New 2026 Suzuki GSX-8R and GSX-8S Specs and Prices

The GSX-8S blends sharp naked-bike styling with responsive handling and cutting-edge technology, all anchored by Suzuki’s proven 776cc parallel-twin engine and unique 270-degree crankshaft configuration. Smooth, torquey power meets the precision of a lightweight chassis and advanced features like Bi-directional Quick Shift, multi-mode Traction Control, and a 5-inch full-color TFT display. The result is a motorcycle that’s just as ready for spirited weekend rides as it is for daily urban commutes.

2026 Suzuki GSX-8R Key Features

• NEW: Select from Suzuki’s popular Metallic Triton Blue, or the new Pearl Tech White and Glass Blaze Orange paint schemes – each featuring the unique graphics and font motif introduced by the GSX-8S that connect this mid-size sportbike to Suzuki’s legacy of performance.
• The GSX-8R is an exciting, fully faired Suzuki sportbike styled by the artist’s pen and refined by the wind tunnel. Propelled by Suzuki’s new-generation 776cc parallel-twin engine, the 8R is fitted with a Showa® SFF-BP fork and matching rear shock for agile and sure handling that elevates this model to the pinnacle of the middleweight sportbike category.
• GSX-8R riders will enjoy exceptional ergonomics like well-placed foot pegs, a comfortable seat, and forged aluminum separate handlebars that place the rider in a sporty riding position. That mild, forward-leaning position is shielded from wind sounds and buffeting by the sleek fairing and wind tunnel-developed windscreen.
• The ABS-equipped Nissin radial-mounted four-piston brake calipers grasp a pair of 310mm front brake rotors. Dunlop Roadsport 2 radial tires (120/70ZR17 at the front; 180/55ZR17 at the rear) are designed for the GSX-8R to deliver the right combination of agility and grip.
• The GSX-8R’s compact 776cc parallel-twin engine uses a 270-degree firing order for strong torque production and is equipped with Suzuki’s exclusive Cross Balancer system for smooth operation. Suzuki’s Clutch Assist System (SCAS) smooths shifting and engine braking while shifting has never been easier with the standard Bi-directional Quick Shift System.
• The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) suite of electronic rider aids that include a three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and the four-mode Advanced Traction Control System* plus the popular Easy Start & Low RPM Assist systems. It is easy to track the 8R’s performance through its full-color five-inch TFT LCD instrument panel which has the best format in its class.

2026 Suzuki GSX-8S Key Features

• A thoroughly modern street fighter, the 2026 GSX-8S arrives in two new paint schemes. Both the Candy Daring Red / Metallic Matte Black No.2, or a Metallic Matte Black No. 2 / Glass Sparkle colorways feature unique logos that help identify the sport’s most exciting naked sportbike.
• The compact 776cc parallel-twin engine uses a 270-degree firing order for strong torque production and is equipped with Suzuki’s exclusive Cross Balancer system for smooth operation.
• The Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) smooths shifting and engine braking while shifting has never been easier with the Bi-directional Quick Shift system eliminates the need to use the clutch once you are rolling.
• The GSX-8S uses the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) with a three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and the four-mode Advanced Traction Control System* plus the popular Easy Start & Low RPM Assist systems.
• The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) suite of electronic rider aids that include a three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and the four-mode Advanced Traction Control System* plus the popular Easy Start & Low RPM Assist systems. It is easy to track the 8R’s performance through its full-color five-inch TFT LCD instrument panel which has the best format in its class.
• High-quality KYB suspension delivers controlled handling while ABS-equipped Nissin radial-mounted 4-piston brake calipers up front grasp 310 mm dual, stainless steel brake rotors mounted to 17-inch, cast aluminum wheels.
• The GSX-8S’ high-quality instrument panel instrument panel uses a full-color, 5-inch TFT screen with a scratch-resistant surface and an anti-reflective coating that improves visibility in bright light. Manually or automatically adjustable to ambient light, this TFT display keeps the rider fully aware of all the bike’s systems, settings, and real-time operating status.

2026 Suzuki GSX-8R / GSX-8S Specifications

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