The Suzuki GSX-8R has earned a significant accolade in the United Kingdom, being named Sportsbike of the Year in the Best Naked category by the prestigious publication Motorcycle News.
The magazine described the model as a ‘sublime bit of kit’ and ‘cracking fun to ride’, showing that ‘sportsbikes can be fun, comfortable, and capable without breaking the bank, as it blends sportiness with everyday usability’.
This is the second award in as many years for this Suzuki model, which features a 776cc parallel-twin engine mounted on a new frame. The bike is equipped with Showa suspensions, including the SFF-BP fork at the front, and brakes with Nissin radial calipers.
Riders will find a full-color TFT screen on the dashboard, along with a bi-directional quickshifter, three power modes, and three traction control settings to better adapt the bike to different riding styles and conditions.
Jak Tyrrell, Senior Motorcycle Marketing Manager at Suzuki GB, stated: ‘It’s obviously really pleasing to see the 8R recognised as the great bike it is, but, for us, it’s also great to see that our latest engine platform is clearly a leading light in the middleweight category, with two MCN awards in two years. The GSX-8R really captured imaginations when it was revealed, and has clearly delivered on its promise to be a sportsbike accessible for all riders’.
