Suzuki revs up the new year with a fun and affordable sportbike release: the 2024 GSX-8R. Crafted to excel on the streets, this new motorcycle is positioned adjacent to Suzuki’s legendary GSX-R series. Although it’s more focused for street riders, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun during trackdays. We’ve delved into the specifics during our comprehensive 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review With Videos, This Is What You Need to Know about Suzuki’s GSX-8R, and Top 5 Things We Like About Suzuki’s GSX-8R for Street Riders articles. Here’s a quick list of our favorite features tailored for trackday riders.
- The 776cc parallel twin. This engine has a ton of torque and it’s super easy to ride, especially here at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
- This electronic quickshifter is awesome. It allows for more stability during corner entry and also allows for full-throttle upshifts.
- The chassis on this motorcycle—friendly and easy to master. Although there isn’t any damping adjustment, the calibration of the suspension functions well for trackday riders.
- The ergonomics on this motorcycle. I’m 6 feet tall, 205 pounds, and this motorcycle fits me well and is really comfortable to ride here at the track.
- If you want a fun and easy-riding 776cc sportbike, Suzuki answers with its $9,500 GSX-8R.
We’ll see you in the next episode!
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