2026 Suzuki GSX-8R Unveiled With Upgrades; Check Details
Starting with the details, the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8R comes with changes in fairing design. These changes have been made after multiple tests in the wind tunnel. With this, the motorcycle will offer more stability at higher speeds. Simultaneously, the rider will get better wind protection. To complete the package, the brand is offering a sleeker windscreen to reduce buffeting while riding.
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To complement the changes in design, the brand has added more paint schemes to the mix. Along with the existing Metallic Triton Blue, the brand is now offering two new colours called Pearl Tech White and Glass Blaze Orange. To complete the package, the graphics of the middle-weight bike have also been revised.
Along with the aesthetic changes, a few ergonomic adjustments have been made to improve the riding posture without leaning too heavily toward a track-oriented design. The Suzuki GSX-8R is now equipped with forged aluminium separate handlebars that are positioned lower than previous models.
While the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) remains unchanged, it now offers greater customization options for its features. Riders can enjoy a three-mode Drive Mode Selector, a four-mode Advanced Traction Control System, and Low RPM Assist to facilitate easier operation at slower speeds.
Meanwhile, the powertrain remains the same 776 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine as the V-Strom 800 DE, making 81 hp at 8,500 rpm along with 78 Nm of peak torque at 6,800 rpm. It works in conjunction with a six-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter.
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