Suzuki·Roadster·776cc·A2 · 47ch

GSX-8S

↘ Evolution history · 2023 → present
4
Years of production
2
Generations
776
current cc
83
Horsepower
5
Vintages

Suzuki's first all-new platform since 1999. 83hp parallel-twin, full electronics, A2 compatible.

↓ Changes year by year
Déclinaison A2·2023 — present· 47ch
A2 VARIANT (47HP)

Officially restricted to 35kW (47hp) by the Suzuki authorised dealer network. Reversible de-restriction at A licence upgrade.

2023
SSafety
Official Suzuki A2 kit — restricted to 47hp (35kW)
Reversible restriction through authorised dealers
Major
Gen 1 · 2023 — present
SINGLE GENERATION

Suzuki's first 100% new platform since the SV650 (1999). 776cc 270° parallel-twin, aluminium perimeter frame, full SIRS electronics suite from launch.

2026
AAesthetics
New Candy Daring Red / Metallic Matte Black and Metallic Matte Black / Glass Sparkle colours
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
France price cut — limited SERT edition launched alongside
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
Team Suzuki colour — no mechanical changes
Minor
2023
MEngine
Launch — 776cc DOHC 270° parallel-twin, Cross Balancer — 83hp / 78Nm
All-new engine shared with the V-Strom 800 DE
Major
CFrame
Aluminium perimeter frame, Showa inverted fork, mono-shock — 202 kg
Major
EElectronics
SDMS 3 modes (A/B/C), traction control, RBW, bi-directional quickshifter, 5" TFT
Major
SSafety
Standard dual-channel ABS — Euro 5 compliant from launch
Major
Buyer radar
2025

Proven mechanics after 2 years, lower French price. Best value in the range.

TOP BUY
2024

First full year — stable mechanicals, no major changes.

GOOD PICK
2023

First production year — monitor early service feedback.

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