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Suzuki GSX-8R Preview

The GSX-8R introduces a new way of interpreting the concept of a sports motorcycle. This model optimally balances usability, performance and driving pleasure.Its main distinctive element is the new fairing, which on the one hand celebrates the sporting tradition of Hamamatsu and on the other stands out for its smooth surfaces and taut lines. The shape, the result of careful aerodynamic study and in-depth wind tunnel tests, makes the GSX-8R seem to always be leaning forward, as if it were about to sprint. Suzuki designers have managed to combine form and function. The tapered profile protects the rider from the air and bad weather, while improving stability at higher speeds.Behind a fairing that supports the mirrors and which houses LED lights that are as compact as they are effective in illuminating the road, there is a command bridge dominated by a pair of forged aluminum handlebars. Suzuki test riders defined their position with extreme care, creating a sporty but not extreme position, which makes riding engaging while limiting fatigue even during long-distance touring.The fairing panels and the 14-litre tank reveal the steel tube frame and the compact 776 cm3 parallel twin engine with 270° valve timing and DOHC DOHC distribution with four valves per cylinder. The technicians chose to confirm the configuration already adopted by the GSX-8S, which combines generous pull at low revs with brilliant acceleration and excellent efficiency. Maximum torque is 78 Nm at 6,800 rpm, while peak power is 61 kW (83 hp) at 8,500 rpm, with consumption of 4.2 l/100 km in the WMTC mixed cycle. The motorbike also exists in a depowered 35 kW (48 hp) version for A2 license holders.Among the engine's flagships is the Suzuki Cross Balancer, a revolutionary patented system that effectively reduces vibrations.The engine is managed in an integrated manner with all the on-board electronics by the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System.