2023 Suzuki GSX8S in-depth walk round - A new model to get excited about?!

[@chrischarlton6542]

Looks great..another Suzuki winner. Back in the olden days when I passed my test I bought a GSXR 750 slabside as my first bike.... and still here to tell the tale ! And have had 3 Gixer 750's in my time. Even though I love my Triumphs, I always like a Suzuki . Well made, punchy performance and always with those lighthouse sized indicators ! Suzuki are really in touch with trends and as fewer people buy sports bikes this design fits the bill it you don't want to go down the adventure bike route. Great commuter bike especially with the low rev facility..or even just for less skilled riders (!) in stop start traffic. The replaceable frame is an excellent idea..I often wondered why this was not designed years ago..A friend of mine recently wrote off his Africa twin first time out on it as the frame was slightly twisted (freak accident) - aren't they all ! Electronics seem straight forward and not overly fussy or complicated. Nice.Typically Suzuki colour scheme..bold and daring with a refreshing twist.The servicing plan sounds great initially, but if on a budget consider the total cost in dealership hourly labour costs and OEM parts. Are you realistically going to keep a bike up to 70,000 miles ? From the age of 16 I have always done service and repairs myself. It's not rocket science. Just have a go. Can't wait to see you screw the mammary glands off it ! 🏍

[@JamesJames-gv8ud]

Riding for Fourty+years I bought my first Suzuki two years ago.Now I know what I have been missing.My GSX is the best.Fun,Adventure,along with wonderful rides.

[@martyndunn1905]

Love the gsx 8s, the black colour scheme looks lovely. I personally prefer it over the Hornet.

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

I don’t! That number plate hanger looks ridiculous… don’t like the headlight or front mudguard…. And what’s with the old fashioned indicators? I don’t get it, in person the Hornet looks much nicer than the Suzuki 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ianallen6748]

I like it a lot, I like the colour too. I always enjoy your vlogs always informative and a bit of a large too xx

[@iainf6]

Hi Kate, think i preferred the colour combo as tested😊.. The service warranty is a massive advantage as are A2 compliance, but Suzuki have gone above and beyond with slipper clutch, quickshift and the low rev system👌🏻. Think this will sell really well. Hope you have enjoyed buzzing around on it too 🤗👍🏻

[@monco3512]

I bought a black one after testing both it and the Hornet. It's a bike that's not going to convince anyone who's buying on price or specs, but I couldn't deny that I way preferred riding the Suzuki.

[@delmilligan4584]

Totally agree her your video , as a experienced rider this bike looks a great package 📦 ❤

[@delmilligan4584]

Great to see a rider standing up whilst going over speed bumps 👍🏼🙋‍♂️👍🏼

[@simonchilli2088]

You are the first reviewer to point out that the 270 crank is supposed to emulate a 90 degree v twin not all v twins. Looking forward to a full review.

[@JustWill22]

great quality vid as usual , def better value than the mt07 for sure

[@Peakwanderer]

Tempting, also the black is much better in the flesh than in illustrations with the tank being gloss black and with a more silver rear subframe.

[@stevesanelli90]

Great bike, getting the black version. Didn’t even look at the Honda. You said the white/blue 8S looks like a Gladius😂😂 Gees, have you seen the White/red Honda with a stylised hole in the frame? That’s more Gladius in 2023 than the 2009 Suzuki Gladius😂😂😂😎

[@redlinerichard77]

Look's way better than the hornet imo

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

Hell no it doesn’t 😂 look at that ridiculous number plate hanger, front mudguard and headlight! And them old fashioned indicators wtf! I’ve seen both in person and think the hornet looks a lot better.

[@motorcycle-man]

Agree.

[@pollekepmtb]

Sharp looking bike

[@joachimlindback]

One fine bike.

[@nigelcox7477]

Nice-looking bike Kate. Looking forward to your riding review. 👍😎❤️✅

[@LickyDischarge]

I can’t imagine the cost of fitting LED indicators is any different to the old fashioned ones these days, with LED being so commonplace. So I find this an odd choice by Suzuki. Very interesting and balanced video Kate 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@EUKBIKER]

I do like the colour scheme. I think it looks better than the MT-07 and Honda Hornet, looks more like a actual bike and not a work of art with a engine in it.

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

Are you serious lol the number plate hanger and headlight look ridiculous 😂 and the front mudguard…. And what’s with the old fashioned indicators.

[@EUKBIKER]

@@DavidSmith-hn5gg personal taste, everyones taste is different, plus old is often more reliable due to less parts easier maintenance.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good first look video Kate. Look forward to your review of the bike.

[@deangoodall7497]

❤ love the bike

[@ed7540]

Very nice looking bike. I’m not a fan of the headlights but then again I am old 😂😂🤣🤣it looks like a perfect bike for a new rider. Looking forward to seeing you riding it to see how it performs. 👍👍👍

[@pudmoto]

Now that is a gorgeous looking bike! Think the hornet takes it for me though just at face value.... definitely not because I own a Honda and am biased whatsoever.... Nice vid yet again pal!

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

I think the Hornets looks nicer in person… the Suzuki number plate hanger looks ridiculous… and I hate the front end and headlight.

[@56Spookdog]

With the shape of the headlights looking like the Supergirl logo, the blue and the S it would have been fitting to wear a cape for the the review.

[@a_h_s2857]

Love your vlog I am a the biggest fan of this bike Just watching your vlog from Pakistan Love from Pakistan

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

I think it would look nicer with a white frame and black wheels.

[@gk73man51]

Oh a parallel twin, how thrilling 😴 Decent video though Kate as per usual 👍

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

In-line 4s round town 💤💤💤 After riding a 270 parallel twin I’m never having an in-line 4 again.

[@markfranks1329]

​@@DavidSmith-hn5gg Yeah, and follow the rest of the sheep in the '270° parallel herd'. Baha, baha! 🐑🐑 My, you are individual, aren't you? 😂

[@David0Perez0]

I would have loved The anti stall system in the cold winters in Madrid 15 years ago. Several times the bike took me to the ground when manoeuvring on the carpark . So embarrassing 😂😂

[@chema1546]

hello good afternoon Kate 👋 not bad to start greetings

[@botox123abc]

Great video. Just a few things to increase quality even more. The part where you tell us all the numbers it would be nice to show these numbers on screen to visualise these numbers. Apart from that great version

[@JohnLongdin]

It's a good looker and a great vlog as always Kate. I notice your PD phone mount had quite a wobble on when moving - do you notice that when you're riding? J.

[@DatOldeBiker]

Thank you Kate. I like the looks of this one. The features and price point probably means it should sell well, especially combined with the great warranty and A2 compliance. I wish other manufacturers would provide something like that brilliant one touch start system (Triumph please take note) Go well and stay safe. :>)

[@richardwarsinske7064]

Hope your going to do a ride review. Got to sit on one at the local dealer a couple of weeks ago and very attractive in person IMO. Still deciding between this, the Duke 790, and a Hornet but live in the US so will have to wait till next season when Honda finally should release the Hornet for sale here.

[@sugarandt]

I’m in the US as well waiting for them to get to the Seattle area. No indication we’re getting the Hornet yet. All but one of the comparo reviews I’ve seen put the 8s on top over the Hornet and 790.

[@richardwarsinske7064]

@@sugarandt Experience has taught me the best bike is not always the most fun bike. The many video reviews I've seen do suggest the GSX 8S is the better overall bike but reading between the lines the Hornet IMO seems to be more entertaining for the reviewers. My needs/wants also prioritize the Hornet's rowdy engine and small size over the Suzuki's better chassis and looks.

[@sugarandt]

I’ve never bought a bike that at least some reviewers haven’t called fun. All the reviews I’ve seen of the 8s have used the word fun as well. Although the Hornet does seem to be more like the FZ/MT-07 in regards to it’s ease of wheelies, and as a current FZ owner I may miss that if I buy an 8s and sell my FZ. Sound reasoning, can’t argue with that. I hope we do get the Hornet next year.

[@richardwarsinske7064]

@@sugarandt FZ/MT-07 like rowdy nature is exactly what I'm looking for and the Hornet is the only bike I've heard described as being more fun than that Yamaha model! I've seen and sat on a blue GSX 8S and it's stunning and I'm sure fun but other comments like more mature , runs out of breath at high RPM, and short-shift for best acceleration make me think the Hornet is more what I'm looking for (though I'm also sure I'd be happy with the Suzuki!).

[@adamc209]

I feel like it needs a BBL. That rear end is so stumpy compared with the front IMO. Especially when it has a tail tidy. Great review though Kate, always enjoy these detailed walk arounds 👌🏻

[@dondle2]

Looks a nice enough bike, but for me the tank is much too small, should be at least 17 litres.

[@flexywing]

I've got a Honda Hornet, so at a £1000 cheap, (£750 if you get Hondas amazing quick shifter) that's at least 10% higher Though you and fellow youtubers keep forgetting the "new" KTM 790 Duke, that has to be in the mix too

[@AW8UK]

Thanks Kate, Having owned an earlier Hornet 600 I had been waiting eagerly for the latest Hornet 750. That bike and this Suzuki seemingly capable machines yet both seem absent of IMU technology either standard or optional If looking to buy a new bike in or close to this mid naked class then I would be placing the IMU equipped KTM 890 Duke at top of my list to test ride. Some.may feel they are beyond making errors or benefiting from.IMU rider aids....I am not that Rding God ! Ride Safe 👍🏍

[@UsernameKate]

The 890r is a phenomenal bike. I don't think you'd be disappointed with one!

[@AW8UK]

@@UsernameKate May try one. Cheers 😎

[@chrishart8548]

Going to be a complicated tail tidy

[@terryomara9403]

Super

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks!

[@robertmenzies3032]

Hi Kate was really excited to get your view on this bike and look forward to future videos on the topic. I own a BMW F900R and as a former Suzuki owner and fan of Suzuki thought that this bike could be the middle weight naked winner. My concern for this bike is (1) the Brakes, will those rubber hoses and and non Brembos give you the bite your looking for (2) I think this bike will be about 20 to 30 bhp down on power from where you really want it to be. I would really appreciate your feedback in future videos and would be great to get your thoughts. Is this a learner bike or is this a real world sensible commuter / Sunday hack bike?

[@johnDukemaster]

I've tried them both and I would go with the BMW. But the Suzy is a really good bike. But I found it a bit nervous on the road. Espacially over 60m/h

[@robertmenzies3032]

@@johnDukemaster Well I test rode and bought the BMW 3 years ago when it came out and its a cracking bike was just really interested if the Suzuki would motivate a change to a new bike. From your feedback sounds like i need to stick with the BMW

[@johnDukemaster]

@@robertmenzies3032 Well, the Suzuki engine is really good. But the BMW stands out on more. It is a better bike. Keep your bike!

[@keitht3055]

That looks like the perfect bike when someone has moved up from a 125. 😊

[@chrishart8548]

Going from 14.7hp to 80hp are you serious. A 500cc with 47hp would be almost unmanageable coming from a 125cc

[@Ellisian]

​@@chrishart8548 i went from an R15 to an R3 and that was perfectly manageable. i think 80hp would be okay too, but definitely a bit spooky!

[@yahoodlums]

Who decided to put the tail light and indicators in the ugly extended fender??

[@markfranks1329]

Agreed. Be difficult to fit a t/tidy at present, though I'm sure our friends at R&G will find an answer in due course.

[@frankvanleeuwen2943]

Still has the 1982 Katana look....i like the look....not so mutch a fan off the parallel twin....😮😊

[@chrishart8548]

Don't see how anyone can be a fan of a parallel twin. Even a single is somehow more interesting (650 single) . V2 v3 v4 triple four boxer. All better.

[@farmoboy83]

​@@chrishart8548it doesnt sound bad, pulls like a train, reacts to throttle immediatly and vibes less than many inline fours...whats not to like? ptwins are the norm now...

[@markfranks1329]

​@@farmoboy83I've got a VTR 1000 Firestorm that, sounds fantastic, responds to throttle instantly and pulls like a train. What's not to like? It ain't a bloody p/twin!! It's a proper twin! A Vee-Twin! Not a 'wannabe v-twin'. It's also a rarity in a car park full of bikes with....yep, p/twins!! How refreshing, don't you think?😁

[@paullee6663]

Looks gorgeous in black....13 Ltr tank is a no no for me....and it's a bit too tall.

[@farmoboy83]

tall?? no way, at 173cm i could plant both feet on the floor easily! also, feels very light even when not moving. Test it. its a very good quality bike on a 2004 sv650 owner, sh300i and many bikes ridden in 15 years. And brakes...amazing!

[@andrewaldridge3801]

The tank's 14L but still small, I agree.

[@paullee6663]

@@andrewaldridge3801 Yes, sorry 14ltr, typo with my chubby sausage fingers 🤣

[@paulfowler6665]

Bought a Hornet as its over a grand cheaper, more powerful,lighter and despite what some reviews say has fantastic low down grunt and unlike this doesn't run out of puff higher up in the revs. Its a no brainer really.

[@sugarandt]

If it’s such a “no brainer” why do most of the comparison reviews put the 8s on top.

[@Brewer_]

Whilst the hornet is of great value it's not everyone's cup of tea simply cause it's boring looking. That is why I'm considering this and not the Hornet.

[@timlangley8926]

like it

[@StrikerSG]

😍

[@andrewharrop7932]

🏍👍

[@michaelarchangel1163]

How things move on. This bike produces as much power as the Z900 A4 I bought in the late 1970's. Those old things do hold their money now though, albeit they handle pretty terribly unless modified a fair bit.

[@rustypart8676]

Nothing special but probably a good commuter with a big discount next year again 😮

[@EnjoyMoto]

you are magnificent girl ❤