2025 Suzuki GSX-8R in Metallic Triton Blue Suzuki announced the first wave of returning 2025 models in June, including the GSX-R family, Boulevard cruisers, the Burgman scooter, RM-Z motocross bikes, and youth dirtbikes. The second wave of returning Suzuki motorcycles includes the GSX-8R sportbike and the V-Strom 650, 650XT, and 650XT Adventure. This announcement includes new colors available for these returning models, as well as pricing.  2025 Suzuki GSX-8R  2025 Suzuki GSX-8R in Pearl Ignite Yellow The Suzuki GSX-8R sportbike, which was introduced for 2024, makes its return for 2025 with a new color option. The GSX-8R is a sportier version of the naked GSX-8S introduced in 2023 and remains powered by a liquid-cooled 776cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 82 hp at 8,500 rpm and 57.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm.  Related: 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review | First Ride  2025 Suzuki GSX-8R in Metallic Matte Black No. 2 The GSX-8R is fitted with Showa suspension (including a SFF-BP fork), Nissin brakes (including dual radial-mount 4-piston front calipers with 310mm discs), standard ABS, and Dunlop RoadSport 2 radial tires. The 8R features Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, which includes rider aids such as three ride modes, four-mode traction control, and the Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.   In addition to the returning Metallic Triton Blue and Pearl Ignite Yellow colors, the 2025 Suzuki GSX-8R will also be available in Metallic Matte Black No. 2, which replaces Metallic Matte Sword Silver for 2025. MSRP is $9,669.  2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Models  2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 in Glass Sparkle Black The three V-Strom 650 models (V-Strom 650, V-Strom 650 XT, and V-Strom 650 XT Adventure) return for 2025, also with new paint colors. These adventure bikes are powered by a liquid-cooled 645cc V-Twin with a 90-degree crankshaft. The 6-speed transmission has narrow 1st-5th gear ratios and a tall top gear. The V-Strom 650’s aluminum twin-spar frame and subframe include integrated mounting points for Suzuki’s accessory luggage.  2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT in Pearl Vigor Blue / Pearl Brilliant White The V-Strom 650 models have an adjustable windscreen, a ground clearance of 6.7 inches, a seat height of 32.9 inches, and a claimed curb weight of 470 lb. Electronics include traction control, the Easy Start System, the Low RPM Assist system, and ABS.  Related: Suzuki V-Strom 650XT vs V-Strom 1000XT | Comparison Review   The 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 will be available in Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $9,299.  The V-Strom 650XT features blue-anodized aluminum rims on spoked wheels with tubeless radial dual-sport tires, handguards, and a protective engine cowl. It will be available in Pearl Vigor Blue / Pearl Brilliant White with an MSRP of $9,799.  2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure in Glass Sparkle Black The V-Strom 650XT Adventure has gold-anodized aluminum rims with tubeless spoked wheels, and it comes with aluminum side cases, a handlebar cross-brace, and mirror extensions. It will be available in Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $10,999.  Visit Suzuki’s website for more information about all Suzuki motorcycles.  Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2025 Suzuki GSX-8R and V-Strom 650 Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Pop star Justin Timberlake reached a plea agreement in the case regarding his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of “driving while ability impaired.” “The DWI charge is officially dropped,” TMZ noted. The former NSYNC singer received a fine, community service, and a 90-day license suspension. Justin Timberlake has pleaded guilty to impaired driving in DWI case. He will pay a fine of $500 and do 25 hours of community service. pic.twitter.com/TbhBlU76yX — Pop Base (@PopBase) September 13, 2024 Fox News reports: Timberlake reached a plea agreement with prosecutors before the hearing. Exact details of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but a person with knowledge of the deal said Timberlake had agreed to admit guilt to the lesser offense of “driving while ability impaired,” a traffic violation that carries a $300 to $500 fine and a 90-day license suspension. Timberlake addressed reporters after his hearing, making a public apology. “So I don’t, I don’t know how many of you, were in the courtroom and heard what I had to say in the courtroom, but I’ll reiterate that and say this to you. Many of you have probably been covering me for a lot of my life. And as you may know, I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself. And this was not that. I found myself in a position where I could have made a different decision, but I’ve had some time to reflect on that.” “And I also understand by, you know, the fact that all of you are here, that I have a platform, you have a platform, we share that platform. And so what I like to say to everyone watching and listening, even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There’s so many alternatives. Call a friend. Take an Uber. There’s many travel apps … take a taxi.” COURTROOM SKETCH: Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge of driving while impaired, ordered to issue public safety announcement as part of his sentencing in Suffolk Co., NY. [Sketch: Christine Cornell] pic.twitter.com/39dPMvh6QR — Shawn Reynolds (@ShawnReynolds_) September 13, 2024 WATCH: "This is a mistake that I made." Justin Timberlake speaks after reaching plea deal in DWI case. pic.twitter.com/8i2w15aL8L — MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 13, 2024 TMZ called the plea agreement a “slap on the wrist.” Per TMZ: This is a major win for Justin, who was facing a serious criminal charge of Driving While Intoxicated following his June arrest in Sag Harbor. Justin will still have his driver’s license suspended in New York … standard operating procedure because he refused to submit to a Breathalyzer test after he was pulled over by rookie officer Michael Arkinson. In NY, refusal to take a breathalyzer triggers automatic license suspension for a year. The good news for Justin, he’s getting off with a slap on the wrist. As we reported … Justin was arrested June 18 after cops say he blew through a stop sign and failed to stay on the right side of the road. He was charged with DWI but twice pled not guilty, and his lawyer maintained Justin was NOT intoxicated when cops arrested him. Police said Justin failed field sobriety tests. JT claimed he only drank one martini. Despite body cam footage of the traffic stop, prosecutors apparently decided either the lesser charge was fair or a trial would be dicey.

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