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Was lucky enough to ride this bike on a demo day. Amazing bike. This will be my upgrade from my Ninja 400. Bike hauls ass while still being comfortable to ride.
When Yam says a bike "isn't special" but everything else about the bike is said to be great, it's just a great bike. What he really means is "it isn't risky and/or European"
What you're picking up on is Yam's personal desires about motorcycles, and why he wishes lots of people would have the same view regarding a product. It's the lack of truly objective take on motorcycles. He's transparent about what he likes from motorcycles and doesn't care for. Yet, that colors reviews subtly and overtly, as faint praise.
@@exothermal.sprocket luckily most of us(I hope) can see for ourselves what we want through a variety of reviews with all the necessary information. I don't expect people to be fully unbiased, as it isn't even possible in most if not all industries. Motorcycle reviews, journalism, whatever it is, people will insert their biases. Only natural if we're honest.
@@exothermal.sprocketwhat kind of objectivity do you want? Outside of just listing specs there isn't much objectivity to speak about. Basically everything is an opinion and therefore subjective. How it rides, engine sound/characteristics, thoughts on features, etc are all subjective. All reviews are inherently subjective
@@I_am_Saveen I've never ridin one but riding alongside a rider on one I can see the power delivery is a lot greater. Higher hp and torque is a visible difference on the road. With that said I still love the feel and ride of the 8R.
😢 I’ve had my 8R for 3 weeks now and I’ve only got 31 miles on it. Seems like the weather is always sunny and clear until I’m off work, then it’s nonstop rain here in NEPA….🌧️🌧️🌧️
Just ride in the rain, it isn't as bad as people make it seem if you don't wide open throttle or smash the break or lean to much it is fine. I got caught in the rain, this is my first bike and I'm a new rider. I handled it fine, you got it!
Watching the video today because the bike has been launched in India today and I think it's a great choice for the road conditions in this country... Thanks for your videos on 8R in detail... I am gaining interest on this bike slowly... Love from India...
So I’ve had the exact same bike for 3 months and 2.1k miles. My buddy got a mt-09 at the same time. I feel like I’m on a moped on the mt-09. The ergonomics on the 8r feel so much better to me (I’m 6’7). After a tune, airbox mod and full exhaust his mt-09 is barely faster. He hates going 100+ on his bike and is comfortable on my bike going 120+
I have a 2023 GSXS750 and honestly all I would want from the 8R is updated dash and fairings. The 750 seating position is good for long rides, 100hp and actually bangs twisties really well. If it had a real fairing kit on it and an updated display and lights, it would make the best inline 4 street bike. It’s still very capable but it’s a little sad that they neglected giving it the 8S-8R treatment. It was 90% of the way there and they just said “No”
I mentioned this in the video. Suzuki should have slapped fairings on the 750, updated slightly, made it meet emissions, competed against the CBR650R and called it a day.
The 8r is probably just good for new riders, it is definitely lower than the 750 in terms of performance. It's my first bike and it's perfect, controllable and overall a decent quality
Emission problems may have made it too much work to tinker with inline 4. Plus everybody else were coming out with 2 pots. So they may have figured they'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone this 2 pot gixxer.
I don’t mind heavier bikes, in fact for medium displacement bikes I prefer it, just as long as the center of gravity is low. The longer wheelbase is nice too.
Veridian Cruise has an electronic cruise control kit releasing for the 8s/8r soon. Between that and the factory rebranded sw motech blaze bags, you got a baby sports tourer.
ZX6R still packs a solid punch with having a 4 cylinder too like the CBR650R. As others mentioned the GSX-S 750 proven throughout the years as a solid bike, I do think it'll get an update soon with the new dash etc. Also used market wise, plenty of choice for naked or sport bikes having a 4 cylinder engine. Heck even a Triple or Twin or a Single. Seems like the next giveaway is an MT09. Curious to the vids.
I totally agree with the full fairing GSX-S750 comment. That’s exactly what I was thinking while looking at the 8R and the GSX-S1000 at the dealer last week. I was wondering why Suzuki just didn’t take the 750, which they stopped making and add a fairing and clips like the 8R. The platforms ride very similar and it would have had an inline 4. In fact, I’m still considering getting the S1000 and doing a conversion, (don’t really want a GSXR 1k at this time). Insightful comment Yam.
About a month in and I have not left B mode and TC 2. After break in we'll see but I am loving it after switching from a 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200 naked.
The GSX8R is doing well in the Motoamerica racing! I personally am not interested in it, because I currently own a 2022 GSXR 750Z. It fills all my check boxes, street and track! I personally like all the "No rider assist modes!" Still, I like to keep up with all the newer sportbike and naked bike categories!
Downshift is absolutely fine on mine with a fully closed throttle, as it should be when shifting. Genuinely never had an issue with it & I would say it's better than the upshift, especially between 1st & 2nd gear.
I have this bike it’s fantastic the only draw back is not being able to add a slip on exhaust and I’ve bee unable to find a full exhaust that wouldn’t require a tune
I'l love to see you hot up a Honda Hornet 750, similar 270 degree twin, but it is a shorter stroke and pokes out 90 horses to start with, I reckon you could get 100 out of it.
If you want to eke a little more speed out of it, tuck deeper and move your feet to the passenger pegs. I can redline it in 6th like that and I'm 6'7" and 300 lb. Speedo says 140, but it's probably doing 135-138.
Parallel twin shared with a naked and an adventure bike, fairing, customizable in a bit more of a tourer, good mpg & so on ? This bike is basically Suzuki's take on an ER6-F xD
I just brought a Black Suzuki V-strom 250 SX. while it was sitting in the show room, it has a SV650 sitting next to it keeping it company. I told the salesman I like the SV650's, especially the riding position, but if only it looked like the 8S, because that's a bit of me... It was obvious from his facial expression that he agreed, the 8S is a little busy looking, but lined up next to all the other bikes the 8S stands out, and in my opinion is the best looking bike Suzuki has right now... I just wish there was a 4S, because with the license rules, I can ride a bike up to 660cc and 47hp. I can't ride a GSX250 because they are physically too small, and I can't move my feet in that position, but a bike the size of an 8S or 8R with a 400cc engine, and the looks of either, People like me who are over 6 foot would flock to them like seagulls to a bag of cheetos
Vstrom 250sx is also sold here in Philippines I've only seen one in black. There is even a promo when a vstrom 250 sx is bought there is a free top box/ helmet box. Unfortunately, 200cc-350cc bikes are not common here due to 400cc bike rule on tollways (400cc on paper or bike documents).
Just a thought papa yamms but would you consider letting entry’s roll over and stack with every giveaway ? So that long term supporters gain a better likely hood of winning ? It can reset after a win but it would also increase subscription renewal . Just a thought that would benefit your loyal followers!
Nice review, thanks. A cool road motorcycle. I like fairings covering all the parts so it's less easy for strangers to tamper with when parked and in a store away from the bike. I wonder what the fuel range is on this 8R from a full tank? I can go to a comfortable 203 mile range on a 4.0 tank on my Ninja 650 '21. Okay, thanks, so about 170 miles range for the 8R average maybe.
Been riding since I was 7. Rode motocross in my teens and took my motorcycle street test on a 1992 Yamaha fj1200. Have owned 98 katana 600, 01 gsxr 600, 04 gsxr 750, 06 HD dyna, and 08 gsxr-1000. Destroyed my ankle in 17 and haven’t ridden since. Got a full ankle reconstruction last year and I wanna start riding again. I’m 46 years old and am torn between a 21 gsx-750 and the 24 gsx-8r. I’ve ridden both but cant make up my mind. I like the look of the full fairing on the 8r and the ride position but the sound of the 750’s I4 and power just warms my cockles. Anybody wanna weigh in here?
Well, I like them both too. I almost bought a 2022 S750. I think since they cancelled that bike, that might help you make your decision. It’s a tough call. Personally I’ll take the torque over HP in the city and the bolted on “clip ons” are just right, imo. I really like them. It’s a tough call for sure. I wish the 8R had more power, but everything else about the 8R is a winner, imo. They’re both great looking and comfortable bikes. I think it comes down to the engine. What do you want? The fast revs of an inline 4, or the torque of a twin? Which engine do you crave? That would be my deciding factor.
As cool as a parallel twin can be, especially when respecting it for what it is, it will always fall short of an inline 4 after owning both. I bought an R7 in 2022, purely for the beautiful aesthetics of the world gp edition and constantly tried to convince myself I liked it but I was just too underwhelmed with the sound and mediocre power output compared to other bikes I’ve owned.
i still cannot decide between that honda cbr650r and yamaha r7 … r7 is great but i don’t have any tracks around me , honda you see it everywhere ( is a problem for me ) suzuki similar with honda cbr650r but not many people own one ( am i toxic ??)
It's really about future emissions standards - Euro 6 stuff. 4 cyl are much harder to meet new requirements. There will be more 2 and 3 cyl in our future.
@@wetland3010 The engineers know how to do it, but at a higher cost is the problem. Thats why you still find it in litre bikes. PTwin = cheap, green eco garbage. "Save the petrol slipping through the increase circumferance of cylinder etc" Rev range, variable valve timming bla bla bla. I don't care. Burn me more petrol, give me more power.
@@Humineral In my case I no longer wanted a litre bike (just gave my Ducati Diavel to one of my boys). Had nothing to do with fuel economy, as this time I wanted a 750 and 8R was my pick after testing all mids on the market. YMMV.
Feel like motorcycles in general are more dangerous than cars and the more horsepower it has the more tempting it is to try and go faster and faster without much effort, making it more dangerous and more illegal.
@mattsloop2736 There's a triumph dealer 30 minutes away from me and a yamaha dealer 10 minutes away from me. I like the look of the triple more, but the mt would definitely be easier.
The zx4rr requires you to rev the hell out of it to get much speed going. So you'll be shifting a lot and revving it out. The 8r would probably be better for daily use as you won't need to shift so much and it'll probably be more comfortable seating position. Just my thoughts. The zx4rr is best for a track bike. Also if you're American you're gonna get the restricted version which limits it's horsepower quite a lot.
I'm actually looking at the same dilemma lol. I'm a newer rider yammy will tell me to get the Ninja 400 all day and I get it. But I'm 41 former Marine and discipline I'm not out here popping wheelies and stunting to get ass. Through all of my research that 8R would definitely be The better overall bike all around. But if you got a specific hitch for that screamer of an inline four and you like doing the extra work of shifting to drop a gear and disappear lol then I hear the ZX4 RR is more rewarding. Also the AR is definitely better if you plan to have a backpack every once in awhile... These are some of the things I debate myself at the moment
@@destroyrebuild3444 I decided against the Suzuki for a couple reasons. The bike is still relatively new and may have unpercieved issues or kinks down the road. The quickshifter is a huge complaint by most people. The risk g position is more like a naked bike then a sport bike. I want the Ninja for all the above reasons and more. Also the Ninja has a much better and higher resale value. Its much more in demand and harder to find.
Sorry...4rr...gotcha... That's actually my preference personally. I would much rather have that in line for TST industries down in Florida has a flash and an exhaust for it that gets the horsepower up to 76...
I own GSX 8S , and I like it , but I want little bit more sporty and little more faster, waiting when you will test Daytona 660, I little bit scared of rs 660 reliability, I thinking now about MT09/street triple rs 765/ gsx s1000 , I don’t like how MT09 looks
I'd snatch one now if your thinking of wanting one. In the next year or so there won't be any. I'm thinking of snagging up a new gsxr750 soon. At least if I want one I'll have it and not miss out
Pulled up next to one of these on my concours 14 the other day. He revd it up a bit while we were at the light under a bridge. Then I pinged my concours off the redline a few times. He knew instantly he was out powered😂 especially when I didn’t shift to 2nd till 70mph. The Concours is a sleeper. You wouldn’t think it’s 1000cc fast based on how big it is😈 4th does 160mph…
Okay so not the 8R but my r3. It’s a 24’ r3. I’m 16. I already have 1500 miles on it in a month. Is that bad? Also, how often should I tighten the chain and change the oil
I’d change the oil fairly soon if it’s first coil change, I’d say it’s time to clean your chain and check the slack. If it’s loose time for an adjustment
@@JaceOrrantia I had it serviced from the dealership at 850. But its looking pretty lose rn, nothing is clanking but I can feel it the way it acclerates its much slower
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Why did you stop selling motorcycle gear and become a T-shirt merchant?
Who won
Was lucky enough to ride this bike on a demo day. Amazing bike. This will be my upgrade from my Ninja 400. Bike hauls ass while still being comfortable to ride.
Oh my I want to upgrade from my Ninja 300!!! 🙏
Nah bro, Concours 14 hauls ass while being even more comfortable 😊
counterpoint; fairings look so much cooler than naked.
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Seriously though. I'll deal with the pushpins and bolts to have my bike look about 100 times better than a naked
I feel it's easier to keep a faired bike clean too.
Only in the yellow imo
When Yam says a bike "isn't special" but everything else about the bike is said to be great, it's just a great bike. What he really means is "it isn't risky and/or European"
It is a very good bike! It fits the bill for a lot of people
What you're picking up on is Yam's personal desires about motorcycles, and why he wishes lots of people would have the same view regarding a product. It's the lack of truly objective take on motorcycles.
He's transparent about what he likes from motorcycles and doesn't care for. Yet, that colors reviews subtly and overtly, as faint praise.
@@exothermal.sprocket luckily most of us(I hope) can see for ourselves what we want through a variety of reviews with all the necessary information. I don't expect people to be fully unbiased, as it isn't even possible in most if not all industries. Motorcycle reviews, journalism, whatever it is, people will insert their biases. Only natural if we're honest.
No idea. I don’t study what he says.
@@exothermal.sprocketwhat kind of objectivity do you want? Outside of just listing specs there isn't much objectivity to speak about. Basically everything is an opinion and therefore subjective. How it rides, engine sound/characteristics, thoughts on features, etc are all subjective. All reviews are inherently subjective
Classic Suzuki. I own the Gsx8s. I think it's an MT-07 killer. It's definitely not a beginner bike with a tune and exhaust. No complaints so far!
I literally got mine and within 7 days put 600 miles just got the first service done on Tuesday. I love it!
Hi ..I'm from India ... How does this compare in power delivery compared to a z900 ?.. Coz here in India , they are nearly the same price .
@@I_am_Saveen I've never ridin one but riding alongside a rider on one I can see the power delivery is a lot greater. Higher hp and torque is a visible difference on the road. With that said I still love the feel and ride of the 8R.
@@nicholasespinosa25 appreciate it ... 👍
How much did u buy it from and where
That yellow is beautiful, if I were to get this bike I would get it in yellow
I like grey
😢 I’ve had my 8R for 3 weeks now and I’ve only got 31 miles on it. Seems like the weather is always sunny and clear until I’m off work, then it’s nonstop rain here in NEPA….🌧️🌧️🌧️
Just ride the thing man
Just ride in the rain, it isn't as bad as people make it seem if you don't wide open throttle or smash the break or lean to much it is fine. I got caught in the rain, this is my first bike and I'm a new rider. I handled it fine, you got it!
Dude, I used to live in Allentown PA and it always felt like it was either cloudy or raining. I feel for ya.
I've had mine since March 4 n barely have 180 miles lol
Just move to Florida
Watching the video today because the bike has been launched in India today and I think it's a great choice for the road conditions in this country...
Thanks for your videos on 8R in detail... I am gaining interest on this bike slowly...
Love from India...
So I’ve had the exact same bike for 3 months and 2.1k miles. My buddy got a mt-09 at the same time. I feel like I’m on a moped on the mt-09. The ergonomics on the 8r feel so much better to me (I’m 6’7). After a tune, airbox mod and full exhaust his mt-09 is barely faster. He hates going 100+ on his bike and is comfortable on my bike going 120+
I’m salivating at this bike! I really hope I get it cause I’ll be saving for one if not.
Just got one a couple days ago, upgraded from my 1981 kz440. This bike is awesome
I road an 81 kz550 for many years! Good times 👊
A very clear and explanatory video thank you man 👌🏻
I have a 2023 GSXS750 and honestly all I would want from the 8R is updated dash and fairings.
The 750 seating position is good for long rides, 100hp and actually bangs twisties really well. If it had a real fairing kit on it and an updated display and lights, it would make the best inline 4 street bike.
It’s still very capable but it’s a little sad that they neglected giving it the 8S-8R treatment. It was 90% of the way there and they just said “No”
I mentioned this in the video. Suzuki should have slapped fairings on the 750, updated slightly, made it meet emissions, competed against the CBR650R and called it a day.
@@yammienoob yup. Tbh I’d settle for a nice aftermarket body kit but the 750 has very little aftermarket support.
The 8r is probably just good for new riders, it is definitely lower than the 750 in terms of performance. It's my first bike and it's perfect, controllable and overall a decent quality
Anyone know what the 2025 colors will be?
Emission problems may have made it too much work to tinker with inline 4. Plus everybody else were coming out with 2 pots. So they may have figured they'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone this 2 pot gixxer.
I don’t mind heavier bikes, in fact for medium displacement bikes I prefer it, just as long as the center of gravity is low. The longer wheelbase is nice too.
CFMoto just came out with the 675SS Inline Triple. Will be super fun to see two, three, and four cylinder comparisons all within the same class.
I got one to replace my old bike in April and I haven't had reason to regret it so far
Veridian Cruise has an electronic cruise control kit releasing for the 8s/8r soon. Between that and the factory rebranded sw motech blaze bags, you got a baby sports tourer.
It just clicked that yellow is the proper color for a Suzuki. Good call.
ZX6R still packs a solid punch with having a 4 cylinder too like the CBR650R.
As others mentioned the GSX-S 750 proven throughout the years as a solid bike, I do think it'll get an update soon with the new dash etc.
Also used market wise, plenty of choice for naked or sport bikes having a 4 cylinder engine. Heck even a Triple or Twin or a Single.
Seems like the next giveaway is an MT09. Curious to the vids.
I totally agree with the full fairing GSX-S750 comment. That’s exactly what I was thinking while looking at the 8R and the GSX-S1000 at the dealer last week. I was wondering why Suzuki just didn’t take the 750, which they stopped making and add a fairing and clips like the 8R. The platforms ride very similar and it would have had an inline 4. In fact, I’m still considering getting the S1000 and doing a conversion, (don’t really want a GSXR 1k at this time). Insightful comment Yam.
Suzuki NEEDS to put the 800 twin into a modern sport cruiser. It would be perfect.
This is a sport cruiser..
About a month in and I have not left B mode and TC 2. After break in we'll see but I am loving it after switching from a 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200 naked.
The GSX8R is doing well in the Motoamerica racing! I personally am not interested in it, because I currently own a 2022 GSXR 750Z. It fills all my check boxes, street and track! I personally like all the "No rider assist modes!" Still, I like to keep up with all the newer sportbike and naked bike categories!
I'm currently on a 2024 GSXS 1000 Plus. I'm thinking of adding this for shorter, sportier trips..... Looks great. I'm a loyal Zook guy.
Downshift is absolutely fine on mine with a fully closed throttle, as it should be when shifting. Genuinely never had an issue with it & I would say it's better than the upshift, especially between 1st & 2nd gear.
How much did it cost and where did u buy from
@jodyuo22 I was referring to the standard QS fitted to the bike from the factory so no extra cost.
The yellow isn't bad but I'll always love that blue option
Yeah, that classic blue screams "I'm a GSX-R!".
That blue is beautiful. The 2025 comes in black and it’s stunning. Blue is the alternate color.
@@LodicatMotovlogs Do you remember the yellow TL1000S? Fun bike.
@@kevincrockett5155 Never heard of it before. I just searched and found out I'm just a toddler when it was released. I was born in '94.
@@LodicatMotovlogs just realized I meant to say TL1000R. Born in 94…damn! I’m getting old, lol!
MT 09 SP is the next giveaway bike from Papa Yam
Fwiw the autoblip on my ktm 790 (286° parallel twin) adventure r is buttery smooth. I pretty much never use the clutch for downshifts besides 1st.
I am so sad that the 8r isn't available in yellow here in Germany...would fit perfectly to my swift Sport (140 HP) in the same colour 😢
Just got back from my Goldwing ride and I see noob!
I still would choose the Aprilia RS 660. Give me that Italian spice.
I have this bike it’s fantastic the only draw back is not being able to add a slip on exhaust and I’ve bee unable to find a full exhaust that wouldn’t require a tune
I cannot get over that this thing weighs as much as my mt10 while making about half the power.
Most important question here is how did you install the cruise control? what part did you use?
I'l love to see you hot up a Honda Hornet 750, similar 270 degree twin, but it is a shorter stroke and pokes out 90 horses to start with, I reckon you could get 100 out of it.
If you want to eke a little more speed out of it, tuck deeper and move your feet to the passenger pegs. I can redline it in 6th like that and I'm 6'7" and 300 lb. Speedo says 140, but it's probably doing 135-138.
God damnit, that yellow is so nice looking on that bike.
Parallel twin shared with a naked and an adventure bike, fairing, customizable in a bit more of a tourer, good mpg & so on ? This bike is basically Suzuki's take on an ER6-F xD
Great Review ❤👍
This bike is beautiful and would be a nice move from my 2008 FZ6
I just got an MT-09 after searching for weeks, why does it have to finally be a giveaway bike lol
In the 1:50000 chance you win the giveaway you can still sell the other bike
@@nijego Odds are significantly better than that!
@@yammienoob Did you just roast yourself? xD
Just got mine yesterday, got lucky, brand new 1 mile on it for 7500
I’d buy one made into a more touring capable format along the lines of Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660.
I just brought a Black Suzuki V-strom 250 SX. while it was sitting in the show room, it has a SV650 sitting next to it keeping it company. I told the salesman I like the SV650's, especially the riding position, but if only it looked like the 8S, because that's a bit of me... It was obvious from his facial expression that he agreed, the 8S is a little busy looking, but lined up next to all the other bikes the 8S stands out, and in my opinion is the best looking bike Suzuki has right now...
I just wish there was a 4S, because with the license rules, I can ride a bike up to 660cc and 47hp. I can't ride a GSX250 because they are physically too small, and I can't move my feet in that position, but a bike the size of an 8S or 8R with a 400cc engine, and the looks of either, People like me who are over 6 foot would flock to them like seagulls to a bag of cheetos
Vstrom 250sx is also sold here in Philippines I've only seen one in black.
There is even a promo when a vstrom 250 sx is bought there is a free top box/ helmet box.
Unfortunately, 200cc-350cc bikes are not common here due to 400cc bike rule on tollways (400cc on paper or bike documents).
That color is so fucking beautiful
Just a thought papa yamms but would you consider letting entry’s roll over and stack with every giveaway ? So that long term supporters gain a better likely hood of winning ? It can reset after a win but it would also increase subscription renewal . Just a thought that would benefit your loyal followers!
They do that! You earn entries and use them as you want, they roll over going forward now.
Think ima pick this up in a few weeks, dealer near me has a few of them for like 7.6k
Nice review, thanks. A cool road motorcycle. I like fairings covering all the parts so it's less easy for strangers to tamper with when parked and in a store away from the bike. I wonder what the fuel range is on this 8R from a full tank? I can go to a comfortable 203 mile range on a 4.0 tank on my Ninja 650 '21. Okay, thanks, so about 170 miles range for the 8R average maybe.
Nice review. Wich mid range sport bike would you suggest to do a lot of mostly highway commuting?
What a fantastic bike.
The giveaway is an mt09 isn't it or a triumph street 765. It was definitely a 3 cylinder
All the descriptions in the reviews i’ve seen sound like euphamisms for vanilla. It looks like a low displacement sport tourer not a supersport
Been riding since I was 7. Rode motocross in my teens and took my motorcycle street test on a 1992 Yamaha fj1200. Have owned 98 katana 600, 01 gsxr 600, 04 gsxr 750, 06 HD dyna, and 08 gsxr-1000. Destroyed my ankle in 17 and haven’t ridden since. Got a full ankle reconstruction last year and I wanna start riding again. I’m 46 years old and am torn between a 21 gsx-750 and the 24 gsx-8r. I’ve ridden both but cant make up my mind. I like the look of the full fairing on the 8r and the ride position but the sound of the 750’s I4 and power just warms my cockles. Anybody wanna weigh in here?
Well, I like them both too. I almost bought a 2022 S750. I think since they cancelled that bike, that might help you make your decision. It’s a tough call. Personally I’ll take the torque over HP in the city and the bolted on “clip ons” are just right, imo. I really like them. It’s a tough call for sure. I wish the 8R had more power, but everything else about the 8R is a winner, imo. They’re both great looking and comfortable bikes. I think it comes down to the engine. What do you want? The fast revs of an inline 4, or the torque of a twin? Which engine do you crave? That would be my deciding factor.
As cool as a parallel twin can be, especially when respecting it for what it is, it will always fall short of an inline 4 after owning both. I bought an R7 in 2022, purely for the beautiful aesthetics of the world gp edition and constantly tried to convince myself I liked it but I was just too underwhelmed with the sound and mediocre power output compared to other bikes I’ve owned.
Found a 21 gsxs with 104 miles on it for 7k and I’m happy.
Very beautiful bike.
I picked one up a month ago! I need help finding a full exhaust!!!!
Rip noone talks about the 8S only the 8R 😢 brand new bike and nobody is talking about it
Cause the engine is boring. This bike is boring to. It's what we are getting now because they can make them cheap.
It's basically literally the same bike minus the fairings.
I own a 2024 GSX-8S and I absolutely love it, I drive it on the highway daily to go to work.
The rs660 has a perfect auto blip down
beautiful car 🎉🎉
Is there any difference between the 8R and the 8S aside from the fairing?
Ok.... Yammie noob, what would you take? GSX8R or Daytona 660? This is my dilemma. I'm in UK.
I like noise, by the way.
Maybe you had a duff bike. No one else has mentioned poor performance from the quickshifter.
i still cannot decide between that honda cbr650r and yamaha r7 … r7 is great but i don’t have any tracks around me , honda you see it everywhere ( is a problem for me ) suzuki similar with honda cbr650r but not many people own one ( am i toxic ??)
How did you put the cruise control on?
The idea with ptwin is affordable power
but for me, it comes across like eco friendly.
If I wanted to be eco friendly I'd ride a 125cc or a bicycle.
It's really about future emissions standards - Euro 6 stuff.
4 cyl are much harder to meet new requirements.
There will be more 2 and 3 cyl in our future.
@@wetland3010
The engineers know how to do it, but at a higher cost is the problem. Thats why you still find it in litre bikes.
PTwin = cheap, green eco garbage.
"Save the petrol slipping through the increase circumferance of cylinder etc" Rev range, variable valve timming bla bla bla.
I don't care. Burn me more petrol, give me more power.
@@Humineral In my case I no longer wanted a litre bike (just gave my Ducati Diavel to one of my boys). Had nothing to do with fuel economy, as this time I wanted a 750 and 8R was my pick after testing all mids on the market. YMMV.
Feel like motorcycles in general are more dangerous than cars and the more horsepower it has the more tempting it is to try and go faster and faster without much effort, making it more dangerous and more illegal.
My complaint about it, is the cheaper suspension.
Have you looked at the new Honda Hornet - THAT is cheap suspension.
8R has nice cast swing-arm. At least they spent some time and money on it.
4365 Upton Shore
Hey yam yam ! 1050cc 1st bike 2019 speed triple rs- best life choice I ever made 😂 glad I didn’t listen to u
@yammienoob DID YOU ENCOUNTER ANY CLEARANCE FARING ISSUE WITH THE LEOVINCE EXHASUT!? I WAS TOLD BY LEOVINCE THAT THERE IS CLEARANCE ISSUE FOR THE 8R
I wonder if I could use it for touring
I would think so depending on the type of trips.
Im looking to buy my second bike, and im looking at either the street triple R or the mt-09. Both would be brand new; what's the better choice?
If you got the support go with the street triple. If you want Japanese reliability and ease of tuning get the Yamaha.
@mattsloop2736 There's a triumph dealer 30 minutes away from me and a yamaha dealer 10 minutes away from me. I like the look of the triple more, but the mt would definitely be easier.
@Fizzglg triumph are a great bike. I'd go with that. If there was a dealer around I'd get one for sure
Got one in Yellow ...and it is a Street Monster....meaning ? 50 to 80 mph is amazingly fast
Schultz Tunnel
It will be my 1st bike
So buy the GSX-8S if you are driving on the street. Got it.
Yam, I am considering this bike versus the ZX four RR 40th anniversary edition. Can you nudge me in the right direction for a daily bike?
The zx4rr requires you to rev the hell out of it to get much speed going. So you'll be shifting a lot and revving it out. The 8r would probably be better for daily use as you won't need to shift so much and it'll probably be more comfortable seating position.
Just my thoughts. The zx4rr is best for a track bike. Also if you're American you're gonna get the restricted version which limits it's horsepower quite a lot.
I'm actually looking at the same dilemma lol. I'm a newer rider yammy will tell me to get the Ninja 400 all day and I get it. But I'm 41 former Marine and discipline I'm not out here popping wheelies and stunting to get ass. Through all of my research that 8R would definitely be The better overall bike all around. But if you got a specific hitch for that screamer of an inline four and you like doing the extra work of shifting to drop a gear and disappear lol then I hear the ZX4 RR is more rewarding. Also the AR is definitely better if you plan to have a backpack every once in awhile... These are some of the things I debate myself at the moment
@@destroyrebuild3444 I decided against the Suzuki for a couple reasons. The bike is still relatively new and may have unpercieved issues or kinks down the road. The quickshifter is a huge complaint by most people. The risk g position is more like a naked bike then a sport bike. I want the Ninja for all the above reasons and more. Also the Ninja has a much better and higher resale value. Its much more in demand and harder to find.
@@alskypearson9716 400 or 650?
Sorry...4rr...gotcha... That's actually my preference personally. I would much rather have that in line for TST industries down in Florida has a flash and an exhaust for it that gets the horsepower up to 76...
I own GSX 8S , and I like it , but I want little bit more sporty and little more faster, waiting when you will test Daytona 660, I little bit scared of rs 660 reliability, I thinking now about MT09/street triple rs 765/ gsx s1000 , I don’t like how MT09 looks
pretty much the molested twin to the strom :P but a "sporty" bike with the strom engine, doesn't sound all that bad :D the strom is an amazing bike.
Stock exhaust so much better
Now compare it to the Daytona 660
You’re gonna have to give up the notion of a new 4 cylinder middleweight bike
I'd snatch one now if your thinking of wanting one. In the next year or so there won't be any. I'm thinking of snagging up a new gsxr750 soon. At least if I want one I'll have it and not miss out
I'm like you I'd rather have the MT09 over this bike.
I did my entire m4 full exauhst and never even un bolted a single fairing on the bike.
How did it come out ? I’m planing on getting a full m4 exhaust for my 2024 gsx8 is it worth it ?
@omerayub8984 honestly it's not worth it. The sound is eh cuz it's a twin. And performance gain is almost nothing.
this or the daytona 660?
183 Nels Junctions
Pulled up next to one of these on my concours 14 the other day. He revd it up a bit while we were at the light under a bridge. Then I pinged my concours off the redline a few times. He knew instantly he was out powered😂 especially when I didn’t shift to 2nd till 70mph. The Concours is a sleeper. You wouldn’t think it’s 1000cc fast based on how big it is😈 4th does 160mph…
Jeez it's almost like it IS.... You are comparing a fat and ugly sports tourer with 150hp that weighs 690lbs to a sleek 400lbs sport bike dude.
How would u compare it to the suzuki gsx1250fa
Torphy Junction
Okay so not the 8R but my r3. It’s a 24’ r3. I’m 16. I already have 1500 miles on it in a month. Is that bad? Also, how often should I tighten the chain and change the oil
I’d change the oil fairly soon if it’s first coil change, I’d say it’s time to clean your chain and check the slack. If it’s loose time for an adjustment
@@JaceOrrantia I had it serviced from the dealership at 850. But its looking pretty lose rn, nothing is clanking but I can feel it the way it acclerates its much slower
@@904_Martin.r3check your manufacturers guide for slack you can google it. But typically if you can touch the chain to the guard it’s too loose
I don't know, that exhaust is really "raw" like a leaf blower or somehing...
I can't stand those raised clip ons. Show us this yokes
how does this compare mt 09?????
Junior Mission
I'm pretty sure you posted a premier saying "I bought an MT-09 SP" and later on deleted it. Either I'm high or I'm right.
He did about 2-3 weeks ago, and it was a 22 MT-09 SP.
@@SubZeroXJ nah he did post 2 days back as well. So I think probably the next give away bike is gonna be MT-09 SP
I want my 1st bike to be zx10r
😂😂😂😂 if I bought a fully faired bike it would stay naked
Kub Shore
So it's the Ryu from Street Fighter?
The Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat?
The Mario from Smash Bros?
U want it Sir, I have been riding Sf250 here in India. U know u would never afford it. I don’t know why messaged this. But I wish u had it.