2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 review | The K8 was a more user-friendly screaming supersport

Version: suzuki gsxr600 blue frame

Year: 2010

best bike

Year: 2008

I just bought this bike, how do I know if it's a K8?

So I thought I would write a review on my gsxr further into its life as its all well and good writing a review but is it still true a year on. I brought my gsxr in april 2010 and had a fir bit done to it since then but ill go more into that later. For start off Id like to say how well the bike does handle its smooth pretty much every ware. Although be aware the bike out of the shop is soft as a foam mattress. You really do need to go to a garage or do it yourself if you know how and get the front hardened up the rear was not to bad. The seat and ride position was very comfy and you were not laying on the tank, and I found it to be very roomy with good wind cover. The speed is not a big issue with mine I mean its got 180 on a dyno so its more than fast enough but I never found it a problem when it was standard tbh. Yea its no twin and you need to live high in the revs but you do with any 600 4, Build quality and bits well its got a electro damper which is awesome for keeping you straight and true and the slipper clutch is amazing! Plus it’s a gsxr….. say no more for magpie and trick bits everyone does parts for them, and *touching table* mine going ok after a year (no rust like kwaks) this is my 4th 600 and its by far the best all rounder its no track weapon (like my old 08 zx6r but it does keep up/ beat most bikes and it’s a great bike for a learner or someone looking to improve their riding. So all in all they do look a bit dated but hay if it work why change it, iv done 300miles in one ride (2 tanks of fule) and got of without a ake or pain (unlike my zx6r buddy that looked like he needed a foam seat for the rest of the day! Its quick its comfy and it does what it says on the tin it’s a amazing road bike! And bike to learn on! If you want a affordable road sports bike that covers all the bases this is it. I would suggest you get a full system (makes a huge difference to midrange and low down) and the bike don’t sound to great with the cat and silencer. (08-) before 08 you can just use a link pipe. + Comfy, affordable, learner friendly, good support, loads of extras as standard. - Dated looks, not the fastest out there, poor for pillions. Drop me a line if you do have any specific questions.

had mine a month now after swapping a 749 for it what can is say top bike smooth and a bit of room on it 2 im 6.3 and make the ducati feel like a cg125 but wtf no paint job realy its all stickers with no clear lac over the top most bikes are the same tho oh well at least when they drop off i get a set of race stickers to tart it back up and mode a,b,c botton whats the point why as that what most of us will have it in

Love it, love it,love it. Had it 18 months now and its the bees knees, fast, great handling and looks the dogs. Being 6`3 I thought it would be on the small side for me but far from it, plenty of room even on factory settings. Plenty of toys with it as in the A,B,C mode and the steering dampener. Lost count on people saying nice bike mate

Just as the title says this bike has silky smooth handling. After being out of the saddle since 1992 I wanted a machine that would be forgiving but also something i could grow into and enjoy. Something i wouldn't outlearn quickly [i.e. something fast!!]. I like this as it has the drive mode settings which limits the torque going out at the rear wheel. I have ridden it on mode C for about 2 months [the 65bhp setting]. As I got more confident I moved from C to B [about 85 bhp] and then onto Mode A [ Full power]. This bike is excellent if you have been out of biking sometime and want something forgiving yet formidable. You can increase the power the bike makes the better you get at riding. The handling is excellent and light, the steering damper works a treat [not like the bikes of yesteryear]. All in all i ma glad i went for this bike over the others in the 600cc SS market. Power, excellent brakes, Drive mode which really works well, slipper clutch that makes down shifting straight forward!!. What more can you ask for ??!!

I like it for my first sports bike and the gearbox is silk compared to an FZ1's gearbox, makes it feel like kicking a bag of spanners, but over all i miss the torque of a bigger engine so when my NCB gets better im swapping for a big boys one i think, oh and having a steering dampener has opened my eyes, why doesn't every bike get one and a gear indicator......??

Just picked mine up this weekend and braking the engine in on a restricted ecu but it still feels fast even below 7K RPM. I will post a more detailed review after brake in and trying it full power. But the bike is easy to ride and handle despite coming from a 125 machine and only been biking 3 months. Throttle quite sensitive but you become use to it, gear position indicator very helpful i think they should be on all bikes.

I owned this bike for only about 500ish miles so this review is limited, however here my thoughts and opinion on it for the short time i owned one. I was looking for a newish sportsbike for pure fun factor, a quick blast here and there on my local fave A roads is mainly the riding i do. I got a great deal on a 1000 mile immaculate k8 in blue and white. Well what can i say, the bike was perfect but maybe too perfect, handling was outstanding, never felt scared on this bike once know matter how stupidly i rode it, it is comfortable especially with the adjustable foot rests even for taller riders(I am 6'2) and just did everything perfect, the engine is good for road riding with plenty of the power down low and in the midrange but dies off as you reach the higher revs, gearbox was Suzuki slick and even the mirrors were good for a sportsbike. But . . . . i did sell it after 500 miles or so. it just wasn't all that exciting to ride, if you want a 600 that is easy to ride very fast, commute or need comfort or just ease of use it may suit your needs very well as this bike does everything perfect, however if you want a bike to knock your socks off, float your boat and spin your propellers look else where. I have since bought a K4 750 that has all the excitement and aggression that should come with a GSXR.