Dedicated to Lucchinelli, Uncini, Schwantz, Capirossi, the GSX-8Rs are in a very limited series: only 5 examples for each special livery. Here’s how to reserve them
September 14, 2024
It was Loris Capirossi himself who christened the GSX-8R Legend Edition dedicated to him by Suzuki. The multiple world champion was in fact – together with Livio Suppo – the star of the Suzuki stand at Salone Auto Torino, the automotive event taking place from 13 to 15 September in the Piedmont capital.
On this occasion, Loris Capirossi, former Suzuki rider, and Livio Suppo, Team Manager with six MotoGP riders’ titles and head of the Suzuki MotoGP Team in 2022, were the super guests of the press event that inaugurated Suzuki’s presence at the Show. The two shared memories, anecdotes and experiences related to the world of racing and MotoGP with enthusiasts and during the press conference on Friday 13th, reservations for all 4 iconic versions of the Suzuki GSX-8R Legend Edition were also opened.
Suzuki GSX8R test of the new street sports bike (VIDEO and GALLERY)
Suzuki wanted to celebrate the exploits of four iconic motorcycling riders: Franco Uncini, Marco Lucchinelli, Loris Capirossi and Kevin Schwantz. Four Suzuki riders, still in the hearts of fans for their sporting exploits, to whom the GSX-8R Legend Editions are dedicated, with extraordinary and unique liveries specific to each rider, which add even more charm to the Hamamatsu sports bike and which can now be ordered on the dedicated website. Only 5 examples per livery will be available – 20 examples in total – already equipped with a single-seater cover, and the price of the GSX-8R Legend Edition is 1,500 euros including VAT. If you want to order one, all the details and the only way to place the order is through the dedicated Suzuki website, a bit like what often happens in the case of Suzuki special versions, including the – wonderful – GSX-R 1000R Legend Edition that in 2021 made the hearts of more than one enthusiast beat and which today are – almost – unobtainable. But you have to hurry, the GSX-8Rs are available until September 30, 2024 and while stocks last.
