GSX800RQM4 (GSX8S)

An Icon for a New Era of Functional Beauty

In developing the styling for the new GSX-8S, Suzuki’s design team set a goal based on the three keywords, “New Era”, “Visual Structure”, and “Icon”.

“New Era” reflects the goal of creating a thoroughly modern design that sets a trend for an exciting new generation of motorcycles ready to carry the brand into the future. The 2022 model GSX S1000 established the beginnings of a new design language featuring sharp lines and an edgy futuristic look. And now the GSX-8S is ready to take the ball and carry it a step further down the road. The design also takes clues from close observation of the latest trends that European riders find most appealing.

Full-Colour 5-Inch TFT LCD Multi-Function Instrument Panel

The GSX-8S’s custom 5-inch full-colour TFT LCD multi-function instrument panel features a clearly legible display, richly populated with information. Not only does it keep the rider fully aware of all the bike’s systems and settings, it also supplies critical real-time operating status information. The look is one of high quality that helps instill pride of ownership.

A New Engine for a New Era

Suzuki has designed a brand-new parallel twin 776cm3 DOHC, 4-valve-per-cylinder engine for the GSX-8S. It features a long-stroke configuration that delivers a fine balance of smooth, controllable power from low rpm and the pleasant feeling of free-revving performance through to the high end.

776cm3, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine

Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S)

The new GSX-8S adopts the latest version of Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S), a robust collection of electronic systems designed to optimise performance characteristics to match the needs of the moment.

ENGINEERING

In engineering a brand-new model from the ground up, the goal was to design a compact, lightweight chassis engineered to maximize agility, comfort, utility, and reassuring riding pleasure. Every aspect was focused on achieving great handling and control whether riding solo or carrying a passenger.

The development of the chassis layout began with devising the core structure of the new frame and swing arm. The resulting frame is strong and highly rigid. The swingarm, designed exclusively for the GSX-8S, was optimized to perform ideally on the street. Other layout considerations covered everything from achieving the right riding position to the selection of the wheels, tyres, and suspension settings. And it extended to striking a harmonious relationship between the chassis, the new engine, and the advanced controls of the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.).

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