EICMA 2022, Suzuki: the news from the Hamamatsu brand at the event [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Suzuki is present at the 79th edition of EICMA, the International Two Wheel Exhibition. On this occasion the new ones were presented V-strom 800DE e GSX-8S, two different models that present a new propulsive heart. The Director of Motorionline, Lorenzo VE Bellini, interviews Giuseppe Susi, Technical Service Manager Suzuki Italia.

The newness

In particular, there are two Suzuki-branded innovations introduced at the Milan show. The first is the versatile V-Stron 800DE, a new example Sport Enduro Tourer powered by a 776 cc parallel twin engine with 270° crank mechanism and four-valve distribution per cylinder. An engine with a patented system to reduce vibrations, which can also be inserted on different models such as this one and the new one GSX-8S, the second novelty presented for 2023.
As on the brand's most recent models, the engine is managed in an integrated manner with the on-board electronics by the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS), recalling the various solutions:

– the “Scegliiltiro” system – Suzuki Drive Mode Selector – with three driving modes;
– the “Aprisereno” system – Suzuki Traction Control System adjustable on three levels and deactivated, the ride-by-wire accelerator;
– the “Cambiarapido” system – Bi-directional Quick Shift System;
– the Suzuki Easy Start System and “Partifacile” – Low RPM Assist devices.

Given the versatility of the V-strom 800DE, the electronic traction control includes a specific mode G (Gravel), added to the three standard ones to allow the rear wheel to slip at different levels during acceleration. This also has an ABS system which allows you to select two operating logics and possibly exclude the anti-lock function on the rear wheel.
The aesthetics of the V-Strom 800DE and also that of the new street fighter GSX-8S offer sportiness and distinction. The peak of power in the case of the Sport Enduro Tourer model reaches altitude 84,3 horses (62 kW) at 8.500 rpm with a torque of 78 Nm at 6.800 rpm in compliance with the Euro 5 regulation. While the power peak of the street fighter is 83 horses (61 kW), always at 8.500 rpm.

Interview conducted by Director Lorenzo VE Bellini