Suzuki has taken the wraps off two new bikes, every based mostly on an present platform, at EICMA 2023 – the GSX-8R sportbike and the GSX-S1000GX sport-touring crossover.

Suzuki GSX-8R: new middleweight sportbike

The new GSX-8R relies on Suzuki’s new 776cc engine platform additionally discovered within the GSX-8S and the V-Strom 800 lineup. The GSX-8R’s output figures haven’t been revealed however anticipate them to be in the identical ballpark because the 82hp/78Nm made by its bare counterpart. All the underpinnings are carried ahead from the GSX-8S right here as are the electronics. 

What does change is the styling. The GSX-8R has a layered, full-fairing that appears fairly neat and it would not come on the expense of consolation. Unlike most supersports, the GSX-8R makes use of a tubular handlebar as a substitute of clip-ons mounted to the fork. At 208kg, the GSX-8R is 6kg heavier than the bare GSX-8S.

Currently, not one of the new 776cc-engined Suzukis have been launched in India (solely the V-Strom 800DE has been spied on take a look at) so it stays to be seen whether or not the GSX-8R will make its manner right here.

Suzuki GSX-S1000GX: 1000cc sporty crossover 

The GSX-S1000GX crossover relies on the identical platform because the GSX-S1000 GT sport-tourer and makes use of the identical important body and engine. Where the GX differs from the GT is in its tall stance, beefier subframe and brand-new Showa digital suspension.  

Suzuki’s Active Damping Control has 3 preset settings (Hard, Medium, Soft) plus a User mode that is absolutely customisable. The GX can also be the primary mannequin within the GSX-S lineup to have cornering ABS and traction management, enabled by the six-axis IMU. 

Currently, the Suzuki Katana is the one mannequin on sale in India based mostly on this engine platform so it stays to be seen whether or not the GSX-S1000GX will make its manner right here. If it have been to launch in India, its closest rivals could be the Kawasaki Versys 1000 and the BMW S 1000 XR.