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Glass Blaze Orange (QRE)
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Retro Spirit, Next Generation Performance
The 2027 Suzuki GSX-8T brings retro street motorcycle style and unmistakable Suzuki character into the modern era, blending neo-retro design with contemporary performance, technology, and everyday versatility. Inspired by the legendary Suzuki T500 “Titan,” its design pays tribute to an iconic roadster while creating a distinctive identity of its own.
More than a nod to the past, the GSX-8T is a retro street motorcycle designed for today’s rider. Responsive performance, balanced handling, and rider-focused engineering create an engaging experience whether navigating city streets, carving through winding roads, or heading out for a weekend ride. Modern technology works seamlessly in the background, providing added confidence and control while preserving the direct connection between rider, motorcycle, and road.
Clean proportions, sculpted bodywork, and an unmistakable roadster stance give the GSX-8T a timeless presence, while contemporary details make it clear this motorcycle belongs to a new generation. Comfortable, capable, and full of character, this retro street motorcycle delivers the versatility needed for everyday riding without sacrificing the personality that makes every ride memorable.
For riders looking for a sportier interpretation of the same concept, the front-cowl-equipped GSX-8TT adds increased wind protection and a distinctive sport-touring-inspired aesthetic.
Classic inspiration. Modern performance. A fresh expression of Suzuki roadster style.
A Modern Classic, Engineered for Today
Designed around three core values—Timeless, Innovative, and Passionate—the GSX-8T blends heritage design with state-of-the-art performance.
- A mono-round LED headlight inspired by 1960s and ’70s Suzuki motorcycles delivers bright, efficient illumination.
- Handlebar-end mirrors, create a cleaner forward view while enhancing rearward visibility.
- The tuck-and-roll-style seat, reimagined with modern high-density foam, improves comfort and offers better reach to the ground.
- With a sculpted 16.5-litre fuel tank, the GSX-8T balances retro aesthetics with modern utility—offering extended range for city rides, weekend escapes, or wherever the road leads next.
- Matte titanium silver seat rails and a brushed stainless-steel muffler cover provide a premium metallic finish that complements the bike’s mechanical styling.
- Distinctive engine side covers (black finish) enhance the bike’s vintage-inspired profile while adding visual depth and a sense of motion, even at a standstill.
Every line and component of the GSX-8T has been shaped to feel familiar but built for the modern rider.
A Torque-Rich Engine
Suzuki set out to design a slim, compact engine that would enhance overall design flexibility and help achieve optimal chassis geometry—supporting performance gains and an ideal riding position. The 776 cm³ DOHC Parallel-Twin Engine is built for real-world riding, the GSX-8T’s engine offers a dynamic balance of torque, smooth power delivery, and modern durability.
• Displacement: 776 cm³
• Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin
• Bore x Stroke: 84.0 mm × 70.0 mm.
• Compression Ratio: 12.8:1
• Maximum Power: 61 kW (82 hp) @ 8,500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
• Crankshaft: 270° layout for a V-twin-like feel
Engineered for Efficiency and Response
• Suzuki Cross Balancer minimizes vibration and allows for a more compact, lighter engine.
• SCEM-coated aluminum cylinders improve heat dissipation and reduce friction.
• Iridium spark plugs enhance ignition performance and throttle response.
• Dual 42 mm ride-by-wire throttle bodies deliver crisp, linear input.
• Short, upswept muffler with brushed stainless-steel heat shield balances tone and design.
• Large radiator and liquid-cooled oil cooler ensure consistent operating temperature.
Whether you’re accelerating through traffic or powering down an open highway, the GSX-8T responds with confidence and refinement.
Balanced Handling & Tuned Suspension
The GSX-8T’s chassis was engineered for both agile maneuvering and long-distance comfort:
• Frame: High-rigidity steel construction
• Swingarm: Lightweight aluminum with enhanced torsional rigidity
• Front Suspension: KYB inverted telescopic fork with 130 mm travel.
• Rear Suspension: Link-type KYB monoshock with adjustable preload
• Wheelbase: 1,465 mm
• Rake / Trail: 25° / 104 mm
• Seat Height: 815 mm
• Ground Clearance: 145 mm
• Curb Weight: 201 kg
From tight urban corners to sweeping backroads, the GSX-8T delivers stable, precise handling with a planted, confident feel.
Stopping Power & Grip You Can Trust
• Brakes (Front): Dual 310 mm discs with radial-mount 4-piston callipers
• Brake (Rear): 240 mm disc with single-piston calliper
• ABS: Helps prevent wheel lock-up under hard braking
Tires:
• Front: 120/70ZR17 Dunlop SPORTMAX Roadsport 2
• Rear: 180/55ZR17 Dunlop SPORTMAX Roadsport 2
• Wheels: 17-inch cast aluminum alloy
The GSX-8T provides the stopping confidence and grip you need, regardless of the riding surface or weather conditions.
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.)
The GSX-8T puts modern control right at your fingertips with a suite of advanced, rider-focused technologies:
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS): Choose from three riding performance modes to match throttle response to the road or riding conditions.
• Traction Control System (3 modes + OFF): Helps you stay connected to the pavement in varying riding conditions.
• Bi-directional Quick Shift System: Shift up or down without the clutch—smooth, quick, and effortless.
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Improves braking confidence and prevents wheel lock-up in reduced traction conditions.
• Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle: Accurate and responsive throttle feel, tuned for performance and predictability.
• Suzuki Easy Start System: Start the bike with a single button press—no need to hold.
• Low RPM Assist: Prevents engine stalling during takeoff or slow speed maneuvers.
Together, these systems make the GSX-8T easier to ride, more adaptable, and more enjoyable—no matter your experience level.
Full-Colour TFT Display
The high-contrast 5-inch TFT LCD display is your information hub—simple to read and rich with detail:
• Digital speedometer, tachometer, gear position
• Real-time and average fuel consumption
• Engine temperature, fuel range, voltmeter
• SDMS mode, traction control, quick shift status
• Programmable RPM indicator
• Auto day/night mode with pop-up alerts
• Dual trip meters and service reminders
Smart Tech
Additional conveniences include:
• USB Type-C fast charging port
• HY battEliiy P-series lithium-ion battery (lightweight, durable, and reliable start from -10˚C to 65˚C).
• LED lighting throughout, including compact turn signals and rear combination light.
SCEM - Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material
Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) is Suzuki’s own nickel-silicon-carbide coating technique derived from racetrack experience. SCEM cylinders allow faster heat transfer and tighter piston-to-cylinder clearance, for superb durability and resistance to scuffing.
STCS - Suzuki Traction Control System
Suzuki’s traction control system continuously monitors front and rear wheel speeds, throttle position sensor, crank position sensor and gear position sensor, and quickly reduces engine output when wheel spin is detected. Engine output is controlled by managing ignition timing and air delivery to ensure smoother traction control operation. As a result, the rider can enjoy more comfortable long-distance riding, with less stress and fatigue.
SCAS - Suzuki Clutch Assist System
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) - a back-torque-limiting clutch helps make downshifts smoother, assists the rider in taking control in deceleration. Ramped engagement cams built into the clutch hub decrease force on the clutch plates under deceleration by pushing up against the pressure plate, allowing the plates to slip at a controlled rate.
SDMS - Suzuki Drive Mode Selector
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allows the rider to select one of three fuel injection and ignition system maps (2 maps in the case of GSX-R750/600), adjusting power delivery to suit personal preference in various riding situations, such as different racetracks or tight, twisty roads. Selecting and switching between mode settings is by a switch on the handlebar; the selected mode setting is displayed on the tachometer. The feature helps the rider to enjoy the performance in a wider range of riding situations. * The technology is used in GSX-R1000, 750, 600, DL1050 and Hayabusa.
ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System
An electrically controlled Antilock Brake System (ABS) that produces stable braking force under various road surface conditions. The system helps avoid wheel locking when there is a sudden change in road surface during braking or when an excessive braking force is applied. The system monitors wheel speed 50 times per wheel rotation and matches stopping power to available traction. * Depending on road surface conditions, such as wet, loose, or uneven roads, braking distance for an ABS equipped vehicle may be longer than for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. ABS cannot prevent wheel skidding caused by braking while cornering. Please drive carefully and do not overly rely on ABS.
Easy Start System
On a normal motorcycle when starting the engine, the rider needs to press and hold the starter switch until the engine fires up. With the Suzuki Easy Start, all you need to do is one quick push of the starter switch, just like starting a modern car engine. The ECM recognizes the signals and keeps the starter motor working for a specified time.
Low RPM Assist
Low RPM Assist uses the ISC mechanism to help raise engine rpm slightly in launching and riding at low speed. This feature helps smoother operation when pulling away and when riding at slow speeds, this means it’s easier to pull away and easier to control the engine in stop-start traffic.
BI-DIRECTIONAL QUICK SHIFT SYSTEM
Bi-Directional Quick Shift System lets you shift up or down without the need to operate the clutch or throttle for seamless shifting. When activated, Quick Shift automatically interrupts power delivery just long enough to produce smoother, almost uninterrupted acceleration when you shift up. When decelerating, the system automatically opens the throttle valves just enough to increase rpm and match engine speed to the next-lower gear ratio.
RIDE BY WIRE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM
Not only is this new cable-free system simpler, lighter and more compact than a mechanical throttle, it provides light, natural, linear response to throttle operation. Precision control over throttle valve action, as realized by leveraging the onboard 32-bit ECM, also makes it possible to introduce other advanced systems that enhance riding ease and controllability.
* Photos may include some optional accessories.
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| Type | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 776 cm3 (47.4 cu. in.) |
| Bore x Stroke | 84.0 mm x 70.0 mm (3.3 in. x 2.8 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8 : 1 |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced feed circulation, Wet sump |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Oil Capacity | 3.9 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp qt) |
| Traction Control | Suzuki Traction Control System |
| ABS | Suzuki Antilock Braking System |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Length | 2,115 mm (83.3 in.) |
| Width | 775 mm (30.5 in.) |
| Height | 1,105 mm (43.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1,465 mm (57.7 in.) |
| Seat Height | 815 mm (32.0 in.) |
| Curb Mass | 201 kg (443 lbs.) |
| Suspension Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Brakes Front | Disc, twin |
| Brakes Rear | Disc |
| Tires Front | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tires Rear | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Fuel Tank | 16.5 L (4.3/3.6 US/lmp gal) |
12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
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