Tired of these overly negative comments of pseudo bikers who are only interested in spec sheets and image. Just ride and find out what biking really is and what you really need…and what you are really capable of (not in your imagination). Then many people find out that they cannot even max out a GSX-8S or R. Great bike for proper, real riders.
Completely agree. I don’t care about having the highest spec I care about riding. I’ve kept my ninja 250 despite having bigger bikes because it’s a simple and fun. Next bike will be a xr150l for similar reasons.
Suzuki has been making reliable, fun and even exciting motorcycles for decades. My 05' GSXR falls into the exciting category. Great company, great bikes. Find yourself one and ride it to happytown. See you there.
I went from riding 1000cc bikes to this category to try it out and actually fell in love with it. Those bikes are really street usable and fun with lots of character and practicality. Loving my MT07 and loving this Suzuki 8r as well. Definitely my two favorites.
Cracking bike I reckon, a modern take of the sv650. I'd love to have something like this as my 2nd bike, something that is fun but easy going so I could chill out in comfort 👍🏻
Really glad this segment is coming alive again. It’s exactly what I want. A bike I can commute and tour on fairly comfortably (thank you fairings) but also go for rides up the mountains or a track day, that isn’t overly tall or overly powerful such that you can’t get out of 1st gear without breaking the speed limit. And, I should mention, at a very attainable price. A V-twin would be more characterful, but that’s the way it is these days.
Wow its quite funny how negative some of these comments are. I think this is a great looking little bike, and i know from my riding buddies who range from about 18yrs-24yrs that this is a really exciting model along with the aprilia and triumph. Great review as always and I'm excited to see one in the flesh now 😁
Not much Suzuki can do. Emission regulations killed high RPM engines. Making boring twins is the only thing you can do to keep up without getting gouged. Thank god for Kawasaki who has their heavy industry division and can afford to makes solid I4's.
@joshgts9675 false, they couldve made this bike more sport oriented instead of whatever class theyre calling this, while making the 8s the street oriented bike. If there gonna copy Aprilia theyre gonna need to put more effort into it. This bike does nothing notable. Just a budget bike.
I wouldn’t go that far but it seems like a good entry into the segment. If you insist on a new bike for all-around riding it is affordable and will probably be bulletproof.
@@sburns2421 What research on markets, inside information, or knowledge do you have to conclude it "won't go that far"? Suzuki have put the 8R in MotoAmerica Twins Cup racing. In this sense, it's like saying the RS660 and Yamaha R7 won't go that far.
@@lifted_above you expressed an opinion it was the biggest news of all the international bike shows this year. In other words, the most important single bike of the year. Neat little bike obviously built to a price, and vastly superior to its spiritual ancestors, the 600/750 Katana of 20 years ago. But to say it was the biggest news of the year seems a bit of a stretch. FWIW to me it was the slew of good, big Chinese bikes coming online in the next few months that will be seen as the biggest news of this year. People look back on 2023 & 2024 and see this was when Chinese bikes became more mainstream and acceptable.
I rode this bike yesterday. Was skeptical before I climbed aboard, but within 5 minutes I had a big grin! That bike is fun on the street and 130 mph is just fine with me!
Nice review. I like it & definitely interested in checking one out. Also keen to see how the Daytona 660 goes. I agree this is a really interesting catergory where kind of anything goes. I've had the super sports between 600 - 1000cc back in the day & I'm done with them now. These aren't track bikes & I don't want to do track days so a comparitevly cheap & cheerful road orientated sports bike that's not too expensive, not too uncomfortable & not too fast, (so you can actually use most of what it offers most of the time) sounds like fun.
@@DaleMt09sp completely different how? Its the same 660 three cilinder is it not?. Maybe it is setup slightly different to get slightly higher rpm but i assume it will behave similarly in the mid range. Not that that is a negative thing, I own a Trident and am happy with it, but just thing it lacks some legs in 6th gear to be comfortable at highway speeds.
@@FGGiskard it’s got 14bhp more for a start and a couple more nm 17% more bhp and 9% more torque look at mcn’s review the engine is pretty much completely reworked
The people who want lower bars should look for an R7 or a secondhand R6. I want a bike that looks like a sportsbike but has the ergonomics of a naked and this could be it. The Ninja 400 is the same, incredibly comfortable.
I have a coworker who will be getting his first bike soon, he wants a sportbike. He is also a young man, who gets excited about technology, fancy screens, quick shifters, etc. However, I think he now understands riding excitement doesn't necessarily come from bells and whistles. The sound of the bike, the handling, the way it accelerates are what delivers the sportbike experience - he is now looking at the GSXR600, unfortunately you can hardly get a used one under $8K. The FZ6R was the perfect entry level sportbike IMO, mainly due to the engine (detuned I-4), it sounded right and had excitement, upright ergos for a new rider, and a low cost of entry ~$6K'ish new back in the day. You rode it for a year, then moved to an endgame bike like GSXR750 (no you don't really need a liter bike). Anyway, that is the progression I would recommend, but you can't even find a used FZ6R anymore.
@BikeWorld how functional are cut-outs alongside the headlights? You have a few short close-ups to show that there are some openings there, but I can't tell what they are for. While I think it is a well-styled bike, those cut-outs have bothered me. If they are functional, I get it; if not, I'd like to see the front follow the simple shape of the 8S front.
Was this demo bike kitted with an aftermarket tail part? Their promotional materiap has ugly 2 piece stop light but this LED seems very fitting the 2024 release. Which are they releasing in Europe/UK?
I actually really really like the bike, not sure why there is hate for it? I honestly don’t think there is a bad bike out there, obviously personal preference comes into it with looks and stuff but I actually think it’s a good looking bike too haha
Great review, as always Chad. I’ve ridden the Vstrom 800DE and the GSX8S. I bet the GSX8R is a great bike. It’s a fabulous motor .So much better than the Honda 750 as fitted to the Hornet. I don’t think it will be a big seller in UK.Just look at some of the negative comments from the ignorant gobshites who bash away at their keyboards. It’s definitely vanity before sanity in the UK. But I bet it sells ok in Europe where bikers are more open minded and not so concerned about what they look like.
it’s a parallel twin for emissions, not because it induces excitement or sounds great. I think the new kwakker across the frame 4 will be much more thrilling to ride even it it’s slower - not ridden either of these but in genera I don’t like twins 😂
Overall looks great - a couple of personal niggles for me are the fact the handlebars are still a bit too upright, I was hoping you'd be in a more forward position as this lends itself to greater feel of the road/ traction etc. I would also have liked to see Suzuki squeeze a little more out of the engine, like Triumph have done with the 660 Daytona, just to make it a bit more worthy of the 'R' badge. But other than that, thank god we're getting bikes that aren't just the never ending list of nakeds or adventures.
It took Suzuki about 25 years to make that engine instead of regurgitating all their old power plants so they were never going to do anything to it when making this bike
I guess they made the conscious decision to offer a more comfortable riding position over a little bit extra front end feel. All testers reported how they never got tired of riding it and Suzuki made a point of letting them do endless laps on it to see for themselves how useable it is. On the engine front they went for the same goal, useability over top end performance. To me, it looks like all the right decisions.
Loving these bikes but just looking for a bit more power. I'm ready for less power but waiting on something around 120hp. In the absence of an R9, I'm going to test to XSR900GP this year and it will likely be that, or an MT09-SP, for my next bike.
I own a mt-09 sp and was on a transalp the other day and the cp3 is in a different league than these parallels even though they are getting better was hard to fault the transalp
Just today some rumors came out from race teams that an R9 will be replacing the R6 for 2025. While there have been rumors before, this seems a bit more substantial. So might be worth to hold out until EICMA 2024 to see if Yamaha actually releases the damn thing.
@@t4r1k98 they’d be silly not to release it tbh unless the people who are asking for it are just full of hot air it would leapfrog all these sub 100bhp bikes and be in a class of its own unless ktm do some sort of rc8 again which would be a rc990 I suppose
Be interesting to see a hornet with some quality suspension mods to bring it up to the same price as this and see which makes the better track bike. Fly screen and some nitron and I don't think the Suzuki would see it for dust. Does look like part though 👍
Looks good! Wish they have come up with fairing version of the GSX-S 750. Something like the 1000GT. Let’s be honest the 2 cylinder is not very desirable in a sport bike…
My type of bike, may temp me from my sx but I will have a go, you never know. I need a all rounder, all year and not a adventure SUV bike. Many thanks.
Aside from the seriously ridiculous crane - backlight abomination this is one of the best looking modern day bikes imo. Especially in yellow it looks really good! 👌
Some commentators are asking for a GT version. I guess they want a sport tourer. But this is slready a 2 cylinder version of the GSXS650s, so really it is what they want already. With a luggage option, this bike will be a great motorway commuter or occasional tourer. Lets face it, this will never be a GSXR, those days are gone.
If you go into it by NOT comparing this bike to a GSXR-750, I think you will appreciate just what this class of bike is for. Secondly, once you do a fender eliminator and put your spin on this bike, I think that I would love it. Just my opinion. Coming from a gixxer 750,1000, M109r, 2024 hayabusa owner.
You shouldn't compare it with most bikes you mentioned. Simply because the seating position is very different. This one is more of a spots touring rather than sports. CBR650R and similar would be best comparison.
Make some of the best bikes period functionally wise. They aren't the most flashy and they don't have the cutting edge tech-- but they perform where it matters most. Brutal efficiency is what Suzuki is famed for-- even in the liter class the GSXR 1000R as a mix of things is absolutely the best superbike for road riding as it's relatively comfortable and incredibly smooth.
Makes sense that they made it the way they did. People that buy a bike like this want a bike that looks like a sport bike not a bike that fits like a sport bike.
Its just great that most of the manufacturers have now realised (from the sales figures no doubt) that the 1000cc and above bikes are just too much for 99% of riders to handle and have fun (as opposed to scaring yourself witless !) on track days and way way over engineered for anything of practical use on the road. Couple that with superbikes being around 20 grand and up and insurance it's no wonder sales have fallen off a cliff.
My last 1000 (fz1) was so expensive to run. I wonder if more modern litre bikes are more frugal ? I'd miss the insane power but itd be nice to travel more than 100 miles before filling up again !
Motorcycle insurance for the Suzuki GSX8S was cheap (around $300 for full cover/year) when it first came out, but it's now well above $500/year. Conversely, the Yamaha XSR900 was about $900/year when it first came out but after a few years it has been adjusted to about $300/year. The Suzuki GSXS1000, in all its forms, has always hovered around $350/year. By contrast, the BMW S1000RR is over $1200/year. So it's clear that, for whatever reason(s), the GSX8S is being crashed in fairly large numbers while the more expensive and XSR900 seems to be bought by experienced and careful older men. And, apparently, the Suzuki GSXS1000's insurance is shockingly low for what is essentially a 2005 GSXR1000 with a few electronics thrown in.
@@langhamp8912 Insurance figures are based on a lot of things like theft and crashes who buys what. A lot of young squids don't buy the GSXS models so whether it's the 750 or 1000 insurance is cheap. A gsx-s1000 is a pretty fast bike too.
Almost 50 years of mainly suzuki ownership so NOT a Suzuki hater (or any other catcalling kneejerk reaction to anyone who has a different opinion). All I see is an 8s with more weight (a few bits of plastic) and different forks and a bigger price ticket. The 8s is an okay bike even a good bike, Suzuki make great bikes, but, although the 8s (and undoubtedly the 8r) will offer some fun, they will lack the (amount of) outright FUN that is all too readily available from the alternatives. Honda looked at the best selling bike in this category (MT07) and thought great engine offering huge fun that outweighs the things like brake feel, budget suspension etc.... then made the Hornet that is basically an MT07 that's a bit better all round. I just wish Suzuki had looked at the KTM 790/ 890 and done the same as honda did. Huge fun, incredible handling and Suzuki reliability... would have sold every one as a pre order. Every TS, DR,GT, Gsxr and Gsxs I have ridden has always been epic fun until the 8s and that's where Suzuki moved away from putting fun at the forefront. Listening to Chad talk about the 8r reminds me of all the times people have insisted I rode their bike and then there's that awkward moment when I would be struggling to say nice things about a good bike that I'd found a little too sensible to really enjoy on a daily basis.
@@marksimpson5218 The ktm 790 has 12% more, but that's not the point. The point is, in a world where motorcycle sales are dwindling and the best selling bikes are the ones that offer the huge amounts of fun, Suzuki are producing a bike that's sensible, it's fun, just a lot less fun. It hurts me to see Suzuki go this way. If they had given the 8r more power it would have shown they were even slightly interested in trying to wrestle sales from other manufacturers but the 8r is just a middling naked with added weight, it breaks my heart.
It's not a case of whether it's 'better'. You're asking a professional journalist his view. It will almost definitely be different from the average Joe's view... best to go out and ride them all.
@@inked-96 yes agree and thank you for answering Better that yes...just wanted to buy kawasaki 650 and have been reading that the engine from Kawasaki line 650 is not punching enough and that is too quiet 😄 ...but should just go and drive one...not reading hehe
I’d say specific use cases. I own an r7. It’s committed. Great handling and all that bit it’s uncomfortable for longer rides, unless you hit twisties all the time, then it is amazing. Sat on a gsx8r and it’s much more comfortable. I don’t thinkg it is as agile (just a guess) but it has more power and seems like a friendlier bike
@@zelcpavle5494 Not a problem. That's what the bike community is for. In my personal view, I'd avoid the Kawasaki. I'd avoid the parallel twins in them sports bike like the R7 and 8R. I'd go MT07 or 8s personally. Good luck.
I wish that the government would make a change to the road tax to bring these middleweight bikes into a lower cost road tax. Kind of make it so that the 401cc to 600cc category of road tax was 401cc to 950cc.
When manufactures do this to their nakeds i think they ought to just up the power. A little more torque and hp would go a long way in making them that bit more attractive a sportbike.
Bikes like this are what we need. I was always surprised the TRX850 didn’t do better. One thing though the Suzuki colours & stickers already make the bike look 15yrs old. Still hoping Honda see sense and bring back the VFR. How about a 600 & 900 V-blade
I think it blows the R7 out of the park. Like noted, adjusting the shock dialed it for spirited riding-- i think a rear set is needed, then flash it with a full exhaust to uncork it fully and you'll be pushing like 87-88HP? Looks great too. Unlike your Aprilia RS as well we all know Suzuki's are are indestructibly durable and last 100K miles.
I'd rather ride one of these at 90% of the bikes and my potential and have cracking fun than ride at 10% of the potential on one of the latest crazy litre bikes. Smiles per miles this will beat it hands down. But people will still want bragging rights and try and impress their chums about how fast they are on a litre bike. Most are.... In a straight line.
Typical Suzuki! Great feature packed wheelie machine with room for tuning and legendary reliability. They focus on the chassis of their bikes and it always shows. Lots of inexperienced riders complaining. Not everything is a GSXR1000.
776cc twin. After proper aftermarket uncorking, you're seeing about 86-88 horsepower and 62-64 ft-lb torque at the wheel, and a barking booming soundtrack.
"There's no TC, no cornering ABS, just a BS"... :) Fine bike for sure, but enough with this parallel twin nonsense. I want my inline four back! Where's the GSX-R 750?
@@johnnyblue4799 In the USA, the GSX-R750 hasn't gone anywhere. Neither has the 1000 or Hayabusa or any other bikes all the sensitive four cylinder owners seem to be threatened about.
Suzuki bikes are really good, however in India no one wants to buy it because of their poor after sales service. Have to wait for weeks to get some mainstream spares and even if got the spare they told to visit some outside mechanics to fix the problem as they are busy with other works. I faced such problems from different service centers. And decided not to buy a suzuki bike anymore even if it is a fantastic one.
Agree with this test drove it. But torque wise this is just a little bit linear or smooth down low and a little bit lighter. Not worth the upgrade from an sv650 user perspective
Tired of these overly negative comments of pseudo bikers who are only interested in spec sheets and image. Just ride and find out what biking really is and what you really need…and what you are really capable of (not in your imagination). Then many people find out that they cannot even max out a GSX-8S or R. Great bike for proper, real riders.
Mostly are Suzuki haters 👎
Completely agree. I don’t care about having the highest spec I care about riding. I’ve kept my ninja 250 despite having bigger bikes because it’s a simple and fun. Next bike will be a xr150l for similar reasons.
I agree. The negative commenters are just showing off their ignorance about riding.
@@FunniestFlicks What about the Kawi KLX300 ?
@@FunniestFlicks way to go, mate! Stay safe and have fun! 🤙🏼
Best looking bike in this class IMO
Suzuki has been making reliable, fun and even exciting motorcycles for decades. My 05' GSXR falls into the exciting category. Great company, great bikes. Find yourself one and ride it to happytown. See you there.
I went from riding 1000cc bikes to this category to try it out and actually fell in love with it. Those bikes are really street usable and fun with lots of character and practicality. Loving my MT07 and loving this Suzuki 8r as well. Definitely my two favorites.
Cracking bike I reckon, a modern take of the sv650. I'd love to have something like this as my 2nd bike, something that is fun but easy going so I could chill out in comfort 👍🏻
Really glad this segment is coming alive again. It’s exactly what I want. A bike I can commute and tour on fairly comfortably (thank you fairings) but also go for rides up the mountains or a track day, that isn’t overly tall or overly powerful such that you can’t get out of 1st gear without breaking the speed limit. And, I should mention, at a very attainable price. A V-twin would be more characterful, but that’s the way it is these days.
Wow its quite funny how negative some of these comments are. I think this is a great looking little bike, and i know from my riding buddies who range from about 18yrs-24yrs that this is a really exciting model along with the aprilia and triumph. Great review as always and I'm excited to see one in the flesh now 😁
Yeah, I agree - cool looking bike.
You know unless it has 150+ horsepower people who are insecure immediately think it is a boring/bad bike.
Then go buy it.
Not much Suzuki can do. Emission regulations killed high RPM engines. Making boring twins is the only thing you can do to keep up without getting gouged.
Thank god for Kawasaki who has their heavy industry division and can afford to makes solid I4's.
@joshgts9675 false, they couldve made this bike more sport oriented instead of whatever class theyre calling this, while making the 8s the street oriented bike. If there gonna copy Aprilia theyre gonna need to put more effort into it. This bike does nothing notable. Just a budget bike.
I would say....really nice bike! especially on white/grey and red
Fantastic video! Chad is a legend, those effortless wheelies. 👌
This whole class reminds me of what the SV650S was back in the day. Just affordable sportiness in a quantity that anyone can enjoy.
It honestly looks really dope
I thought I'd dislike the headlights alot more.
You are a great tester - because your an enthusiastc - you make me get this Suzuki !
Great bike and love that it has a more comfortable riding position.
One of the best looking and according to the all the great journalists, it rides amazingly well.
Out of all the bikes shown at the international shows, the Suzuki strikes me as the biggest news among most all of them.
I wouldn’t go that far but it seems like a good entry into the segment. If you insist on a new bike for all-around riding it is affordable and will probably be bulletproof.
@@sburns2421 What research on markets, inside information, or knowledge do you have to conclude it "won't go that far"?
Suzuki have put the 8R in MotoAmerica Twins Cup racing. In this sense, it's like saying the RS660 and Yamaha R7 won't go that far.
@@lifted_above you expressed an opinion it was the biggest news of all the international bike shows this year. In other words, the most important single bike of the year.
Neat little bike obviously built to a price, and vastly superior to its spiritual ancestors, the 600/750 Katana of 20 years ago. But to say it was the biggest news of the year seems a bit of a stretch.
FWIW to me it was the slew of good, big Chinese bikes coming online in the next few months that will be seen as the biggest news of this year. People look back on 2023 & 2024 and see this was when Chinese bikes became more mainstream and acceptable.
@@sburns2421 Suzuki creating an all-new platform, engine, chassis, line of bikes is news. China making bikes is not news.
True this is a great time to be a rider
Great looking bike!... Welcome back Suzuki!
It really looks well finished, well thought out.
Great review of the new Suzuki. I hope they sell well. Thanks
Great bike, great review. No bla bla bla... Great job!
Looks great, rides fun, will be an excellent commuter. Cool.
Suzuki has got a winner, good job.
Can't wait to ride one.
I rode this bike yesterday. Was skeptical before I climbed aboard, but within 5 minutes I had a big grin! That bike is fun on the street and 130 mph is just fine with me!
So you bought it
@@SkankHunt42O not yet. it’s down to it and the triumph 765 street triple.
@@MrFirstonraceday I’m thinking 8r or that rr 400 ninja that’s like 10k
Now, I want to see Suzuki make a GSX-8GT ❤
I'm waiting for the GSX-8GX with the bonus panniers :)
Actually this could be a gt. Just add your choice of after market luggage options
#yes.
@@Jonathan-L #yes.
With electronic cruise control, please.
Looks a great bike 👍
Nice review. I like it & definitely interested in checking one out. Also keen to see how the Daytona 660 goes. I agree this is a really interesting catergory where kind of anything goes. I've had the super sports between 600 - 1000cc back in the day & I'm done with them now. These aren't track bikes & I don't want to do track days so a comparitevly cheap & cheerful road orientated sports bike that's not too expensive, not too uncomfortable & not too fast, (so you can actually use most of what it offers most of the time) sounds like fun.
The daytona will need slightly longer gearing than the trident imo. Let’s see
@@FGGiskard Agreed & I'm pretty sure it does, among a number of other significant changes too based on the recent press release.
@@FGGiskardengines completely different than the trident
@@DaleMt09sp completely different how? Its the same 660 three cilinder is it not?. Maybe it is setup slightly different to get slightly higher rpm but i assume it will behave similarly in the mid range. Not that that is a negative thing, I own a Trident and am happy with it, but just thing it lacks some legs in 6th gear to be comfortable at highway speeds.
@@FGGiskard it’s got 14bhp more for a start and a couple more nm 17% more bhp and 9% more torque look at mcn’s review the engine is pretty much completely reworked
Wish this was out last summer. Bought the 8s. I enjoy that bike but do prefer the look of a sport bike. Plus the firmer suspension would help
With suspension and 2 Wheel DynoWorks tweaks (89hp/63tq), this thing would be amazing.
We’ve managed to get 98 out of it already. Going to be a weapon!
The people who want lower bars should look for an R7 or a secondhand R6. I want a bike that looks like a sportsbike but has the ergonomics of a naked and this could be it. The Ninja 400 is the same, incredibly comfortable.
I have a coworker who will be getting his first bike soon, he wants a sportbike. He is also a young man, who gets excited about technology, fancy screens, quick shifters, etc. However, I think he now understands riding excitement doesn't necessarily come from bells and whistles. The sound of the bike, the handling, the way it accelerates are what delivers the sportbike experience - he is now looking at the GSXR600, unfortunately you can hardly get a used one under $8K. The FZ6R was the perfect entry level sportbike IMO, mainly due to the engine (detuned I-4), it sounded right and had excitement, upright ergos for a new rider, and a low cost of entry ~$6K'ish new back in the day. You rode it for a year, then moved to an endgame bike like GSXR750 (no you don't really need a liter bike). Anyway, that is the progression I would recommend, but you can't even find a used FZ6R anymore.
I have mentioned R7 and other less powerful motorcycles to start on, he wants a 600@@KutayZeno
I wish I was not so into the aprilia already. Suzuki deserves more love.
Dude Aprilias blow , literally
@BikeWorld how functional are cut-outs alongside the headlights? You have a few short close-ups to show that there are some openings there, but I can't tell what they are for. While I think it is a well-styled bike, those cut-outs have bothered me. If they are functional, I get it; if not, I'd like to see the front follow the simple shape of the 8S front.
Going to miss bike world on viaplay now its not free. Is there anywhere else we can see full programmes
I would NEVER compare it to those bikes I mentioned. I was just giving context as to what bikes I had experience with. But I feel you bro.
Was this demo bike kitted with an aftermarket tail part? Their promotional materiap has ugly 2 piece stop light but this LED seems very fitting the 2024 release. Which are they releasing in Europe/UK?
I actually really really like the bike, not sure why there is hate for it? I honestly don’t think there is a bad bike out there, obviously personal preference comes into it with looks and stuff but I actually think it’s a good looking bike too haha
Great review, as always Chad.
I’ve ridden the Vstrom 800DE and the GSX8S.
I bet the GSX8R is a great bike.
It’s a fabulous motor .So much better than the Honda 750 as fitted to the Hornet.
I don’t think it will be a big seller in UK.Just look at some of the negative comments from the ignorant gobshites who bash away at their keyboards.
It’s definitely vanity before sanity in the UK. But I bet it sells ok in Europe where bikers are more open minded and not so concerned about what they look like.
Bonza! Can't wait to see how it compares to the Daytona 😁
I like this bike, but im more partial to the 8S. Maybe itll change after I see the 8R in person
Went to the dealership today to spec out my first bike. I want one of these, but worry that it's more than I can handle. Opinions?
Great looking bike! Kind of Katana inspired more than GSX-R, but I like it!
reminds me of my ninja 650 just with a bit more cc than my bike. definitely seems like a cool bike for sure.
I like it
Very nice Bike. Fling the gauntlet, Ducati!
Very Handsome bike, Suzuki has a winner on there hand. A few mods and it will be a screamer.
it’s a parallel twin for emissions, not because it induces excitement or sounds great. I think the new kwakker across the frame 4 will be much more thrilling to ride even it it’s slower - not ridden either of these but in genera I don’t like twins 😂
Could it become a vfr750 style legend? Comfortable, faired and easy , ticks the boxes.
Suitable for touring?
Overall looks great - a couple of personal niggles for me are the fact the handlebars are still a bit too upright, I was hoping you'd be in a more forward position as this lends itself to greater feel of the road/ traction etc. I would also have liked to see Suzuki squeeze a little more out of the engine, like Triumph have done with the 660 Daytona, just to make it a bit more worthy of the 'R' badge. But other than that, thank god we're getting bikes that aren't just the never ending list of nakeds or adventures.
It took Suzuki about 25 years to make that engine instead of regurgitating all their old power plants so they were never going to do anything to it when making this bike
I guess they made the conscious decision to offer a more comfortable riding position over a little bit extra front end feel.
All testers reported how they never got tired of riding it and Suzuki made a point of letting them do endless laps on it to see for themselves how useable it is.
On the engine front they went for the same goal, useability over top end performance.
To me, it looks like all the right decisions.
The group test is going to be interesting. Triumph has it on paper, we all know that may not transfer to the road though.
Triumph is a notably small bike. I was too cramped on the Trident but fine on the 8S.
@@Otto-AutoPilot How tall are you mate ? I've ridden the R7 and 8S, I fitted ok at 5ft 11.
@@shadowred1980 6'4 - Trident was just that bit too small, not so much comfort, but I looked silly on it. Looked and felt much better on the 8S.
@@Otto-AutoPilotyou are actually way too tall even by tall standards 😂. I don't think most manufacturers even make bikes for that size 😅
Loving these bikes but just looking for a bit more power. I'm ready for less power but waiting on something around 120hp. In the absence of an R9, I'm going to test to XSR900GP this year and it will likely be that, or an MT09-SP, for my next bike.
I own a mt-09 sp and was on a transalp the other day and the cp3 is in a different league than these parallels even though they are getting better was hard to fault the transalp
Just today some rumors came out from race teams that an R9 will be replacing the R6 for 2025. While there have been rumors before, this seems a bit more substantial. So might be worth to hold out until EICMA 2024 to see if Yamaha actually releases the damn thing.
@@t4r1k98 they’ll cash in on the retro first I bet
@@DaleMt09sp Entirely possible. Just wanted to share this since it did seem a bit more credible that previous rumors.
@@t4r1k98 they’d be silly not to release it tbh unless the people who are asking for it are just full of hot air it would leapfrog all these sub 100bhp bikes and be in a class of its own unless ktm do some sort of rc8 again which would be a rc990 I suppose
Can't wait for the upcoming KTM RC990 compares in this class.
Be interesting to see a hornet with some quality suspension mods to bring it up to the same price as this and see which makes the better track bike.
Fly screen and some nitron and I don't think the Suzuki would see it for dust.
Does look like part though 👍
double bubble windscreen would make it more useable
Where is Madlad Northover?
Really love the looks of it! But you don't expect to listen the sound that produces 😐
Looks good! Wish they have come up with fairing version of the GSX-S 750. Something like the 1000GT. Let’s be honest the 2 cylinder is not very desirable in a sport bike…
My type of bike, may temp me from my sx but I will have a go, you never know. I need a all rounder, all year and not a adventure SUV bike.
Many thanks.
Aside from the seriously ridiculous crane - backlight abomination this is one of the best looking modern day bikes imo.
Especially in yellow it looks really good! 👌
I like the yellow also.
I'd like it more with black wheels.
Some commentators are asking for a GT version. I guess they want a sport tourer. But this is slready a 2 cylinder version of the GSXS650s, so really it is what they want already. With a luggage option, this bike will be a great motorway commuter or occasional tourer. Lets face it, this will never be a GSXR, those days are gone.
Ah, remember when a new gixxer 750 would be exciting news, great to see the good times return.
I think I'll hang on to my zx12r😊
Curious to see how it compares to SV650
If you go into it by NOT comparing this bike to a GSXR-750, I think you will appreciate just what this class of bike is for. Secondly, once you do a fender eliminator and put your spin on this bike, I think that I would love it. Just my opinion. Coming from a gixxer 750,1000, M109r, 2024 hayabusa owner.
You shouldn't compare it with most bikes you mentioned. Simply because the seating position is very different. This one is more of a spots touring rather than sports. CBR650R and similar would be best comparison.
Seems Suzuki is leaving no CC stone unturned.. They sincerely make some of the best mid-segment bikes..
Make some of the best bikes period functionally wise. They aren't the most flashy and they don't have the cutting edge tech-- but they perform where it matters most. Brutal efficiency is what Suzuki is famed for-- even in the liter class the GSXR 1000R as a mix of things is absolutely the best superbike for road riding as it's relatively comfortable and incredibly smooth.
EU reports are so nice!
Makes sense that they made it the way they did. People that buy a bike like this want a bike that looks like a sport bike not a bike that fits like a sport bike.
Another reason to keep riding my 929 blade
another reason go for CBR 600RR 2024
Get a ZX-6R, a real middleweight sportbike.
@@GPz84 No, the GSX8R is the real sportbike, the ZX-6R is a Supersport, aka a race bike made road legal.
Wonder if they went to more effort on this release because the gx was so poor
Its just great that most of the manufacturers have now realised (from the sales figures no doubt) that the 1000cc and above bikes are just too much for 99% of riders to handle and have fun (as opposed to scaring yourself witless !) on track days and way way over engineered for anything of practical use on the road. Couple that with superbikes being around 20 grand and up and insurance it's no wonder sales have fallen off a cliff.
My last 1000 (fz1) was so expensive to run. I wonder if more modern litre bikes are more frugal ? I'd miss the insane power but itd be nice to travel more than 100 miles before filling up again !
Motorcycle insurance for the Suzuki GSX8S was cheap (around $300 for full cover/year) when it first came out, but it's now well above $500/year. Conversely, the Yamaha XSR900 was about $900/year when it first came out but after a few years it has been adjusted to about $300/year. The Suzuki GSXS1000, in all its forms, has always hovered around $350/year. By contrast, the BMW S1000RR is over $1200/year.
So it's clear that, for whatever reason(s), the GSX8S is being crashed in fairly large numbers while the more expensive and XSR900 seems to be bought by experienced and careful older men. And, apparently, the Suzuki GSXS1000's insurance is shockingly low for what is essentially a 2005 GSXR1000 with a few electronics thrown in.
Would like more sweet spot sport bikes-- 600CC power range with comfier but sporty ergo's.
Yamaha..... R9???? Come on lol
@@langhamp8912 Insurance figures are based on a lot of things like theft and crashes who buys what. A lot of young squids don't buy the GSXS models so whether it's the 750 or 1000 insurance is cheap. A gsx-s1000 is a pretty fast bike too.
@@englishsteel-nz6im now we're talking... get on the development team asap !
What’s bhp
Please release a GT version Suzuki , pretty please.
This is the GT version…
This or the Kawasaki ZX4RR?
Almost 50 years of mainly suzuki ownership so NOT a Suzuki hater (or any other catcalling kneejerk reaction to anyone who has a different opinion). All I see is an 8s with more weight (a few bits of plastic) and different forks and a bigger price ticket. The 8s is an okay bike even a good bike, Suzuki make great bikes, but, although the 8s (and undoubtedly the 8r) will offer some fun, they will lack the (amount of) outright FUN that is all too readily available from the alternatives. Honda looked at the best selling bike in this category (MT07) and thought great engine offering huge fun that outweighs the things like brake feel, budget suspension etc.... then made the Hornet that is basically an MT07 that's a bit better all round. I just wish Suzuki had looked at the KTM 790/ 890 and done the same as honda did. Huge fun, incredible handling and Suzuki reliability... would have sold every one as a pre order. Every TS, DR,GT, Gsxr and Gsxs I have ridden has always been epic fun until the 8s and that's where Suzuki moved away from putting fun at the forefront.
Listening to Chad talk about the 8r reminds me of all the times people have insisted I rode their bike and then there's that awkward moment when I would be struggling to say nice things about a good bike that I'd found a little too sensible to really enjoy on a daily basis.
Give me the torque of the Suzuki any day.
@@marksimpson5218 The ktm 790 has 12% more, but that's not the point. The point is, in a world where motorcycle sales are dwindling and the best selling bikes are the ones that offer the huge amounts of fun, Suzuki are producing a bike that's sensible, it's fun, just a lot less fun. It hurts me to see Suzuki go this way. If they had given the 8r more power it would have shown they were even slightly interested in trying to wrestle sales from other manufacturers but the 8r is just a middling naked with added weight, it breaks my heart.
This is the bike for twisty roads. If you have more straights, get the others.
So its better than the Kawasaki 650 or Yakaha r7 ?
It's not a case of whether it's 'better'. You're asking a professional journalist his view. It will almost definitely be different from the average Joe's view... best to go out and ride them all.
@@inked-96 yes agree and thank you for answering
Better that yes...just wanted to buy kawasaki 650 and have been reading that the engine from Kawasaki line 650 is not punching enough and that is too quiet 😄 ...but should just go and drive one...not reading hehe
I’d say specific use cases. I own an r7. It’s committed. Great handling and all that bit it’s uncomfortable for longer rides, unless you hit twisties all the time, then it is amazing. Sat on a gsx8r and it’s much more comfortable. I don’t thinkg it is as agile (just a guess) but it has more power and seems like a friendlier bike
@@HeyAddieImTojo ok thanks for answering 💪
@@zelcpavle5494 Not a problem. That's what the bike community is for. In my personal view, I'd avoid the Kawasaki. I'd avoid the parallel twins in them sports bike like the R7 and 8R. I'd go MT07 or 8s personally. Good luck.
I wish that the government would make a change to the road tax to bring these middleweight bikes into a lower cost road tax. Kind of make it so that the 401cc to 600cc category of road tax was 401cc to 950cc.
Why would the scumbags do that ??
They want to fleece everyone of as much money as possible
When manufactures do this to their nakeds i think they ought to just up the power. A little more torque and hp would go a long way in making them that bit more attractive a sportbike.
Like triumph did with the 660
@@DaleMt09spyou've got it!
@@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou I’ve seen some race series one of these on the dyno at 94bhp so it’s capable
Bikes like this are what we need. I was always surprised the TRX850 didn’t do better. One thing though the Suzuki colours & stickers already make the bike look 15yrs old. Still hoping Honda see sense and bring back the VFR. How about a 600 & 900 V-blade
This is the kind of motorcycle that makes you lengthen the path of your house just to ride a bit longer 😃
Does it out perform my 23’ RS660 Extrema?
I think it blows the R7 out of the park. Like noted, adjusting the shock dialed it for spirited riding-- i think a rear set is needed, then flash it with a full exhaust to uncork it fully and you'll be pushing like 87-88HP?
Looks great too.
Unlike your Aprilia RS as well we all know Suzuki's are are indestructibly durable and last 100K miles.
Suzuki's are not reliable , middle of the road.
@herbcanter2114 gsxr are documented at 75k -100k still running smooth lol 😆
Ranks behind Yamaha as most reliable in all lists.
I'd rather ride one of these at 90% of the bikes and my potential and have cracking fun than ride at 10% of the potential on one of the latest crazy litre bikes. Smiles per miles this will beat it hands down. But people will still want bragging rights and try and impress their chums about how fast they are on a litre bike. Most are.... In a straight line.
Typical Suzuki! Great feature packed wheelie machine with room for tuning and legendary reliability. They focus on the chassis of their bikes and it always shows.
Lots of inexperienced riders complaining. Not everything is a GSXR1000.
so true
Suzuki has never had legendary reliability Yamaha and Honda are the top two.
Bring back 750 inline 4.
I very much like the look of this Suzuki but will wait for Honda's CBR750R and god forbid a KTM RC790r
I don’t know Suzukis. What size is the motor and how many horses?
780 ccm and 83 HP, 80 NM
A real horse actually produces 15HP on the dyno. If you feed him his oats.
776cc twin.
After proper aftermarket uncorking, you're seeing about 86-88 horsepower and 62-64 ft-lb torque at the wheel, and a barking booming soundtrack.
"There's no TC, no cornering ABS, just a BS"... :)
Fine bike for sure, but enough with this parallel twin nonsense. I want my inline four back! Where's the GSX-R 750?
This is the hand they’ve been dealt, this is the result of the manufactures trying to keep the bike industry alive.
@@BikeWorldTVshow Yeah... the glory days of motorcycling are behind us. I should go buy a 600 sportsbike while they're still available.
@@johnnyblue4799 this is one of the reasons we’re re-building written off bikes. We’ve just bought a K2 GSXR!
@@johnnyblue4799 ... I agree with Mr Blue. I really wonder where the motorcycle industry is heading. Don't quit riding guys.
@@johnnyblue4799 In the USA, the GSX-R750 hasn't gone anywhere. Neither has the 1000 or Hayabusa or any other bikes all the sensitive four cylinder owners seem to be threatened about.
This bike is made for the canyons
So Chris isn't allowed outside the country then...
We've locked him in the workshop. 😂 We're letting him out next week for the Duke and Ducati mono.
i cant tell if its the shitty roads, bad suspension or engine vibrations that i can hear through your voice during riding.
The roads weren't great, quite a bit of wind noise making it sound rough.
Suzuki bikes are really good, however in India no one wants to buy it because of their poor after sales service. Have to wait for weeks to get some mainstream spares and even if got the spare they told to visit some outside mechanics to fix the problem as they are busy with other works. I faced such problems from different service centers. And decided not to buy a suzuki bike anymore even if it is a fantastic one.
I really need english subtitles for this
Is it an SRAD?
The bike looks small on yah
I’m sure its just a slightly more powerful “SV650S”😊
Agree with this test drove it. But torque wise this is just a little bit linear or smooth down low and a little bit lighter. Not worth the upgrade from an sv650 user perspective
Needs low clip ons. Looks like something my Nan would ride with those bars.
Why is every reviewer short? Lol
This bike is a huge fu to all the gsxr and rmz owners waiting for an update for 10 years
It's EUROPEAN UNION GARBAGE, we're not allowed Gsxr's in England no more.