Thank you for posting! There's virtually no hands-on videos available for this bike. It looks AMAZING!
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@stevenvaccari23527 ай бұрын
The press embargo hasn't been lifted yet, but TST got their own retail bike. The press embargo should be lifted next week afiak
@emporergrimes6 ай бұрын
That's because it blows
@GPz846 ай бұрын
@@emporergrimes Just like your mother!
@exothermal.sprocket7 ай бұрын
If the MotoAmerica teams who run the RS660 (same class as the R7) truly keep several engines with them for backup, it's a testament how Aprilia needs to make sure the metallurgy improves, instead of stuffing rods through the side of their engines. I don't ever see Suzuki putting out a product that sends rods through the sides of blocks. Ever.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Bingo!
@jordanjoestar88397 ай бұрын
Also, when Suzuki beat Ducati in MotoGP they only had 4 bikes to run, and Ducati had an entire garage full. Suzuki doesn't even question if their bike is gonna break, because we all know it won't. Bomb proof. I've seen many GSXRs with well over 60k running like new when the ZX, Ducati and many others are falling apart.
@tammyforbes21013 ай бұрын
@@jordanjoestar8839 I bought mine for exactly that reason! That and I always wanted one! 2016 GSX-S1000 I’m to old for the R model I like the S better now I can ride it all day and it still has liter bike power and handling!
7 ай бұрын
it came as a big surprise to me since i expected an 8S like GSXR but the higher handlebars makes it really appealing - its on my list for 2024 now
@bozhidarpetrov16 күн бұрын
I appreciate that he mention Benelli in the store. I respect every motorcycle brand out there. Gsx 8r is such a beautiful bike
@naturalforlife67417 ай бұрын
It would make a good light sport tourer if it had cruise control and adaptive for luggage. I also kicked my MT07 to the curb for a ZX4RR. I'm not rally a fan for the sound of parallel twins except for retro's. The music of the in line 4's just adds to my ride now.
@keithquinn56247 ай бұрын
U traded ur beginer bike for another weak baby beginer girls bike 400cc lmao 70hp 🤣😂🤡🌈
@ninja1970fin7 ай бұрын
Fully agree! I have z650rs and getting zx4r in spring (already paid). Parellel twin "superbikes" are boring.
@nclements797 ай бұрын
I'm currently on a FZ07 for a few years now. I've been debating adding another bike to the stable. I too am interested in the ZX4RR,and am curious why you chose it of the 6R?
@naturalforlife67417 ай бұрын
My inseam is around 27" and I have owned a Triumph Street Triple before. I never used all the power in it as long as I had it. I had it for 5 years. The ZX6R just had more power then I would ever us and It is too tall for me. I love the looks of the all black ZX6R and actually thought of buying one. I sat on it and took pictures. It would probably get me into a lot of trouble. The ZX4RR is perfect for me and what I want it for. Back country roads with a lot of curves. I'll never go to a track. @@nclements79
@naturalforlife67417 ай бұрын
Well the length of my legs, cost of insurance, and gas. I just didn't need to be doing over 140 mph that much.@@nclements79
@SBarbati7 ай бұрын
That shot angle at 7:25 is so good 👌🏽
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Our media team did a great job on this one.
@emmanuelstitts57124 ай бұрын
I'm a Suzuki 8R owner loving it!!
@jeffh2787 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see how this is gonna stack up in the twins cup class.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Us either!
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
By the videos of it being tested on track, seems like a winner so far even without suspension hardware changes. Certainly the RS660 would outgun it at max RPM but with a little tuning help this bike gains like 10 easy horsepower and about just as much torque (typically unheard of). If it has some power advantage, the extra weight compared to the R7 and RS660 will level the playing field my guess. Will be interesting to see it out battling with the others. I have to look into the MotoAmerica rules to see what mods are allowed, but last I was in there, the impression is quite a lot can be adjusted and changed for racing teams.
@chiefyy7107 ай бұрын
8s owner and installed the puig touring windshield today... love the bike!
@HifeMan7 ай бұрын
That a good looking windshield, might pick myself up one too. Did it make a big difference?
@chiefyy7107 ай бұрын
@@HifeMan only ridden for about 10 min since I installed it but it seemed very nice so far. And I’m 6’5 so it’s gotta deflect high
@X-Ray_Fox7 ай бұрын
I actually love the design of Puig's windhsield. I installed the touring on my 800DE and I'm loving it !
@HifeMan7 ай бұрын
@@chiefyy710 Sweet! Definitely gonna order one. I owned 6 different motorcycles and I never had a windshield so I’m really curious about trying one out and seeing how much it helps on longer rides.
@marcusgeorge18254 ай бұрын
Bikes with full fairings, in cross wind conditions will always be pushed more than a naked bike as the fairings act a bit like a sail.
@sumo_steve457 ай бұрын
I loooooove seeing my guy Mark on the new 8R. That's a winning combination if you ask me!! Well done Sir.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the love, Steve! Hoping to see you at the track soon!
@robsprojectsАй бұрын
I just got my 2024 R8 today and loving it!!!
@viktorskarlatov82277 ай бұрын
Love your products, guys. Cheers from Bulgaria!
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the love!
@SimplifySC7 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this review! I have a 2023 8S with a little over 4,000 miles on it so far that I purchased last June. I am a middle aged rider and for my purposes, the powerplant has been perfect for my real world riding. I have often told my dad (80 and still riding!) that the 8S was a 10/10 for my purposes with the engine/transmission/usability and a 7/10 on looks. It is fine looking at some angles - but not my favorite at others. I typically forget any issues with looks though when I twist the throttle. :-) For my purposes it is wonderful in A mode with a little traction control. 6 months in and 4,100 miles later I still love it and it puts a grin on my face. Here is my question..... I'm super interested in the 8R because it looks much better to my eye. I just wanted to confirm what you said about the clip-ons. They don't change the ride angle significantly? I have never seen one in person but if the riding position is the same I may be huntiing an 8R to replace my 8S. For my longer rides or multi-day rides, comfort is important to me and the 8S is fine. Thoughts? Thanks again!
@ronaldthomas93966 ай бұрын
I'm waiting for the s8 GT!
@MrDito12097 ай бұрын
I need that integrated tail light! It makes the 8S/8R look so much better!
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Later this year!
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
Integrated lights from a distance have no distinguished obvious signaling to other motorists. Tap the bake light, hit a signal, do a combo of each, it's all glaring blobs of light barely inches from each other, blending colors. Consider too that a lot of people with imperfect bad vision use the roadway who claim they don't see motorcyclists after they plow into them, cut across their right of way, turn across their lane, whatever. The whole idea of having lights is to show clear intention to other motorists, not to have a lighted casino exhibition piece. Legally, there's supposed to be a certain distance spacing between signals, legally there's supposed to be a minimum size of visible light that illuminates the instant a signal lights up. Legally there's a required signal blinking rate. People fancy ripping off OEM lights, and I get it, they are often hideous and ugly and merely bureaucratic compliance pieces. But the replacements also are often far worse by way of making a rider's life actually safe on a road way, telling other motorists what is intended. Companies design the showpieces and have to write fineprint to be able to sell the stuff legally and not be sued. And riders buy the stuff knowing it isn't legal (written on the product page and packaging) and ride it on public roadways ANYWAY. Aren't we all just the most interesting bunch. It's like the fun-havers removing their mirrors so they can get an extra 3 mph faster than their buddy roll racing down the interstate at 197 mph.
@MrDito12096 ай бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket You make some interesting points, a lot of which are true. But I have an issue with the fender on this bike in particular. I live in NYC and ride my bike mostly on local streets. Drivers tend to tail gate a lot, which is unfortunate but is the reality of it. This fender is set much lower and further behind the frame, which is an advantage on the highway, when vehicles are usually a car length or two away. But in my scenario, I’m nearly rear ended on a daily bases because they can’t tell that I’m braking. The brake light isn’t in their view, especially if they’re in an elevated vehicle like an SUV. I’ve had to resort to filtering as much as possible (which is illegal in New York) and putting myself at greater risk of an accident, just to decrease the chances of being rear ended for someone not giving enough distance between me and their vehicle… It’s unfortunate, but these are the things some people have to resort to for their safety. And, like I mentioned before, it makes the bike look way cooler. 😎
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
@@MrDito1209 Suzuki could have done a better job with the tail light, and still complied with the fender reaching the rear of the tire (compliance requirements). Thankfully there are better solutions so far. Another brand I've found is Evotech Performance. I still recommend keeping your signals on stalks, even if you change those to LED. It helps to see which side is lit up relative to the position of the brake/tail light. Also make sure the signal relay understands how to run LED signal lights, rather than flashing a thousand times per minute. There's a product for the back of a rider's helmet that acts like a high mount brake light. Not for everyone, and not for every helmet but it's an idea. I had an FZ1 years ago where I installed a module and LED tail, which strobed a few quick bursts before staying steady-on. That was attention grabbing and very bright. I don't think it was legal due to the mimicking of a patrol car flash rate, but I highly doubt any policeman would have complained because it was red in color and better than OEM. I still kept the standard signal stalks.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket you drive many good points, and I like how you packaged up the post in us riders being an interesting bunch. I agree with all you have said but i do want to clarify our stance on the subject. We cannot change what people want, or what they will end up opting for. We also believe that the choice should be made by the customer because choice is freedom. I have seen bikes built for shows only, and get trailered to and from shows. The owners of those definitely go for style and compromise visibility. Then there are those who use aftermarket equipment on the roads and take responsibility for the modifications on themselves. Those people should be focusing on visibility in my opinion. So our approach to being fair to multitude of demographics is to create a modular system capable of being customized to many needs. We offer integrated tail lights, external signal lamps, and combination lamps capable of signal/run/brake function (like our Quadrix-D). We round out the offerings with harnesses that connect everything plug-and-play style, Y-splitter harnesses that enable the use of integrated tail lights in conjunction with external signal or combo lamps, and physical mounting systems that take care of attaching the lamps to the bike. This way there are many combinations of setup that are achievable. Some examples are as follows: one of our tail lights with it's signals connected in parallel with external signal/combo lamps, one of our tail lights used as running/brake only with external signal or combo lamps in parallel, OE tail light with our signal or combo lamps replacing the OE signal lamps, any combo of OE signal lamps with pur tail light, and so on. Our product line gives the customer flexibility to choose and configure the system to their desire. The responsibility of choosing what is right and proper also rests with the customer, but that is given for any freedom that we still have.
@Tapport7 ай бұрын
Front of this bike looks so mean, I dig it. Love everything about these and definitely would consider it if I was replacing my Ninja 650.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Do it!
@JESUSISCALLINGYOU77 ай бұрын
I have a Gen 3 Hayabusa and I immediately noticed how it looks from the front somewhat like a baby Gen 3 'Busa with an aftermarket headlight. 😁
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
Suzuki has chosen a design language for the GSX bikes, it's pretty good looking. This 8R has nice curves and smooth surfaces. I'm frankly tired of the anime robot insect look by now and glad to see a more conservative design coming out. It'll age much better.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket I'm with you on this one. -BR
@dckstcat5 ай бұрын
Picking mine up next weekend, silver & red. First motorbike after 15 years off two wheels. South Wales UK.
@TSTindustries5 ай бұрын
Great to hear! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this ride. -TST
@robertcallahan7607 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥 that bike looks great on the road
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the view and the love!
@drunkredninja7 ай бұрын
those clipons are practically handlebars
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Yep!
@rrbabygirrl4822Ай бұрын
Getting mines this morning I can't wait. Been up all night.😂😂😂
@petrol11Ай бұрын
Just put my deposit down for a black 8S, and i cannot wait to ride it, youve done a great job hyping me 😂
@TSTindustriesАй бұрын
I think you will likel it very much.
@jfiler217 ай бұрын
As an R7 owner I can appreciate the dash and the features, especially for only $200 more. However I like the aggressive feel, seating position, and looks of the R7 wayyyy better. If I really wanted to be comfortable than I probably would’ve bought an MT07 😂
@Blown757 ай бұрын
looking at this and the new Daytona 660 hmmm good to have choices
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
The market is always in a great place when multiple options are available!
@ellwoodwolf7 ай бұрын
Uh.... you know a speed triple 765r is a much better motorcycle for 500$ more right ?.... right ?
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
@@ellwoodwolf Uh.... you know a Speed Triple is 1160cc right? .... right?
@user-th5ui1vu8c7 ай бұрын
Thank you man for this beautiful video❤🎉
@JESUSISCALLINGYOU77 ай бұрын
I was gonna watch this in my car. But no. I'm on my way to the house to lay in bed and eat cheese popcorn and chocolate-covered, peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets as I watch on my TV. 😅 EDIT: I LOVE the sound of that Akrapovic exhaust. It makes that engine sound special, and I am not a fan of the sound of two-cylinder engines at all. But this one speaks to me, ha-ha. It's that gorgeous harmonic overtone it produces.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the view and the feedback, we hope you enjoyed your snacks! 😂
@elithegreat64637 ай бұрын
One of the best looking middle weights, Bravo Suzuki !!
@StefanSmiljkovic27 күн бұрын
True
@jazzweather6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the early review, very few available at the moment, cleared up a lot of questions.
@thestupidwolf74387 ай бұрын
Testing it in a road with curves would be interesting.. there's not much to test going straight for half an hour
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Yeah, but we're in Florida so no real "curves" in our area without riding over an hour away.
@sleeper.simulant73277 ай бұрын
You guys should develop lower yolk mounted clips ons, same mount as the stock ones but lower with adjustments. I prefer to be a little more leaned forward, the Daytona 660 interests me as it’s more leaned forward then this and a slightly more leaned forward then the CBR650R.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
We're toying with a few different ideas.
@JoJoEnglish7 ай бұрын
I would buy it if it had true supersport clip ons and adjustable rear suspension. Hopefully the aftermarket comes out to fix this.
@Otto-AutoPilot7 ай бұрын
Looks fabulous without the factory tail piece.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
We got that under control 😉
@Powermad-bu4em5 ай бұрын
@@TSTindustries I just bought an 8R yesterday and your rear end kit is absolutelythe first thing that happens to her when I get it home.
@non-wx8qmАй бұрын
How much did the guy say was the tail tidy?
@pjb465316 күн бұрын
Best all a rounder middleweight on the market right now or so it seems . Suzuki 🤘
@famy.z18607 ай бұрын
trippy camera work
@Denali247 ай бұрын
This just looks like a ninja 650 with more displacement. The riding style is straight up? No where close to the R7 which had some what r6 abrasive position? Please explain?
@DM056 ай бұрын
More displacement yet only +3 on the top speed? Ninja 650 says 131 top speed and I believe he said GSX8R was 134. 🤷🏻♂️
@lucky13sss105 ай бұрын
how do you think this bike would fit with a shorter rider?
@MichaelZuzolo2 ай бұрын
I'm short too. Bike has 31.9 inch seat height so I can't ride it.
@MJC-GSXS7506 ай бұрын
I gotta say, that is a very nice looking bike. Love the TFT dash 👍
@humanskull647 ай бұрын
I am a fan of Suzuki but I felt, as you did, that they were asleep in the R&D department. This bike looks really appealing to me. I have been riding street bikes for about 40 years and have had over a dozen different bikes over the years. Cruisers are not my thing. This bike may be the answer. I might trade my MT07 in on one.
@yoanzaky63107 ай бұрын
this thing is a beauty,,,
@chrisgraham92037 ай бұрын
The front end, in particular looks much better than the GSX 8S.
@Aberamentho20107 ай бұрын
Looks comfortable.
@daveyt48027 ай бұрын
Sweet! FL and CA seem to get the first new Suzuki's.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Surprisingly it does seem that way.
@sleeper.simulant73277 ай бұрын
And Texas, Ray Bowden has his review out
@milodebruin48217 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this review, especially as its POV from a from aftermarket company. Loved the joke about the new tail tidy.😅
@sv70177 ай бұрын
Great review. Do you think, it is possible to make this bike into sports tourer?
@carlosvejar39387 ай бұрын
This bike is going to be great
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@wesontwowheels6 ай бұрын
Oh if only I waited for this bike it looks amazing in every way ill definitely be looking more into it for my next motorcycle. Great video mate
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the love and the view! -TST
@grtbgf7 ай бұрын
Still waiting for a proper second ride review... on some twisties..i have alot of questions left unanswered.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Yeah..... we don't have those in Florida haha. But we will absolutely be taking this thing to the track sometime this year!
@busboy32326 ай бұрын
Thank you tst for getting rid of the ugly factory sv650 tailight contraption
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
That same tail light is also used on gsxr600 and 750 since 2011. On this bike they mounted it in the fender so it's extra in-your-face. We had to do something with that.
@stevesanelli907 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, great looking bike by Suzuki! Did I hear you say $7500 dollars for the tail light unit? 😂😂😉 When is Legend Bart gonna get his hands dirty on this bad boy?😎 Cheers 👌
@non-wx8qmАй бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. $7,500?
@robnobbycrawford43787 ай бұрын
Bonzer Vid 👏, Yamaha owner love the look of this new R from suzuki,
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the view and the feedback!
@geecee47467 ай бұрын
Beautiful bike, i want one🏍️🏍️😍
@christosswc5 ай бұрын
Was looking to upgrade from my XSR 125, and fell in love with the CBR500R, seemed like the prefect bike for me. Until this one came along. At almost 50, speed no longer being a decisive factor, I really should stick to the CBR. But hot damn, that torque! Gonna be a tough choice but already leaning towards the GSX8R as my new found love.
@problemslayer35387 күн бұрын
Can the clip ons be raised so your not leant forward as much ?
@OneSmallFavour7 ай бұрын
Great video. What happened to mt-03 build series!!
@chrissunde11047 ай бұрын
Good stuff, well done.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the love and the view!
@wobull731211 күн бұрын
Are you guys gonna prepare some more sporty handle bars or clipons for 8R?? Just to get the position more sporty! It would be really awesome!!!
@TSTindustries10 күн бұрын
We currently have an aftermarket set-up on it with aftermarket clip-ons. We have a loose plan of doing a video showcasing the front assembly and the nuances of what we've done.
@MrFirstonraceday6 ай бұрын
I test ride one today. I was very skeptical of twins (my first bike was a 750 2 stroke, 😂). But this bike was a ton of fun! Exceeded all expectations. No more 10k rpms and laying over a tank! It’s not a super sport so stop trying to compare it to one.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Since most controls get replaced for racing purposes, there is no need to make the bike supersport like from the factory. The appeal then reaches a broader demographic, and lowers the cost of the bike. The minority that will be converting to track use will get clipons low on there, bust out the bodywork to accommodata that, and get the rearset positions higher and more back. For the majority of customers this bike offers a really nice middle of the road balance with race bike styling. -BR
@MrFirstonraceday6 ай бұрын
@@TSTindustries bingo! You stated the facts much better than I
@rm250887 ай бұрын
I liked the concept bike way more. This just looks like a shrunk down GT.
@willardivins37366 ай бұрын
I see styling influence from the Katana. Really neat bike, overall.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Definitely a fun and inviting bike to ride! - Mark
@tonymouawad26507 ай бұрын
Between the first videos's RIDING (about this Amazing New Bike)☝️
@puffybodie52827 ай бұрын
Pardon me....what is your height? I did not hear that mentioned in video.
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
5'7"
@puffybodie52827 ай бұрын
@@TSTindustries Thx for response. So it's clearly not for my 6'4" because of the shape of the tank. At least their VStrom 800DE is superb for me.
@markcontreras40357 ай бұрын
They should have more color options for all the line ups
@lightspeedforlife7 ай бұрын
Coming from the GSXR750 back in the day, I don't get it. Even way back in the 80s the R750 produced 120hp with an exhaust and revved 14k and like 20kg weight diff. A bike with 8R performance and handlebar position would have been a touring bike. Earning the R badge used to mean something and meant the bike was vastly different, it wasn't for everyone.
@JeremyBanham6 ай бұрын
From day one of it being announced i argued they should have named it 8f not 8r and watching this review has confirmed it for me.
@bjn62037 ай бұрын
Question.. seeing that you have a akra exhaust on, were you able to weigh the stock exhaust when you removed it? If so what was the difference?
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
There's about a 7 lb difference!
@bjn62037 ай бұрын
@@TSTindustries thank you for answering!
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
Between M4, Arrow, and Akrapovic, it's 7 to 7.4 lb weight savings with full systems. Maybe SC Project or Graves or someone else will make a full Ti system.
@DroidLocks69713 ай бұрын
Us the quik shifter both up and down shifting
@LuckyLuke_817 ай бұрын
Very thorough video. Would you say there absolutely no option to install aftermarket clipons? Especially under the triple clamp?
@Flikksverdelger2 ай бұрын
youtubers would rather die than not milking their intros
@dolphinride51577 ай бұрын
I am thinking that I would love this bike. However, I want to test ride it first and here in the Virginia Beach area none of the dealers offer test rides. I think Suzuki should just donate a bike for us to try out in this area if they want to sell to this area.
@tjjr10627 ай бұрын
Good looking bike.
@WokeByTrump7 ай бұрын
I think I would rather have adjustable suspension rather than the QS and ride modes. I see it needing a $1500 upgrade day 1.. love the looks.
@exothermal.sprocket7 ай бұрын
That's one of the most common things about motorcycles under 12-14 grand. Suspension just typically isn't where all the money is going to go. What I do look for, however, is that the bones are good enough to swap a set of fork cartridges into, and a good 3-way shock, both with springs for my body weight.
@ganuvien7 ай бұрын
Budget bikes never come with good suspension anyways, even the MT07/R7 suspension is still garbage and needs upgrading for serious riders.
@exothermal.sprocket7 ай бұрын
@@ganuvien R7 suspension is not garbage, and neither is it remotely the same as the MT-07. It's not going to be high end Ohlins, but it's not MT-like either.
@hydro_rebel77416 ай бұрын
Was looking at getting an mt07 because I didn't care for the look of the 8s but now seeing this I may just swing to the 8r.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Go ride both and choose the bike that hits all of your checkboxes! -TST
@johnjaytecson78736 ай бұрын
Question, with your stock tail fender removed the way your Plate being placed at the back is it legal in general? In the states that is.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
You would have to check your local laws as they change from state to state and sometimes even city to city. - Mark
@lilremylote4 ай бұрын
You riding the bike, let the engine travel a bit more (you are shifting way too quick) 8R got stiff suspension, the S is softer makes a huge difference. Love the video, Listen to the bike. 😅
@HaggisPower2 ай бұрын
Silver looks so good. NZ gets yellow instead, which is well, yellow...
@TSTindustries2 ай бұрын
We get the yellow model as well in addition to this one and a blue model. My personal favorite is the yellow but we completely get that looks are subjective.
@gopherchucksgamingnstuff22634 ай бұрын
I didn't know you were in my state. I am in Apollo Beach
@TSTindustries4 ай бұрын
Yep, we’re right here in Central FL.
@ganuvien7 ай бұрын
Honestly it seems like a great bike and tuners are already getting close to 90hp/60ish TQ (2 Wheel Dynoworks) out of these bikes. I'd almost say it's like a Japanese Tuono with the way it looks but better reliability I bet. Definitely looking forward to this bike getting some aftermarket love because it just might be a perfect daily rider.
@keltecdan6 ай бұрын
Why can’t Suzuki put this dash on the gsx-s1000?
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
It's probably coming in a generation change.
@paulconnell13097 ай бұрын
Very cool. First 8R first ride review that's appearerd in my feed. Congrats and well done. What is the exhaust? Is it a full system or a slip on? Is a slip on even possible with the GSX 8 platform??
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
Stock system is all welded, the side pipe coming right out of the cow-stomach catalyst.
@Theguy702Ай бұрын
Any ideas what the 2025 colors will be? Hoping for white and red
@TSTindustriesАй бұрын
@@Theguy702 unfortunately we do not have that information.
@rinsed-moto34427 ай бұрын
You don't have to keep saying it's just like the 8S, most people watching this vid haven't ridden either one and only ever going to buy one bike. Just offering a self contained, fresh take on this bike as it stands would make a more useful video
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback and you're not wrong at all. Our approach was mainly to make sure we weren't essentially repeating the same thing for the viewers that had watched that video.
@willtimmreck35916 ай бұрын
I own an RS660 and I love how it handles and the features it has however the performance is lacking a little for me. I was hoping with over 100 extra cc’s this 8R might have that extra grunt I was hoping for. With the HP figures you gave now I’m not sure. Hopefully you guys can get your hands on the new Daytona 660 and review that. A modified 2009 was probably my favorite bike and I have had quite a few from Ducs to Hondas. Great review thank you guys 🤘
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
If you take a look at our GSX8R stock dyno video you will notice that the results from the 8R are competitive with the RS660. The Italian machine puts down approximately 6-8 more ponies at the rear wheel peak, while the 8R outperforms the RS in peak torque by about 10 ft lb. The two biks would have to be ridden differently but can potentially achieve similar lap times, or felt performance. I think the Japanese bike is a bit more street friendly with the low end response, and also promises to have fewer technical problems. The 8R is also neutered in the ECU. You can unleash much more potential with simple bolt ons and tuning. On the S model we have been doing R&D with we have already crossed the 90HP and 62 foot pound barrier. Now where I think the Itallian outshines the Suzuki at the moment is the chassis and suspension departments. But once aftermarket catches up I do believe they will be pretty equivalent, but with drastically differing price points. -BR
@notfred5967 ай бұрын
Hold on... is that white f150 your camera car or do you use two 360 X3's? This video is so seamless its insane. How do you do it? I'm in the Tampa area... might have to make a ride north on the SDR... hmm
@Krotos197021 күн бұрын
I have not ridden either the s nor the r but I'd probably go with the gsxs1000 naked just because I want better 0-80 acceleration, and 100+ mph buffeting would deter me from doing that because I'm not going to take it to the track, very good review though
@EnjoyTheRideMC7 ай бұрын
I see an Akra pipe on your 8R. Depending on where you look online, the 8R isn’t listed as an application much as of yet in some exhaust brands. Am I correct that the 8S and 8R are identical in pipe routing and the belly pan is not an obstruction? In other words, you can buy an 8S exhaust for an 8R? I have a Yellow 8R arriving in April. I agree it’s been a while since Suzuki came out with something even mildly different and interesting. I owned a Suzuki TL1000R for almost 20 years. Your 8R sounds just like it. That’s a big plus! I’m a little older now so the less extreme ergos of the 8R will keep my body happy. Tell us more about what you have coming for the engine. Take my money!😊
@TSTindustries7 ай бұрын
Yes the Akra for the 8S will fit the 8R with no issues on clearance or mounting! We're also testing 3 others exhausts to verify fitment but will be stocking the Akrapovic options on our website.
@korazon3spinado5 ай бұрын
I read it's comfortable enough for touring
@gosoku27716 ай бұрын
Unfortunately this bike has a recall. A rivet in the drive chain was not fastened properly causing possible chain breakage while riding.
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Yes, they only believe less than 400 units were affected and owners should have received letters and warnings from their local dealership. -Mark
@SoFishfulTV6 ай бұрын
wow, that's a good looking bike
@ellwoodwolf7 ай бұрын
Did you say racing? So there will be some forks that aren’t trash ?????
@dante8s7 ай бұрын
Although part of me wishes I waited for the 8R to come out before I got my 8S. I think I prefer the look of my bike just a litttttle bit more. I still want a fully faired bike, but a true supersport and middle weight naked bike stable sounds better haha.
@jordanjoestar88397 ай бұрын
Honda botched the Hornet (ugly, toyish, cheaply designed compared to the great 996cc Hornet of old). MT is long in the tooth. The Suzuki really is the best bike in its class and as usual, im not suprised at all.
@montiz3337 ай бұрын
Those are the most handle bar clip-ons I have ever seen lol, might as well not even call it a clip-on. I think it looks solid just wish they had made it a little more sporty like the R7 and RS660, it almost doesnt justify its existence being so similar to the GSX8S
@unclealzbbq21855 ай бұрын
Fantastic looking BIKE and review-- Any Idea of the top speed of this motorcycle.? Does anyone know ?
@wobull731211 күн бұрын
220 km/h
@gdvadventours55127 ай бұрын
Nice looking bike wish suzuki built it lighter
@DoubleRsean6 ай бұрын
curious to see if yall getting the 24 cbr600 👀👀
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Even if it comes to the USA we currently aren't inclined to buy one. We will wait until someone in our circle gets one and then we will do our r&d and videos.
@jacobrosario97357 ай бұрын
Deland motorsport's is not in DeLand, its in Orangecity.
@isaimiller38005 ай бұрын
Where can I find that tail light and the part for the plates? Please and thank you
@TSTindustries5 ай бұрын
Those products will be available on our website later this year. You can view our current product offerings at the link below including our current fender eliminator and rear light kit. -Mark tstindustries.com/suzuki-gsx-8r-2024/
@ji99lypu442 ай бұрын
Does it have rear brake lights or turn signals with the fender taken off??
@TSTindustries2 ай бұрын
It does! We offer our Fender Eliminator with an external signal set-up or you can go with our Integrated Tail Light which will be available very soon.
@okann_hasan7 ай бұрын
could this compete with cbr 659?
@mikaelpettersson23894 ай бұрын
Excellent review, again! I tried this model too. Coming from a Honda NC 750S, I found the driving posture quite similar, however with the hands lower but nearer to my body. Very agile and comfortable. Aerodynamics surprisingly good, not much wind noise. More comfortable seating position than the RS660, but the RS has better aerodynamics. The refinement of the machinery of the RS is higher. In Europe, the RS is just a couple of hundreds more expensive, but being 52, it's seating position is too uncomfortable for me. Therefore the Suzuki would be my choice. Oh, the Yamaha R7 is out of the question... way too high and far to the front peg positions!
@TSTindustries4 ай бұрын
That is pretty much exactly how I felt with the R7 as well! If I remember correctly the RS660 felt a little better than the R7 but not nearly as comfortable as this platform. A solid offering from Suzuki!
@tripleniine6 ай бұрын
beautiful bike
@TSTindustries6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and the view! - TST
@satsimarsingh17033 ай бұрын
Please share the link for the tail tidy
@TSTindustries3 ай бұрын
That product can be found on our website. TSTindustries.com