2025 GSX8R

The new Standard of Sport

The visceral appeal of cutting-edge sports bike styling immediately catches your eye.

Once aboard, you experience the sophisticated balance of power, handling, comfort and faithful response that puts you in full control. It’s a fine fusion of elements that invites all riders to a new world of riding pleasure, whether commuting or shopping in town, heading out for an exhilarating run through winding mountain roads, or testing your skills on the racetrack.

The GSX800FRQM5 GSX-8R is destined to lead the pack toward an exciting new era of sport bike riding.

The New Standard of Sport Performance

The 776cm3 parallel twin engine that powers the GSX-8R delivers a fine balance of smooth, controllable power and free-revving performance you will enjoy whether touring, enjoying a brisk ride, competing on the racetrack, or tackling errands around town.

Producing the Power to be Your Best

Designed to be powerful, efficient, rider-friendly and versatile, the engine features a 270-degree crank layout with a firing order that produces rich torque and positive traction, as well as a pleasing rumble and engine note similar to that of a V-twin engine. It also employs the Suzuki Cross Balancer, an innovative primary balancer design that contributes to smooth operation and the GSX-8R’s nimble handling. The engine’s compact front-to-rear size contributes to achieving optimum weight distribution and chassis geometry, while it also helps position the hip point forward to provide you with an optimal riding position.

Suzuki Cross Balancer

Developed specifically for the 776cm3 parallel twin engine, this patented* biaxial primary balancer suppresses vibration and contributes to smooth operation by positioning its two balancers equidistant at 90° to the crankshaft. Balancer No.1 cancels the primary vibration generated by the piston of the first cylinder, while balancer No.2 cancels the primary vibration of the second cylinder.

Furthermore, placing the two balancers at 90° to the crankshaft with each positioned equidistant from the crankshaft cancels primary couple vibration, it also helps realise a lightweight powerplant that is more compact from front to rear.

Distinctive Short Muffler Design

The GSX-8R features a short muffler design that, barely peeking out as it rises from the right side of the engine, contributes greatly to the mass-forward image of this new sport bike. It is part of a 2-into-1 exhaust system engineered to produce a pleasing note befitting the parallel twin engine.

Better yet, the two-stage catalytic converter inside the collector helps limit emissions to a level that satisfies Euro 5 standards, while at the same time maximizing power output and overall performance.

Forged Aluminium Separate Handlebars

The GSX-8R adopts forged aluminium separate handlebars. The use of aluminium not only minimizes weight, but the pressure applied in the forging process also contributes to creating highly rigid components.
The lower, more forward placement of the separate handlebars helps the rider lean over the bars in a sporty riding position that makes aggressive runs all the more enjoyable.

Fuel Tank

The 14L fuel tank is designed to deliver the right balance between riding range and slim, compact looks that heighten the appeal of the GSX-8R’s sport bike styling.

Sporty Front Fender

The front fender features a bold upright strut that extends upward toward its leading edge.

 This helps create the visual impression of weight distribution being brought toward the front and contributes to an overall look of balance and sporty performance.