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Suzuki GSX-8R

The Suzuki GSX-8R is a current 776 cc motorcycle. BikeWale lists 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm maximum power and 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm maximum torque. It has a 14 litres fuel tank. It weighs 205 kg.

Engine
776 cc
Max power
81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max torque
78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Claimed mileage
23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale)
Fuel tank
14 litres
Kerb weight
205 kg
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About the Suzuki GSX-8R

Overview

The Suzuki GSX-8R is a motorcycle from Suzuki. It is currently on sale. With a 776 cc engine it sits in the middleweight 450–800 cc class.

Engine and performance

Power comes from a 776 cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 81.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm. Its bore is wider than its stroke (84 mm x 70 mm), a short-stroke layout that generally favours higher revs. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 405 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is genuinely fast, well beyond everyday traffic speeds. It has electric start.

Gearbox

It has a 6-speed manual gearbox with a 1-down, 5-up shift pattern, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. Its slipper clutch lightens the lever and stops the rear wheel hopping when you downshift hard.

Chassis, brakes and tyres

At the front, the suspension is SHOWA inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped. At the rear, it is SHOWA link type, mono shock, coil spring, oil damped. Braking is by a 310 mm disc at the front and a disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS. ABS on both wheels keeps either tyre from locking under hard braking. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 120/70 - ZR17 at the front and 180/55 - ZR17 at the rear.

Size, comfort and range

The seat is 810 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 205 kg ready to ride, which is on the heavy side, so moving it by hand takes some effort. Ground clearance is 145 mm — adequate, though tall speed breakers need care. It is 2,155 mm long, with 1,465 mm between the axles. Its 14 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 23.8 kmpl work out to roughly 333 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.

Features and equipment

Equipment includes 5 " TFT Display with Brightness Control, an LED projector headlamp, gear position indicator, quickshifter, shift light, engine temperature indicator and low fuel indicator. Safety equipment includes engine kill switch, side-stand engine cut-off, side-stand warning, hazard light switch, traction control and malfunction indicator. It has two riding modes: Mode A and Mode B and Mode C.

Owning one

The manufacturer's warranty is 30,000 km or 2 years. For the Suzuki GSX-8R, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹2,999 doorstep service.

Who it suits

With this much performance, it is better as a step-up bike than a first bike.

Care notes for this model

Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.

Suzuki GSX-8R specifications

These figures come from a single publication (BikeWale) and have not been confirmed against the manufacturer. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.

Engine & performance

Displacement
776 cc
Configuration
2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
Starting
Self Start
Maximum power
81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Maximum torque
78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Claimed mileage
23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale)
Transmission
Manual
Gears
6 speed
Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Final drive
Chain Drive
Bore x stroke
84 mm x 70 mm
Compression ratio
12.8:1
Emission norm
BS6 Phase 2B
Spark plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Gear shift pattern
1 Down 5 Up
Riding range (claimed mileage x tank)
333 km

Dimensions & capacity

Length
2155 mm
Width
770 mm
Height
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1465 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
Seat height
810 mm
Kerb weight
205 kg
Fuel tank
14 litres
Fuel reserve
2.1 litres

Brakes, suspension & tyres

Front brake
Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
Rear brake
Disc, 1 piston caliper
Braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Front suspension
SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Rear suspension
SHOWA link type, Mono Shock, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Front tyre
120/70 - ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55 - ZR17
Wheels
Alloy
Tyre type
Tubeless
Wheel size
Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Electricals

Headlamp
Dual LED Projector Headlamp
Instrument console
5 " TFT Display with Brightness Control
Riding modes
Mode A, Mode B and Mode C
Tail lamp
LED
Indicators
LED

Features & technology

  • Gear position indicator
  • Quickshifter
  • Shift light
  • Engine temperature indicator
  • Low fuel indicator

Safety

  • Dual Channel ABS
  • Engine kill switch
  • Side-stand engine cut-off
  • Side-stand warning
  • Hazard light switch
  • Traction control
  • Malfunction indicator

Sources: BikeWale

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Owning the Suzuki GSX-8R

  • Claimed mileage

    23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale)

    Manufacturer's claimed figure; real-world mileage is usually lower.

  • Estimated range

    about 333 km

    Claimed mileage × tank size. An estimate, not a promise.

  • Manufacturer warranty

    30,000 km or 2 years

    Terms and conditions apply.

  • Mechiee doorstep service

    ₹2,999

    Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.

Maintaining the Suzuki GSX-8R

  • Routine servicing

    Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.

  • Engine oil & filter

    Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.

  • Brake inspection

    With Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper and Disc, 1 piston caliper brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.

  • Chain cleaning & lubrication

    A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.

  • Coolant & cooling system

    A liquid-cooled engine relies on coolant. Check the level and look over hoses and the radiator for leaks or damage, and replace coolant as the owner's manual directs.

  • Air filter & spark plug

    A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.

  • Disc brake fluid

    Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.

  • Tyre inspection

    This bike runs 120/70 - ZR17 / 180/55 - ZR17 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.

  • Battery & electricals

    Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.

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Compare with similar Suzuki bikes

Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.

SpecificationSuzuki GSX-8RSuzuki V-Strom 800 DESuzuki GSX-R750Suzuki GSX-S750
Engine776 cc776 cc750 cc749 cc
Max power81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm83 bhp @ 8500 rpm148 hp (110.3 kW) @ 12800 rpm113 bhp
Max torque78 Nm @ 6800 rpm78 Nm @ 6800 rpm86.3 Nm @ 11200 rpm81 Nm
Claimed mileage23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale)22.7 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale)——
Gears6 speed6 speed6-speed, constant mesh6-speed
Kerb weight205 kg232 kg190 kg (wet)215 kg
Fuel tank14 litres20 litres17 Litres16 Litres
Front brakeDisc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliperDisc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper2x 310 mm discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo calipersDisc
Rear brakeDisc, 1 piston caliperDisc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single-piston caliperDisc

Suzuki GSX-8R specs explained

What the technical terms on this page mean.

ABS
Anti-lock braking system. It stops a wheel locking up during hard braking so the rider can keep steering. A single-channel system works on one wheel, usually the front; a dual-channel system works on both.
Liquid cooling
Coolant circulates through the engine and a radiator, keeping temperatures steadier than air alone, especially in traffic or under load.
Assist and slipper clutch
The assist part makes the clutch lever lighter. The slipper part eases the rear wheel's tendency to hop when you shift down hard.
Monoshock
A single rear shock absorber that does the work of a pair.
Tubeless tyres
Tyres with no inner tube. A small puncture usually loses air slowly, which makes roadside repair easier.
Kerb weight
The weight of the bike ready to ride, with its fluids and fuel, but without a rider or luggage.
Bore x stroke
The cylinder's width and the piston's travel. A larger bore relative to stroke tends to favour revs; a longer stroke tends to favour low-speed pull.
Compression ratio
How much the fuel-air mixture is squeezed before it is ignited. It is one of the factors behind an engine's efficiency and power.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Suzuki GSX-8R has a 776 cc engine, described as 2 cylinder, liquid cooled, 4 valves.

The Suzuki GSX-8R is rated at 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm maximum power and 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm maximum torque.

The claimed figure for the Suzuki GSX-8R is 23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale). Real-world mileage is usually lower and depends on riding style, load, road and traffic conditions and how well the bike is maintained.

The Suzuki GSX-8R has Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper at the front and Disc, 1 piston caliper at the rear, with Dual Channel ABS.

The Suzuki GSX-8R runs 120/70 - ZR17 at the front and 180/55 - ZR17 at the rear on alloy wheels.

Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper and Disc, 1 piston caliper brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.

Multiplying the claimed 23.8 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale) by the 14 litres tank gives roughly 333 km on a full tank. That is an estimate from claimed figures; real-world range is usually lower.

The manufacturer states a warranty of 30,000 km or 2 years. Terms and conditions apply.

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