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The compact engine uses
a 270-degree firing order for
"strong torque production"
and is equipped with Suzuki's
exclusive Cross Balancer
system for smooth opera-
tion. Transmission features
the company's Suzuki Clutch
Assist System (SCAS) and Bi-
directional Quickshift system.
It also features the Su-
zuki Intelligent Ride System
(S.I.R.S.) that includes traction
control with a trail-oriented
Gravel mode plus rider-ad-
justable ABS with two levels
of sensitivity plus the ability to
switch off the rear-wheel ABS
when riding off-road.
The 800cc V-Strom will be
available in two trims—standard
and Adventure.
The Adventure comes with
a set of black aluminum side
cases, aluminum skid plate,
and accessory bar. Seat
height is listed at 33.7 inches
and claimed curb weight is
507 pounds.
Suzuki also unveiled its new
GSX-8S, a naked-style sport
bike that is also powered by
Suzuki's new 776cc parallel-
twin engine.
Suzuki says the GSX-8S is
"engineered from the ground
up to deliver streetfighter per-
formance for a new generation
that's sure to turn heads and
make a statement. Powerful,
agile, and ready to go, the
8S offers a strong appeal to a
broad range of riders, regard-
less of their age or riding
experience."
The GSX-8S will be available
in three color variants: Suzuki's
Pearl Cosmic Blue, Pearl Tech
White and Metallic Matte Black
No. 2 / Glass Sparkle Black.
Price and availability have
not been announced.
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2023 Suzuki GSX-8S
V-STROM
