The Japanese Motorcycle That Quietly Outperforms Better-Known Rivals

Middleweight naked bikes live and die by reputation. The Middleweight Naked Class Rewards Reputation Over ResultsAn action shot of the Yamaha MT-09 SP in the city YamahaThe middleweight naked category is arguably one of the most competitive segments in America today. The Suzuki GSX-8S Quietly Outperforms Its Better-Known RivalsBase Price: $9,249Shot of Suzuki GSX-8S right front three quarters SuzukiThat's the gap the Suzuki GSX-8S was built to exploit. The 270-Degree Firing Order's V-Twin IllusionShot of Suzuki GSX-8S parallel twin engine SuzukiThe trick is in the crankshaft. Chassis Geometry That Out-Stabilizes CompetitionStudion shot of Suzuki GSX-8S chassis Suzuki CyclesUp front, a 41mm KYB inverted fork handles the work, backed by a preload-adjustable KYB shock out back.