Review of the 2024 Suzuki GSX 8S after one season

[@dextric191]

Clearly Honda wasn't happy you didn't choose the hornet so sent an army of them after you 😅 Great review!

[@LernenundFahren]

Can't believe I haven't been stung yet - those angry little buzzers are everywhere! Thanks for watching!

[@albertomilanesi9177]

Man this was really one of the best reviews i've seen, beautiful bike, gonna get it in like 4 days 🎉

[@LernenundFahren]

Congrats on the new bike, you're going to love it! Ride safe!

[@vitormoreira3395]

Man, look at this landscape at 0:16 I wish there was places like that in Brazil

[@cloudybiker]

damn im jelly. those mountains looking soooo goood!

[@claymore7970]

That's a beautiful jacket!

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@7:20 I have a v strom with the same display and never did it cross my mind to interpret that as empty ...On a different note, the michelin 6s are really good tires, great grip even in the wet but BY GOD the rear wears of like crazy. To be fair I have a torquey 1050 and I like to have fun but I'm on my second rear and half of it is already gone, so one rear and a half in about 10.000 kms (that's about 6000 miles). The front one is holding pretty well though

[@LernenundFahren]

I had Dunlop D404s on my old Honda, and they also were completely worn out after 10K. The Dunlops on this bike have stood up pretty well for my first 5K on the Suzuki, but as soon as they're worn out, I'm upgrading to the Road 6s for sure. Thanks for watching, ride safe!

[@lokeshkambam9416]

Where can we get that wind sheild...

[@petrol11]

Corbin seat for this bike is overdue btw - it was meant to be released already. I would say within 2 weeks it should be available - i'm also looking forward to this :) Great video thanks!

[@LernenundFahren]

Oh, nice! Last time I checked their website it was still on their wish list of projects they hadn't started yet.

[@petrol11]

It's out now!

[@LernenundFahren]

@@petrol11 I saw that... will definitely be picking one up this winter.

[@knowledge3207]

Its such a good looking bike. I am really deciding between this and the 8R (mostly for the wind protection)

[@lost-again]

Nice video and a very good review. I also fitted a wind shield to mine and it does make a more comfortable ride. Not managed to find an aftermarket seat as yet. The standard seat I have is good for about 1 hour before I need a break. I also find if I Pre Load the quick shifter a second before changing up or down its so much smoother. I also fitted some handle bar risers which helps to reduce any wrist pain on a long ride. I am enjoying every mile ridden on it. Very beautiful part of the world that you live in as well.

[@LernenundFahren]

Handlebar risers are an interesting idea. Personally, I'm amazed at the difference the Grip Puppies make compared to riding without them. Much less strain on the hands and wrists on long rides!

[@sahzookey]

That blue is nice.

[@dewalddewet759]

Going out to the dealer now to go check it out.

[@gigirocky]

bro, what brand and model is the windshield? thanks

[@LernenundFahren]

I found it on amazon back in February, but I can no longer find it on amazon. Guess it was discontinued?

[@gixxer_chris5085]

Try engine ice coolant. I use it in my 2015 gsxr750 and it keeps the bike cooler.

[@LernenundFahren]

My preferred solution is to hit the throttle and let the bike air-cool itself 😁

[@raphymartinez]

Not sure on the look without the decals, but we all have our tastes. Great bike though, I have one and love it.

[@organichotdog3807]

Would love if Suzuki gave it cruise control. Even the 2025 MT-07 now offers cruise control.

[@RadiantLoonie]

"over heating"? you mean regulating its temperature? i own the same bike lol and yes the fan comes on at 102 and yes the bike stays at 80ish while riding. nearly every bike does the same thing man, your lil honda just never made enough of of it to need the fans.

[@YoshiRambles]

What is make/model of that windscreen?

[@LernenundFahren]

I found it on amazon back in February but I can't seem to find the link for it anymore. I don't remember the brand name, sorry.

[@stevieG.]

I have one of these and women LOVE this bike - maybe in England they more into bikes? Yes the seat is pretty firm and suspension is hard on the bumpy roads. I rise up on the pegs to help out my lower back on bad roads.

[@LernenundFahren]

You must be more handsome than I am! 😃 The rural highways around here are in generally good condition, so I don't have much experience with rough roads on this bike. But still, I look forward to putting the new Corbin seat on this bike for next season!

[@ProphetAndLoss]

Your engine braking is due to torque. That strong torque works both ways.

[@LernenundFahren]

That makes sense. I still can't decide if the stronger engine braking is a good thing or a bad thing. Just different from what I was used to.

[@ente5725]

@@LernenundFahren hornet 750 has double the engine braking,so nice choice with suzuki

[@ladyaccubo]

Nice review. I own that bike since May this year an I also ride abut 7500 km this season. I love it, this bike and of course the riding. The landscape of your country is beautiful but I agree with @mikeamphlett7913 your corners ar not corners. 😅 I can show corners in Germany or Austria too. Biking in Germany is so much fun too and btw I am a woman and you would definitely get a compliment from me for your bike because I love this bike too. Many thanks for your tip about Corbin benches, I'll probably have to drive by there. About no tailfin, I don't have any problems without it, like dirt or mud on my clothes. I put a shorter version on my bike too. And I am riding in the rain often. Best wishes from Germany and have as safe journey all the time.

[@LernenundFahren]

Vielen Dank! Eines Tages möchte ich sehr gern mit einem Motorrad in Deutschland und in der Schweiz fahren!

[@ladyaccubo]

@@LernenundFahren beim Titel des Kanals dachte ich mir schon, dass du deutschsprachig bist. Du bist jederzeit willkommen hier zu fahren. 😊

[@marcinb2083]

Your duck is facing wrong way, it should be looking at the road ahead!!! I am thinking about downgrading next year to this bike from 1050 XT, so appreciate an honest opinion of someone who rides the bike more than to Starbacks and back.

[@LernenundFahren]

I like having the duck facing me so I can actually see him! 😃 Hope you have fun on the new bike if you go ahead with the downgrade, and ride safe!

[@mikeamphlett7913]

I got the white and blue one. I got grip puppies too.😊 I have left the exhaust the same too.😊 And I have a screen. Smaller than the riot shield. 😊. I mainly ride in B mode. Your corners are not corners Come to NZ and I will show you corners. Agree with you on the foot pegs vibe at certain speed. Can't agree it looks better with destickering. Do you get water over your back when it rains with no tailfin?. Love mine too

[@LernenundFahren]

I had to wait ages for the tail tidy kit to arrive, so I actually haven't had it on long enough to have ridden with it through the rain yet. So I don't know how splashy it will be on my back. Next year I may look into a mudguard for the rear wheel to avoid that. Love the white and blue paint job on this bike also!

[@dewalddewet759]

Just a quick one. I assume you meant runs hotter than other, because if it overheated, the engine would probably have blow, or am I missing something?

[@LernenundFahren]

Yeah, I used the word "overheated" in the video, but that's wrong. I just meant that it heats up very quickly compared to my last bike. When it gets too hot, the fan switches on and the bike cools itself off, so it's not really that big of a deal. It was just a bit surprising to me compared to my last bike.

[@dewalddewet759]

@LernenundFahren Aah, ok thanks.

[@JinZuS]

Hey great review, lovely bike from suzuki, was wondering, how difficult was it for you to remove the stock tail ? Can it be done or need to bring it to a professional ?

[@LernenundFahren]

I'm comfortable doing most small jobs myself, but for the tail tidy, because it involved moving the wiring for the brake and signal lights, I got the dealership to do it for me. You could probably do it yourself if you're good with electrical stuff and you have a couple of hours to kill.

[@JinZuS]

@@LernenundFahren Thank you so much, considering this bike for myself, gonna come down to either this or the Duke 790. However Suzuki has been so generous with the stock specs in comparison to KTM, or any other manufacturer in this segment + the fact that the 790 is from China, which is not a bad thing, but outsourcing in China usually means cheaper labour/parts and overall build quality in the long term.

[@friedmandesigns]

🏍 Bless Suzi's forever. :) ❤‍🔥 ... Cheers, Lernen!

[@langhamp8912]

There's a strong financial and time incentive to buying a naked motorcycle; commonly a naked bike is at least a thousand dollars cheaper than its faired counterpart while being far quicker to do maintenance tasks. And insurance for naked bikes is almost always way cheaper.

[@donderstorm1845]

i ordered this bike recently and i can pick it up in a few days. really excited. it's my first bike but i have like 25 hours of riding lessons under my belt, basically making me Rossi 😛 i get what you mean though and i'll respect its power while learning to use it. i also noticed how smooth the engine was, you barely feel it. totally different from the SV650 i used for lessons. do you think it's worth rev matching to make downshifting with the quickshifter smoother? a quick bit of throttle before pushing down?

[@LernenundFahren]

Congrats on the new bike! You're going to have an absolute blast on it, I'll bet! Personally I don't bother rev matching when using the quickshifter to downshift, as it seems like the quickshifter just handles it. But if this is your first bike, I'd actually suggest maybe don't use the quickshifter at all for the first little while. Try shifting manually until you've got the fundamentals nailed right down. That way you can better appreciate what the quickshifter is doing for you! That'll also help you later if you ever borrow a friend's bike that doesn't have a quickshifter on it. Have fun, ride safe!

[@donderstorm1845]

@@LernenundFahren oh yeah i've had to shift during lessons, it was intimidating at the start but you get the hang of it fast. will keep it in mind though, thanks. i ordered the white version with stickerset and belly pan, looks like a real race bike with it😅

[@friedmandesigns]

Shiny side up, rubber side down, donder! Think 2-3 seconds ahead (in all directions) when you're riding and have a blast. Suzuki makes terrific bikes. ❤‍🔥

[@donderstorm1845]

@@friedmandesigns will do, thanks!

[@DavidSimpsonSpecialForces]

I can't understand why manufacturers don't spend more time designing a seat that's more comfortable! The Aprilia Tuono that I had was like sitting on a piece of wood!!

[@LernenundFahren]

Agreed, that always seems to be the place where they decide to cut costs and use something cheap. I don't get why.

[@zed5129]

With proper sport bikes like the Tuono I think it's expected you'll be moving around a lot for which a firmer seat is better

[@sdot13tube]

2:55 bro, you added a shovel to the front, 🤦🏽‍♂️ do you have no style at all?

[@timothytmusgrove]

??? Not going to name the speed in which you encounter vibration??? Why? Just say on your testing on a closed track I learned it vibrates through the foot pegs at such and such speed....Dude, this is supposed to an unbiased non-paid for motorcycle review....give it up....

[@ProphetAndLoss]

Around 70mph / 110kph.

[@zed5129]

Lol at overreaction Tim

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Cool video. At one point a good looking woman will complement the bike and you too. !

[@farmer1216]

Rubber Duck!

[@raincho7809]

후미 그렇게 튜닝하면 뒷차들 모래, 흙탕물 다 튀는거 모르시나? 남은 1 도 생각안하냐? Are you 소시오패스?

[@Vespyr_]

You're talking to Americans. What do you think? They have thousands of miles of open road.

[@gianpaolorusconi6653]

Hi, i really appreciate your pros and cons now i have more objectif elements for choosing between this one and the new one gorilla 450 royal e. Obviiusly i have also more doubts! 😂😂 Heart says this, brain says gorilla i comevfrom bmw r 1200 r i look sometging lighter and easier but would not to regret power and fun Heeeelp Ps beautiful landscapes! ❤ Greetings from Italy 👏🎉

[@LernenundFahren]

That Gorilla looks nice! I've never seen one in Canada so I don't know how it handles. Good luck in your decision, and I hope you enjoy your new bike, whichever one you choose!