r/Suzuki_GSX_8

What's the most you've gotten out of a single tank of gas/petrol?

Managed to get 145mi with a little left in the tank. Probably could've gone longer, but the next gas station would have left me with about 2 miles to empty and didn't want to push it that close.

Lmk what y'all think 🤔

Noticed this a few weeks ago and took it to the dealership. They cleaned it up and said I most likely hit something because it was too sticky to be oil. I was about to change the oil and noticed it is back. Anybody have any knowledge? Dealership is closed till Tuesday. On the kickstand side right under coolant hose.

I recently installed Suzuki’s official set of saddlebags on my 8TT. I didn’t find much information for the 8TT online or even about these official saddlebags so I thought I’d share some thoughts.

PROS
- They’re pretty well built, you can tell the quality is top notch.
- Easy to install, almost as easy as IKEA.
- I just used 3 tools: a simple 13 mm wrench / 4mm Allen key / a small and cheap ratchet wrench with 8mm and 13mm sockets.
- I was able to fit a 16 inch MacBook Pro, which is great for commutes. You do have to expand the bag and it fits a bit awkwardly, but it fits.

CONS
- As far as I can tell you’re not able to link the saddlebags under the seat, which means you’ll have to remove them at every stop since they could be easily stolen. Unless you use some kind of lock.
- You’ll need a small lock for the zippers themselves too.

I’ll make and edit with an update after using it for a while with some thoughts.

Such a comfy bike with such useful power.

I took the MSF BRC over the weekend, I live in central PA and they offer the course for free. There were only 2 of us in the course so it went smooth and I not only passed but I did super well and feel very confident. I ordered the same soft cones that the course had and I live close enough to the location that I can go set up and do practice on the course. I looked at a ton of bikes and the 8S felt good and I really liked the ride mode feature so I can use mode C until I am comfortable with the power and everything.

I found a local dealer basically 15 minutes from my place that had several leftover motorcycles. Different brands and different power as well as styles, cruisers, RR bike and naked bikes. I really fell for the 8Sand then we started talking numbers. From what I see the MSRP on these are $8999 and since its new there is freight, T&T, Doc fees to add to that figure.

I tend to be pretty hard on sales people but I really didn't have to do much because the dealer wanted this bike gone. The first presented deal sheet was right at $8k out the door ($7994) which to me seemed like a really good deal. That was basically the bike being sold at $6500 and then the above fees added. We'll I took the BRC and felt good so I knew I was ready to get a bike. I ended up stopping by the dealer and he still had the 8S. The first price given was from mid June. So anyway I hit the sales guy with a request and said give me a better deal and I'll take it, I showed him a comparison of the exact bike at a dealer a few hours away and he said he cant match it exactly but he will get close. Long story short we agreed on a sale price of $7400 out the door. That makes the bike price $5954 plus fees. My credit union already had me approved for more so I got a buyers orders and took it to the bank. I'll be picking up the bike tomorrow once it goes through the shop for final setup (PDI)

Overall I think I did really well on the price and thought I would inquire here not only about the price but also the fact that I'm a new rider.

As a secondary point I am a pretty big guy at 6'-1" and 315lbs and felt like I wanted a little more bike than your typical starter bike that I would get bored with and want to sell and replace in a year. Going with this I'll be able to "grow in to it" and not get bored like I tend to do.

At the request of some people here I'm posting this. It sounds so much better in person and under load! Might do another ride-along video and see how it comes out.

Full Yoshimura AT2 Race system, OEM mirrors, Puig windshield, Stompgrips, Yosh tail tidy, and hard seat cowl. The sound is incredible. Absolutely beastly but beautiful tone. She's done! Getting it flashed by 2WDW next week.

So I've actually had this exhaust for a couple months but finally got it installed this morning. Sounds amazing, to me

Not noticed any issues actually riding the bike, just can hear this constantly while the wheel is moving

Yesterday, I went to get my very first motorcycle, and I already love it!

This is a 2025 GSX-8S (new) A2-bridged.

This bike is as photogenic as they get! Just sexy.