Suzuki gives GSX-8R, V-Strom 1050RE new colours

We’ve already seen a big colour refresh from the likes of Honda and Kawasaki heading into 2026, and now, fellow Japanese brand Suzuki has followed suit, revealing several new colours for two very different motorcycles. 

The first model of the two to be lightly refreshed is its award-winning GSX-8R sportbike, which was first unveiled in late 2023. As part of its new look, the GSX-8R is now available in a white option with blue wheels.

There’s also a new matt black variant which adopts red wheels, while the company’s trademark Metallic Triton Blue option remains, although it now features black wheels instead of the grey ones. 

Beyond that, the GSX-8R remains unchanged, meaning it continues to be powered by the brand’s 776cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine that produces 81.7bhp and 57.5 Ib ft of torque. 

Moving to the V-Strom 1050RE, which is positioned as the ‘road explorer’ within Suzuki’s adventure range, it now gets a grey variant with black and red decals, and red wheels.

The V-Strom 1050RE is also available in an all-black option, as well as a Matt Steel Green, which is the standout colourway of the three. 

Like the GSX-8R, the V-Strom 1050RE is unchanged everywhere else, as it continues to make use of its 1,037cc, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin engine, which delivers 106bhp and 73.7 Ib ft of torque. 

Both models in their new colourways are currently on show at MCL, and can be viewed until 24 November at the NEC in Birmingham.

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