Suzuki
Suzuki GSX-8R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 776cc liquid-cooled engine makes 81.8 bhp and 78 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 205 kg that is 399 bhp per tonne, 7th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 776 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 81.8 bhp
- Torque
- 78 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 23.8 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 205 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
- Length
- 2155 mm
- Width
- 770 mm
- Height
- 1135 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
- Rear suspension
- SHOWA link type, Mono Shock, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Source: Suzuki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The GSX-8R weighs 205 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 145 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1465 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Colours
- Metallic Matt Black
- Metallic Matt Sword Silver
- Metallic Triton Blue
GSX-8R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the GSX-8R?
- It uses a 776cc engine producing 81.8 bhp and 78 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the GSX-8R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the GSX-8R need premium fuel to run its 776cc engine properly?
- The brief does not specify a fuel grade requirement, so riders should check with a Suzuki dealer, though most modern liquid-cooled twins in this class typically run fine on standard premium petrol available at Indian pumps.
- Does the GSX-8R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the GSX-8R have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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₹9.89 Lakh