Suzuki GSX-8S specifications
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Suzuki lists a KYB 41 mm inverted fork with 5.1 in of travel, a KYB link-type rear shock with preload adjustment and 5.1 in of travel, a wheelbase of 1,465 mm (57.7 in) and a six-speed gearbox. The price rose $40 for 2026 and the destination charge went from $600 to $700. So the delivered price is $140 higher than in 2025.
Suzuki GSX-8S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 776cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore x stroke | 84x70 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, radial-mount calipers, ABS |
| Seat height | 810mm (31.9 in) |
| Wet weight | 202kg (445 lb, curb) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.0L (3.7 gal) |
| Starting MSRP | $9,249 |
| Displacement | 776cc |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm inverted fork |
| Front suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Rear suspension | KYB link-type, adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,465mm (57.7 in) |
| Destination charge | $700 |
| Rear brake | 240mm disc, single-piston pin-slide caliper |
GSX-8S against the middleweight nakeds
At $9,249 it costs $1,250 more than Honda's CB750 Hornet at $7,999 and $1,350 less than Yamaha's XSR900 at $10,599. It weighs 445 lb curb against 432 lb for the Hornet, 425 lb for the XSR900 and 459 lb for BMW's F 900 R at $10,495. Ducati's Monster is $13,295 at 386 lb.
The Suzuki sits mid-pack on price and heavier than most.
GSX-8S against the CB750 Hornet and XSR900
Honda's CB750 Hornet and Yamaha's XSR900 are the closest middleweight nakeds.
Suzuki GSX-8S — specification reference2026 Suzuki GSX-8S compared to the V-Strom 800
The GSX-8S and V-Strom 800 use the identical 776cc twin, but Suzuki builds the V-Strom around a taller, longer-travel chassis with a 20.0L tank versus the GSX-8S's 14.0L: a 43% larger fuel capacity aimed at multi-day touring range and not city commuting.
That chassis costs the V-Strom 21kg over the GSX-8S's curb weight and raises the seat 15mm, and Suzuki's own page lists 185mm of ground clearance for the V-Strom, well above the street-oriented GSX-8S, reflecting its adventure-touring, light-off-road brief against the GSX-8S's pure street-standard one.
Motorcycle News fleet review says the GSX-8S is not the fastest, firmest or most focused bike the tester has ridden, but the easy ergonomics and a top speed of about 125 mph made it refreshingly fun to ride, with the bike never feeling out of shape.
It advises that around town and below 50 mph the middle power setting is all you need, but recommends maximum power at motorway pace. The tester carried clothes on the rear seat with a £144.99 Oxford T30R tail pack, and warns that when used with a rucksack it pushes you forward onto the thin part of the seat.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S compared to the GSX-8R
The GSX-8S and GSX-8R share the same 776cc twin, frame and 14.0L tank, so the $450 price gap between them (as published) buys bodywork and riding position, not more engine. Suzuki's own pages list the GSX-8S 3kg lighter: its upright handlebar and naked stance are built for a rider who wants a wide field of view and less weight on the wrists in stop-and-go riding.
The GSX-8R adds a fairing the GSX-8S does not have, aimed at a rider who values wind protection at speed and a more committed, forward-leaning stance over the GSX-8S's relaxed ergonomics.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S compared to the V-Strom 800
The GSX-8S and V-Strom 800 use the identical 776cc twin, but Suzuki builds the V-Strom around a taller, longer-travel chassis with a 20.0L tank versus the GSX-8S's 14.0L: a 43% larger fuel capacity aimed at multi-day touring range and not city commuting.
That chassis costs the V-Strom 21kg over the GSX-8S's curb weight and raises the seat 15mm, and Suzuki's own page lists 185mm of ground clearance for the V-Strom, well above the street-oriented GSX-8S, reflecting its adventure-touring, light-off-road brief against the GSX-8S's pure street-standard one.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S across model years
- Model-year range
- 2023–2027
- Compared editions
- 5
- Specification entries
- 24
- Entries that differ
- 0
2026 Suzuki GSX-8S questions
How fast is the Suzuki GSX-8S?
Motorcycle News's long-term tester cites a top speed of about 125 mph and recommends maximum power at motorway pace, with the middle setting enough below 50 mph.
How much did the GSX-8S price change for 2026?
Suzuki raised the price from $9,209 to $9,249 and the destination charge from $600 to $700 for 2026.
The Suzuki GSX-8S is Suzuki's naked standard built around a new-generation 776cc parallel twin that replaced the smaller SV650-based twins in its middleweight line. It weighs 202 kg (445 lb) at the curb, has a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat and a 14.0 L (3.7 gal) tank, and Suzuki lists it at $9,249 plus $700 destination, $40 more than in 2025.