Suzuki GSX8R announced - SV650.org

admin · 07-11-23, 03:30 PM

Looks okay from certain directions except for the stupidly small rear end. How are you supposed to attach any kind of luggage to that? I noticed that the rear light is on the number plate carrier but they've left a space in the body work for you to move it once you have a tail tidy. If you're going to do that then include the tail tidy as part of the sale.
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-b...ight-yamaha-r7

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Seeker · 07-11-23, 03:54 PM

I think the designer got paid by the millimeter of length but only realised that when he'd finished the seat. Naturally he thought: "How can I make the bike longer?"

Having now ridden the GSX-8S on wet roads this bike definitely gets soiled very quickly, worse than any other bike I've owned and that's with a hugger and fender extender (+ mudflap of course

). Having a 2 ft tow hitch stuck out the back doesn't help at all.

I like the "R" front end better than my "S" but I wouldn't have bought one. I liked my curvy "S" but my wrists used to complain (I know, I know - you're not supposed to let your weight rest on the bars but I'm lazy).

garynortheast · 07-11-23, 04:04 PM

Yep, nice looking bike, but that back end!

Seeker · 07-11-23, 04:13 PM

Another article and a video:
https://www.rideapart.com/news/69506...-8r-sportbike/

Sir Trev · 07-11-23, 06:36 PM

What is it with this trend for rear ends that point to the sky? Does not work for me.

admin · 07-11-23, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

What is it with this trend for rear ends that point to the sky? Does not work for me.

Nor me. Leaves no space under the seat for something useful like a lock or puncture kit. I still think Kawasaki had the right idea in the 70's with that tail piece that you could put stuff in. Copied by Suzuki on the new GS range.

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Ruffy · 07-11-23, 07:50 PM

Crikey, that rear end!

And we thought the pointy had a horrible 'snow shovel', that now looks positively minimal in comparison!

Mind you, at least it's not one of those unsightly things that hangs off the rear swing arm - small mercies!

Ruffy · 07-11-23, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

What is it with this trend for rear ends that point to the sky? Does not work for me.

IMHO, the original Yamaha R1 did it quite well, but I agree about this newer trend for truncating the rear as well: Not my cup of tea at all.

admin · 07-11-23, 08:14 PM

Now here's an idea on storage.
https://pin.it/7m0tUJs

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DarrenSV650S · 07-11-23, 09:39 PM

That model name...

Trying to get my mouth to say GSX8R and not GSXR is making my brain hurt.

I noticed the new KTM's have that extendo style rear too, with the indicators etc all stuck miles back from the rear of the bike. Looks horrendous

07-11-23, 03:30 PM	#1
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Suzuki GSX8R announced Looks okay from certain directions except for the stupidly small rear end. How are you supposed to attach any kind of luggage to that? I noticed that the rear light is on the number plate carrier but they've left a space in the body work for you to move it once you have a tail tidy. If you're going to do that then include the tail tidy as part of the sale. https://www.visordown.com/news/new-b...ight-yamaha-r7 Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

07-11-23, 03:54 PM	#2
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced I think the designer got paid by the millimeter of length but only realised that when he'd finished the seat. Naturally he thought: "How can I make the bike longer?" Having now ridden the GSX-8S on wet roads this bike definitely gets soiled very quickly, worse than any other bike I've owned and that's with a hugger and fender extender (+ mudflap of course ). Having a 2 ft tow hitch stuck out the back doesn't help at all. I like the "R" front end better than my "S" but I wouldn't have bought one. I liked my curvy "S" but my wrists used to complain (I know, I know - you're not supposed to let your weight rest on the bars but I'm lazy). __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

07-11-23, 04:04 PM	#3
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced Yep, nice looking bike, but that back end! __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

07-11-23, 04:13 PM	#4
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced Another article and a video: https://www.rideapart.com/news/69506...-8r-sportbike/ __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

07-11-23, 06:36 PM	#5
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced What is it with this trend for rear ends that point to the sky? Does not work for me. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

07-11-23, 07:50 PM	#7
Ruffy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Posts: 321	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced Crikey, that rear end! And we thought the pointy had a horrible 'snow shovel', that now looks positively minimal in comparison! Mind you, at least it's not one of those unsightly things that hangs off the rear swing arm - small mercies! __________________ Spannering the wife's SV650S K5 pointy in Black, and son's SV650 X curvy in Blue. RIP SV650 X curvy, crashed and written off December 2019. I'm (procrastinating about) fixing up an old Yamaha FZ600 to get myself fully back on the road.

07-11-23, 08:14 PM	#9
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced Now here's an idea on storage. https://pin.it/7m0tUJs Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

07-11-23, 09:39 PM	#10
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: Suzuki GSX8R announced That model name... Trying to get my mouth to say GSX8R and not GSXR is making my brain hurt. I noticed the new KTM's have that extendo style rear too, with the indicators etc all stuck miles back from the rear of the bike. Looks horrendous

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