No doubt about it, the Suzuki GSX-8S and GSX-8R are very closely related siblings. However, they are not identical twins, and we wondered which bike we would prefer for street riding, ranging from urban blitzing to canyon carving. We grabbed both bikes and rode them through twisty canyons, busy city streets, and daily commutes to pick a favorite. It wasn’t easy.
We focused on street testing because the Suzuki GSX-8R clearly outshines the 8S on the track. The 8R has clip-ons and a fairing, and its Showa suspension is firmer than the KYB units on the 8S. If…
