Suzuki GSX-8R: the medium sports car could arrive by the end of the year

The market for medium-sized sports motorcycles could soon see a new model: the Suzuki GSX-8R. In fact, the rumors of the entrance of the Japanese brand in the segment, leveraging the technologies used on the GSX-8S. And, according to the latest rumors, the arrival could take place already by the end of the year.

The quality characteristics

With the new 776cc parallel twinIn fact, Suzuki has its eyes on an even wider range of models, and there are growing rumors that a faired sports version will be next. It is likely that the first sports motorcycle model built around the engine of the GSX-8S it will essentially be a faired version of that model, borrowing the chassis and engine and thus creating an immediate rival to the Yamaha R7 or the Honda CBR650R.

The GSX-8S engine has a total power of 83 HP and a torque of 78 Nm, with 270° crankshaft, countershafts, four-valve DOHC distribution and liquid cooling. Furthermore, thanks to the double-sided aluminum swingarm and the four-piston Nissin radial calipers, it is ready for sporty riding. As well as has a good electronic package.

Dismissal

At the moment there are still no confirmations from the Japanese brand, but there is talk of the arrival of a new model based on the GSX-8S by the end of the year, with presentation in some shows, and then presented on the market during the 2024.