2024 Suzuki GSX-8R
Suzuki have pulled the covers off another model based on their grunty 776 cc parallel twin platform with the new GSX-8R unveiled at EICMA today.
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The GSX-8R, or 8R shares the same engine and chassis platform as the highly acclaimed GSX-8S and V-STROM 800, but thanks to much sportier styling along with boy racer ergonomics to suit.
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The powerplant generates 82 horsepower at 8500 rpm and 78 Nm of torque at 6800 rpm, as it does in its siblings.
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Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) inverted front forks look after the bumps up front and Showa hardware is also used at the back. Its GSX-8S sibling runs KYB suspension.
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Suzuki are claiming a kerb weight of 205 kg for the new model.
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Available in three liveries consisting of: Metallic Triton Blue, Pearl Ignite Yellow and Metallic Matt Sword Silver. The MY24 GSX-8R is estimated to go on sale locally in April 2024 for $14,990 Ride Away*. The Pearl Yellow brings back memories of the Y model GSX-R750.
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As a gesture of Suzuki’s appreciation for customer commitment, online pre-order customers who place their order before stock arrives in April, will receive a bonus “SOFT CASE SIDE SET” valued at $889, with their bike.
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2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Specifications
- Engine type – 776 cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
- Bore x stroke 84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
- Compression ratio 12.8 : 1
- L x W x H – 2,155 x 770 mm x 1,135 mm
- Wheelbase 1,465 mm
- Ground clearance 145 mm
- Seat height 810 mm
- Kerb mass 205 kg
- Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
- Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
- Rake / trail 25° / 104 mm (4.1 in.)
- Brake Front Disc, twin Rear Disc
- Tyres 120/70ZR17M/C (F); 180/55ZR17 (R)
- Fuel tank capacity 14 L
- Available – April 2024
- RRP -$14,990 Ride Away