The middleweight motorcycle segment has always had a special place in my heart. In fact, it’s where I’ve spent most of my life on two wheels. From the versatility of the Ninja 650, to the raw punch of the MT-07 and Street Triple RS, and the long-legged confidence of the Tenere 700 and Versys 650—middleweights, to me, are the do-it-all bikes.
They strike a balance between power and practicality that makes them perfect for riders who want one bike that can do just about everything.
And as it turns out, I’m not alone. Across the globe, middleweights are some of the most commonly ridden bikes, especially by riders who commute, travel, and carve canyons all on the same machine. And it looks like Suzuki is leaning deeper into this segment with a new pair of bikes based on its GSX-8 platform.
