New 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S: 5 Things You Need To Know! EICMA 2022

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[@gunsngunpla]

Suzuki makes a new bike?! What alternate dimension are we living in?!

[@lhommedescavernes1214]

Well, this is a better looking motorcycle than the new hornet

[@Super97979]

Absolutely

[@dante556]

Much better

[@rahulchakravarthy8372]

Or both of them don't live up to expectations. We're just left to decide between the better of two bad designs

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

Agreed, more torque than the hornet also. I bet after a full exhaust and tune it'll Dyno around 85.

[@toofastnobrakes]

Not saying much…..

[@keldonator]

This definitely looks nicer than the competition. I look forward to the comparisons. Since I started riding I've leaned more and more towards suzuki for for price, reliability, features combinations on their bikes.

[@jokermtb]

that blue is such a nice color to look at! I really dig this new 8s. It's a real sweet spot for Suzuki with size, power and price

[@Ellisian]

i think my favourite design element of this bike might actually be the engine- it looks really good!

[@bikersquest]

Definitely has a peculiar look to it..

[@ripmax333]

Not a big fan of the new headlight designs that the Japanese are coming up with but If I had to choose between the Honda Hornet and the GSX-8S, I would definitely go with Suzuki. I love the look of the frame more of the Suzuki and the blue one looks really nice. The built quality of the engine and chassis looks a bit better than Honda's as well, But I have to look closer and in the flesh to be able to get a full verdict in that regard.

[@AR-bm2xg]

The honda hornet 750 looks like a 'upsized' 250-300 cc bike. While the Suzuki is a slightly downsized 1000cc bike. Hornet is bland and looks cheap.

[@ThermicLight]

@@AR-bm2xg - Have you seen the hornet in person?

[@Telesko]

that bike looks sick! this over that for sure

[@stephenedwards3397]

Nice looking bike, and I am pleased to see some positive Suzuki news these days, given the prophecies of doom abounding after their withdrawal from racing, and people extrapolating that in to them stopping motorcycles altogether. I get you like the notion of bluetooth connectivity but personally it is the one thing I think every bike should be without. People can't concentrate on walking while they are speaking on their phones, let alone riding a bike. I think it is a horrible idea to have the facility and in part defeats one of the very fundamental pleasures of riding a motorcycle in the first place. It frightens me that folks are being distracted by alerts buzzing in their ears for social media posts, or getting into a heated discussion with the boss on the phone. As for navigation well there are plenty of options and if you want the turn by turn then use the Beeline, which I bought, one for me and one for my boy, based on your review and plugs.

[@alphacapo]

People do it with aftermarket helmet setups and headsets all the time. What are you talking about?

[@martinrea8548]

I couldn't agree more. As for navigation aids, I'm quite fond of road signs and even maps.

[@jesus2400]

Go with the Blue Suzuki this new bike is a win Suzuki desperately needs in it’s line up nice job.

[@burgersquid]

that powdercoated blue subframe looks really slick

[@skyworks1621]

Good job Suzuki. Finnaly Suzuki for 2023 has new models nice upgrades with quickshifter and TFT. Suzuki is back.

[@alphacapo]

Suzuki didn't go anywhere. Tft and quick-shift are two things everyone has lived without since motorcycles were invented hardly necessary on bike

[@skyworks1621]

@@alphacapo quick-shifter is next level on fun in riding a bike. Sure if you dont have one you dont have one it is hard to comment.

[@alphacapo]

@@skyworks1621 I disagree. I've ridden new bike with it. Very over rated. And I prefer a tach with a needle. It's gonna be funny when in 10 yrs everyone will be riding around with broken tft screens

[@Davie63]

As an ex GSXS-1000S owner (now riding a Z900rs, long story) I think this bike is right on the mark for this size of bike. Looks are better than the Honda and the Yamaha, Kawasaki's Z650 which my wife has will certainly lose sales here so I think Kawasaki will have to improve that model in the future if they want to retain a good chunk of the market which I am sure they will.

[@k1mura92]

let me hear the long story, as an owner of the 2022 gsx-s1000

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

I’m guessing speeding tickets and/or jail time... where he had the best sex of his life.

[@Justen1980]

me too, I ride a z900rs cafe, but I almost bought a GSXS-1000z

[@DaveDayve]

Me too, I had a Z900 up to recently..

[@JDeezle21]

Me too ✋

[@ronaldthomas9396]

I would choose the Suzuki over the Honda. I trust that the Suzuki will be more dependable and higher quality, Honda has been slacking off on quality the last few years. But I may still buy a SV650 in the spring , just love that bike!

[@renevp2]

I'm looking to get a SV650 soon, too! I'm liking this new direction of Suzuki though, yeah, maybe headlights and a few little things look still a little alien to me, but definitely better than what Honda has been doing these last years.

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

I think Suzuki did a nice job on the styling for this kind of bike.

[@DeathComesSwiftly]

This bike looks great!

[@starsiderwingman]

That is a handsome bike👍

[@tokyosmash]

I’m so pumped for this

[@matt7984]

I find it weird that there's not much talk about comparing it to the gsx s750. It's essentially replacing it and I'm a little disappointed tbh

[@TheSakeDiary]

Look forward to coming back to this video in a year's time to see the most watched moment being at 4:15

[@mohammedfahd8908]

Honda Hornet looks like a commuter bike now.

[@adamnagel7436]

For the majority of the world that is what it will be used for

[@mattwilliams9758]

Nice live-looking piece to camera Rob. Keep ‘em coming.

[@dcasandman]

Really liking this bike. Really want to hear some reviews on motor.

[@cyborgbadger1015]

Nicer looking than the hornet imo. Love the headlight fairing

[@aequitas8749]

I'm definitely going for this bad boy, hopefully they release in all black

[@KapitanPisoar1]

Wonder whats gonna happen to the GSX S750. I hope they won't kill of the 4 cylinder. Glad I got mine already!

[@georgekrpan3181]

I'd choose the Suz over the Hon. I've been waiting for a smaller, lighter, cheaper GSX. Hopefully the quick shifter is a slick as the 1000's.

[@KeithHowells]

Looks great! Hopefully there is a larger displacement version coming 1000/1100 that would be fun with the additional Torque!

[@amococ2487]

There already is a GSX S1000

[@brianward7035]

@@amococ2487 I could imagine they might discontinue the GSX S1000 and replace it with a P-2 of similar displacement. That seems to be the trend--P2s are less expensive to make, lighter weight, deliver better torque and better fuel efficiency, so they're better for lower emissions.

[@amococ2487]

@brian ward why are you telling me the benefits of a P2? Like I don't know that shit. I merely said there is a 1000cc already. If they change it at a later date, then so be it.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Bob. Suzuki for me. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@mar0364]

I’ve really enjoyed your coverage of this motorcycle show. Great work!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. Looks good & like it's going to be good fun. As It stands, having not ridden either of them obviously, I'd go for the Suzuki as it looks much better, (thanks to KTM lol) & also has more torque & QS as standard over the Hornet I think. However the Hornet seems to be more bang for your buck but I guess it's not all about the specs & it looks typical Honda & a bit dull imo.

[@hakankillberg6043]

The colour looks great with the blue. Dont like 8s written all over the place and dont like the look of the front. Better than MT07 but the Hornet looks better at the front and better price. Have to wait for the review of these two bikes.

[@matthewperkins8021]

I would still go for the Hornet as better spec and probably better reliability/ build quality. And residual value should be better.

[@Bemoto]

Not a great name and will probably ride better than it looks. We can't wait to see one in the flesh. Good work, Bob!

[@aliankusmadi]

i love this blue one

[@SteveMuir]

I actually like the Honda looks better. The blue and white one reminds me of the Gladius. . It would be on the shopping list if I was looking. I had an SV650 , all it needed was a bit better front fork and a bit more HP. This has both.

[@dashuntas.m4045]

Suzuki nailed the design on this one

[@KimSE4]

Ergonomics? Daily use? I recon it'll be the Honda. Gearbox? Probably the Suzuki. Build quality? Honda. No question. Fun? Suzuki. Value Honda. I mean... you pays your money you takes your choice.

[@JDeezle21]

WANT IT!

[@mindspinn311]

Loving the look of it. Suzuki made a bold move here. Glad they finally released this engine after almost a decade of development. Btw, your graphic says “8C” rather than “8S”.

[@MrBTRDAYZ]

Nothing looks as good as my blue and white 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, but I'd have the say the Suzuki GSX 8S beats the Honda 750 Hornet in the looks department!

[@simonzdrenka3851]

I hope everyone likes that rear fender, because the taillight is integrated into it...

[@amococ2487]

Just means an aftermarket tail tidy will be a bit more expensive than normal, as it will have to come with a tail light. No biggie

[@MightyMouzMoto]

Love the look! 👍🏽

[@MarkHSPR]

They have put the price on the Australian website. $14,190, which is 7990 GBP.

[@rubo1964]

one small garage tip over and say goodby to pointy headlight plastics and sides.I really dont want to buy a bike and worry when those pointy plastics will break and break they will

[@ThePalmatron]

Suzuki all day for me!

[@Wild1Banana]

Suzuki and Honda big performance twin ride off is going to be epic. I like both bikes allot and cannot wait to buy one when they show up in dealers inventory here in the United States.

[@thelostgeneration2000]

Seems like they pulled out money from racing and invested in the development of the new model line. Great job Suzuki!

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

I'm really interested in the GSX8S. It looks fabulous. Although the only reservation I have is that I want to take a chainsaw to the sticky-out-backwards-sidepanel...........thtthhinnnngs on the side of the tank pointing forward. I know they are there to cover up all the pipework going to the radiator, but, really????? Do they have to be THAT BIG and in-your-face???

[@customgadget3385]

I'd choose this over any mt07, any day of the week.

[@sgomez3047]

8:16. Oh yes...nice styling.. 😁

[@DeeMehdi]

This model will be a success for sure

[@vincentwelti3654]

Hey thanks for your contents ! This >> new cb hornet IMO. As a mildly experienced 40yo rider looking to return to biking next year, i would def spend a bit more on this rather than the hornet which looks a bit too "budget" and frankly ordinary - i felt really let down discovering the actual bike vs the marketing proto sketches (pls don't do that again Honda). Looking fwd to your feedback after test rides !

[@kalaharimine]

Big problem with seat, which passenger can sit on that?

[@efremendez]

Hondu for once cause of massive price difference. A Lil more hp torque and a few kilos lighter for the win. And Driver modes that control engine power,engine braking, traction control.

[@efremendez]

Miss the v-twin. But they had to cut for production cost

[@1xplorer]

For the installation of double front brakes disc itself show premium feels already, 776cc with 86Bhp might be less comparable with the Hypermotard 939 (2018) given the weight also less heavy, this GSX8S is the best budget oriented medium cc engine already

[@darrellkinkade9205]

Super nice review, but maybe next time you can pick the bike w/ the BLONDE over your left shoulder!

[@shaharinyusof2538]

It's headlight looks like a grassshoper head ! 😃

[@davidbodden8435]

Have to go with the Hornet .

[@BreshaRIDER]

I'm sv650 owner too! Nice Bike, i've been at Eicma Yesterday.. Amazing Bikes.. and girls 😂

[@hestax]

this motorcycle should be called SV-8S. It is better than the SV650 but fades in camparison to GSX-S 750 (2017-2022) which is a beast, with 4cylinder engiene and 114 HP

[@PhilipBallGarry]

The only thing that lets the styling down on the 8s is all that clutter around the front of the engine. The Honda looks more finished. Whether the 8s will do better than the new Hornet though is if people are prepared to spend that extra £1000 especially at the moment?

[@ruysk]

It's not an parallel twin. It's an inline twin with 270 degrees crankshaft.

[@kailashmanikandan5882]

Have you had a chance to look into super meteor if so please tell us what's your take on it

[@paullacey2999]

I dont agree with phones and bikes so if the Suzook doesnt have it that a bonus... But its looking expensive next to the new more powerful Hornet.... But I do like the Trident too..... 🤔

let0s hoep for a retro inspired version, like the xsr@yamaha lineup

[@astrostrotch]

I wouldn't like to pick one or the other without riding. I'm an engine man, I don't give a toss about smartphone connectivity etc. Imo this will feel very different to the Hornet due to the engine architecture. It's nowhere near as oversquare as the Hornet, the bore/stroke ratio is similar to the MT-07 so will probably have the same dirty grunt as the MT-07 down low. The Hornet will probably have a nicer top end but lack at the bottom. Horses for courses. I think I need both🤣 Is that a genuine Suzuki accessory at 4.15?

[@kevinjohnoflynn]

Any idea when we will get press release reviews???

[@DcCock]

I'm looking forward to seeing how the new VStrom built on this engine (maybe called a PStrom now?) will compare to the new Transalp.

[@VTECH650]

love your videos did you happen to see a zx4r while you were walking around EICMA

[@terrybartholomai7335]

I am going to watch all your videos. Great so far. Keen to know if the Benelli TRK800 is there.

[@specialized500]

That model of the 650 has not been available for a long time at least in the uk

[@ricardo6861]

Suzuki 😎💯❤️

[@patthonsirilim5739]

there should be a gxsr version of this bike that would a rival to the r7.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Good to see Suzuki putting some effort into their line up, but I'm not in the market for a middleweight naked.

[@priyobratasaha1308]

What about the new Royal Enfield..??

[@TheBusracer]

Suzuki looks banging and proper stainless exhaust..

[@HenWi]

I go for the Hornet...🏍️🏁

[@Extremegaz25]

Both a bit weird looking at the front but the honda in black or the Suzuki in blue?

[@Arthurzeiro]

With that Katana look they should have called it the Wakizashi

[@ruffleschips9055]

I wouldn't complain about either one you gave me.

[@marcosd999]

Where does this leave the SV though?😢

[@leoglasmeyer2853]

I'm not sure about this one. More cc than the hornet but almost 10 less hp and it weights +200 which is abysmal knowing the rest of the middleweight class is 182-190 so it's by far the heaviest. The design is a gsx only at the front, not aggressive enough but not smooth enough like the previous sv or an xsr i think while this design beats the hornet (which wasn't very hard) it doesnt't go as far as it could have. Is it terrible? No, its price will be the always good suzuki simple but cheap and effective. But they sure could have pushed the envelope and make a new super cool design that changed middleweight history.

[@DanielUnk]

is this replacing the GSX-S750Z?????

[@karlosh9286]

Hornet or GSX-8S . The extra ooomph of the Hornet would be hard to ignore , and the £1k possible saving. Can't say I like the looks of the front headlight on either ! Hornet headlight looks a bit better, but Honda should've got for the "Neo Retro" round light of the CB650R IMO. If I was likely (I'm not) to buy either, probably be the Hornet for me, because it'd be a "commuter" , and I'd be after saving cash ! I think for the Suzuki, you've got to love the look of the lights and styling, some will , so they will sell, just probably not as many as Honda will sell of the Hornet. As you say , a lot of it depends on the test rides, maybe the Suzuki handles a whole lot better ...

[@burtonn99ify]

I'm thinking the same . The hornet is going to be the better bike

[@zedballs]

125 more cc and they only got 10 bhp out of it, and everyone else is doing more with it too. The bloody CB650 is pushing well past 90 out of 650, so I don't understand how they've managed to barely get 80 out of this.

[@thedarkknight1971]

LOVED the 'Styling' at 04:16 hehe👌😉 😎🇬🇧

[@dbagsxs2609]

Miss the banned gsxs750 inline 4 cylinder sound..

[@stevesanelli90]

Great stuff MB! Can you show new CFMoto products please 🙌

[@johns1139]

i'd get this instead of the hornet. Love all the features.

[@dantton1987]

I don't think I like the weird shape of the headlight. The rear fender is just gross. I think Suzuki managed to make the Hornet look special. And that is saying something.

[@DaveDayve]

We Luv ya Bob!!! Fantastic vid there. Top marks. Can't wait for the comparison with the Honda. It's true the Honda looks dated and more of a city bike. Though I wonder how the engine compares. Great stuff. 🏆🏆🏆

[@modshiftmotion]

Interesting design.

[@lynsmith1096]

I think my choice would be the Suzuki.

[@dante556]

Motobob do you have any news from the show about the new R9?

[@ThermicLight]

Sadly I doubt it'll be released in this expo event. We may even have to hold our breath for longer then we hope

[@YZ_Will]

Now update the rmz450

[@francoisfouche2281]

Honda for me, not a fan of the futuristic head lights on the MT-07 and the Suzuki, my favourite looking bike in this segment remains the Trident. Is this another hot parallel twin, cooking the inside of your upper legs when commuting? Trust it is not going to be a well balanced 270 deg crank....

[@Joe-629]

Does it have cruise control?

[@Crimson_Strider]

Looks good.

[@7sj3Ax]

Honestly, if i have to choose right now new bike probably will go to SV 650 i don't mind parallel twin but just I prefer real V2 . btw GSX-8S stiling is great !