Suzuki at EICMA 2026 with GSX-10R and SV-7S

At the Suzuki stand at EICMA 2026 in Milan, I feel like I end up in 200 videos at once, and not because of me. The star of the stand is a bike I first have to get my head around when I sit down. Suzuki loves playing with model abbreviations: there's the GSX-8S, there's the GSX-8R, and there used to be the naked bike with the big four-cylinder. Now that engine sits in a supersports bike, and it's called the GSX-10R. Let me make this clear right away, because the concept is easily misunderstood: I'm not sitting on a sport touring bike here. This is a genuine supersports bike, just with a riding position that also works on country roads. Next to it are the new SV-7S, the GSX-8TT with gold wheels, a scooter and an electric scooter. That's a lot to take in for a small stand, and I sit on almost all of it.

The GSX-10R is aimed at everyone who loves a practical bike for the road, like the GSX-S1000 with its mighty engine, great chassis and well-balanced overall layout, but doesn't want to spend a fortune on a supersports bike. According to Suzuki, the 999 cc inline four makes 152 hp at 11,000 rpm and 106 Nm. The engine doesn't have the revving potential of a GSX-R1000, but rather that of the naked bike. On the road, though, something else matters anyway: this is the legendary K5 engine, with grunty torque and lovely responsiveness, now in a super-modern bike. Add to that a new aluminium twin-spar frame, a fully adjustable KYB fork, forward-swept winglets and 53 degrees of maximum lean angle instead of 48 degrees on the GSX-S1000. Anyone who used to dream of a supersports bike but dreaded the high-revving frenzy now gets a really good alternative.

Sometimes it goes like this: when a less radical version of a supersports bike arrives, the manufacturers strip off all the cool gadgets along with it. That didn't happen with the GSX-10R. Suzuki only reduced the power; quickshifter, cruise control and the complete electronics package are all on board. According to Suzuki, 15 electronic control systems are at work, two of them making their debut at the brand. Slide Control detects sideways sliding in corners, and Brake Hold Control holds the bike not only on uphill slopes but also on the flat and downhill. The indicators are new too: when stationary, they project light onto the road in front of the bike. Unfortunately I can't demonstrate that in the glaring show lighting. Only the name doesn't quite roll off my tongue yet. That'll come, at the latest when I get to ride it for the first time.

Will Suzuki sell any GSX-10Rs? I think so. A supersports bike with 152 hp, a charismatic front end, and a legendary engine. It brings back memories of the GSX-R750 and the Fireblade 900, which were legends on the tarmac. The GSX-10R taps right into that feeling, just with modern electronics and a riding position that doesn't demand a race track. According to Suzuki, it weighs 214 kg wet, the seat height is 810 mm and the tank holds 18 litres. Sales start from summer 2027, rolling out gradually country by country. What I'm looking forward to most is the moment the prices are on the table at the spring shows. If the price is right, this will be a smash hit.

Then there's the SV-7S, the successor to the SV650. The 645 cc V2 was introduced in 1999 and has proven itself hundreds of thousands of times over since then. The thing is mature, the thing is built for eternity. According to Suzuki, it makes 73 hp and 64 Nm, and the bike weighs 200 kg wet. The improvements are mainly in the details: riding position, a wider handlebar positioned closer to the rider, ride-by-wire, riding modes, traction control and a bi-directional quickshifter. That's simply modern for 2027, with a proven engine. The riding position is low and accessible, super compact at the crotch, and the seat height is 785 mm. In Italy it costs 7,190 euros according to Suzuki; in Austria I expect less than 8,000 euros. It'll be at dealers from spring 2027, and it will find its way.

Alongside the SV-7S there's the higher-spec, more expensive but also heavier GSX-8T. My son has ridden one privately, and there's a new colour option for 2027. The 800 is more grown-up and has even gruntier torque. And then there's the retro derivative, the GSX-8TT. You just have to show the gold wheels. Have fun cleaning them, but seriously awesome. According to Suzuki, for 2027 it comes in red with gold and black stripes, inspired by the 1979 GS1000S. Technically it stays at 83 hp and 203 kg, and it can be restricted to 35 kW. In Germany, the GSX-8TT starts at 9,999 euros according to Suzuki. Gold wheels make my heart skip a few beats every time. By the way, at the stand the bikes are being bolted to the floor right now so they don't grow legs. That says a lot about their appeal.

Finally, I sit on the Burgman Street 125 so I can gauge how much space it offers. The Burgman is known for high seating comfort, good wind protection and plenty of storage, and I think that applies to the new one too. The display is tidier and the buttons feel higher quality. According to Suzuki, it features a revised air-cooled 124 cc single, a 4.2-inch colour display with smartphone connectivity, keyless, USB, LED and 25.9 litres of storage. Unfortunately, I can't get the seat open at the stand. Next to it is the e-Address, the electric derivative. According to Suzuki, it has 4.1 kW, a 3.07 kWh battery, 80 km of range, a 71 km/h top speed and weighs 122 kg. At my 1.84 metres it feels accessible, even though seat height can never be judged precisely on a show stand. For city traffic, it's an uncomplicated package.

If you want to see the new Suzukis rather than just read about them: my four-hour tour of EICMA 2026 is on the 1000PS YouTube channel. The Suzuki part starts just before the three-hour mark, click here to go straight to the Suzuki stand. You'll see my sit test on the GSX-10R, where I explain why it isn't a sport touring bike, plus the SV-7S, the GSX-8T and the GSX-8TT with its gold wheels. After that I sit on the Burgman Street 125 and the e-Address so you can see the proportions. Keep watching and you'll get more than 40 other stands, from Honda to Ducati to BENDA, with sit tests, stand chats and clear verdicts. Four hours of EICMA to watch at your leisure, with no crowds, no travel and no entry ticket.

• GSX-10R: 999 cc inline four (K5), 152 hp at 11,000 rpm, 106 Nm at 9,250 rpm, 214 kg wet, seat height 810 mm, 18 l tank, sales start from summer 2027
• SV-7S: 645 cc V2, 73 hp at 8,500 rpm, 64 Nm at 6,800 rpm, 200 kg wet, seat height 785 mm, 14 l tank, A2 version with 35 kW, Italy 7,190 euros, from spring 2027
• GSX-8TT: 83 hp, 203 kg, can be restricted to 35 kW, 2027 in red with gold wheels, Germany from 9,999 euros
• Burgman Street 125: 124 cc air-cooled single, 4.2-inch colour display, keyless, 25.9 l storage
• e-Address: 4.1 kW, 3.07 kWh battery, 80 km range, 71 km/h, 122 kg