The 2024 Suzuki’s GSX-8R cranks up the sporty factor for the 776cc parallel twin that burst onto the scene last year. It’s a close cousin to the GSX-8S upright naked sport bike that made waves. The 8R shares the same bones and heart as the 8S.
You can’t miss the full fairing – it’s the standout change that gives the 2024 Suzuki’s GSX-8R unmistakable supersport vibes. Wind tunnel tests shaped that sleek body. The bike also boasts racier ergonomics, thanks to handlebars that sit lower. But don’t expect any shifts in seat or footpeg placement – those stay put.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R boasts a sportier ride thanks to its Showa suspension upgrade. Suzuki equips the bike with an SFF-BP fork (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston). This fork sports a hefty damping cartridge in one leg, while the other houses the spring. Yet, like the 8S, riders can tweak the shock’s spring preload. Both ends maintain 5.1 inches of wheel travel unchanged from the 8S’s KYB setup.
Suzuki pits the 2024 GSX-8R against other track-ready sportbikes under $10k. Its rivals? The Yamaha YZF-R7, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, and Ninja ZX-4RR. Price-wise, the 8R sits at $9439 – that’s $240 more than the R7, $60 less than the fresh Ninja ZX-4R, and a cool $460 under the ZX-4RR’s tag.
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Specs
ENGINE
Type: Parallel twin
Displacement: 776cc
Bore x stroke: 84 x 70mm
Compression ratio: 12.8:1
Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
Fueling: EFI w/ two 42mm throttle bodies
Cooling: Liquid and oil
Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ assist and slipper functions
Final drive: O-ring chain
CHASSIS
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable Showa SFF-BP 41mm inverted fork; 5.1 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable Showa shock; 5.1 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
Front tire: 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
Front brakes: 310mm discs w/ radially mounted Nissin 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ single-piston Nissin caliper
ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
Wheelbase: 57.7 inches
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 4.1 inches
Seat height: 31.9 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 3.7 gallons
Curb weight: 452 pounds
COLORS
Pearl Ignite Yellow
Metallic Triton Blue
Metallic Matte Sword Silver
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Price: $9439 MSRP
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