🏍️ 1. Overview & Intent
The GSX-8R, Suzuki’s completely faired sportbike on the 776cc GSX-8 chassis, was introduced at EICMA 2023 and has been available since early 2024. It offers a mid-class mix between performance and everyday use.
designed to provide riders greater power than 650cc bikes without the difficulty of liter-class bikes. It is easily distinguished by its svelte fairings and GSX-R-inspired design.
2. Powertrain & Performance
With a 270° crank and a 776cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin, it produces a unique exhaust tone akin to a V-twin.
Results:
About 83 PS (61 kW) at 8,500 rpm
About 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm
Features include an intake-control thermostat for reliable warm-up, a Suzuki Cross-Balancer for smoothness, and a ride-by-wire throttle.
Transmission: 6-speed with Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS/slipper-assist) and bi-directional quick shifter
Performance: peak speed of about 200 km/h; fuel efficiency of about 23.8 km/L (4.2 L/100 km) in WMTC, resulting in a range of about 333 km from its 14 L tank.
3. Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Accessible ergonomics are ensured by the steel tubular frame’s 1,465 mm wheelbase and 810 mm seat height.
Weighing around 205 kg (452 lb)
Front suspension: Showa mono-shock with comparable travel; rear suspension: Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, 41 mm, 130 mm
Brakes: single rear disc and two 310 mm front discs with Nissin radial-mount four-piston calipers
25°/104 mm for the rake and tail; 145 mm for ground clearance
4. Electronics & Rider Aids
Instrumentation: 5-inch full-color TFT with traction across modes, day/night modes, and customizable shift light.
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (three modes), four-stage traction control, ABS, and a quick shifter are all part of the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.).
Extra assistance includes side-stand engine cut-off, gear indicator, low RPM assist, easy start, and AHO LED lighting.
driven by a 32-bit dual-processor ECM through CAN-bus throttle-by-wire
5. Pricing & Warranty
- USA MSRP: US $9,669 (+US$530 destination)
- UK: ~£8,999; EU: €9,700–10,900
- Canada: ~C$12,725 .
- India: ~₹10.5 lakh (ex‑showroom), ₹8.5–10 lakh on Smartprix .
- Warranty: 12 months, unlimited mileage .
- Optional extended coverage via Suzuki SEP.
🔚 Final Verdict
The 2025 Suzuki GSX-8R offers an alluring blend of sporting personality, functionality, and high-tech gear. It’s crisp, enjoyable, and smooth—all in a reasonably priced package. Its parallel-twin engine provides both excitement and daily comfort, and at just 205 kg, it feels agile but grounded. Despite being somewhat more expensive, it has more features and flair than many of its competitors. The GSX-8R is difficult to resist if you appreciate a well-balanced riding, electronics, and GSX-R flair.