Suzuki GSX-8R Test Ride/Review | Better than the R7 | Is the 2024 GSX-8R a good beginner bike?

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Hey all! I hope you enjoyed this video. This is the second Suzuki motorcycle featured on my channel, and once again, they did not disappoint. In the exploding market of these new-age middle-weight sport bikes, the GSX-8R gets my pick for being the best in the segment when it comes to standard features and delivering value at a price that makes sense when compared to the competition. While there are a few points Suzuki could make improvements, I am really happy with the overall outcome of this machine. I had a great time making the video, and would be happy to throw a leg back over one of these bikes in the future! What do you think? Let me know in the comments below.
Thank you for watching. Ride safe.
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[@MotoPookie]

Really informative and fun review! I rode the 8R a couple of days ago and it was a lot of fun. Personally I think its the best all rounder in the class.

[@Omni_Moto]

Glad you found the content enjoyable. The 800cc platform from Suzuki is awesome in each machine they produce with it. The 8R is a very attractive option for this class of motorcycle, and like you said, a wicked good all-rounder. Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎

[@ramblinjay3816]

I test rode this bike and was gonna purchase it. Then i stumbled upon the GSX-S1000GT and fell in love with it.

[@switcherlp780]

Literbike curse lol. That is a nice bike, and you get to enjoy cruise control.

[@antoniovelez9431]

Spot on review. I purchased mine in April. 1st time rider. Lov this bike. Good buy for me.

[@SWTVENOM]

I’m also a first time rider and was considering this as a first bike but I’m torn between this and a Mt07 that’s on for a killer price. I’ve heard this bikes speedometer is off by 5-6miles from the actual speed it’s going. Also have heard about vibrations in the handle bars. How has yours been?

[@Omni_Moto]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you’re enjoying it for what it offers. Ride safe. 😎

[@SWTVENOM]

@@Omni_Moto found your channel a little while back and love the content. Keep going 🏌🏻

[@skylerviper14]

Sweet video Omni man keep up the good work! I really like the up and down quick shifter on this bike. That feature should come on EVERY bike made. Also just a fun fact, the Honda Goldwing has the idle up feature when releasing the clutch from a stop. What a sweet feature that is!

[@stevesanelli90]

Cool stuff Omni Dude! Suzuki always make great bikes! I’m a bit old for the 8R and it does look great! I just wish the rims were painted black with either the blue or yellow colours. They are on the black version. I’m stoked you got to test ride this version! So similar to the fabulous 8S. Just waiting on the 450MT now to play on dirt a bit! Enjoy summer & work on getting a bit of tan on your face😉😂😂 Cheers! P.S. maybe I’ll surprise you at work one day!😎

[@Omni_Moto]

Thanks for popping in Steve! The new 776cc P-Twin from Suzuki is excellent thus far. No complaints from me on this machine - It really deserves much more attention when considering the rest of the competition. Hoping you get your 450MT soon! You're always welcome to stop in and visit in my neck of the woods stateside. 😎

[@jedediahspicer5476]

I have the blue 8r and overall i love the bike. Im a sucker for torque and this bike delivers with way more than i expected. In my opinion it's a great all around bike

[@Omni_Moto]

The 8R punches well above its weight and is still winning over motorcycle enthusiasts all over. Thanks for watching!

[@MyApotheos]

Hey man 👋 This is the first video I watch from your channel and I really loved it ! Keep them coming 😄 I ordered a black 8R as my first bike and I got to keep it at 48hp for 2 years 😢 can't wait to get my hands on it though. Greeting from France ✌️

[@Omni_Moto]

Hey, thank you for the kind words, my friend! I'm glad the first video you viewed left a good impression. In 2 years when you can derestrict your 8R, you'll nearly double your HP output! Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review & bike. It's a great all round package & defies it's spec sheet when you ride it. Only thing I don't really like is the look of the handlebars but they are comfortable so not a deal breaker.

[@Omni_Moto]

Thanks for watching! If the handlebars are the only gripe, I think that’s a great testament to the rest of the GSX-8R’s awesomeness.

[@ragerider6283]

@@Omni_Moto No problem. I definitely agree....I bought one. ; )

[@OhNellly]

Nice job delivering a ton of information very well. Great review

[@Omni_Moto]

Thanks for watching! 😎

[@geronamo]

Good review

[@driley775]

Thank you for the great review, I love all suzuki’s

[@Omni_Moto]

Thank you for watching! Suzuki gud

[@lvinsea]

Good review!

[@Omni_Moto]

Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎

[@ald1292]

Yellow the best color for that bike

[@switcherlp780]

The silver with red is BA, sat on it at my dealership and it was definitely a looker

[@Omni_Moto]

I agree 💛

[@ragerider6283]

Great bike colour but the wheels don't match up well. Should have been gloss black. I prefer the silver & red as an overall colour scheme personally.

[@markmtbrider]

Cops will love it for sure .....

[@alivekicking6247]

Good video, thanks. There is no yellow in UK 😢

[@Omni_Moto]

@@alivekicking6247 Bummer to hear that, but it’s a good thing vinyl wrap is readily available online! You could pick up a new skill, and get the color you want. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎

[@Tr3nt9_]

🤘🤘

[@pc9429]

Is the engine good enough to keep a seasoned rider happy for a long time and not wish they went with something bigger.

[@Omni_Moto]

A seasoned rider will enjoy this motorcycle. I think you’d be very happy with the 8R and its awesome capability, but keep in mind it is not a horsepower biased machine. It has excellent low & mid-range torque, but the engine pull beyond 110MPH does not deliver the same thrill as a smaller 600CC inline 4 cylinder. If you are chasing thrills and speed, I'd recommend the 600 or stepping up to the GSX-R750. Thank you for watching and ride safe!

[@pc9429]

@@Omni_Moto that’s why I was really considering this bike. I had an R6 and it was a top end screamer which made it a terrible commuter bike which I did 16k miles before getting rid of it. I’m not sure if I can justify the sport bike look when a z900 or mt-09 is around the same price. It the engine and plastics worth it😁

[@Omni_Moto]

@@pc9429 If the MT-09 is on your radar at all, it gets my vote over the 8R. The 09 is wicked capable and loaded with more tech than the 8R. Lighter and more powerful too with the addition of cruise control in the mix. Z900 is overweight and down on tech when compared to the 09. 8R is a friendly commuter with some good sport capability, but the new gen (2024) MT-09 is just that good. Like I mentioned in the video, it deserves bike of the year IMHO and it’s not particularly close. Hope this helps!

[@user-gs6bz3dj3o]

Bags are available for purchase for the bike.

[@Omni_Moto]

Good to know! I like a more slender appearance and feel bags can often muddy up the body lines, but for anyone looking for a storage solution that's a great avenue to pursue for function over fashion. Thanks for watching and ride safe! 😎

[@hitcho39]

noticed that your not wearing you new EOX helmet in your vids since your reveal. Your back wearing the 4.0, Don't rate it or??

[@Omni_Moto]

I have really enjoyed it so far but I also see areas for improvement. The EOX has several advantages/features that I like more than my Atlas 4.0, but my Atlas 4.0 has admirable traits as well that I do miss at times. In short, I need more time in the saddle with the EOX to rate and review it accurately.

[@hitcho39]

@@Omni_Moto Cheers, thanks for the response!! Can't wait to see the review !

[@thenewdesign]

What gear and camera do you use to get the external film including your body?

[@Omni_Moto]

My microphone set up is the Rode Wireless Go 2. Here's a link. amzn.to/46cvJEQ The camera is an iPhone 14 Pro mounted on a tripod. Here's a link for the tripod. amzn.to/3zOPeXX If you are looking for the footage of the bike while I'm riding, that is an Insta360 X3. Here's a link. amzn.to/3yhqRBI I did use affiliate links so if you make a purchase I may be compensated. Thanks for watching!

[@thenewdesign]

@@Omni_Moto Wow $444, going to do some soul searching and decide when I'm ready to make that investment but I'll def use your links if it's a similar price. Thanks!!!

[@bboykiddblack]

That jacket is insufficient, try the adventure spec supershirt

[@Vivianauxito]

Another solid video, Sir. I'm from AUXITO. We released a portable air pump. Can we invite you to do a review? If so,How can we connect with you?

[@JJ-gr7th]

Do you recommend this for a first time rider?

[@Omni_Moto]

First time on 2-wheels ever and a true beginner? Probably not. Advanced beginner with some practice on 2-wheels? Sure! You can do it, but everyone learns at a different pace. Know your own limits and don't get in a hurry. Thanks for watching and ride safe!

[@ayna957]

Will something like this get damaged long term if my commute is 20% off road 80% on road? I currently own a naked street bike and I manage just fine but I didn't really care about long term damage when choosing it since I'm not gonna keep it. My next bike I do wanna keep, but I want a street bike, not an adventure, I'm just worried about lomg term damage to it.

[@pichkari1632]

There's gonna be no damage unless the off road is going to scrape the bottom or something. You might just need to clean chain and air filter sooner, especially if road is dusty. These Japanese bikes won't just break down like that.

[@ayna957]

@@pichkari1632 Do you think it could affect the chassis in the long term since the suspension won't protect it from so many bumps?

[@theeb1800]

The Suzuki has incredible reliability and this bike is a sister to the Suzuki V-Strom 800 which is an off-road bike, I expect it to be the best in its class in this regard but if you are looking for an off-road bike then you will probably find the V-Strom 800 better and at a lower price with the same specifications

[@themedicalmarvels]

Why doesn’t Ruroc helmets invest as much in safety and R&D as they do with marketing?

[@Omni_Moto]

DOT and ECE 22.06 rated. Most helmets have the same rating. Where is the lack of investing in safety?

[@themedicalmarvels]

@@Omni_Moto The lack of investing in safety is in the marketing. I thought I made that clear?

[@DubMeDibbs]

⁠@@themedicalmarvels they are ECE 22.06 rated. The money is there in the safety. Change your prescription, that’s why you can’t see facts clearly.

[@themedicalmarvels]

@@Omni_Moto How about you try purchasing the helmet yourself before entering the comment section to defend your sponsored gear? In fact, ECE 22.06 is the minimum standard for selling in Europe. You literally can't sell in the US without DOT. So, your point is that your sponsored helmet meets the minimum threshold for being sold legally? If you tried formulating sensical points instead of signing for sponsored gear, you would've shut me up by now.

[@themedicalmarvels]

@@DubMeDibbs You understand that the KZbinr who posted this video is sponsored by Ruroc? Google Ruroc helmet reviews. Most reviewers will have received their helmets directly from the company. To sponsor a significant number of websites and cheap KZbin channels like this one, how significant of an investment do you think that is? Now compare it to how much you think they spend on R&D and safety? Isn't ECE 22.06 the minimum standard to be sold?

[@tahahaider5836]

When will they give us a new 4 cyl😢

[@theeb1800]

say goodbye for them

[@anxietydisorders5917]

when they change the shitty pollution regulations

[@lilwizk26]

No yo mama jokes?

[@Omni_Moto]

Haha, good catch! Maybe in the next one. 😏 Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎

[@tonyhewitt1345]

Leave your helmet off man.

[@Omni_Moto]

At 20K subs I'll be doing that. Until then, the helmet stays on. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👍

[@rockybukake42069]

Just got my first service done a couple of days ago, and did the snorkel delete last night in about 15 minutes. Loving this bike, although on/off throttle jerkiness is a little annoying in stop and go traffic. Its currently my daily

[@Omni_Moto]

I found the throttle was overall very smooth in modes B/C while mode A did provide that responsiveness I was looking for. Compared to a lot of other ride-by-wire systems, I felt it was adequate, but we all experience these machines different. Thank you for sharing your experience and tuning into the video! Ride safe.