Suzuki GSX-8R

The Suzuki GSX-8R is a middleweight sportbike that Suzuki Motor USA introduced for the 2024 model year, announced in November 2023 and due at dealers in early 2024. It takes the GSX-8S platform and gives it a sporty twist, with a full fairing, a wind-tunnel developed windscreen, a sporty riding position and forged aluminium separate handlebars. Power comes from Suzuki new-generation 776 cc parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree firing order and the Cross Balancer system. Suzuki fitted upgraded Showa suspension, an SFF-BP inverted fork with a matching rear shock, and Dunlop RoadSport 2 radial tyres. The rider aids are the same Suzuki Intelligent Ride System suite as the 8S, with a three-mode drive mode selector and four-mode traction control, and a full-colour five-inch display. It launched in Metallic Triton Blue, Pearl Ignite Yellow and Metallic Matte Sword Silver, and Suzuki also homologated it for the MotoAmerica Twins Cup.