[Overseas] Exploring the Features of the Yoshimura SSX-8S

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A GSX-8S painted in the colors of YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL's GSX-R1000R, which won the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), was exhibited at the Motor Expo in Thailand.

The special edition released in France will also be released in Thailand

The GSX-8S is a street fighter equipped with a newly developed parallel twin-cylinder 775cc engine. It was released in Japan in 2023, but is now newly introduced in Thailand, where it was announced as a highlight model at the Suzuki booth along with the Yoshimura SERT specification that won the title in 2024.

The GSX-8S SERT was released in France, where the endurance team is based, in 2023, and is a special model equipped with a meter visor, tandem seat cover, under-cowl, fenderless kit, tank pad, etc. It is priced at approximately $1468.45.

It is currently unknown whether the GSX-8S SERT will be released in Japan, but the new parallel twin-cylinder GSX-8 series is popular worldwide, so the sales area may expand even further. If this trend continues, it may even be exhibited at the 2025 Motorcycle Show! ?

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GSX-8S SERT [SUZUKI] The Yoshimura-colored 8S exhibited in Thailand. Not only is it beautifully colored, but it is also equipped with a number of racy features.

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The coloring is Yoshimura specification, but the exhaust system remains standard.

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Yoshimura's number 12 is attached to the meter visor.

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With the installation of a fender eliminator kit, the taillights have been relocated to the rear end of the motorcycle.

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The tank pad also features team logos.

GSX-8S [2024] Main Specifications (Japanese Spec Reference)

Overall Length x Width x Height: 2,115 x 775 x 1,105 mm
Wheelbase: 1,465mm
Seat Height: 810mm
Vehicle Weight: 202kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, In-line 2-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 775cc
Maximum Output: 80 PS/8,500 rpm
Max. Torque: 7.7 kg-m/6,800 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F = W disc, R = disc
Tire: F=120/70ZR17, R=180/55ZR17
Price: $7122.00

 

See SUZUKI GSX-8S Moto Index Page

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