SUZUKI GSX-8S | TEST RIDE/REVIEW | SPECS, FEATURES, 0-60 TEST, AND MORE!

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[@matthewpatterson17]

Just bought one from Big St. Charles today same color! Thanks for the video I live about an hour and a half away from St. Charles wanted to make sure it was worth the drive and it definitely was!

[@Omni_Moto]

Hey, that's awesome to hear! It really is an awesome store. I'm thankful to be able to do this with them - It helps when you work for the BiG guys. 😉

[@Cars.bikes.]

Hey omni its CAR EDITS from tiktok youve come so far in editing love to see you enjoying life and coming so far keep up the good work man 👍

[@Omni_Moto]

Hey there! Thanks for popping into the YT channel. Appreciate the support across multiple platforms. Ride safe!

[@petrol11]

Good stuff, thanks for the review - just put my deposit down for this exact coloured 8S today! Looks killer!

[@Omni_Moto]

Right on! The more time I spend around these machines in the showroom the more I like them. It's a super solid middle-weight that is forcing the hands of competitors to step their game up. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎

[@stevesanelli90]

Damn man! I didn’t even get a notification about this release! Sorry champ! Hope you had a great Christmas & New Year! Cheers buddy ⭐️

[@brandonrayner5253]

I'm currently in the process of financing a 2024 GSX 8S, it's a sweet bike!

[@Omni_Moto]

Very nice! Hoping it all plays out in your favor. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@brandonrayner5253]

@@Omni_Moto ​ I got it and I've been riding it, my first ride just happened to be in rain lol but she handles beautifully! She's definitely snappy!

[@Berry-dk7uc]

yooo, It's the kid that always comes with the black hat every time in with my friend just to look around all the time and talk, love this video, but I'm Ganna need a review on my soon to be ZX6R coming up in may!

[@Omni_Moto]

If Big St. Charles Motorsports could keep one in stock long enough, I would do my best to get a review out on a ZX-6R. I think I'll need to wait for a used one to pop up in their showroom. We'll see what this riding season brings us! Thanks for watching.

[@stevesanelli90]

Hey Omni Legend! Thanks heaps for the shout out! I’m embarrassed 😂😂😂 Did I actually bang on about this great machine so many times? I’m so grateful you got to test ride the 8S! Yep, the quick shifter doesn’t like low throttle application between 1-2, but after that, it’s fine. Just use the clutch especially in traffic situations. TST Industries makes a couple of integrated tail tidies & a bunch of stuff. Owners have already fitted pipes on them, but I prefer stock. Thanks again & sorry for not messaging you back earlier. For some strange reason I didn’t get a notification that you released a video 3 weeks ago 🤦‍♂️

[@Omni_Moto]

Hahaha, no sweat on being late to the party. Thanks for stopping in! I'm happy I got to try this new flavor from Suzuki. I think they did an excellent job building a very well-rounded machine at a price that makes sense. Absolutely justified to bang about the bike. 😂 I figured someone out there had a tail tidy available for the bike, it was just odd seeing the tail light in the fender - that's a page out of KTM's book for their Duke 790/890 bikes. As for pipes, I like a bit more rumble and grumble than what the factory offers, but it's definitely not bad out of the box. See you in the next one amigo! Cheers!

[@stevesanelli90]

@@Omni_Moto hope you had & have a fantastic 2024 champ!🤙 You rock🚀

[@aussiesoldier0177]

This bike looks amazing, I was considering a few different models but I'm pretty much sold on the GSX8S....I might wait to see the 8R before I pull the trigger

[@Omni_Moto]

The 8R has more forward-biased ergonomics by quite a bit when compared to the 8S, but it's not a full-blown super-sport stance. Additionally, the front and rear suspension is Showa branded on the 8R rather than a no-name in-house suspension like the 8S has. It will probably be sprung a bit stiffer for more aggressive cornering capability. The 8R is for someone who wants to do more spirited riding instead of bebopping around town, so if that's what you're into, I'd say pony up the extra $350 and snag the 8R.

[@aussiesoldier0177]

@@Omni_Moto thanks heaps for the reply, I love your content, for how I like to ride I'd say the 8S is best suited. Now to get some money together. Thanks again

[@emsenjansgasten]

the best motorcycle i have ever owned..i also rode 2000km on the suzuki 800 DE, and it has a horrible gearbox, very clunck sound, and the gsx-8s one of the smoothest gearboxes i have ever ridden, strange, maybe the 800 had a manufacturing problem... in any case the 800gsx-s is a fantastic bike that has very good torque... makes it really enjoyable to ride again after many motorcycles and 25 years of riding

[@Omni_Moto]

The 8S is a stellar machine that I like more and more each time I see one. Thank you for sharing your experience. Ride safe! 😎

[@charlesbatsold31]

Your brain aneurism graphic got me. lol. New sub. Good vid

[@chsamahmood9841]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ good Suzuki

[@Omni_Moto]

YES, SUZUKI GOOD 🔥

[@thisisnotreallife20]

Was choosing between this and an MT-07. Dealership near me has both bikes on sale for the same price, so that definitely pushed me towards the GSX-8S. OTD price for it is $9396. Going there Tuesday to hopefully sign off on it, and have it out the crate and ready to go on Wednesday. :)

[@Omni_Moto]

Hi! Tuesday has come and gone - I hope you were able to make a decision that felt right. The GSX-8S is a strong contender, but something about the MT-07's lightweight and playful nature would probably keep my on the Yamaha. I hope you get to ride and enjoy whichever motorcycle you purchased. Thanks for watching and ride safe! 😎

[@thisisnotreallife20]

@@Omni_Moto Yea, I'm sure I would've been happy with the MT-07 as well, but I ended up getting the Suzuki. It should be assembled and ready for pickup today. I've been so anxious/excited all week, watching so many videos on youtube and looking up accessories and information/reviews on things I need. lol

[@PedalingDave]

The quick shifter breaks in and gets smoother after like 1k miles. Well, mine did. Early shifts to second and third still do better with more RPM, but mine got smoother in time. YMMV of course. Good vid!

[@Omni_Moto]

Good to know. Thanks for watching! Ride safe.

[@JohnnieV]

Is the quick shifter a setting? Or is it always “on”? Can I use the clutch when quick shifter is selected ? If that’s a thing.

[@Omni_Moto]

@@JohnnieV Great question. You can disable the quick shifter, but it also won't hurt anything to leave it on. You can use the clutch as much as you would like while it is enabled. I hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching. 😎

[@KawasakiNinjaZX10R26]

Near St. Louis? That rear fender sticks out to Kansas City. Not only that Suzuki integrated the rear brake light into it. I hope there is a tail tidy for it. Anyways solid bike and review.

[@aussiesoldier0177]

I've seen a few nice tail tidies for this bike....several designs of fender eliminator already available

[@mikegm6326]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Quick question, how does it feel at 80, 90+ mph compared to similars bikes like the Mt-07?. I know it is a naked bike, but wondering how it compares to similar ones , thanks

[@Omni_Moto]

The chassis feels great at those higher end speeds. I had no complaints even as I ramped it up over 100+mph. The bike gives tons of rider confidence in nearly every scenario you may encounter while on it. The MT-07 is a bit more lightweight and the suspension isn’t sprung as well, so it can definitely feel like it moves around a bit more at higher speeds compared to the 8S. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎

[@carljones0420]

Great video Omni just wondering how much decrease in power is it in C mode?

[@Omni_Moto]

C Mode doesn't necessarily "decrease" your power per se, but instead lessens the responsiveness of the throttle when you twist it open so it isn't too sharp in varying conditions. It can be very useful for getting familiar with a bike that is new to you before you put it in A-mode for 100% responsiveness. Think of it like a ratio sort of. A-Mode: Throttle opens 100%, fueling is 100% B-Mode: Throttle opens 100%, fueling is 85% C-Mode: Throttle opens 100%, fueling is 70% I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for watching!

[@toprider6325]

Ciao, sono italiano e mi sono appena iscritto al tuo canale. Ho provato sia la hornet 750 che la gsx 8s e alla fine ho scelto la... gsx 8s. La nuova suzuki l'ho preferita in tutto rispetto alla honda e così a inizio 2024 la ritirerò dal mio concessionario di fiducia. Ciaoooooooo

[@Omni_Moto]

Ehilà! Grazie per esserti iscritto al mio canale direttamente dall'Italia. Sto usando Google Translate per scrivere questo, quindi mi scuso se ci sono degli errori. Ero un po' preoccupato per i numeri di potenza erogata dall'Hornet 750 e dalla sua leggerezza. Sulla carta, sembra quasi che la potenza del motore renderebbe il telaio instabile e nervoso, anche con le modalità di accelerazione personalizzabili. È molto bello sentire qualcuno che ha avuto modo di provarli entrambi. Grazie ancora per la visione e guida con prudenza! 😎

[@toprider6325]

@@Omni_Moto nessun problema 😊. Personalmente ho preferito la gsx 8s perché l'ho trovata una moto più stabile e matura, guidando la gsx 8s ti sembra proprio di guidare una naked di cilindrata maggiore.

[@donderstorm1845]

the only downside is the weight compared to other nakeds. but the weight is supposedly not very noticeable because the weight is down low.

[@Omni_Moto]

It feels a bit hefty off the stand, but that factor took a back seat as I was out and about. I only noticed when I was actively thinking about it. Thanks for watching!

[@donderstorm1845]

@@Omni_Moto cheers

[@johnsmith2591]

Yooooo, he's back! Do you think the GSX-8S will ever come close to the cult status of the old SV 650?

[@Omni_Moto]

Last long-form video for the year! Hoping to get a couple of KZbin shorts out before EOY. I think the SV650 was so ahead of its time when it was released and it's had such a long production run with favorable enough updates through the years. It will be nearly impossible for the GSX-8S to hold a candle next to the roaring blaze that is the SV650 cult without going through a similar product life cycle. It has the foundation, but the SV650's legacy casts a huge shadow on the world of motorcycling. I would _REALLY_ like to believe Suzuki has turned a page with this next generation of motorcycles and will bring updates and exciting products to the table more frequently than in years past when it really was just new graphics and bodywork.

[@JohnnieV]

I have both. I ride the 8s usually. I dunno if I’ll ever sell the 650

[@carlosvejar3938]

They don't pay you enough, that plug for the dealership was Smoooooth.

[@Omni_Moto]

Funny you say that, they don’t pay me for these reviews at all. 😂 It’s a privilege they let me use their inventory, and I try to make sure people know it wouldn’t be possible without an awesome store to help me create this content. Glad to know they’re being represented well on my channel. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎

[@carlosvejar3938]

Every dealership needs someone to push their social media presence. Sales can be found where you look for them. You can really help them expand their reach

[@petrol11]

​@@Omni_Motodoing a great job dude. Enjoyed the review!

[@JohnnieV]

Well. It’s not a v twin so an SV can’t be in its name. I’d like to see an sv 850 v twin naked. Are there any big v twin nakeds?

[@RTB1368]

Tst industries has a fender delete for these

[@JohnnieV]

I don’t find A mode jumpy. The power is there when you twist the throttle. Yea. When you are in 6th and give it gas there is some vibration. I don’t use the QS bT 1-2. Too clunky.

[@Omni_Moto]

Jumpy probably isn't the best word to use to describe A mode. It's more "responsive". Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎

[@destroyrebuild3444]

I'm 41, 5' 10", 165 lbs...in shape... CrossFit 5-6 days a week. Only riding experience was years ago on a Rebel 265 on dirt roads. If disciplined can I start on this? Thanks for your help.

[@Omni_Moto]

A disciplined rider will thrive on this motorcycle. I think you’d be very happy with the 8S and its awesome capability. Thank you for watching and ride safe! 😎

[@carlosvejar3938]

I want to see the Gsx-8R and the CF Moto 800nk. They are in my wheelhouse

[@Omni_Moto]

Don't know if you've seen my analytical comparison, but I tried to cover all of the specs and differences between those machines and one more in the mix (Honda Hornet 750). Check it out if you'd like to learn more about how they compare on paper. Thanks for watching! Here's the link for the vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jVqJp_j7eaq5o

[@carlosvejar3938]

@@Omni_Moto I watched that one. I try to watch as many as I can. You do good videos

[@carlosvejar3938]

@@Omni_Moto as I read my original comment it didn't come out the way I wanted. Lol

[@Omni_Moto]

@@carlosvejar3938 Hahaha, no problem. Thank you for checking out my content! Ride safe. 😎

[@varanjitsingh9663]

right now i have two new bike options. I have a sv650 for 10000 nzd or i can get the gsx8s for 16000 nzd. Is the gsx8s really 60% better than the sv650. I don't think so.

[@Omni_Moto]

I don’t think so either. The SV 650 is fine and does a lot of what the 8S does. It just doesn’t have TC, ride modes, or LED lighting all the way around. Does that warrant the price jump in NZ? I don’t think so. Sounds like you’ve already pretty well got your mind made up! Whatever you land on, ride safe! 😎

[@tyrant1178]

I've said it before I'll say it again... It still looks like a KTM 790 in Suzuki Face 😒 I said it lol. It's still a pretty cool bike but after test riding the 800NK I still think the 800NK is a better value. More power, more tech, fully adjustable suspension for like 8500

[@Omni_Moto]

I think it's safe to speculate the big Japanese/Euro brands won't be able to copy the same formula they've been following, and will have to start bringing more value to the table. Consumers are starting to trust CF more and realize they aren't an "off-brand" as I've heard some people describe them. They still have a long way to go but with all of the new and exciting products they are bringing to the table, they are sure to continue on the trail they've blazed. Much more to come from CF as well - off-road dirt bikes, the middle-weight 450 adventure motorcycle, the 675 3-cylinder, and the 500 4-cylinder.

[@richardwarsinske7064]

That's fine as long as your comfortable with the KTM Duke 790/CFMoto NK800 reliability risk. After reading/viewing every review (and their comments sections) I could find for the last couple of years for this class of bikes I would have to give the Duke790/890 platform (the bike the NK800 is based off of) the "Land Rover of motorcycles" award (good performance/high maintenance). Way too many previous owners warning potential new owners of their unfortunately frequent reliability/warranty issues to not at least be a consideration when buying one of these bikes.

[@tyrant1178]

@@richardwarsinske7064 I have zero clue as to what the hell you're talking about about. Though I have seen some issues but no more or worse than other brands. This entire mentality of CFmoto or KTM being horribly unreliable is just absolute BS. I would recommend you hit a track day or speak to one of the thousands of owners who are happy. You only know about the 1 out of a thousand who are unhappy. Sorry to burst your bubble but guess what? Even Honda has its issues. Stop playing the stupid song of "RELIABILITY!!!!" Had my 650NK for 9 months put 6k miles on it riding the dragon, to Florida, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana and much more. I put more miles on my bike than most people put on new cars. Never worried about its performance or its reliability. That's only a you worry.....

[@richardwarsinske7064]

@@tyrant1178 Sorry to have pushed you button but I think you have at least partially misunderstood my post. I have no problem with CFMoto, just the Duke 790/890 engine platform which the NK800 is part of. Doesn't even make a difference whether you look at the comments section of the Dukes or adventure series it's been my experience you'll find far more former and current owner reliability complaints than you would for similar bikes or even other street KTM motorcycles. We may not agree but you haven't changed my opinion that some bike are just more or less reliable than others and I see nothing wrong with tagging the 790's poor reliability reputation as a red flag for potential customers to consider before they buy.

[@tyrant1178]

@@richardwarsinske7064 and I think you misunderstood me... I couldn't care less about the opinion of a man who knows nothing. Rather, I responded only to advise others of know nothing individuals voicing opinions based entirely on culture and stigma. Just a reminder... Japanese bikes were once considered cheap and unreliable.

[@andrewaldridge3801]

It's not called the SV800 because it's not a V twin. Surely?!

[@Omni_Moto]

That's obviously why they didn't call it that, but man, you'd surely think someone in the marketing department could have done better than the algebraic-looking name they landed on 🥴

[@JohnnieV]

110 indicated prob equals 99-101

[@ewganhoff]

Oh my god! The name is re tarded! I've totally wondered why they didn't just call it the SV800. Maybe not because it's not a V, but it is a parallel twin, so why not SP800? Saying it out loud, SP800 sounds awesome.

[@Omni_Moto]

That's the very obvious reason they didn't go with the "SV" name, but you're right! SP-800 would have been an awesome moniker for this machine! G-S-X-8-S just feels a little too much like a mathematical formula 😂

[@ewganhoff]

@@dolphinride5157 Yeah, that is also better. I know it's a bit english-speaking-world-centric, but I can't believe they dint think about how annoying this model name is to say in english.

[@damon1957ful]

Just call it an 8s we all know what bike its is , why do some get hung up over a name never understood that !!!!

[@chillsphillybin2233]

How did you find that color scheme? Can’t find it anywhere

[@Omni_Moto]

www.bigstcharlesmotorsports.com They've sold the one from this video, but they have another one on the showroom floor in this exact color!

[@chillsphillybin2233]

Ah bro.. I’m in Aus 😂 It’s not a factory color scheme though….. right? Been tossing up on a few different models but if I could find one like this…. SOLD!

[@Omni_Moto]

@@chillsphillybin2233 Just checked Suzuki Australia’s website and it doesn’t look like you guys have this color way down unda in the outback. The best recommendation I can make for you is to buy the blue color scheme available in Australia, and then see if you can get a USA dealer to sell you the model’s from the video fairings. You might even be able to find a connection over there who can get their hands on US parts. Of course you’ll end up spending a bit more, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Cheers! 🇦🇺

[@matthiascevlar987]

MT09 vs GSX 8S

[@Omni_Moto]

There too dissimilar to make a case between them. The new gen MT-09 is leaps and bounds more impressive than the GSX-8S because of it's lightweight nature, rev happy engine, suite of electronics, and significantly higher power output when compared to the 8S. The MT-09 wins on all levels against the 8S. That said, they are not in the same class of bike, and the MT-09 would be more comparable to a Triumph 765 or KTM Duke 990.

[@1981paton]

Does it have usb charger lol

[@Omni_Moto]

It appears to have a designated spot for one to be plugged into on the left side of the TFT Display trim. Thanks for watching!

[@English_MoFo]

I couldn’t tab through your long ass ad fast enough 🧐

[@Omni_Moto]

I have to do the ad plug per the agreement I made, but hey, I’m glad you watched the rest of the video. Thank you! Ride safe. 😎