2025 Suzuki GSX-8R

Summary:

Lightweight, powerful, all-around pleasure to drive.

Classification: Street/Sport motorcycle.

 

Production Years: 2 years.

Vendor Info: https://www.suzuki.ca/product/2025-gsx-8r/

Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uk6dQeI6Vk

               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqVjb5a7YUs

Reviews: https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/suzuki-gsx-8r-first-look/

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myIapCGdskc

Comparo Test: https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki-gsx-8r-vs-triumph-daytona-660-vs-yamaha-yzf-r7-comparison-test/

 

Specs:

Factory tested at the crankshaft: HP: 82 horsepower @ 9850rpm.  Torque: 58 ft.lb. @ 6,800rpm. 

Cycle World tested on the Dyno: HP: 72.7 @ 8125rpm. Torque: 51.7 ft.lb. @ 6650rpm.

Engine: 776cc DOHC 4-valves/cylinder, parallel twin with 270-degree firing. Compression: 12.8 to 1.

Slipper clutch, up/down quick shifter,  ABS and traction control.

Wet Weight: 453 pounds. Not quite as light as the 2023 KTM 790 Duke but it does have fairings.

Seat height: 810mm (31.9").

Wheels: Front 120/70 R-17. Rear 180/55 R-17.

Fuel Mileage low/avg/high: xx/xxmpg, xxL/100km,  xx km/L.

RPM at 60mph/100kmh: xxxx.

Fuel tank: 3.7 US gallons, 14 L.

Quarter Mile: 12.2s @ 111.2mph. 0 to 60mph: 3.6s.

 

 

Future Upgrades :

Touring windshield

Yoshimura tail tidy

Tank pads

Touring seat

Passenger seat cowl

Coloured levers, etc.

 

 

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Updated 2025-04-05

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