Model Description


NEXT GENERATION PERFORMANCE

A new era for sportsbikes, where superbike looks combine with real-world performance and usability. A punchy engine packed with torque, housed in an agile, responsive chassis, with performance enhanced by a sophisticated suite of electronics for an unrivalled experience on the road or track.

SPORTS 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.

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.

Model Specification


  • Engine

    Engine Type

    4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

    Engine Displacement

    776cc

    Fuel System

    Fuel Injection

    Ignition

    Electronic ignition (transistorised)

    Lubrication

    Wet Sump

    Transmission

    6-speed constant mesh

    Final Drive

    chain

    Fuel Capacity

    14.0L (3.1UK gallons)

  • Dimensions

    Bore x Stroke

    84.0 x 70.0 (3.3in x 2.8in)

    Compression Ratio

    12.8 : 1

    Length

    2,155mm (84.8in)

    Width

    770mm (30.3in)

    Height

    1,135mm (44.7in)

    Wheelbase

    1,465mm (57.7in)

    Seat Height

    810 mm (31.9in)

  • Frame

    Tyres Front

    120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

    Tyres Rear

    180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

    Kerb Mass

    205kg (452lbs)

  • Performance

    Brakes Front

    Disc, twin

    Brakes Rear

    Disc

  • Suspension

    Suspension Front

    Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

    Suspension Rear

    Link type, coil spring, oil damped