SUZUKI GSX-8R: Will It Thrash The Yamaha R7?

Suzuki Motor Corp has showcased its new offering SUZUKI GSX-8R at the EICMA 2023 show. Besides, its specifications have also been put forward. This fantastic motorcycle has been design to compete with the Yamaha R7. It will be launch in India very soon with great features and sporty look.

SUZUKI GSX-8R Launch Date

No official information has been reveal yet about the launch of SUZUKI GSX-8R.On the other hand, Yamaha has published their official video on social media. According to experts, it is likely to be launch in India by the end of the year 2024. Talking about its price, it can be launch in the Indian market at a price between Rs 9.30 lakh to Rs 11 lakh ex-showroom. Suzuki has shared information about its features and specifications, which we will tell further.

SUZUKI GSX-8R Design

The 2023 GSX-8R has been design to give a sporty look with its sharp grille. The front end features sharp body panels, a transparent visor, and ducted intakes on the sides of the headlights. You are going to get a stacked projector LED headlamp in its headlight. It also has a muscular fuel tank body and split-style sheet. It is completely design with a sporty look. The handlebar has been kept high, and the rider triangle is also straight.

• Engine – Parallel-twin 776cc 3-cylinder, 4-valve-per-cylinder engine
• Launch Date – Expected by end of 2024 in India
• Price Range – Approximately INR 9.30 lakhs to 11 lakhs (ex-showroom)
• Design – Sharp body panels, transparent fairings, sleek headlight, sporty fuel tank, and split-style seat
• Riding Position – Comfortable with higher handlebars and a rider seat height of 810mm
• Suspension – Front: Separate function forks, Rear: Preload-adjustable monoshock
• Brakes Front: 4 – piston Nissin calipers with 310mm disc, Rear: Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Safety Features – Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (Modes A, B, C), traction control, cornering ABS, quick shifter, bidirectional quick shifter
• Instrument Cluster – Fully digital with smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, and navigation system

SUZUKI GSX-8R Specifications

The company claims that this riding position “provides a plugged-in riding experience. Which provides comfort to the rider. You may be able to travel on your bike while still having the extra wind protection of the windscreen and windscreen. It is being told that the rider’s seat has been designed for sporty riding. Due to which the rider gets good freedom of movement. The height of the rider’s seat is 810mm.

SUZUKI GSX-8R Suspension and brakes

Suzuki’s new motorcycle features a more concentrated suspension setup using a separate function fork at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. And the braking duties are handled by 4-piston Nissin callipers at the front which are mated to a 310mm disc brake and at the rear, there is a single 240mm disc brake mated to single piston callipers.

SUZUKI GSX-8R Safety

For driver safety, the GSX-8R features a Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with setting modes – A, B, and C modes. Apart from this, safety features like traction control for different throttle responses and three modes for basic (not cornering) ABS, quick shifter, and bi-directional quick shifter are being offered.

SUZUKI GSX-8R Engine

As far as the engine of the GSX-8R is concerned, a parallel twin 776 cm3 DOHC, 4-valve-per-cylinder engine is being use in it. At present, the specific data of its engine has not been reveal yet.

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SUZUKI GSX-8R Features

Among the features of the Suzuki Gixxer GSX-8R, you get a fully digital instrument cluster. In which you can get modern features like smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and navigation system. Apart from this, connectivity features like call alerts, SMS alerts, and email notifications can be found in it. Apart from this, standard features like a speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, gear position, fuel gauge, stand alert, ABS mode indicator, and clock to see the time can be found in it as standard features.

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