Suzuki GSX-8R - more joy for less money.

Suzuki is taking its new mid-range parallel-twin motor as far as it can and the result is the new 8R. Let’s see if it’s any good.

[jubei]

RIP my guy. Sending a smile and a hug to you... thx for everything 🤜🤛

[paullacey]

Great to see bike makers building affordable machines without endless electronics and pointless gizmos, more of this please!

[mindspinn]

This bike won MCN’s middleweight “sport” bike test beating out more hardcore/expensive bikes like the R7, ZX-4RR, Daytona 660, and RS660. Suzuki got it right, despite the haters.

[Lou.C]

Thank you, Donovan, another great review. I think Suzuki are building the right bikes for the everyday rider. I'm a bit partial to the blue one.

[Bow-to-the-absurd]

I just can't watch without constantly shaking my head and feeling sad.

[davesnowpros]

Every time i watch Don riding, i wonder how he doesnt have bugs flying into his eyes

[ewganhoff]

The front fork is different. They went from kayabas to slightly more fancy showas(or something)

[gprimeofx]

That yellow one looks pretty good. But it needs proper, low clip-ons and higher pegs for the "R" designation, they should've called this one the GSX-8F instead.

[cowmath]

I think it’s a very good looking bike. I am a Triumph fan but I would consider this over the new 660’s. I don’t plan on selling my speed triple anytime soon but perhaps someday 😅

[chrissunde]

I heard that the front suspension is not the same as the 8s.

[elekkr]

I own the 8S This bike is a prize/performance value champion also has an extensive warranty program and I am confident it is reliable and long lasting with proper maintenance. It is a winner 🏆 Suzuki I salute you

[astitvakachiar]

Music is too much loud.
Creators should watch the intro themselves 🤐

[cnvdh]

Would this rival the Yamaha R7 and Aprilia RS660?

[markbarrett]

250 top speed? With 80hp don't think so mate.

[hakankillberg]

I testrode this bike and loved it. The riding position is so great not much lending forward its more like a sportstourer and thats why i like it. There are not many or even one model out there at this price of the sporttourer bikes. It handles great and tip in great in corners. Its so roomy. Im 6’2 and it not feel cramped at all. But there is one downside and its the look of the front with thoose headlights. Dont like it. Please Suzuki look at Kawazaki or Triumph Daytona make a front like theese brands or Aprilia. You have the best bike out there at this price just make another front and im home. Liked this bike over the Daytona who is more cramped and lending forward riding position. If you visually dont like the looks in this case the front you dont buy it. First you buy with your eyes.