Suzuki’s Souped-up New Moto Boasts All the Aftermarket Goodies You’d Want Anyway

Some of the simplest ways for a moto brand to roll out something “new” is to whip up a unique paint scheme for an existing bike, or to tack a bunch of snazzy accessories onto it.

With its latest special release, Suzuki has done both in such a pitch-perfect fashion that the only knock that I have is its limited availability. 

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After all, the new Suzuki GSX-8R Daidai-Iro Power Edition is packed with just the sort of aftermarket upgrades that enthusiasts would likely want to add anyway.

And while the eponymous hue may not be for everyone, it does ensure a look that is just as memorable as the one-of-a-kind engine sound.

Fast orange

With its spirited 776cc engine making roughly 82 horsepower at 8500rpm and 54 ft-lbs of peak torque at 6800rpm, this particular Gixxer is already pretty compelling.

The Showa suspension and 5-inch color TFT only add to the appeal, as does the approachability promised by a 31.9-inch seat and 452-pound curb weight.

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To really sweeten the deal, Suzuki Germany has amped things up with the Daidai-Iro Power Edition, which gets its name from the Japanese word for the color orange.

Not surprisingly, the most noticeable element of the bike is the Glass Blaze Orange paint scheme, which boldly stands out from the black, blue and yellow standard versions of the bike.

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Upon closer examination, however, more substantive extras come to the fore, including the premium rider seat, with a single-seat cowl replacing the passenger seat, pointing up the performance focus.

The Daidai-Iro also boasts CNC aluminum brake and clutch levers, plus a tank pad and tank protection film to shield its sheen from scuff.

Editor’s note: Photos here do not picture these upgrades, though they can be seen independent of the bike on the product page.

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Beyond those touches, the big performance upgrade is an Akrapovič full exhaust system.

With a stationary noise of 89 dB(A), the resulting sound is positively goosebump-inducing, so much so that there’s a little button you can click on the product page to experience it.

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This component, Suzuki says, makes for a weight savings of nearly five pounds, plus a boost of 2.4 horsepower and one ft-lb of torque.

It also accounts for the word Power in the bike’s name, as there is also a Daidai-Iro Edition with every other upgrade but this one, which costs significantly less.

Availability and pricing

Exclusive to German dealerships, the Suzuki GSX-8R Daidai-Iro Power Edition starts at €11,790, roughly $13,560 USD. The Daidai-Iro, meanwhile, starts at €10,490, roughly $12,040 USD.

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