RIDE REVIEW I 2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S
P92
guards, an edgy LED headlight
with low-beam cut-outs on either
side, and that exposed alumi
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num subframe. Plus, I absolutely
love the blue color, which gives
the little Suzi an edge over some
of the rather drab colorways of
its competitors.
Given that the GSX-8S is by far
the newest of the midsize bunch
and priced under $9000, I've got
a good feeling Suzuki will sell
bucketloads of these things.
This is a nicely made motor
-
cycle for the price, with plenty of
performance for new riders and
enough to keep more experi-
enced pilots happy.
CN
2023 SUZUKI GSX-8S ($8849)
ENGINE: Parallel-twin
DISPLACEMENT: 776cc
DRIVETRAIN: 8-valve, DOHC
BORE X STROKE: 84.0 x 70mm
FUEL INJECTION: Electronic fuel injection system,
42mm throttle body
COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.8:1
COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid
EXHAUST: 2-1
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed
CLUTCH: Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
ELECTRONICS: Three Riding Modes, ABS, Traction Control
CHASSIS: Tubular steel
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Unadjustable front
suspension isn't as horrid
as it sounds and provides
good ride support in
most conditions.
FRONT SUSPENSION: Inverted forks, non-adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Showa monoshock, adjustable preload
adjustment
FRONT BRAKE: Twin 320mm discs, Nissin 4-piston radial
monobloc calipers
REAR BRAKE: Single 240mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
FRONT TIRE: Dunlop Roadsmart 2 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
REAR TIRE: Dunlop Roadsmart 2, 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
RAKE: 25°
TRAIL: 3.8 in.
WHEELBASE: 57.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: 31.9 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: 3.7 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED): 445 lbs.
