Suzuki GSXR-600 K8

The new Suzuki GSXR-600 K8 is very similar to last years GSXR-600, the K7. Suzuki engineers have played around with the engine but instead of seeking peak performance they have tried to make the engine more user friendly by increasing low to midrange performance. They have also opted to fit the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, a three way power mode button designed to restrict power depending upon the current rider's capabilities.

GSXR-600 K8 Review

The new Suzuki GSXR-600 K8 comes with added midrange and low down grunt, but virtually the same at the top end as the K7 model. But that does not make it slow - far from it and in many ways it makes the bike more usable, especially on the road.

As the GSXR cup in the UK has proven, the new K8 makes a formidable track/race motorbike with only a few modifications. It turns in lovely and feels very much like a 250 in fast corners - just stay tucked in and fire out the other side. On the road the suspension takes everything you can throw at it.

The new Suzuki GSXR-600 now comes with a slipper clutch as standard, and suspension at both ends is fully adjustable as you would expect from a super sport 600. What makes the GSXR-600 different, however, is the three way mode switch which enables the rider to choose different power modes. A is full power, B mode is 80% and C mode is only 60% which equates to around 65bhp.

The GSXR has proven reliable and trustworthy throughout its model history, which is why we have no reason to question the bikes reliability. Suzuki has replaced the old steering damper which use to overheat in extreme circumstances with a new electronic damper. The GSX-R cup in the UK has proved the bikes reliability.