A few things to add, as I had a fair bit of time with Dei's 8S test bike and went over it pretty thoroughly with a critical eye. Firstlly though... that gravel track footage doesn't do justice to the crazy steep gradient, no shit when you walk on it stones are tumbling downhill from each footstep. It was ropey. I'd have quite liked a rope to climb or descend it tbh 😂😂! I spoke to a load of hardcore MTB riders (the campsite is a MTB mecca) and they said no bloody way would they have dared ride a heavy road spec motorbike on that track with no knobbly tyres. Mega respect for Deimantė by me and the hundred people who were amazed and impressed to find that gleaming brand new bike at the top of a mixed mud and loose gravel death trap track we'd all cursed and sweated and stumbled up and down on every time. She shocked everybody. I was really proud of her, she's way too humble about it so i had to blow her trumpet for that. I guarantee most of you watching couldn't have managed it or had the balls to have tried it. There were other bikes parked at the safe bottom main car park by all the sensible normal average bikers! 😎👌 Comments made by some were all impressed by the new 8S styling and fit and ginish. I'm talking quality build quality. There's not one shitty quality plastic part on it, the materials used and the paint and coating finish are all pretty shockingly positive. I've got and owned a few Suzukis and build finish has never been a strong point with any of them. The older ones suffer. Well I've gotta say im honestly impressed by this latest model - it's more like a premium euro quality level. The value for money is incredible tbh. I could get geeky about the engine and fueling and ECU mapping but this is too long. But believe me when i say this new engine is cleverly capable of much much more with some remapping and dyno time and a stage 1 couple of mods. It's electronically neutered as stock and still feels crisp and strong. I'm into racing. This 8S platform is the new weapon for minitwin and supertwin racing. Look forward to seeing them in action on the racetrack and roadracing next season after teams figure them out and unlock all the potential.😮
Thank you Tony. I should bring Press bikes for your inspection more often. Telling you once again your writing skills could bring so much to this world! Wish I could articulate in English like that. Thank you 🙏🏻
@@tomboyabitcheers you. The engine design and mapping is seriously clever by Suzuki. It's been released in 8S form with the perfect tune for this application. I've learned that the throttle position mapping alone has massive scope for improvement in performance. This isn't new, but on a middleweight do everything naked twin... it's rare for upper rev range to be as restricted (usually there isn't much more power available to NEED to restrict it beyond emissions reasns). I'm hearing that there's about 30% restriction artificially at the top end. Imagine how you'd be buzzing if the wee blue midge splatterer had an extra third of the throttle suddenly available at the upper end of the rev range!! It does flatten off, but by design. The potential for this bike is bigger than it seems as standard. Amazing first bike perspective in that you can learn on it, get good on it, then if you want more... reflash the ECU and unlock another level! Then keep enjoying it all opened up! It'll sound spectacular with a good exhaust and via elecronic fuelling tuning. I want clip on bars and a half fairing. It's inevitable that Suzuki will release it soon -I hope. You did this 8S and Suzuki proud mate. Best test experience I've watched on TH-cam and it stands out. You went aaaaaaall the extra miles on this one and it shows. Be chuffed. Suzuki, ffs put your special 8S only preload spanner in the tool kit as standard please. And heated grips aren't OTT to expect in 2023. That's my constructive couple of little moans. 🙌💙👏👏👏👏👏👏
I know, UK plates are horrendous. On bikes there's been a couple of decades of bikers playing cat and mouse with the police by using smaller illegal plates. Muuuch smaller! I've given up with small plates and various font styles and sizing... it's not worth the hassle, I'd always get pulled over in the end 😢😂. Cops treat you with a little more decency when you've been naughty speed wise... if your number plate isn't a microscopic middle finger to the law, that always sets their attitude to 'punish this prick' mode... from my experience. It's been fun while it lasted and believe me we've all taken the piss with our plates over the years! 😁
I just got this bike a couple of weeks ago and immediately removed that crazy huge fender it comes with. I didn’t even want that back there, it’s such a good looking and riding bike
@@raphymartinez I've not seen a 8S with the tail mess sorted out yet. I looked hard at it though, figuring out how to do it. Trickier than normal with the rear light/brake light not being mounted to the bike, but being part of the black plastic monstrosity that needed removed and killed with fire! It's a shame you cant post a pic of your set up here. If you follow Deimantė on social media? Send her a photo of how you fixed the ugly lights/plate mount. Also the shock adjuster tool if you got one, I wanna see how different it is to a conventional preload spanner, if af all. Glad you're loving the bike. It's frustrating having a newly launched model and the aftermarket hasn't got any goodies ready yet isn't it?
@@tonykeast9966 sent via X. As far as the tool used for adjusting the preload… flathead screwdriver and hammer. Could not find a wrench that would fit in there and could be turned after, so I’ll live with a little mark from the screwdriver. Not a big deal and unless you’re looking for it you won’t see it
I was on the US Suzuki site today and noticed they had 2024 specifications and gallery pictures showing the new colors. Blue on blue remains the same but the black model gets blue wheels, sub-frame, and tank wing 8S graphic. White model is replaced with a gray bodywork and wheels model. Love the multiple opinion videos!
I'm not a sports bike fan. However your style is so personable. You can tell you're still get rider miles under your belt. Very enjoyable episode. Bish xx
Great review 👍! I really enjoyed the collaboration with Tony, I’ve watched his channel for quite a while, nice to get a “second opinion” all in one review 😉!
Im excited to see how much power can be squeezed out of it. Full exhaust, new intake system ( like a hord for mt07 ) and a tune should get up to 90 whp. Then itll be perfect!
So far in the tuning shops in the USA, it's approached about 88 hp at the wheel (gains of 10-11 hp). Remarkably, it's also picked up 9 ft-lb torque (around 64-66 ft-lb, depending on dyno) in the process, which is pretty awesome. Work is being done on velocity stacks, airbox, other things. No work yet on camshafts, but that seems to be the current limiting factor at making more power at the higher revs. It makes fat torque in the middle but flattens HP gains at high revs.
Nicely done! Honestly, this bike kinda flew under my radar as far as the middle-weight nakeds are concerned. But this looks like a very nice option for someone looking for a daily commuter and fun weekend ripper. That blue is pretty nice as well. Great review! New subscriber here 😊
Great collaboration with MC Tony🤙 It’s a brilliant motorcycle for me & you too! Gees, you’re tiny😉 I’m about Tony’s size & it’s bloody brilliant! I’ve gone the black version. You’ve done well to ride it on any surfaces💪💪⭐️
It's been 35 years or more since I could drive from the USA to Canada and buy an Imperial Gallon in Canada for less than a 4 quart gallon cost in the USA. An Imperial Gallon is 5 quarts.. USA gallon 4 quarts 3.7Liters. Now days they sell gas by the Liter in Canada and it costs more than gas in the USA costs..
Lovely vid, agree with evey thing said, i am so impressed with the whole bike , for me i have increased rear preload to 5 and increased rear tyre preasuer to 40psi and i found it improved the ride which was good to start with left the front as is, i wish it had djustable clutch span as standared for my chubby hands i lkik the other colours but i have a black one it looks class the build quality and fit are top end i can see where the extra grand is spent, its a keeper nearly 1600 mikes in 6 weeks rain or shine its brilliant, Well done suzuki brilliant vid again thanks very clear consise and void of unnessasry fubbish like top speed which in the rael world is not needed , how it feels and how it delivers the goods etc are needed
Thank you for sharing this. A real owners comments are the most valuable. True, I try to express as much as I can how it feels as technical stuff is clearly listed on Suzuki website and already covered by motorcycle journalists. I would prefer it black too!
Hi Deimante, I like the style of the bike and really like the colour, and for you at 5 feet 8 inches is fine but I am only 5 feet 1 inch so am limited to what I can own. Only recently found your channel but enjoying them. Ride safe. Best wishes Roy.
I had a riding instructor your height, you must be taller than him. He proudly announced he was "5 foot f*ck all" to every new rider with concerns about their own height or leg length. He was excellent. I got to watch him prove 100% to every student that you don't need to flat foot any bike if you learn the ways around it. Flat footing on a lesson was a cardinal sin even if we could easily reach tarmac... Adapted body position and better technique completely built confidence for every rider. I've carried this on for over 20 years, pushing shorter riders into the way he taught slow speed manouevres and control. It's all about the rear brake and clutch... advanced level control. Better balance via practicing his methods and reading the road and environment better. Not all riding schools teach to his level. Have you been riding long? What country are you in? I know many shorter riders who ride surprising and unadapted big bikes perfectly and proudly and confidently after learning better skills with the right instructor. If it's causing you problems and affecting bike choices and your riding... give me a shout and I'll explain more and try to help. I was 5' 1" myself for a wee while many moons ago 🙂
Hi Tony , have I been riding long , I would say so 49 years and counting and never driven a car, 12 months a year riding, had nearly 30 bikes, goldwing 1200 being the biggest, for the last 3 years a 21 year old yam 600 diversion with full luggage, recently toured Scotland from Cornwall, the bike has a lovely low seat height , and I think it's a great bike.
@@user-zl6em9ub5t that's a bloody impressive riding career Roy. Wow! Far be it for me to be trying to teach a good old dog any new tricks mate 😁. It doesn't sound like you've let it hold you back much at all, big respect from me. I was hoping you'd be from another country like America, where the level of tuition and skill required to legally ride on the road is shockingly the very bare minimum. There would be so much room for improvement in that kind of situation. I've worked with many US/foreign bikers and it's by their own admission that the UK test standard nowadays is faaaar harder but better than they had to do. That being said Roy, the DVLA test back in your day was hardly the biking Krypton factor either!? 😂😂😂. Yer never too old or experienced to sharpen up some skills and refresh your/our confidence, I think. I can see me putting a lot of effort into my blunt riding skills next year. Rusty and worried. I'll be a happy man if I can rack up all the miles and time that you have on two wheels! I bet youd get on great with that new Suzuki, the weight is so low and it's narrow. Check if there's a lower seat option in the accessory line for the 8S? Hey platform shoes must be due a comeback soon, so maybe you'll still get your GS or 8S yet! 🤞🤝🤣
Quite a teaser for you next loaner bike. Glad you had a great time on your first Suzuki experience D. Hope you had time to tease Simon some more (blue Gxer?) hehehehe
@@mikep.9371 Next episode is a first impressions of that new Suzuki. Won’t be long. If honestly I spent most weekend editing, but going to Mint tomorrow and it will be a good day 😃
how does the service intervals of the 8S compare to the MT07HO? Being as the engine is a new design I'm wary as it isn't a proven unit long term...yet compared to the CP2 used in the Yamaha
I test rode the 8S a while ago and was very impressed with it. I loved the torque of this engine and the bike was very comfortable for me, i liked how it rode so much i was tempted to chop in my Yam XSR900 for it. It was only the modern angular looks i wasn't keen on.
Yeah I love it! Had an MT-09 and wanted something better for street riding and not doing 100mph by just getting on it. lol This thing just had such amazing low end and mid end grunt that it’s perfect for the street and you don’t have to down shift as the thing will just pull down low. The bike is just very well balanced with power and handling. Reminds me of my MT-07 which I loved but much better.
@@HifeMan Aftermarket tuning is proving to gain back around 10 ft-lb torque right through the middle. Also the sound is pretty awesome with Akrapovic exhaust.
@@lifted_above I saw that!! Already got an Akrapovic exhaust and a few other goodies sitting in it's box. ;) It's snowing so i'm just waiting till it starts to warm up but the wait is already driving me nuts! lol Hope to get everything installed by march and send the ECU off to be tuned not far after. :)
@@HifeMan Well hot dog. You're further along than I am. Winter arrived very late where I live and I won't be riding here for months. You going with 2Wheeldynoworks flash?
I have had my 8s for 2.5 months. I like it a lot. Still a little buzzier then I would of thought. Has good useable power, do miss a little of the kick on top. Hoping an ECU flash and an intake will do the trick. I don't get nearly the MPG you guys saw. I am averaging 43mpg US.
Can you as a long time reviewer tell me what the fueling is like at walking pace, I live in Japan and its unbelievable but I can not get a test ride. No dealer as a demo bike. My current BMW F900XR is terrible in crawling traffic, I have to work the clutch all the time. So what is the 8S like, honest answer please.
Looks like another UJM from Suzuki, Universal Japanese Motorcycle, does exactly what it says on the tin, no fuss no bother. Not to keen on the looks department but my 2021 GSX-s1000F isn't exactly a looker either. I reckon anyone who buys one will be more than happy.
Good video.. I was looking at purchasing a GSX S750 as I think I prefer the 4cyl engines over the twins (I've only had/riden 4cyls) Have you had the chance to ride one?? Would love to hear your thoughts on that bike, if you could try to get one to review.. 🤞👍
I used to ride 4 cyl but eventually decided they lack sensation for me - I like to feel the engine running so I only buy singles and twins now lol. Ask the shop for a test ride
@@tomboyabit Yes I read the comments by the other guy " tonykeast9966" who rode the other GSX-8S .. He said it was very steep and of course I could see the stones. It's a lot easier to ride on a naked bike than on a bike with full luggage and camping gear strapped on .
@@mikeskidmore6754 The other guy who left the comments is not the same Tony as the one who ride 8S. Same name. I might not know some words in English, because it’s my third language, but I know what is gravel. I’m Lithuanian. It was gravel.
Looool cat fight! 😂 I worked in civil engineering for a few years so allow me to talk technical dirt and clear this up a bit. 🤓😂 The road was a grim mix of materials and aggregates. The underlying soil was red clay. There was soil run off from the surrounding woodland that had mixed together a lovely mess of wet clay over some random boulders randomly on the track. At some stage in time a few loads of 100mm scalpings has been laid, too thin and irregularly to fill soft spots. Type 1 MOT grade road aggregate also used randomly in between mudslides and wash off over many years. Most recent layer though, since they added building services up the track for toilets etc is pea gravel. I'd say the dumper driver was on the piss. There was as much 5 and10mm pea gravel and crushed shingle slung around (particularly around the tight corners) to make it dangerous. There wasnt a consistent run of any one material up the rough road. But the stupid pea gravel over much larger rocks in places was the worst booby trap. That and the gradient. I'll estimate 1 in 4 at it's easiest and 1 in 3 at worst. Average 1 in 3.5 or about 32% from memory 😅 next time I'll take soil samples and my theodolite to work out the levels for the critics. Gravel track is the way I described it to Deimantė. I was picking gravel out of my boots grips and dog's paws. Gravel track was the term used by the staff when they gave directions "up the dodgy trail" and all the mountain biker dirt connoisseurs around the place referred to it as gravel too. So go with it! No fucking way in hell would I have taken a brand new press bike from a manufacturer anywhere near it. Crusty Deimon of dirt nailed it with a smile every time tho. Suspend your disbelief! When the mountainbiker mob realised it was a tidy little blond chick with just jeans on... they were all even more impressed. A guy who rode GS beemers for decades made a point to stop and chat and give a bit of respect to her for it. Which is much cooler than being a dick about terminology to a non native Englishspeaker who does damn well I think. 🧐🤫
@@tomboyabit Gravel is a combination of clay and crushed stone.. that is supposed to pay. The road you were on is mostly just a natural packed clay. It could get very greasy in the rain. Oh Lithuanian you accent is very similar to a Russian accent in English. Heck English speaking people in the USA can have difficulties understanding The English that people in Great Britain Speak. Certain Regions in the UK have a very different dialect, slang , and use different words than what we use in the USA. The Dialect in the USA varies Greatly too .. from the South From The East Coast like New York or Boston. I am going to try and find an interesting Video of Guy Martin who's Grand Parents I think immigrated from Lithuania thanks to WW II Destruction. If you like Motorcycles and you live in the UK then you must know who Guy Martin is of course. He has raced in the Isle of Man a few times and done very well .. except that time his gear box seized up and he crashed and broke his back .
Hello Deimante, honestly on this one, it's too many "wouaw", "fantastic", "the best", "perfect", to be complete review... It looks too much like the brand has given you the bike in exchange of compliments. I just can imagine already the next video, in 4 years for the Suzuki's update, which will say that the new seat is "so much better than the previous one", or "the brakes are hopefully updated",... I'm not saying the bike is not good (i didn't test it), but the review simply looks too "sponsored by the brand" to be... honest
It’s not sponsored by the brand or endorsed in any way. I just loved it that much. It’s a great bike. One of my absolute favourites from all I rode. Many who rode it will agree with me. I loved it and I listed the reasons why. Furthermore is another opinion on the vlog.
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A few things to add, as I had a fair bit of time with Dei's 8S test bike and went over it pretty thoroughly with a critical eye. Firstlly though... that gravel track footage doesn't do justice to the crazy steep gradient, no shit when you walk on it stones are tumbling downhill from each footstep. It was ropey. I'd have quite liked a rope to climb or descend it tbh 😂😂! I spoke to a load of hardcore MTB riders (the campsite is a MTB mecca) and they said no bloody way would they have dared ride a heavy road spec motorbike on that track with no knobbly tyres. Mega respect for Deimantė by me and the hundred people who were amazed and impressed to find that gleaming brand new bike at the top of a mixed mud and loose gravel death trap track we'd all cursed and sweated and stumbled up and down on every time. She shocked everybody. I was really proud of her, she's way too humble about it so i had to blow her trumpet for that. I guarantee most of you watching couldn't have managed it or had the balls to have tried it. There were other bikes parked at the safe bottom main car park by all the sensible normal average bikers! 😎👌
Comments made by some were all impressed by the new 8S styling and fit and ginish. I'm talking quality build quality. There's not one shitty quality plastic part on it, the materials used and the paint and coating finish are all pretty shockingly positive. I've got and owned a few Suzukis and build finish has never been a strong point with any of them. The older ones suffer. Well I've gotta say im honestly impressed by this latest model - it's more like a premium euro quality level. The value for money is incredible tbh.
I could get geeky about the engine and fueling and ECU mapping but this is too long. But believe me when i say this new engine is cleverly capable of much much more with some remapping and dyno time and a stage 1 couple of mods. It's electronically neutered as stock and still feels crisp and strong. I'm into racing. This 8S platform is the new weapon for minitwin and supertwin racing. Look forward to seeing them in action on the racetrack and roadracing next season after teams figure them out and unlock all the potential.😮
Thank you Tony. I should bring Press bikes for your inspection more often. Telling you once again your writing skills could bring so much to this world!
Wish I could articulate in English like that.
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@tomboyabitcheers you. The engine design and mapping is seriously clever by Suzuki. It's been released in 8S form with the perfect tune for this application. I've learned that the throttle position mapping alone has massive scope for improvement in performance. This isn't new, but on a middleweight do everything naked twin... it's rare for upper rev range to be as restricted (usually there isn't much more power available to NEED to restrict it beyond emissions reasns). I'm hearing that there's about 30% restriction artificially at the top end. Imagine how you'd be buzzing if the wee blue midge splatterer had an extra third of the throttle suddenly available at the upper end of the rev range!! It does flatten off, but by design. The potential for this bike is bigger than it seems as standard. Amazing first bike perspective in that you can learn on it, get good on it, then if you want more... reflash the ECU and unlock another level! Then keep enjoying it all opened up! It'll sound spectacular with a good exhaust and via elecronic fuelling tuning. I want clip on bars and a half fairing. It's inevitable that Suzuki will release it soon -I hope.
You did this 8S and Suzuki proud mate. Best test experience I've watched on TH-cam and it stands out. You went aaaaaaall the extra miles on this one and it shows. Be chuffed.
Suzuki, ffs put your special 8S only preload spanner in the tool kit as standard please. And heated grips aren't OTT to expect in 2023. That's my constructive couple of little moans. 🙌💙👏👏👏👏👏👏
It’s hilarious to me how they have thin and cool license plates for cars, but then these giant billboards for bikes out there
I know, UK plates are horrendous. On bikes there's been a couple of decades of bikers playing cat and mouse with the police by using smaller illegal plates. Muuuch smaller! I've given up with small plates and various font styles and sizing... it's not worth the hassle, I'd always get pulled over in the end 😢😂. Cops treat you with a little more decency when you've been naughty speed wise... if your number plate isn't a microscopic middle finger to the law, that always sets their attitude to 'punish this prick' mode... from my experience. It's been fun while it lasted and believe me we've all taken the piss with our plates over the years! 😁
It’s ridiculous. These yellow posters in the back of the bike ruins even the best looking ones.
I just got this bike a couple of weeks ago and immediately removed that crazy huge fender it comes with. I didn’t even want that back there, it’s such a good looking and riding bike
@@raphymartinez I've not seen a 8S with the tail mess sorted out yet. I looked hard at it though, figuring out how to do it. Trickier than normal with the rear light/brake light not being mounted to the bike, but being part of the black plastic monstrosity that needed removed and killed with fire! It's a shame you cant post a pic of your set up here. If you follow Deimantė on social media? Send her a photo of how you fixed the ugly lights/plate mount. Also the shock adjuster tool if you got one, I wanna see how different it is to a conventional preload spanner, if af all. Glad you're loving the bike. It's frustrating having a newly launched model and the aftermarket hasn't got any goodies ready yet isn't it?
@@tonykeast9966 sent via X. As far as the tool used for adjusting the preload… flathead screwdriver and hammer. Could not find a wrench that would fit in there and could be turned after, so I’ll live with a little mark from the screwdriver. Not a big deal and unless you’re looking for it you won’t see it
I was on the US Suzuki site today and noticed they had 2024 specifications and gallery pictures showing the new colors. Blue on blue remains the same but the black model gets blue wheels, sub-frame, and tank wing 8S graphic. White model is replaced with a gray bodywork and wheels model. Love the multiple opinion videos!
Thank you Deimante, the co-reviews are great!
I'm not a sports bike fan. However your style is so personable. You can tell you're still get rider miles under your belt.
Very enjoyable episode. Bish xx
First class review my dear, hope you enjoyed riding some of our twisty Scottish roads. The farther West the better it gets.
It is an excellent idea having two different opinions on bike reviews I don't know of anyone else doing it, keep up the good work!
Great review 👍! I really enjoyed the collaboration with Tony, I’ve watched his channel for quite a while, nice to get a “second opinion” all in one review 😉!
Im excited to see how much power can be squeezed out of it. Full exhaust, new intake system ( like a hord for mt07 ) and a tune should get up to 90 whp. Then itll be perfect!
So far in the tuning shops in the USA, it's approached about 88 hp at the wheel (gains of 10-11 hp). Remarkably, it's also picked up 9 ft-lb torque (around 64-66 ft-lb, depending on dyno) in the process, which is pretty awesome. Work is being done on velocity stacks, airbox, other things. No work yet on camshafts, but that seems to be the current limiting factor at making more power at the higher revs. It makes fat torque in the middle but flattens HP gains at high revs.
Nicely done! Honestly, this bike kinda flew under my radar as far as the middle-weight nakeds are concerned. But this looks like a very nice option for someone looking for a daily commuter and fun weekend ripper. That blue is pretty nice as well. Great review! New subscriber here 😊
Good evening Tomboy_a_bit. As always a pleasure watching your vids and interviews. Safe enjoyable riding till next time girl 😊👍.
Nice Edit Deimante, I had a lot of fun on our day out, looking forward to the next one.
I’m glad you liked the collab as I absolutely enjoyed it! Let’s do more!
Great collaboration with MC Tony🤙 It’s a brilliant motorcycle for me & you too! Gees, you’re tiny😉 I’m about Tony’s size & it’s bloody brilliant! I’ve gone the black version. You’ve done well to ride it on any surfaces💪💪⭐️
Great review on brilliant roads round North Essex. Love riding them myself too.
I’m doing my ride out in these roads 😊
It's been 35 years or more since I could drive from the USA to Canada and buy an Imperial Gallon in Canada for less than a 4 quart gallon cost in the USA. An Imperial Gallon is 5 quarts.. USA gallon 4 quarts 3.7Liters.
Now days they sell gas by the Liter in Canada and it costs more than gas in the USA costs..
I like the interspersion of ride and chat
Lovely vid, agree with evey thing said, i am so impressed with the whole bike , for me i have increased rear preload to 5 and increased rear tyre preasuer to 40psi and i found it improved the ride which was good to start with left the front as is, i wish it had djustable clutch span as standared for my chubby hands i lkik the other colours but i have a black one it looks class the build quality and fit are top end i can see where the extra grand is spent, its a keeper nearly 1600 mikes in 6 weeks rain or shine its brilliant, Well done suzuki brilliant vid again thanks very clear consise and void of unnessasry fubbish like top speed which in the rael world is not needed , how it feels and how it delivers the goods etc are needed
Thank you for sharing this. A real owners comments are the most valuable.
True, I try to express as much as I can how it feels as technical stuff is clearly listed on Suzuki website and already covered by motorcycle journalists.
I would prefer it black too!
Very enjoyable ,that 8S seems so easy to ride ,,gravel, even on the grass. Looking forward to the next one.
It was very easy to ride. But at the same time you can push it to a thrilling and ebbed frightening edges.
These vlogs have definitely inspired me to want to take motorbike up to Scotland (maybe next year?).
You should. I’m going back next year.
Hi Deimante, I like the style of the bike and really like the colour, and for you at 5 feet 8 inches is fine but I am only 5 feet 1 inch so am limited to what I can own. Only recently found your channel but enjoying them. Ride safe. Best wishes Roy.
I had a riding instructor your height, you must be taller than him. He proudly announced he was "5 foot f*ck all" to every new rider with concerns about their own height or leg length. He was excellent. I got to watch him prove 100% to every student that you don't need to flat foot any bike if you learn the ways around it. Flat footing on a lesson was a cardinal sin even if we could easily reach tarmac... Adapted body position and better technique completely built confidence for every rider. I've carried this on for over 20 years, pushing shorter riders into the way he taught slow speed manouevres and control. It's all about the rear brake and clutch... advanced level control. Better balance via practicing his methods and reading the road and environment better. Not all riding schools teach to his level. Have you been riding long? What country are you in? I know many shorter riders who ride surprising and unadapted big bikes perfectly and proudly and confidently after learning better skills with the right instructor. If it's causing you problems and affecting bike choices and your riding... give me a shout and I'll explain more and try to help. I was 5' 1" myself for a wee while many moons ago 🙂
Hi Tony , have I been riding long , I would say so 49 years and counting and never driven a car, 12 months a year riding, had nearly 30 bikes, goldwing 1200 being the biggest, for the last 3 years a 21 year old yam 600 diversion with full luggage, recently toured Scotland from Cornwall, the bike has a lovely low seat height , and I think it's a great bike.
@@user-zl6em9ub5t that's a bloody impressive riding career Roy. Wow! Far be it for me to be trying to teach a good old dog any new tricks mate 😁. It doesn't sound like you've let it hold you back much at all, big respect from me. I was hoping you'd be from another country like America, where the level of tuition and skill required to legally ride on the road is shockingly the very bare minimum. There would be so much room for improvement in that kind of situation. I've worked with many US/foreign bikers and it's by their own admission that the UK test standard nowadays is faaaar harder but better than they had to do. That being said Roy, the DVLA test back in your day was hardly the biking Krypton factor either!? 😂😂😂. Yer never too old or experienced to sharpen up some skills and refresh your/our confidence, I think. I can see me putting a lot of effort into my blunt riding skills next year. Rusty and worried. I'll be a happy man if I can rack up all the miles and time that you have on two wheels! I bet youd get on great with that new Suzuki, the weight is so low and it's narrow. Check if there's a lower seat option in the accessory line for the 8S?
Hey platform shoes must be due a comeback soon, so maybe you'll still get your GS or 8S yet! 🤞🤝🤣
great review but which bike between this and the 800de would be the better daily bike
i got this bike for 2 month now! i am really happy with it :)
Great video as always………!!
Quite a teaser for you next loaner bike.
Glad you had a great time on your first Suzuki experience D.
Hope you had time to tease Simon some more (blue Gxer?) hehehehe
Oh you will love that next one! Simon was all over it when I went to ride with him on it.
@@tomboyabit I'll be sure to watch as soon as you post it. Hope you had a good weekend.
@@mikep.9371 Next episode is a first impressions of that new Suzuki. Won’t be long.
If honestly I spent most weekend editing, but going to Mint tomorrow and it will be a good day 😃
how does the service intervals of the 8S compare to the MT07HO? Being as the engine is a new design I'm wary as it isn't a proven unit long term...yet compared to the CP2 used in the Yamaha
I test rode the 8S a while ago and was very impressed with it. I loved the torque of this engine and the bike was very comfortable for me, i liked how it rode so much i was tempted to chop in my Yam XSR900 for it. It was only the modern angular looks i wasn't keen on.
Yes the looks a bit like Marmite. For me it somehow works.
Yeah I love it! Had an MT-09 and wanted something better for street riding and not doing 100mph by just getting on it. lol
This thing just had such amazing low end and mid end grunt that it’s perfect for the street and you don’t have to down shift as the thing will just pull down low.
The bike is just very well balanced with power and handling. Reminds me of my MT-07 which I loved but much better.
@@HifeMan Aftermarket tuning is proving to gain back around 10 ft-lb torque right through the middle. Also the sound is pretty awesome with Akrapovic exhaust.
@@lifted_above I saw that!! Already got an Akrapovic exhaust and a few other goodies sitting in it's box. ;) It's snowing so i'm just waiting till it starts to warm up but the wait is already driving me nuts! lol
Hope to get everything installed by march and send the ECU off to be tuned not far after. :)
@@HifeMan Well hot dog. You're further along than I am. Winter arrived very late where I live and I won't be riding here for months.
You going with 2Wheeldynoworks flash?
70 MPG-British is 58.29 MPG-USA or 4.04 L/100km.
Also looking forward to the GSX-8R fared model coming out.
I have had my 8s for 2.5 months. I like it a lot. Still a little buzzier then I would of thought. Has good useable power, do miss a little of the kick on top. Hoping an ECU flash and an intake will do the trick. I don't get nearly the MPG you guys saw. I am averaging 43mpg US.
You're getting about 60mpg by UK measures then - not bad at all.
43 mpg-US? You must be twisting that grip all of the time.
Nice car!
Hepco & Becker have some good luggage solutions that make touring possible on this bike. Not cheap but good.
They seem to have very good saddle mounted options. Mosko Moto probably the best soft luggage option.
Can you as a long time reviewer tell me what the fueling is like at walking pace, I live in Japan and its unbelievable but I can not get a test ride. No dealer as a demo bike. My current BMW F900XR is terrible in crawling traffic, I have to work the clutch all the time. So what is the 8S like, honest answer please.
It’s a shame you can’t try it 😫
It’s super smooth and balanced. One of the best from the bikes I have ridden so far, at the super slow pace. 👌
@@tomboyabit thanks, probably going to buy one
Awesome views
Looks like another UJM from Suzuki, Universal Japanese Motorcycle, does exactly what it says on the tin, no fuss no bother. Not to keen on the looks department but my 2021 GSX-s1000F isn't exactly a looker either. I reckon anyone who buys one will be more than happy.
Like the bike but not keen on the front end though
Good video.. I was looking at purchasing a GSX S750 as I think I prefer the 4cyl engines over the twins (I've only had/riden 4cyls)
Have you had the chance to ride one?? Would love to hear your thoughts on that bike, if you could try to get one to review.. 🤞👍
I used to ride 4 cyl but eventually decided they lack sensation for me - I like to feel the engine running so I only buy singles and twins now lol. Ask the shop for a test ride
What jacket is that you're wearing? I really like it?
In Scotland I’m wearing Dainese, during the ride with Tony in Essex Alpinestars.
You didn't ride on a Gravel rd. Gravel usually has loose stones.. You road on a hard packed dirt road which is easier to manage.
It had a lot of loose stones. Read pinned comment.
@@tomboyabit Yes I read the comments by the other guy " tonykeast9966" who rode the other GSX-8S .. He said it was very steep and of course I could see the stones.
It's a lot easier to ride on a naked bike than on a bike with full luggage and camping gear strapped on .
@@mikeskidmore6754 The other guy who left the comments is not the same Tony as the one who ride 8S. Same name.
I might not know some words in English, because it’s my third language, but I know what is gravel. I’m Lithuanian. It was gravel.
Looool cat fight! 😂 I worked in civil engineering for a few years so allow me to talk technical dirt and clear this up a bit. 🤓😂
The road was a grim mix of materials and aggregates. The underlying soil was red clay. There was soil run off from the surrounding woodland that had mixed together a lovely mess of wet clay over some random boulders randomly on the track. At some stage in time a few loads of 100mm scalpings has been laid, too thin and irregularly to fill soft spots. Type 1 MOT grade road aggregate also used randomly in between mudslides and wash off over many years. Most recent layer though, since they added building services up the track for toilets etc is pea gravel. I'd say the dumper driver was on the piss. There was as much 5 and10mm pea gravel and crushed shingle slung around (particularly around the tight corners) to make it dangerous. There wasnt a consistent run of any one material up the rough road. But the stupid pea gravel over much larger rocks in places was the worst booby trap. That and the gradient. I'll estimate 1 in 4 at it's easiest and 1 in 3 at worst. Average 1 in 3.5 or about 32% from memory 😅 next time I'll take soil samples and my theodolite to work out the levels for the critics. Gravel track is the way I described it to Deimantė. I was picking gravel out of my boots grips and dog's paws. Gravel track was the term used by the staff when they gave directions "up the dodgy trail" and all the mountain biker dirt connoisseurs around the place referred to it as gravel too. So go with it! No fucking way in hell would I have taken a brand new press bike from a manufacturer anywhere near it. Crusty Deimon of dirt nailed it with a smile every time tho. Suspend your disbelief! When the mountainbiker mob realised it was a tidy little blond chick with just jeans on... they were all even more impressed. A guy who rode GS beemers for decades made a point to stop and chat and give a bit of respect to her for it. Which is much cooler than being a dick about terminology to a non native Englishspeaker who does damn well I think. 🧐🤫
@@tomboyabit Gravel is a combination of clay and crushed stone.. that is supposed to pay. The road you were on is mostly just a natural packed clay. It could get very greasy in the rain.
Oh Lithuanian you accent is very similar to a Russian accent in English.
Heck English speaking people in the USA can have difficulties understanding The English that people in Great Britain Speak. Certain Regions in the UK have a very different dialect, slang , and use different words than what we use in the USA. The Dialect in the USA varies Greatly too .. from the South From The East Coast like New York or Boston. I am going to try and find an interesting Video of Guy Martin who's Grand Parents I think immigrated from Lithuania thanks to WW II Destruction. If you like Motorcycles and you live in the UK then you must know who Guy Martin is of course. He has raced in the Isle of Man a few times and done very well .. except that time his gear box seized up and he crashed and broke his back .
I can see riding schools snapping these up for their nice manners low down and suitability for riders of different sizes.
In England we are given instructions of how fast to go on our bike test in KPH yet our road signs are in MPH. What a confusing country we live in
Very confused, especially when you move in here knowing just km. 😳
We are same height!!! hahaha. i just started my for love diet. hope that i can be as thin as you. well. i guess for guy need a tad more meat.
No you don’t need to be that slim as a man. 😅
Why test a road bike on a gravel surface.
Sometimes you have to ride a gravel. This was that time. I didn’t want to leave the bike too far from my camping place.
Sand ha lady
Hello Deimante, honestly on this one, it's too many "wouaw", "fantastic", "the best", "perfect", to be complete review... It looks too much like the brand has given you the bike in exchange of compliments. I just can imagine already the next video, in 4 years for the Suzuki's update, which will say that the new seat is "so much better than the previous one", or "the brakes are hopefully updated",... I'm not saying the bike is not good (i didn't test it), but the review simply looks too "sponsored by the brand" to be... honest
It’s not sponsored by the brand or endorsed in any way. I just loved it that much. It’s a great bike. One of my absolute favourites from all I rode. Many who rode it will agree with me.
I loved it and I listed the reasons why. Furthermore is another opinion on the vlog.
AWESOME GHIA.........!!!!! AWESOME..!!