The Hamamatsu brand is also back at the 2 Wheel Fair, thus completing the return of the Japanese representatives to the most important motorcycling fair in America. Suzuki presented its new products, one in the low-displacement dual-purpose segment and the other in the medium/high-displacement naked segment.
Suzuki GSX-8S
The GSX-8S It features the new 776 CC parallel twin engine with 270° DOHC liquid cooling and counter-rotating shaft. The engine that also powers the V-Strom 800 DE has been adjusted in its naked version to go up a little faster and declares a power of 82 horsepower at 8500 revolutions and a torque of 78 Nm at 6800 revolutions.
The GSX-8S has a tubular steel frame that hugs the engine and carries it as a structure to reduce vibrations as much as possible; The suspension is entrusted to KYB with inverted bars at the front with 130 mm travel while the rear monoshock, also KYB, has mechanical preload adjustment.
With the arrival of the GSX-8S, Suzuki presented its new features in Medellín
In terms of electronic assistance, this is where the Suzuki GSX-8S shows its best weapons against the competition, because with the SIRS package (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System) we have 3 driving mode selector, traction control selectable in 3 modes, electronic control throttle, bi-directional quickshifter, anti-rebound clutch assist, easy start system, low RPM advance assist and a large 5-inch TFT dashboard. Its price is COP $53,000,000 pesos
Suzuki DR 150 FI ABS
The DR 150 FI ABS power and torque figures remain exactly the same as the carbureted unit (12.2 Horsepower at 8000 RPM and 12.7 Nm at 6000 RPM) Suzuki engineers ensure that its behavior is even more docile and smooth, with better response by accelerating and helping to take care of your pocket and the environment thanks to the efficiency of the injection system.
The other great attribute of the new DR 150 FI ABS Implicit in its name, is the new single-channel ABS system installed on the front wheel without altering the size of the disc, this system cannot be disconnected.
Taking advantage of the update in technology and safety, the people at Suzuki also took the opportunity to give the DR 150 FI ABS a small touch in the comfort and accessories part, with a new USB charging port installed next to the right command module; Suzuki did not modify the ‘suits’ for the new DR 150 FI ABS, combinations that it must be said, are all very attractive; The only difference lies on the sides of their covers, where they installed some decals with the legend ‘FI’ over the initials ‘DR’ to make it known that it is the new unit. The available colors are: Black with gold details, Yellow/Black, Blue/White and Red/Black. The price of the new DR 150 FI ABS is COP $12,999,000 pesos.
