The Suzuki GSX-8S is one of the Hamamatsu company\u2019s most recent models and, above all, one of the most recent to have been designed from scratch. Both the Italian and the Japanese HQ\u2019s style centre in Japan took part in its creation. It is from the collaboration of the two studios that this street fighter took shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nTo understand its appearance, one must first explain why the GSX-8S was created. The bike is aimed at a varied public that is looking for a versatile and comfortable vehicle, suitable for an everyday use but also capable of a great engagement in a classic country ride. The project is explained by Yoshinori Kohinata, Motorcycle Manager of the Italian Design Centre: \u201cWith the Suzuki GSX-8S we wanted to create a highly emotional product, in which the mechanical and engineering part was dominant and clearly visible. It was with these principles in mind that we defined the styling\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nKohinata \u2013 who was assisted by the other designers in the motorbike division of the style centre Marco Ruschetti, Arthur Vidal and Romain Oudert \u2013 was appointed to define the project in its initial part, where some of the GSX-8S\u2019s styling milestones were clarified. When he began the work, he started drawing many sketches featuring different styling solutions. A strict selection was then carried out among these, leading the Italian team to focus on five different solutions. \u201cOur work here in Italy\u201d, says Kohinata, \u201callowed us to understand the direction the design had to take. The Japanese style centre, working with the engineering department and other company divisions, then refined our proposal to reach the final model\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nThe GSX-8S has a fairly long wheelbase and, for better riding dynamics, the loads are concentrated towards the middle and bottom. \u201cWe have enhanced the trapezoid shape of the bike\u201d, Kohinata continues. \u201cThe lower base, the one close to the ground, is the biggest, to give a sense of stability. The upper base of the trapezoid, which ideally joins the tail to the handlebars, is shorter to convey a sense of greater agility\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>