ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
DISPLACEMENT
776cc
BORE X STROKE
84.0 x 70.0 (3.3in x 2.8in)
COMPRESSION RATION
12.8 : 1
RATED OUTPUT
61kW @ 8,500rpm (82.9PS)
MAX. TORQUE
78Nm @ 6,800rpm (60.2lb. ft)†
LUBRICATION
Wet Sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel Injection
CERTIFICATION
Euro 5
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
Electronic ignition (transistorised)
STARTING
Electric
FRONT SUSPENSION
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
FRONT BRAKE
Disc, twin
REAR SUSPENSION
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
REAR BRAKE
Disc
FRONT TYRE
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR TYRE
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
LENGTH
2,115mm (83.3in)
WIDTH
775mm (30.5in)
HEIGHT
1,105mm (43.5in)
GROUND CLEARANCE
145mm (5.7in)
UNLADEN WEIGHT
202kg (445lbs)
USABABLE TANK VOLUME
14.0L (3.1UK gallons)
WHEELBASE
1,465mm (57.7in)
SEAT HEIGHT
810 mm (31.9in)
COLOUR TFT DISPLAY
The GSX-8R uses a 5-inch colour TFT display. Clearly legible high-quality information displays keep you fully aware of all the bike’s systems and settings, and supply vital real-time operating status information. The tachometer also serves as a programmable engine rpm indicator. It blinks when the engine speed reaches the preset rpm entered by the rider. It can be set in 250rpm increments within a range from 4,000rpm to 9,750rpm with a function that lets you display large pop-up alerts and remin
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS)
The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) is a collection of advanced electronic rider assist systems, which allow the rider to choose the settings for each system to best suit their preference or to suit the conditions. SIRS helps enhance an already exciting riding experience that inspires confidence and frees riders to concentrate on enjoying the ride.
AN EXCITING NEW FRAME
Designed around the new engine and made from steel tube sections, the frame is engineered to provide excellent straight-line stability, contribute to agile handling, and perform well in the city as-well-as at highway speeds. The new exposed subframe is designed to support the rider, and contribute to the GSX-8S’ slim appearance and stripped-down look.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
A new engine for a new era of sportsbikes, the new GSX-8R uses Suzuki’s new parallel twin engine, which delivers torque in abundance across the rev range, provides an exciting character and feeling thanks to its 270-degree crankshaft design, and enables a slim chassis design thanks to its compact layout.
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