Suzuki GSX-8R - Project 37 - Part 2 | Fast Bikes Magazine

Having copped a feel of the GSX-8R around Cadwell, Timmy leans on the guys at Powerslide to slim down and tone up his Suzuki before getting back on track.
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[@itstherealjammin]

that looks and sounds ace, I've got a feeling we will start seeing these everywhere in a year

[@terrencefu4473]

Builds like this are cool, taking an affordable bike and turning it into a track bike!

[@apexslider1]

That pipe kind of reminds me of my old TLR. Looking forward to seeing the class develop more and make track duties a bit more realistic with newer equipment.

[@jfoz7602]

That bike looks and sounds brilliant! They should send them out of the showroom with this spec 👌🙌

[@KyleMicena]

These new Suzuki twins are so sweet!

[@djefferson02]

Im interested to see how much faster. Good work!

[@Ivy-gm2rs]

That ‘Kieran’ guy is my dad 😂 I’m on call to my cousin and her dad my dads brother wanted to watch this so that’s why I’m watching it 😂😂

[@ashwinraggs4226]

Love this type of content !! Mods, tweaks…Good job !!

[@webbieuk]

Whats cost of those mods ?.

[@chrissunde1104]

Love it. Can't wait to see it in action.

[@breton523]

What about carbon wheels? Sure that would help with weight and turning capability. Lower bars make it look so much better, and that exhaust is awesome

[@AM-uk7jv]

I hope Suzuki makes a GSX-8RR version with clip ons and fully adjustable suspension some day.

[@ojgsxr6]

I think Suxuki was too timid in designing the bike.

[@johna6968]

The 270deg parallel twin concept was a winner indeed

[@marcswinnen9100]

Looks and sounds great😊

[@martynhurst3609]

Powerslide all the way ..absolutely top boys wouldn’t use any other

[@stephenclarke6114]

Don't forget the air box mods

[@johneannetta2063]

I'm trying to sell my current track bike and get one of these, to do the same type of upgrades. Top job!

[@MotoGermania]

Awesome

[@ojgsxr6]

Any update on this series? Is the lack of aftermarket support making it more difficult than expected.

[@stubbk3]

cool project ,, looks and sounds way better,,, i know you probably did it already but get this back to back with a GSXR750 and do a comparison,,,

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid. Looks & sounds awesome. It has so much potential as a platform. Out of interest did you remap the ECU for the new exhaust &/or do any airbox mods at all?

[@mistersimba]

Any details on the clip ons pls ? Those turn this into a beaut imo 😍

[@MrRacer171]

I am building one in America and looking for some parts. Not much available here. Can you provide me with some vendors info?

[@daveyt4802]

All these mods cost more than the bike itself!

[@konstantinoskourini]

Very nice m8! Did you have clearance issues with the clip ons hitting bodywork???

[@TurkOn2Wheels]

Wonder if they had to flash the ECU for the exhaust.

[@robertopinci]

Beautifull Suzuki alwais ahead

[@fredfredrs]

Good morning. What is the name of the lowering handlebar kit please? (Vidéo 6.15) + steering cylinder

[@sugarrfree]

Whens part 3 coming out?

[@vertecs3581]

Nice Video ! :) Where can I buy the intermediate piece that is mounted between the exhaust and the rear frame? (the pillion pegs were previously installed there)

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Better get that ECU flashed or you're leaving a lot of power on the table, even with the exhaust swap.

[@266226]

can you add part numbers for all of the bits, especially the Bitubo and Spider parts. If the HEL brake lines were custom sizes, do you know what those lengths are? Lastly, what company did you mention for the ABS block off plugs?

[@robertct06]

I think those ABS blocks were Bitubo

[@James-Rounds]

Could have a custom underbelly exhaust for reduced weight.

[@mmariorr9949]

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[@Eugene-fu5lb]

I like the exhaust, where i can buy that? I need that exhaust pf my suzuki 8R. Please send some linlk. Thank you.

[@cliveomahoney4096]

Dyno (before and after), cost and point of exercise?

[@scottwilliams6749]

When's day 3

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

I don't get why you are still keeping the front indicators and the headlight in.

[@ozzyg82]

With new pipes, is it recommended to do a tune or flash or does it not really matter?

[@daveo9844]

If you decat yes.

[@mickromer6199]

Wheres the dyno?

[@JD-fd6gt]

I would take a CBR600RR instead of this GSX-8R any day of the week. About 50 pounds lighter and 25 more hp give or take.

[@Mike.4639]

Bike + mods = stock R1 price ...

[@ST-kq9py]

Yep 💯. Crazy how much money it costs to make a soft sportsbike into a track capable bike.

[@Mike.4639]

@@ST-kq9py , i know, so why just dont buy the R1 ? Pretty sure even 100% stock is track worthy. And the engine is on another planet compared to this suzuki.

[@ST-kq9py]

@@Mike.4639 I think all the new twins are such a let down and basically a watered down substitute for all the real bikes before them, I have a ‘22 60th Anniversary R1 and it’s such an epic bike.

[@popdatclutch3010]

While i agree, the motor characteristics as well as ease to ride make it worth it to some people. Me personally I’d get the rs660 or r7 bc they are already set up to be track worthy.

[@Mike.4639]

Stay away from Triumph, pure garbage

[@BRMCaptChaos]

Wonder why manufacturers don’t just go race shift from the outset on all bikes. It’s hardly an engineering challenge, and makes sense on the road.

[@andreassakkas7234]

Why? I don't get the obsession with reversing the shifting pattern

[@BRMCaptChaos]

@@andreassakkas7234 changing up whilst cornering is much easier to push down otherwise you unweight the peg. It’s also more natural.

[@andreassakkas7234]

Normal shifting was ok for Kevin Schwantz and it works ok for me

[@marcos1669]

People overstate the importance of saving weigth, every 5kg off is the equivalent of adding 1hp, so not that big of a diference

[@javierc2726]

You forgot to upgrade the most important thing: The rider

[@ma6netho]

you could cheat as motogp do, by adding aero wings for more downforce, hate it btw

[@user-lo9zz4fh1o]

Lmao all 70 hp at the track. That's a newbie bike. It's road junk

[@lil_shrimp6404]

It's my first bike, it's good and sporty enough. It isn't supposed to beat out high revving 4 cylinder bikes m8

[@user-lo9zz4fh1o]

@lil_shrimp6404 Definitely gotcha. Get the feel then move up.

[@lil_shrimp6404]

@@user-lo9zz4fh1o I might next year after I fully pay it off. I think I want a v4 type of bike, I like the sporty muscle sound ducati produces

[@AM-uk7jv]

I hope Suzuki makes a GSX-8RR version with clip ons and fully adjustable suspension some day.

[@lil_shrimp6404]

With a v4 or crossplane inline 4