“The GSX-8R is sublime” the test reads, with the 8R praised for its blend of genuine sporting prowess, as well as comfort and usability. Awarded five stars, it saw off competition from Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Triumph, and Aprilia.
In the verdict, the 8R was lauded for “being “so easy to ride fast” and for being “comfortable to ride slow.” According to testers, it “hits the sweet spot across all bases.” In summary, the 8R is the “complete package, one that encompasses comfort, performance, handling, electronics and of course the price.” MCN Road Tester Carl Stevens who was also on the European press launch in Saville commented in his sum up ‘Suzuki have it covered’. The 8R was the winner in all the functionality and features category scoring a clean sweep of 5 stars on both.
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