Suzuki GSX-8R First Ride Review | Sportsbike Or A Vanilla Motorcycle Wrapped in Wolf's Clothing?

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28 күн бұрын

Today I ride the Suzuki GSX-8R and give you my initial impressions of this midsized sportsbike. It's one of the new crop of parallel twin so called "soft" sportsbikes that are all the rage right now and which include the Aprilia RS660, Triumph Daytona 660, and the Yamaha R7. Is the Suzuki GSX-8R right for you? Grab a brew, and watch along as I sample the latest sportbike from Suzuki.
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*Michelin Road 5 Tires
*LSL Handlebar (black)
*Rizoma brake fluid reservoir (aluminium)
*Powerbronze Fender-Extender
*Ivans Performance Products ECU Reflash
*Spiegler Steel-Braided Brake Lines
*Evotec Radiator Guard
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@paulb_614 22 күн бұрын

The torque makes this a gem of a daily rider. Good looks, comfy and just enough tech. Silver one with the red wheels I just love.

@BlueMarbleRider 22 күн бұрын

Yes, the silver one reminds me of the katana. Cheers.

@chrissunde1104 26 күн бұрын

TST industries has developed aftermarket tune, exhaust and airbox mods that transform that little engine. In the standard factory tune your looking at about 74 HP at the wheel. TST's tune yields over 90 and gives it a real healthy top end. Check out their videos. This bike has lots of room to improve.

@BlueMarbleRider 22 күн бұрын

Fabulous info. The bikes engine is a gem, and very understressed, so I'm not surprised thst TST has found more power. Cheers and thanks for the update.

@Sludgepump 26 күн бұрын

Wow... great comprehensive review! From what you said here, this bike is really aimed at a sizeable market share. I reckon it would suit me nicely. Hands could get uncomfortably chilly without those heated grips though!! lol "Mummy, my hands are cold."

@BlueMarbleRider 22 күн бұрын

Thanks, Sludgy!

@lylemacdonald6672 26 күн бұрын

I did not realize there was a local Suzuki demo ride day. 🙁

@mrsilbo6499 26 күн бұрын

Akrapovic has a pipe available. Come on Suzuki, give us the yellow bike in Europe, FFS!

@BlueMarbleRider 22 күн бұрын

Good to know, thanks. Pretty sure the yellow version is coming in the fall of 2024 - the 2025 model year in Europe.

@Rmachine429 26 күн бұрын

Well said, great first impressions review! Concur with your entire assessment... after test riding twice myself (demo and dealer opportunity to test again). My 2nd test ride I felt some slight vibrations in the handlebars; assume you didn't feel same. I've been impressed with the GSX 8R, and considering a purchase. Honestly, I was fine with my 2018 Vstrom 650 and 2023 Ninja 650 until the 8R came to market. One has to go. Thanks for your insight!

@BlueMarbleRider 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I never felt any tingles in the handlebars at all, just a gentle pulse through the entire bike, although it was very very minor and in my experience can be put down to character: it has two counterbalancers, so I think Suzuki left that in there just to give the bike some soul. It certainly didn't intrude in any way in my riding and I felt it was a positive.But then again I ride a moto guzzi griso and a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 both of which have the same sort of characteristic and I enjoy that. I've had a Suzuki V-Strom, and ridden the Ninja 650. For me the 8R is a natural replacement for the Ninja, but you have to do your thing :-)

@Rmachine429 22 күн бұрын

@@BlueMarbleRider You are right about character. That may very well be the reason I've had a hard time letting go of both the Ninja and the Vstrom. It's a great time to be a motorcyclist, but too much character is out-pacing my wallet and inventory capacity. Thanks for the feedback and keep the reviews/perspectives coming!