Suzuki GSX-8R: The New Era of Sportsbikes - Your Questions Answered!

Are you curious about the Suzuki GSX-8R, the new middleweight sportbike from Suzuki?
Do you want answers to commonly asked questions about this bike?
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[@myaccount6905]

I think this bike will be a direct hit for Suzuki. It’s a relatively cheap, good to look at (once you drop that tail tidy/launch platform thing), enough electronics, probably easy to handle and fun to ride machine… Suzuki did well 👍

[@marcbrasse747]

A small video production tip, Kate. If you say a word, for instance “start” every time you start the camera you will suppress the amplification noise peak at the beginning of each shot. The Camara always starts on a high audio recording level and waits for your voice to reset it’s recording level to one for the best signal to (background) noise ratio. One could say it this way: When designing the camera they where so afraid to start at a too low audio level that they overdid it. With a bit of trail and error you will learn to say the “magic word” just loud enough when you are near the camera to get the best results once you stand behind the bike. While editing you can then cut that extra word out. It will make your edits sound much smoother. 😘

[@HippoDrones]

It is handy seeing you sit on bikes, same leg length as me, so helps see how manageable they might or might not be for me.

[@originalkontrol]

Kate, I've been watching your videos for a few months now and have come to the conclusion, you do a wonderful job and are now one of my favorites! Lots of usable information, and fun to watch. My first moto was a 1992 CBR600 F2, and I keep hearing that this is more like those sport bikes of years past, sporty but still comfy. I love the look of this bike, and finally got to sit on one the other day, shocked how comfy. This bike is the first actual threat to my beloved 900RS... a sort of return to that first sportbike. Cheers!

[@trueheart78]

Cannot wait to buy one! Ticks every box for me! 😊

[@SkankHunt42O]

Really? Hmmm

[@rnor3146]

Hi!.....😉👍 Thanks for that video and for this kind of video, because it is useful and instructive! We can also, and another time more, appreciate the Quality of your Work. Have a great continuation and see you. 😉👍👍👍👌

[@dondle2]

Love to see you gush.

[@erkutgurun]

Thanks Kate. Love the colour and looks of the bike. If we had better roads and more sensible drivers in Turkey, and I was 10-15 years younger than 55, I'd definately get this bike.

[@marcbrasse747]

Almost as important! Yesterday I took my first ride of 2024. To quote a world famous motorcycleinfluenstres: GORGEOUS! 😄

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

I think they've nailed it with this bike. Shame we don;t get yellow in the UK, but all the colours look superb.

[@JohnLongdin]

I think it's such a cool looking bike, much more aggressive than the 8S 😍

[@chema1546]

Ok 👏 Kate 😊

[@martinehulme8743]

Kate I reckon you'd be tempted with this one ❤ great qs 🎉

[@keithwolff1186]

Love the video Kate and Suzuki should give you a commission I'm going to have to go get one now lol

[@robertmenzies6939]

Enjoyed this vid thank you Kate. This is an interesting option as currently in the market for a track bike for under 10k. Current ride 600s on track so this could be doable.

[@millinutz]

Always time to listen up when UNK has a Suzuki or Triumph anywhere near her! It's sometimes difficult to believe that she is a Beemer girl when you hear her talking about the best bikes ever to come out of Japan. I once read somewhere that, Suzuki is the most valuable Moto Brand name, worldwide. Another excellent video, Thanks. It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of enthusiasm, liveliness and fun you portray when around Bikes..., even if it's "only" a 400 Single as was recently the case in Valencia. PS. Life is not all Roses and Silk, that's why I keep trying to find negatives about you and your video offerings, but this seems to be a Mission Impossible!

[@nickbasiliou5744]

I think this combination of engine and design is a great move for Suzuki. Build quality will be high and it looks great.

[@ARA-ys4zx]

Awesome review as usual. I have this motorcycle in my mind, but I struggle to choose between comfort of the upright position of the 8S or the comfort of the wind protection of the 8R.

[@dolphinride5157]

While I don't like the look of the tail section, I wouldn't change it. I think it would make the people behind you stay a bit farther away which would be a good thing for safety. Besides, if i'm going to pay $10,000 for a bike, plus another couple of thousand to get it out the door, I don't want to spend even more since I don't have a pile of cash just waiting to be spent.

[@vask3863]

This bike needs a touring package. With soft bags, touring windscreen, heated grips, GPS/smartphone mount and USB charger. I hope Suzuki reads it. :)

[@eld2349]

Suzuki offers all of this except the phone mount, lots of aftermarket for that.

[@vask3863]

@@eld2349 My comment was before the bike went on sale in Europe. Looks like Suzuki read my comment... 😄

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

Hei Ka I liked your Q&A session video.Though the bike is very good the heavy fairing increases the weight which may be redesigned to a simple motorcycles like that of Royal Enfield motorcycles🎉

[@asanrushid4981]

"Suzuki" and "Triumph" are my favorite motorcycle brands. It was very difficult for me to choose between GSX-8R and Street Triple 765 R.

[@PROopticSp33dFr3ak1]

Looking gorgeous Kate 🏍️

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you!! 😊

[@korazon3spinado]

You're my hero Kate!

[@korazon3spinado]

Im sort of deliberating between this and the vstrom 800 re for an all around bike.

[@kevinjewison4951]

Nice looking bike bt could do with the seat unit lengthening for me. 🏍

[@captricharddee3634]

Dear Suzuki, can you please make a 300-400cc variant of this bike? There is a gap between your 125cc section through to your SV-650. Some of us don't want a 125 or as large as a 650-750 bike. Come on Suzuki, make it, money stands by.

[@judge831]

Your hair always looks fantastic. Don't you get helmet hair or do you just brush it really well before recording?

[@UsernameKate]

There was a lovely lady there with a brush. I'm so grateful because it was a birds nest prior 🤣

[@UpsideDownFork]

The only real quesion is why on earth does the USA get the best colour scheme and we dont get the yellow?!

[@korazon3spinado]

Cool it's the same price as the vstrom re but can they both be used for touring?

[@traveling...mohammedalreth9632]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

My first 'big bike' was a Kawasaki ZZR600 D1... It was a great 'Comfy sportsbike' i.e. lots of high revs torque and power, but also great comfort for long distance rides. Is this the same kinda intermediate split between the GPZ and the ZXR? I think Suzuki have big Plans...

[@whatnever]

how is the wind protection in the case of 8r vs 8s? is it a big difference? thanks!

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

I'm a Yamaha guy, (R1)but I could listen to you all day. Well done.

[@allnighterist]

Huh?

[@saab93contdi]

Hey Kate have you still got that bike from piddocks in congleton ?

[@mackan67an]

In Sweden we need heated handlegrip😅

[@usualguffage3867]

Next new sport bike is the Yamaha R9 apparently I’ve heard it’s going to use the triple from the MT09 and it may be unveiled this year

[@stevieeplea5611]

Hello Kate how are you doing looking forward to seeing you on a sportsbike wearing your leathers and your world famous swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely only one username Kate x😂

[@56Spookdog]

Kate one more question, 49ers or Chiefs?

[@marcbrasse747]

Next question: Can it be ordered with the UNK Weight Reduction Mod? I am a nearly 17 stone / 100 kg f(beep) (beep)rd. 😁

[@minoosiganporia2040]

How do you rate this model vs 800RE. I know the style , chassis etc is different but the engine is the same. Please advise comfort , who will it appeal to. Is it fun n comfy to ride on twisties and back roads. I’m not a track rider. All my riding is on roads. I’m based in NZ. And what about pillion. I see no scope inn8R. Also on the seat height please. I think there is a low seat in 800Re for 805 mm. I think the bhp n torque would be same. Please can you give your valued opinion. Many thanks. I currently ride MT09 of 2016 model n need a change. Thank you. The price for 800RE is also higher. Does it have more features compared to 8R. And finally what would you prefer if you were using for work commuting n also leisure riding.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

I think they should've given it more power for the style.

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Looks a great bike Kate not for me I’m too fat and 28” leg but if I was 20 yrs younger and 8 stone lighter I would I think after a test ride buy one ?

[@eld2349]

5’9” @ 265lbs here and it’s fine for every day commuting and weekend riding. If I were in to doing track days I might look in to suspension upgrades 🤷

[@blueyondermoto]

Hi Kate a quick question. On your flyaway launch trips, how many GoPros and importantly batteries / power banks can you take on the plane with you? I ask as I'm off to Portugal next week and want to film on the rental bike. Cheers Al

[@UsernameKate]

I take ALOT. I pretty much only take electrics through hand luggage. Check what weight you are allowed to take in hand luggage as most airlines have different limits and fill your boots. I look like some kind of spy haha

[@blueyondermoto]

@@UsernameKate exactly so, that's what I thought I'd look like. I realised too late that I'm flying MotoGP weekend!

[@UsernameKate]

Amazing!! Very jealous, enjoy!

[@spynles7947]

Parallel twin, pass on either variant. Rather have an SV 650 any day.

[@marcbrasse747]

Yeah. Parallel twins are for pu(beep)s! 😁

[@dannykennion8738]

I just wish it had a different headlight

[@gk73man51]

The problem is that to put decent handlebars on it you’d need a decent top yoke, which gets expensive, especially if you need to buy some decent rearsets. The standard bars look like they came of a GSXF600 🤮

[@PwnstarUK]

The obvious question would be this or a GSXR 750 ?

[@terrynicholson9273]

It is barely half the bike the GSXR750 is

[@AJax7886]

They really aren't comparable. The gsxr is a track-focused race bike with lights that has nearly doubled the power of the GSX8R. This is a sporty road bike that will be okay with the occasional track day. The GSX8R is a better bike for almost everybody.

[@marcbrasse747]

Baboons ass! 🤣 The real problem is however a general one. Why have tails to be so ludicrously short? Only for visual reasons. So put that in the same bad design basket as cramped pillion seats, overly wide rear tires, etc!

[@judge831]

Those GS and KTM bikes must be pretty damn good to overcome their disgusting looks and make all those sales

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Lol. I had to look at the states version to see if it looks like a baboons ass. Yep it sure does. The bike is a great offering from suzuki.

[@aps-pictures9335]

You really need to work on your audio quality, there’s no excuse in this day and age for this poor recording - just use your phone if on a tight budget…

[@UsernameKate]

I'm not on a tight budget. Phone audio would have been much worse than rode mic audio 🤔

[@aps-pictures9335]

@@UsernameKate Not with any single modern smartphone it wouldn’t… (I work in production). You think the audio is good? It’s clipping all over the place and sounds incredibly tinny, with far too much gain. Just search on KZbin how to do it, if money isn’t the problem then experience is. I saw a short you did of the exhaust and it was even worse there… Just feedback, do with it what you will!

[@UsernameKate]

Oh experience absolutely is the issue haha. I don't work in production, no clue with audio. Apologies, I thought you meant filming it from the phone and using the external audio. I thought that would sound garbage haha!

[@Ice-Vtec]

😂❤