their roots instead.
I have a GSXR750. I absolutely love it. But I recognise that it's a compromised bike for street use. Low speed maneuvering in parking lots isn't great. I also have a Street Triple 765, which is a perfect street sports bike. But not as thrilling to ride. The 8R is a great package, but the handlebars are a deal breaker. The way they are mounted is ugly and it's just too upright. It feels like an 8S with fairings. If it was more aligned with the Daytona 660's riding position, that would work for me.
Heh, it is an 8S with fairings. Don't you find that the GSXR is hard on your wrists/neck/back? I'm quite happy with my GSX S1000GT currently, but have been eyeing the BMW S1000RR more than a bit. In Quebec, if your bike is on the "naughty list" by the Ministry of Transport, your plate is 2k a year instead of the 800/year for what I have now. Anything that is considered 'super sports' is on the list. So that is definitely a factor when deciding on a bike (for me).
@@Sprocket01 Yeah, you pay a penalty with super sport bikes in Australia too. Insurance premiums are much higher. I've never felt any back pain on the GSXR or any other super sport, but neck pain and right wrist pain was an issue at first. The pain goes away after you adapt your posture. A straight spine or slightly curved inward relieves neck pain. You also need to squeeze the tank with your thighs and use your core to relieve pressure from your wrist. The S1000RR is a great bike, but like any other super sport, shifting body weight plays a bigger role in cornering. A lot of people find the riding position of sport bikes intimidating, but it's just a matter of adaptation. Your body will naturally find a comfortable position. The riding style is more engaging than upright naked bikes.
@@corvinhua4479 Great feedback , thanks. Staying in shape, stretching, hip exercises are super helpful for being able to ride sport bikes, particularly if you’re higher up in age. Agreed, squeezing/hugging the tank reduces wrist pressure significantly. Good tip. As well, people just hold their grips too tightly and are too tense with their shoulders and don’t relax the elbows.
Can’t you just raise the handlebars or get aftermarket clip ons for the SS, and get the best of both? I think that Suzuki should’ve maintained a four cylinder for the GSX 8S/8R series
Suzuki would have to discontinue the 750 if they made the 8 an i4. The bikes would be too similar performance wise. Now you can get raised clip ons for the 600 but the ride and seating is a bit awkward depending on how tall you ate
You mean maintained two cylinder like those SV bikes they been making for over two decades?! They actually thought of keeping it a V-twin but decided against it.
The 8R definitely seems like the better bike for me, and both look great but the GSXR 600 has a more appealing, timeless design. The tiny rear of the 8R, when combined with the large front end, gives the bike strange proportions, reminiscent of T-rex arms. The GSXR looks more balanced in comparison. The 8R also has a long rear fender which probably should never be removed because the stubby rear end is likely not long enough to block water or dirt flung up from the rear tire. Still a great looking bike, but the GSXR just looks better IMO
My GSXS1000F had the same tail design, and it's exactly as you say. I ended up buying a used stock rear fender and it was so much better in the rain. As for which bike to own, ABS/TC is really hard to give up even if you're an experienced rider. It's so easy to accidentally lock up a front tire in bad conditions, like rain at night in urban areas.
Good video. I was looking at bikes again. I sold mine about 10 years ago. Was wondering what the differences were. If I were to get a more comfortable bike I would just go with a more of naked bike. But I am more so eyeing a super sport like what I had before.
Modern road sport bikes have a slightly different position than their naked bike counterparts, but for me, I don’t find one particularly more or less comfortable than the other. In my case, I’d buy the Suzuki in this video over the naked version because I like the styling and although the seating position is a little bit different, it’s no more or less comfortable for me. These bikes aren’t putting you in seating positions like super sport bikes.
Im a sport bike -exclusive guy, but decided on a Triumph Street Triple 765RS (naked bike) and ride with friends who have Gixers and Ninjas. I am extremely happy with it. I ride mostly city and local highway- it’s a weapon, great maneuverability, which the pure sport lack for urban setting. The full-fairings and extra weight of a pure sport only help on highways, IMO.
@@worst-hd-player Hi, read below in the comment section @corvinhua4479. He has both bikes and gives great comparison FOR HIM. Depends on your riding style. I love the RS for the city area, super maneuverable, great body position and top-quality parts (suspension , brakes)and design details. It’s a naked, so for lots of highway, I’d prefer a full fairing set up, but the handle bar set up is limiting for city maneuvering and terrible traffic. I definitely recommend visiting a dealer and sitting on both.
What I dont like is that the street sport bikes are mostly heavy pigs. You wont feel the difference that much while riding, but I am manhandling my bikes a lot in my garage and at tight parking spaces and there you can definitely feel a difference. Also I love agile and fast bikes. So the CBR 954 RR and the GSX R750 are still my favourite bikes of all time.
I love the 8R. What kills me is the price of that bike. I could get a Z900 or MT09 for a similar amount. I was going to go at the end of the month to get one but now I'm not sure I'll go the 8R route with so many options.
This past weekend I was invited to a group ride that was held by my dealer and Suzuki and I rode the 8R for about 45 minutes. Overall, I think it's a great bike that is well suited to its market segment. However, in my limited exposure to it, I found the quickshifter's downshifts to be a bit notchy. I quite enjoyed riding the Katana for a similar amount of time.
@@SWTVENOM I would absolutely say that the 8R can be a first bike. That being said, it would be for someone that has self control, but it's not much different in power than my SV 650 (the BEST beginner bike IMHO). I would recommend either one before a Yamaha MT07! I had that one out two and a half weeks ago and really didn't like it. The MT 10SP (not a beginner bike) was a lot of fun.
It depends on what you consider a real race car? Like fuel cell, race gas, plexi windows, cut chassis, etc? Yes that would suck, but you’re getting into a very specific class because there’s restrictions for weight, what needs to be factory as far as body, chassis, glass. A super sport isn’t a race bike. It’s more like driving a Ferrari, the performance is there but you’re sacrificing a lot as far as comfort and you’re never going to get the most out of it if you’re on the street. I prefer the sport car your 911, M3, Corvette. The have your cake and eat it too. So your sporty naked bikes. Which is also why I own the sporty naked bike and not the sport car. One is affordable and the other is not.
I love the classic dials on my personal Kawasaki Z900RS SE, but these displays do offer good information presented in a clear way. It's the way of the future whether we like it or not, so I do take time to praise TFT's that are done well.
If you think a 450 pound 8R with 80 hp with a little more torque is gonna win vs a 419-410-400 pound supersport ( depends on mods how light they are ) you got another thing comin... JUDAS PRIEST SAYS... YOU GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN... WE WILL BLOW PAST YOU LIKE YOUR STANDING STILL 8R. LOL. NICE TOURING BIKE.
You can get full touring 500lb+ touring bikes that will blow past your little 600 and make it look slow now days, so I wouldn’t take smack on all touring bikes. Heck even new Harley’s are faster off the line and they heavy as all can be. So calm down Vegeta, no one is saying they are faster. Not sure how you even got to that conclusion. Do you go watch Miata reviews and say how it can’t beat a full on race car next? lol
I’m sticking with the 600. The sound of an i4 is just too good to pass up
Less weight and way more hp = win. This youtube salesman guy is delusional.
@@JD-fd6gt gsx8r weighs 452. The 600 is about 410. Choice is easy lol as you put less weight and more power
@@CollinMac96 Yeah no shit, I was saying the maker of the video was delusional.
@@JD-fd6gt and I’m agreeing with you Jack a ss. F ****** clown 🤡
@@JD-fd6gt I’m agreeing with you 🤡 goofy 🤪
I bought a 8R. It's everything he said, it's very fun to ride. Comfortable, great parking lot manners. Feels well balanced, don't like how quiet the stock exhaust is. But plenty of fun usable power!
I always thought twin sportbikes where boring due to their lack of sound, until I rode one. Thy are extremly fun and safe. I bought an R7, while being an owner of a CB1000R and let me tell you, im about to sell the CB... The R7 is so much fun and an everyday practical motorcycle. To hell with the lack of sound, she makes it up in the way she rides!
@@250ignacio no need to sell the CB, it has a time and place to ride too. Maybe not so much as a daily as your R7, but I bet it rips on the track or a back country road!
Glad to hear you ride overall, I’ve never ridden an r7 or an 8r but I’m confident they’ll be just as fun to ride. I have a 13’ R6
The 8r looks surprisingly good in person, not a fan of the headlights tho
Yeah, the cyclops headlight really turned me off and I bought the GSXR600 instead. They were sitting side by side at the dealership and the GSXR600 just looked soooooo much better :)
@@dannygaron the 8r a lil too sport touring for me I agree. But def awesome if thats what i was looking for
Got me a the gsx-8r n couldn't b happier. There is plenty of power for the daily commute to n from work.
I just bought a new 2024 GSXR600 about two months ago. I was looking at the 8R, but that front end looks awful to me. Not sure what they were thinking with that odd looking cyclops looking headlight :) I just couldn't get past the headlights and how weird it looked to me. I'm very happy with my purchase though. The GSXR600 is like a little rocket ship ;)
I actually like the look of the front of the 8r. I hear what you say. They could have styled it more, but I think the GSXR600 looks just a little dated in the headlight.
To each their own. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Also, the cockpit view: Those Riser handle bars on the 8R are interesting. I couldn't stare at them every day.
I got the 8R as a first bike and it’s honestly too perfect and long trips are too comfortable thanks to it’s seating position, nimble too it feels like I’ve been riding for years
My GSX-R750 for the Win!
My brother bought one a few months ago. And while I haven't seen him or got to ride it. He's definitely loving it. He actually decided to get it over the 1000.
If I ever give up my GSX-R600 it will be for another 750 (lost it in an accident).
Currently own the GSX-8r, I absolutely love it its such a good looking bike that rides so freaking well but also is super comfortable. The only thing I'd ever want more than it, would be a i4 600 for the track
I can’t stand TFT displays. I prefer as much analog as possible. The Hayabusa has one of the best dashboards I’ve ever seen.
I do love the analog gauges on my Z900RS, but there are some excellent TFT's out there that are better at sharing specific information.
Love these kinds of videos, Peter. The reviews are excellent as well but I love the more analytic aspects of why bikes are the way they are
Wouldn’t trade my 21 gsxr600z for anything, oem fairings but everything else is track prepped, what a weapon for a intermediate rider
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What these bikes "do do "well, ;) is offer a more cost affordable motorcycle with much more realistic (not super powered) abilities for regular public roads that are often uneven, filled with unexpected hazards, and lots of other vehicles, unlike the track focused Sport Bikes costing twice as much. Nice review, thanks. Cool bikes. Faster isn't always more fun.
Except the GSX8R costs pretty close to the super sport bikes. With almost half the power
@@Rothbardythat's why I would just go ahead and get the 8S, same platform, less fairings. I believe the only real difference is forks, bars fairings and wind screen. I don't think that's worth the price difference though.
The 8R is nice but I'll just stick with the tried and true GSXR 750
90s and early 2000s' "super sports" were much more ergonomically friendly for the streets than these days. In some ways I say now they going back to their roots instead.
I have a GSXR750. I absolutely love it. But I recognise that it's a compromised bike for street use. Low speed maneuvering in parking lots isn't great. I also have a Street Triple 765, which is a perfect street sports bike. But not as thrilling to ride.
The 8R is a great package, but the handlebars are a deal breaker. The way they are mounted is ugly and it's just too upright. It feels like an 8S with fairings. If it was more aligned with the Daytona 660's riding position, that would work for me.
Heh, it is an 8S with fairings. Don't you find that the GSXR is hard on your wrists/neck/back? I'm quite happy with my GSX S1000GT currently, but have been eyeing the BMW S1000RR more than a bit. In Quebec, if your bike is on the "naughty list" by the Ministry of Transport, your plate is 2k a year instead of the 800/year for what I have now. Anything that is considered 'super sports' is on the list. So that is definitely a factor when deciding on a bike (for me).
@@Sprocket01 Yeah, you pay a penalty with super sport bikes in Australia too. Insurance premiums are much higher. I've never felt any back pain on the GSXR or any other super sport, but neck pain and right wrist pain was an issue at first. The pain goes away after you adapt your posture. A straight spine or slightly curved inward relieves neck pain. You also need to squeeze the tank with your thighs and use your core to relieve pressure from your wrist.
The S1000RR is a great bike, but like any other super sport, shifting body weight plays a bigger role in cornering. A lot of people find the riding position of sport bikes intimidating, but it's just a matter of adaptation. Your body will naturally find a comfortable position. The riding style is more engaging than upright naked bikes.
@@corvinhua4479 Great feedback , thanks.
Staying in shape, stretching, hip exercises are super helpful for being able to ride sport bikes, particularly if you’re higher up in age.
Agreed, squeezing/hugging the tank reduces wrist pressure significantly. Good tip. As well, people just hold their grips too tightly and are too tense with their shoulders and don’t relax the elbows.
The dash display on this is so incredible. Trying to rig up a rear view camera so I can ditch the mirrors
Can’t you just raise the handlebars or get aftermarket clip ons for the SS, and get the best of both? I think that Suzuki should’ve maintained a four cylinder for the GSX 8S/8R series
Suzuki would have to discontinue the 750 if they made the 8 an i4. The bikes would be too similar performance wise. Now you can get raised clip ons for the 600 but the ride and seating is a bit awkward depending on how tall you ate
4 cylinders only have power at the top end. That's not good for a city bike.
You mean maintained two cylinder like those SV bikes they been making for over two decades?! They actually thought of keeping it a V-twin but decided against it.
Twin engines make for great city bikes. Torque is king in the city.
@@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony I like my ZX6R just fine for the street.
This is a great in-depth video, I've subbed and hope you are able to cover more bikes in the future
Thanks so much!
Good job sir 👌🏾
Move the lights/front from the 600R to the 8R and i’m home
The 8R definitely seems like the better bike for me, and both look great but the GSXR 600 has a more appealing, timeless design. The tiny rear of the 8R, when combined with the large front end, gives the bike strange proportions, reminiscent of T-rex arms. The GSXR looks more balanced in comparison. The 8R also has a long rear fender which probably should never be removed because the stubby rear end is likely not long enough to block water or dirt flung up from the rear tire. Still a great looking bike, but the GSXR just looks better IMO
My GSXS1000F had the same tail design, and it's exactly as you say. I ended up buying a used stock rear fender and it was so much better in the rain.
As for which bike to own, ABS/TC is really hard to give up even if you're an experienced rider. It's so easy to accidentally lock up a front tire in bad conditions, like rain at night in urban areas.
Good video. I was looking at bikes again. I sold mine about 10 years ago. Was wondering what the differences were. If I were to get a more comfortable bike I would just go with a more of naked bike. But I am more so eyeing a super sport like what I had before.
Modern road sport bikes have a slightly different position than their naked bike counterparts, but for me, I don’t find one particularly more or less comfortable than the other. In my case, I’d buy the Suzuki in this video over the naked version because I like the styling and although the seating position is a little bit different, it’s no more or less comfortable for me. These bikes aren’t putting you in seating positions like super sport bikes.
Im a sport bike -exclusive guy, but decided on a Triumph Street Triple 765RS (naked bike) and ride with friends who have Gixers and Ninjas. I am extremely happy with it.
I ride mostly city and local highway- it’s a weapon, great maneuverability, which the pure sport lack for urban setting.
The full-fairings and extra weight of a pure sport only help on highways, IMO.
@@The.MachiiineI’m looking at the street triple 765 RS vs the GSX-R750 and not sure what I want to go with, what would you recommend?
@@worst-hd-player Hi, read below in the comment section @corvinhua4479. He has both bikes and gives great comparison FOR HIM.
Depends on your riding style. I love the RS for the city area, super maneuverable, great body position and top-quality parts (suspension , brakes)and design details.
It’s a naked, so for lots of highway, I’d prefer a full fairing set up, but the handle bar set up is limiting for city maneuvering and terrible traffic. I definitely recommend visiting a dealer and sitting on both.
What I dont like is that the street sport bikes are mostly heavy pigs. You wont feel the difference that much while riding, but I am manhandling my bikes a lot in my garage and at tight parking spaces and there you can definitely feel a difference. Also I love agile and fast bikes. So the CBR 954 RR and the GSX R750 are still my favourite bikes of all time.
Our insurance is base on how much CC the motorcycle has so Supersport is go for me.
I love the 8R. What kills me is the price of that bike. I could get a Z900 or MT09 for a similar amount. I was going to go at the end of the month to get one but now I'm not sure I'll go the 8R route with so many options.
In Canada the Mt09 is a couple grand more, also the z900 can be had for a great deal but the lack of tech doesn’t make it all that appealing
@@SWTVENOM in my country all of the 3 are priced the same.
This past weekend I was invited to a group ride that was held by my dealer and Suzuki and I rode the 8R for about 45 minutes. Overall, I think it's a great bike that is well suited to its market segment. However, in my limited exposure to it, I found the quickshifter's downshifts to be a bit notchy.
I quite enjoyed riding the Katana for a similar amount of time.
Would you say the 8r could be a beginner bike?
@@SWTVENOM I would absolutely say that the 8R can be a first bike. That being said, it would be for someone that has self control, but it's not much different in power than my SV 650 (the BEST beginner bike IMHO). I would recommend either one before a Yamaha MT07! I had that one out two and a half weeks ago and really didn't like it. The MT 10SP (not a beginner bike) was a lot of fun.
12:17 but it looks so much better
The R600 is way better. If someone wants the 8R better get the Naked version because that's the real deal.
8R has nothing but good reviews looks sexy too
GSX8R would be my pick
It depends on what you consider a real race car? Like fuel cell, race gas, plexi windows, cut chassis, etc? Yes that would suck, but you’re getting into a very specific class because there’s restrictions for weight, what needs to be factory as far as body, chassis, glass. A super sport isn’t a race bike. It’s more like driving a Ferrari, the performance is there but you’re sacrificing a lot as far as comfort and you’re never going to get the most out of it if you’re on the street. I prefer the sport car your 911, M3, Corvette. The have your cake and eat it too. So your sporty naked bikes. Which is also why I own the sporty naked bike and not the sport car. One is affordable and the other is not.
Am i the only one that doesnt like tft displays?
I love the classic dials on my personal Kawasaki Z900RS SE, but these displays do offer good information presented in a clear way. It's the way of the future whether we like it or not, so I do take time to praise TFT's that are done well.
I don't think they have, i'd take a old sport tourers like the Cbr 600f anyday. which is something i feel we have lost.
i dont like the insect looking headlights on the 8r
They need to redesign the 750 and 600. Never liked the 50 years of bubble front end.
What a great review !
man. this or the 1000. this seem like better for budget and balanced but the sheer power of the 1000 for 16k idk
I never see you ride these bikes
Not every bike can be ridden. I do expect to be riding some of these soon though. Stay tuned.
Every manufacturer is moving to this style,its a cheaper build this guy is favoring the 8r
Yeah... no GSXR 600 FTW
I don't think there's a wrong answer here.
Nice bikes
No way...with these false supersport
Why this man saying "zed" but sounds American please?
I'm Canadian. I film in Canada, so the bikes are Zed, not Zee, in Canada.
You learn your Ade Bed Sed's in England? wtf
Dude. I'm Canadian, and we, like almost every other English speaking country say Zed instead of Zee. Don't blame me for speaking correctly. 🤷♂️
@@PeterLoweOne the letter z makes zee sound most times, never zed sound so phonetically that is not correct.
👈 Already know which one is for me!
I just traded my 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650cc for a 2024 Suzuki GSXR600 for a daily in Long Beach California need a little power to move around 😅
8 is a piece of junk. Bought a 600 that is soooooooo sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wat they do do ha ha
If you think a 450 pound 8R with 80 hp with a little more torque is gonna win vs a 419-410-400 pound supersport ( depends on mods how light they are ) you got another thing comin... JUDAS PRIEST SAYS... YOU GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN... WE WILL BLOW PAST YOU LIKE YOUR STANDING STILL 8R. LOL. NICE TOURING BIKE.
You can get full touring 500lb+ touring bikes that will blow past your little 600 and make it look slow now days, so I wouldn’t take smack on all touring bikes. Heck even new Harley’s are faster off the line and they heavy as all can be.
So calm down Vegeta, no one is saying they are faster. Not sure how you even got to that conclusion. Do you go watch Miata reviews and say how it can’t beat a full on race car next? lol
1st!