Joining its naked sports sibling, the Suzuki GSX-8S, in Malaysia is the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R sportsbike, priced at RM53,800. With the introduction of the GSX-8R, along with the RM50,800 GSX-8S and the V-Strom 800 adventure-tourer priced at RM60,800, this completes Suzuki Malaysia’s trio of upper middleweight motorcycles in the Malaysia market.
The GSX-8R is powered identically to the GSX-8S, with a liquid-cooled parallel-twin displacing 776 cc with DOHC. With a 270-degree crankshaft and primary balancer, the GSX-8R produces 82 hp at 8,500 rpm dan 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
Equipped with the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) that reduces effort at the clutch lever, the GSX-8R sends power to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Engine and gearbox are governed by Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) provides advanced electronic rider assist systems including three level Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) with four levels including “off”, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle System, Bi-directional quickshifter, Suzuki Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist.
Also standard is two-channel ABS with dual four-piston radial-mount front brake callipers mated with 310 mm diameter brake discs stopping the front wheel. The rear wheel gets a 240 mm diameter brake disc stopped by a single-piston pin-slide caliper.
Suspension on the GSX-8R uses Hitachi Astemo units with a SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) upside-down forks and preload-adjustable mono shock. If the name is unfamiliar, Hitachi Astemo is the brand owner for Showa suspension.
Seat height on the GSX-8R is set at 810 mm with weight claimed to be 205 kg carrying 14-litres of fuel in the tank.
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i was excited to see a 800cc sportbike selling for RM53k until i read that it is parallel twin which potong stim… i was hoping for 4 cylinder.
Thankfully it has 270 degree crankshaft layout that sounded like vtwin engine.
is not ekceli sportbike, just a full fairing version of the gsx8s, and this bike has quite the same price with the 4cyl ninja zx4r. quite win lah imo
the GSX-8R produces 82 hp at 8,500 rpm dan 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
I know and dan dan is pretty close but it’s still pretty funny.
for the datuk rempits
Currently owned this bike older brother, GSX-8S. Oh boy, it is a fun bike! Obedient, agile, fuel efficient and sufficient torque with 212 km/h top end speed. For those “4 dapur normies”, please get your hand on these new trend of parallel twin. You will not be dissappointed.
I have to agree. 4 cylinders are too hot for Malaysia weather and regret thought for owning GSX S1000GT came each time I got stuck at traffic light. Used to own VStrom 650 which is very ideal for everyday commute. Personally 4 cylinders only good for long haul or rempit at karak.
It would be a real best seller if it comes with a 4 cylinder engine…at that price it would be unbeatable
Meh