Suzuki GSX8R Or The Yamaha R1, Best Faired Superbike Alternatives To Choose From! News24 –
The GSX-8R is a famous 800cc super sport offering across the world. The bike has been the go to choice for users who seek to step ahead and need a serious machine to gain some track experience. Even though the new machine is a super sport machine its has excellent touring capabilities as well.
The Bike has gone through several powertrain changes that make it compliant with the latest BS6,P2 OBD2B emission standards set forth by the Indian Government which took effect from April 2025. As far as pricing is concerned the bike has been priced at Rs 3.25 lakh, users would have three colors to choose from – Metallic Triton Blue , Metallic Matte Sword Silver and Metallic Matte Back No 2.
New Engine Updates!
The Suzuki Gsx 8R is powered by the same 776 CC parallel-twin liquid cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine as before, Butt the engine has been updated to comply with the latest Bs6 p2 OBD2B emission norms. The Bike engine has been placed at a 270 degree crank that is capable of developing 82 BHP and a peak power of 8500 RPM and 78 Nm at 6,800 RPM.
The Engine is now mated to a Easy Start System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle and b -directional Quick Shifter. To further ensure that the bike can be ridden in the traffic with ease it has further been equipped with. Beyond that the bike ahs been equipped with USD telescopic front forks and a rear mono shock, The bike further has a dual disc brake setup with 17 inch cast aluminum wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires.
The Yamaha YZF-R1, ZX10R, Aprilia RSV4 and Honda CB-1000 Hornet are all formidable competitors in the faired bike segment. The Suzuki would have its work cut out for it. Here is an comprehensive comparison in-between the different Competitors.
Comparison With Other Competitors In The Segment
| Comparison | Yamaha YZF R1 | Kawasaki ZX10R | Aprilia RSV-4 | Honda Cb 1000 Hornet | Suzuki GSX 8R |
| Engine | 998 CC – Three Cylinder Engine | 998 CC – Three Cylinder Engine | 1099CC-V4 engine | 999 cc | 776 cc parallel Twin, Liquid Cooled, Dohc 4V engine |
| Power | 194.3 BHP @ 13500 rpm | 200.21 BHP@ 13200 RPM | 213bhp@ 13000 RPM | 155 bhp @ 11000 rpm Max Torque 107 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
82 BHP and a peak power of 8500 RPM and 78 Nm at 6,800 RPM |
| Torque | 112.4 Nm | 114.9 Nm@ 11400 RPM | 125 Nm @ 10500 RPM | Max Torque 107 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
78 Nm at 6,800 RPM—-
SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped |
| Suspension | Telescopic Forks in the front and a Swingarm link suspension at the rear | Front-ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber, Rear-Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir | Front – 43 mm upside-down stanchions with TiN treatment, fully adjustable, 125 mm travel Rear- Öhlins electronically controlled monoshock, fully adjustable, 115 mm wheel travel |
41mm Inverted Showa SFF-BP Telescopic Fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1-inch travel Rear Suspension Pro-Link® Single Öhlins remote-reservoir shock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.5-inch travel |
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| Top Speed | 299 kmph | 299 Kmph | 305 kmph | – | – |
| Prices | Rs 20,39,233 | Rs 17,93,037 | Rs 31,26,000 | Rs 13,97.030 | Rs 10,42,351 |