Believe it or not, three motorcycle brands held launches over the weekend. One of those was Suzuki, which has now brought in its two new retro bikes: the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT. We’ve been wondering since the global launch whether or not these will actually make it to our market, and now they’re here. It hasn’t even been a month.
If you missed the news, the GSX-8TT is the black bike with the cowl pictured here. The other, of course, is the GSX-8T. Visually, they’re very different, but mechanically, they’re virtually identical.
The GSX-8T is more akin to a proper naked bike with its simpler styling that was inspired by the Suzuki T500. The ‘T’ in ‘8T’ actually refers to ‘Titan,’ the T500’s pet name. The GSX-8TT, meanwhile, has a more retro vibe with the aforementioned headlight cowl and the striped colorway. This one is derived from the GS1000 AMA race bike.
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As mentioned, these two bikes share the majority of their mechanical parts. Both are powered by a 776cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This engine has a 270-degree crankshaft, which Suzuki claims echoes the revving feel of the beloved V-twin SV650.
Both the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT also come standard with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.). This suite of technologies includes a drive-mode selector, a traction control system with three selectable modes, a bi-directional quick shift system for clutchless shifting, ride-by-wire throttle technology for better throttle feel, and low-RPM assist to prevent stalling.
These Suzuki twins are also equipped with a five-inch TFT LCD instrument clusters and have 16.5-liter fuel tanks.
As far as color options go, the GSX-8T can be had in Metallic Matte Steel Green or Metallic Matte Black, while the GSX-8TT in Glass Sparkle Black or Pearl Matte Shadow Green. The Suzuki GSX-8T stickers for P699,000, while the GSX-8TT retails for P729,000. What do you guys think of Suzuki’s newest offerings? Sound off in the comments.
Suzuki GSX-8T 2025, GSX-8TT 2025 Philippine prices
- Suzuki GSX-8TT – P729,000
- Suzuki GSX-8T – P699,000
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