Suzuki GSX-8R Review - The Balanced Bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:56 What is the GSX-8R's deal?
2:27 The Engine (and Mods!)
4:59 A Straightforward Machine
6:09 As a Touring Bike
7:59 Fairings for Days
10:06 Is It Special?
12:27 Final Thoughts & Rating - ตลก
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Why did you stop selling motorcycle gear and become a T-shirt merchant?
Was lucky enough to ride this bike on a demo day. Amazing bike. This will be my upgrade from my Ninja 400. Bike hauls ass while still being comfortable to ride.
When Yam says a bike "isn't special" but everything else about the bike is said to be great, it's just a great bike. What he really means is "it isn't risky and/or European"
It is a very good bike! It fits the bill for a lot of people
What you're picking up on is Yam's personal desires about motorcycles, and why he wishes lots of people would have the same view regarding a product. It's the lack of truly objective take on motorcycles.
He's transparent about what he likes from motorcycles and doesn't care for. Yet, that colors reviews subtly and overtly, as faint praise.
@@exothermal.sprocket luckily most of us(I hope) can see for ourselves what we want through a variety of reviews with all the necessary information. I don't expect people to be fully unbiased, as it isn't even possible in most if not all industries. Motorcycle reviews, journalism, whatever it is, people will insert their biases. Only natural if we're honest.
😢 I’ve had my 8R for 3 weeks now and I’ve only got 31 miles on it. Seems like the weather is always sunny and clear until I’m off work, then it’s nonstop rain here in NEPA….🌧️🌧️🌧️
Just ride the thing man
Just ride in the rain, it isn't as bad as people make it seem if you don't wide open throttle or smash the break or lean to much it is fine. I got caught in the rain, this is my first bike and I'm a new rider. I handled it fine, you got it!
Dude, I used to live in Allentown PA and it always felt like it was either cloudy or raining. I feel for ya.
I've had mine since March 4 n barely have 180 miles lol
Just move to Florida
That yellow is beautiful, if I were to get this bike I would get it in yellow
A very clear and explanatory video thank you man 👌🏻
I have a 2023 GSXS750 and honestly all I would want from the 8R is updated dash and fairings.
The 750 seating position is good for long rides, 100hp and actually bangs twisties really well. If it had a real fairing kit on it and an updated display and lights, it would make the best inline 4 street bike.
It’s still very capable but it’s a little sad that they neglected giving it the 8S-8R treatment. It was 90% of the way there and they just said “No”
I mentioned this in the video. Suzuki should have slapped fairings on the 750, updated slightly, made it meet emissions, competed against the CBR650R and called it a day.
@@yammienoob yup. Tbh I’d settle for a nice aftermarket body kit but the 750 has very little aftermarket support.
The 8r is probably just good for new riders, it is definitely lower than the 750 in terms of performance. It's my first bike and it's perfect, controllable and overall a decent quality
Anyone know what the 2025 colors will be?
Emission problems may have made it too much work to tinker with inline 4. Plus everybody else were coming out with 2 pots. So they may have figured they'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone this 2 pot gixxer.
I’m salivating at this bike! I really hope I get it cause I’ll be saving for one if not.
About a month in and I have not left B mode and TC 2. After break in we'll see but I am loving it after switching from a 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200 naked.
Just got back from my Goldwing ride and I see noob!
Veridian Cruise has an electronic cruise control kit releasing for the 8s/8r soon. Between that and the factory rebranded sw motech blaze bags, you got a baby sports tourer.
MT 09 SP is the next giveaway bike from Papa Yam
Great Review ❤👍
Nice review, thanks. A cool road motorcycle. I like fairings covering all the parts so it's less easy for strangers to tamper with when parked and in a store away from the bike. I wonder what the fuel range is on this 8R from a full tank? I can go to a comfortable 203 mile range on a 4.0 tank on my Ninja 650 '21. Okay, thanks, so about 170 miles range for the 8R average maybe.
I got one to replace my old bike in April and I haven't had reason to regret it so far
Fwiw the autoblip on my ktm 790 (286° parallel twin) adventure r is buttery smooth. I pretty much never use the clutch for downshifts besides 1st.
ZX6R still packs a solid punch with having a 4 cylinder too like the CBR650R.
As others mentioned the GSX-S 750 proven throughout the years as a solid bike, I do think it'll get an update soon with the new dash etc.
Also used market wise, plenty of choice for naked or sport bikes having a 4 cylinder engine. Heck even a Triple or Twin or a Single.
Seems like the next giveaway is an MT09. Curious to the vids.
The yellow isn't bad but I'll always love that blue option
Yeah, that classic blue screams "I'm a GSX-R!".
I just got an MT-09 after searching for weeks, why does it have to finally be a giveaway bike lol
In the 1:50000 chance you win the giveaway you can still sell the other bike
@@nijego Odds are significantly better than that!
@@yammienoob Did you just roast yourself? xD
Yam, I am considering this bike versus the ZX four RR 40th anniversary edition. Can you nudge me in the right direction for a daily bike?
I just brought a Black Suzuki V-strom 250 SX. while it was sitting in the show room, it has a SV650 sitting next to it keeping it company. I told the salesman I like the SV650's, especially the riding position, but if only it looked like the 8S, because that's a bit of me... It was obvious from his facial expression that he agreed, the 8S is a little busy looking, but lined up next to all the other bikes the 8S stands out, and in my opinion is the best looking bike Suzuki has right now...
I just wish there was a 4S, because with the license rules, I can ride a bike up to 660cc and 47hp. I can't ride a GSX250 because they are physically too small, and I can't move my feet in that position, but a bike the size of an 8S or 8R with a 400cc engine, and the looks of either, People like me who are over 6 foot would flock to them like seagulls to a bag of cheetos
Vstrom 250sx is also sold here in Philippines I've only seen one in black.
There is even a promo when a vstrom 250 sx is bought there is a free top box/ helmet box.
Unfortunately, 200cc-350cc bikes are not common here due to 400cc bike rule on tollways (400cc on paper or bike documents).
Very beautiful bike.
Ok.... Yammie noob, what would you take? GSX8R or Daytona 660? This is my dilemma. I'm in UK.
I like noise, by the way.
Im looking to buy my second bike, and im looking at either the street triple R or the mt-09. Both would be brand new; what's the better choice?
If you got the support go with the street triple. If you want Japanese reliability and ease of tuning get the Yamaha.
@mattsloop2736 There's a triumph dealer 30 minutes away from me and a yamaha dealer 10 minutes away from me. I like the look of the triple more, but the mt would definitely be easier.
@Fizzglg triumph are a great bike. I'd go with that. If there was a dealer around I'd get one for sure
So I’ve had the exact same bike for 3 months and 2.1k miles. My buddy got a mt-09 at the same time. I feel like I’m on a moped on the mt-09. The ergonomics on the 8r feel so much better to me (I’m 6’7). After a tune, airbox mod and full exhaust his mt-09 is barely faster. He hates going 100+ on his bike and is comfortable on my bike going 120+
It just clicked that yellow is the proper color for a Suzuki. Good call.
Just a thought papa yamms but would you consider letting entry’s roll over and stack with every giveaway ? So that long term supporters gain a better likely hood of winning ? It can reset after a win but it would also increase subscription renewal . Just a thought that would benefit your loyal followers!
They do that! You earn entries and use them as you want, they roll over going forward now.
The GSX8R is doing well in the Motoamerica racing! I personally am not interested in it, because I currently own a 2022 GSXR 750Z. It fills all my check boxes, street and track! I personally like all the "No rider assist modes!" Still, I like to keep up with all the newer sportbike and naked bike categories!
This bike is beautiful and would be a nice move from my 2008 FZ6
God damnit, that yellow is so nice looking on that bike.
Parallel twin shared with a naked and an adventure bike, fairing, customizable in a bit more of a tourer, good mpg & so on ? This bike is basically Suzuki's take on an ER6-F xD
What a fantastic bike.
@yammienoob DID YOU ENCOUNTER ANY CLEARANCE FARING ISSUE WITH THE LEOVINCE EXHASUT!? I WAS TOLD BY LEOVINCE THAT THERE IS CLEARANCE ISSUE FOR THE 8R
How would u compare it to the suzuki gsx1250fa
Now compare it to the Daytona 660
I’d buy one made into a more touring capable format along the lines of Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660.
Rip noone talks about the 8S only the 8R 😢 brand new bike and nobody is talking about it
Cause the engine is boring. This bike is boring to. It's what we are getting now because they can make them cheap.
It's basically literally the same bike minus the fairings.
Can't wait for the single cylinder 50HP 1000cc sportbikes...
how does this compare mt 09?????
The giveaway is an mt09 isn't it or a triumph street 765. It was definitely a 3 cylinder
That color is so fucking beautiful
I wonder if I could use it for touring
I would think so depending on the type of trips.
It will be my 1st bike
The rs660 has a perfect auto blip down
I own GSX 8S , and I like it , but I want little bit more sporty and little more faster, waiting when you will test Daytona 660, I little bit scared of rs 660 reliability, I thinking now about MT09/street triple rs 765/ gsx s1000 , I don’t like how MT09 looks
this or the daytona 660?
I did my entire m4 full exauhst and never even un bolted a single fairing on the bike.
I still would choose the Aprilia RS 660. Give me that Italian spice.
Okay so not the 8R but my r3. It’s a 24’ r3. I’m 16. I already have 1500 miles on it in a month. Is that bad? Also, how often should I tighten the chain and change the oil
I’d change the oil fairly soon if it’s first coil change, I’d say it’s time to clean your chain and check the slack. If it’s loose time for an adjustment
@@JaceOrrantia I had it serviced from the dealership at 850. But its looking pretty lose rn, nothing is clanking but I can feel it the way it acclerates its much slower
@@user-yy7sg3cz5ccheck your manufacturers guide for slack you can google it. But typically if you can touch the chain to the guard it’s too loose
Suzuki NEEDS to put the 800 twin into a modern sport cruiser. It would be perfect.
This is a sport cruiser..
I'm like you I'd rather have the MT09 over this bike.
Hey yam yam ! 1050cc 1st bike 2019 speed triple rs- best life choice I ever made 😂 glad I didn’t listen to u
The idea with ptwin is affordable power
but for me, it comes across like eco friendly.
If I wanted to be eco friendly I'd ride a 125cc or a bicycle.
It's really about future emissions standards - Euro 6 stuff.
4 cyl are much harder to meet new requirements.
There will be more 2 and 3 cyl in our future.
@@wetland3010
The engineers know how to do it, but at a higher cost is the problem. Thats why you still find it in litre bikes.
PTwin = cheap, green eco garbage.
"Save the petrol slipping through the increase circumferance of cylinder etc" Rev range, variable valve timming bla bla bla.
I don't care. Burn me more petrol, give me more power.
@@Humineral In my case I no longer wanted a litre bike (just gave my Ducati Diavel to one of my boys). Had nothing to do with fuel economy, as this time I wanted a 750 and 8R was my pick after testing all mids on the market. YMMV.
Feel like motorcycles in general are more dangerous than cars and the more horsepower it has the more tempting it is to try and go faster and faster without much effort, making it more dangerous and more illegal.
I cannot get over that this thing weighs as much as my mt10 while making about half the power.
😂😂😂😂 if I bought a fully faired bike it would stay naked
hello
My complaint about it, is the cheaper suspension.
Have you looked at the new Honda Hornet - THAT is cheap suspension.
8R has nice cast swing-arm. At least they spent some time and money on it.
I don't know, that exhaust is really "raw" like a leaf blower or somehing...
pretty much the molested twin to the strom :P but a "sporty" bike with the strom engine, doesn't sound all that bad :D the strom is an amazing bike.
You’re gonna have to give up the notion of a new 4 cylinder middleweight bike
I'd snatch one now if your thinking of wanting one. In the next year or so there won't be any. I'm thinking of snagging up a new gsxr750 soon. At least if I want one I'll have it and not miss out
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in this category so sv 650 s r7 gsx8r cbr 650 rs660 what else is there? really no idea which i would choice none is perfect like for me i can wirte perfect recepture in terms of all basic techspec like for me preferention in this class 👌🏻☕️ what i would change if i could change let say only 2 stuff in gsx8r it be whellbase on lesss stable at fast corner 146,5 on more nimble 140 👌🏻 and change engine characteristic in regard to where is peak torq i would drop it down from 6800 rpm to like 5000 rpm with peak power where it is than i would probably choice gsx8r in this class sbut in this setup i dont know which i would choice oh thers also daytona 660 and zx4 r 👍🏻☕️ok i like this 💩 so i write what be the perfect bike for me in this class 👌🏻👉🏻 185 kg with 15 l tank whellbase 140 seathight 80-82 rake 24 degrees strong rigid frame ergo not to sporty not to upright 👌🏻 corpse like 20 degree knee and hips like 70 degree with handlebarr hight regulation and rear seat suprot regulotion to front and back for perfect setup tire 120-160 /17 suspension front usd 43 jump 12 rear central sspirng jump 10 front and rear spring preload basic stuff 👌🏻 breaks front 2x300 /3 piston callipers rear 240 /1 piston callipers front and rear steeel cable with abs which is setup that it go everywhere on border of tire grip and not some limited setup for beginner 👌🏻 good aero with no uplift ,cruise control , gearbox 5 gears and not 6 👌🏻 chain typical normal , now engine 👉🏻 so 🤔 750 ccm inline 2 for sound 270 degree fuell injection liquid cooling drive whell vale train 👌🏻 and spin or rotational valve how they call this whatever system MAINTENANCE LESS no valve vlearance check and setup required and drove whell for valve mean as well ypu dont need to service and change somthing basically best posiible setup kill all other in class in regard to service costs and time which it take 👌🏻😎 compresion like 12/13:1 torque 75 nm at 5 k rpm with 90% max torq from 2 k rpm 👌🏻power 75 hp at 9 k rpm rpm perfect linear power curve 0 holes bumps etc 👌🏻 limiterr at 11 k rom stroke 55 mm for hold avg max piston speed at around 20 m/s +/- level max 60 mm for nicer sound … 100 km/h gps at 5 gear at 5000 rpm 👌🏻 yea thats perfect bike in this class like for me not fastest at straight but defenitelly best in every other apsects from technical spec point of view and how it sound behave and all other 💩👍🏻☕️
I can't stand those raised clip ons. Show us this yokes
2nd View 1st Comment...Love your content
Seating position is very bad ...you are sitting on the bike not in the bike...and not good for long rides.
Can i have it 🥺🤲
I still hate the color
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2 cylinders
Too upright position
Ugly colors
I'm pretty sure you posted a premier saying "I bought an MT-09 SP" and later on deleted it. Either I'm high or I'm right.
I thought it was at the end of a recent video that the next one was an MT09SP. Either that or I'm high too
He did about 2-3 weeks ago, and it was a 22 MT-09 SP.
@@SubZeroXJ nah he did post 2 days back as well. So I think probably the next give away bike is gonna be MT-09 SP
So it's the Ryu from Street Fighter?
The Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat?
The Mario from Smash Bros?
Day 5 ish of asking Yammie Noob to ride the Nightster 975, it's an American Z900RS and it's dope!
If only they didn’t make the GSX-8S so ugly
It's a good looking bike. That's about all it has going for it.
so that is wat they give us for a gsxr in the place . not one bit impressed . it looks like a turd even in that yellow. its a 2 cilinder
a goddamn 2 cilinder. when euro 10 arrives you only can buy a 50cc 1cilinder
So sick of seeing and hearing about this Ugly lil yellow gsx8r😒😶🤫... Next please. Give that sucker to someone that wants it and keep it moving homeboy
Bottom shelf! Move on.
The rs660 has a perfect auto blip down
The rs660 has a perfect auto blip down