Joining its naked sports sibling, the Suzuki GSX-8S, in Malaysia is the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R sportsbike, priced at RM 53,800. With the introduction of the GSX-8R, along with the RM 50,800 GSX-8S and the V-Strom 800 adventure-tourer priced at RM 60,800, this completes Suzuki Malaysia’s trio of upper middleweight motorcycles in the Malaysia market. The GSX-8R is powered identically to the GSX-8S, with a liquid-cooled parallel-twin displacing 776 cc with DOHC. With a 270-degree crankshaft and primary balancer, the GSX-8R produces 82 hp at 8,500 rpm dan 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
Equipped with the Suzuki Clutch Assist
System (SCAS) that reduces effort at the clutch lever, the GSX-8R sends power
to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Engine and
gearbox are governed by Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) provides
advanced electronic rider assist systems including three level Suzuki Drive
Mode Selector (SDMS), the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) with four levels
including “off”, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle System, Bi-directional
quickshifter, Suzuki Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist. Also standard is
two-channel ABS with dual four-piston radial-mount front brake callipers mated
with 310 mm diameter brake discs stopping the front wheel. The rear wheel gets
a 240 mm diameter brake disc stopped by a single-piston pin-slide caliper.
Suspension on the GSX-8R uses Hitachi
Astemo units with a SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) upside-down
forks and preload-adjustable mono shock. If the name is unfamiliar, Hitachi
Astemo is the brand owner for Showa suspension. Seat height on the GSX-8R is
set at 810 mm with weight claimed to be 205 kg carrying 14-litres of fuel in
the tank.
