Suzuki Motorcycle India has burst into the scene with the middleweight parallel-twin GSX-8R. Priced at Rs 9.25 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The sports bike was earlier in the year showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Even though the fully faired GSX-8R shares the same platform as the naked GSX-8S, it is powered by the same 776 cc parallel-twin engine as the V-Strom 800 DE. Here is all you need to know about the GSX-8R.
Suzuki GSX-8R: Engine
The GSX-8R is powered by a 776 cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. It has an output of 81.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
The engine gets two counterbalancers, one at the front and the other at the rear, which irons out vibration and offers a smooth riding experience. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch. The GSX-8R sits on Dunlop RoadSport 2 radial tyres, which provide additional grip in wet conditions. It gets twin 310mm front disc brakes along with a 240 mm rear brake. It is further equipped with Showa SFF-BP inverted front forks and a mono-shock link-type rear suspension with adjustable spring preload.
Suzuki GSX-8R: Features
The GSX-R8 has a razor-sharp design with a pointed nose that houses a pair of hexagonal LED headlights. The sports bike gets a customisable 5-inch colour TFT LCD multifunction instrument panel that reads out all the bike’s systems and real-time status information. It has three riding modes — A, B and C — with A being the most responsive and three traction control modes. To responsive acceleration and quick-shift gears, the GSX-8R comes with Ride-by-wire tech and Bi-directional Quick Shift System.
