Suzuki GSX-8T specifications
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1000PS says the wide handlebar gives good control, the footpeg position stays comfortable even for taller riders and the weight distribution instantly inspires confidence.
The same source says the engine delivers a rich, torquey character from low revs with the pleasant pulsation many riders love about V2 engines, while avoiding many typical drawbacks of a real V2: it stays compact, narrow, easier to package and less problematic thermally.
It also found that neither riders around 170 cm nor taller riders over 180 cm had any problem with the ergonomics.
Suzuki GSX-8T
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 776cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore x stroke | 84x70 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Seat height | 815mm (32.0 in) |
| Wet weight | 201kg (443 lb, curb) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5L (4.3 gal) |
| Starting MSRP | $10,649 |
| Displacement | 776cc |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm inverted fork |
| Front suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Rear suspension | KYB link-type, adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,465mm (57.7 in) |
| Destination charge | $700 |
The GSX-8T lists at $10,649 plus $700 destination. It is a mid-price, mid-weight bike, and its 4.3 gal tank is 0.5 gal larger than the SV650's. The price is about $2,500 above the SV650 ABS, and it has 131cc more displacement.
Price and weight beside the 8S and the MT-07
Suzuki lists the GSX-8S at $9,249, a 31.9 in seat and 445 lb curb. So the 8T costs $1,400 more, has a 0.1 in taller seat and weighs 2 lb less. Yamaha lists the MT-07 at $8,599, 31.7 in and 403 lb, which puts the Suzuki $2,050 above it, though the weights are stated on different bases.
A rider who wants a fairing should look at the GSX-8R.
GSX-8T against the GSX-8S and MT-07
Suzuki's GSX-8S shares the engine, and Yamaha's MT-07 is the main twin rival.
Suzuki GSX-8T — specification referenceIs the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T new for this model year?
Yes. Suzuki introduced the Suzuki GSX-8T for this model year, so there is no 2025 version to compare it with (Suzuki's announcement).
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The GSX-8T is Suzuki's 776cc parallel-twin roadster. 1000PS calls it a strong 800 twin and a twisty-road all-rounder that fits both short and tall riders, and Suzuki asks $10,649. It is the retro-styled member of Suzuki's 776cc parallel-twin family.
1000PS says the wide handlebar gives good control, the footpeg position stays comfortable even for taller riders and the weight distribution instantly inspires confidence. The same source says the engine delivers a rich, torquey character from low revs with the pleasant pulsation many riders love about V2 engines, while avoiding many typical drawbacks of a real V2: it stays compact, narrow, easier to package and less problematic thermally.
It also found that neither riders around 170 cm nor taller riders over 180 cm had any problem with the ergonomics.
The GSX-8T lists at $10,649 plus $700 destination. It is a mid-price, mid-weight bike, and its 4.3 gal tank is 0.5 gal larger than the SV650's. The price is about $2,500 above the SV650 ABS, and it has 131cc more displacement.
Price and weight beside the 8S and the MT-07.
Suzuki lists the GSX-8S at $9,249, a 31.9 in seat and 445 lb curb. So the 8T costs $1,400 more, has a 0.1 in taller seat and weighs 2 lb less. Yamaha lists the MT-07 at $8,599, 31.7 in and 403 lb, which puts the Suzuki $2,050 above it, though the weights are stated on different bases.
The 8T's 4.3 gal tank is 0.6 gal larger than the 8S's 3.7 gal, which is a real difference for a commuter. It is the bike in this trio that gives the most fuel range and the most relaxed upright position for its class.
Who it suits
1000PS's observation that neither shorter nor taller riders had ergonomic trouble is the practical selling point, because many naked bikes suit only one height range. Test the bike on the road you ride most, since a wide bar and a roomy peg position feel different in traffic and on a twisty road.
The GSX-8T suits a rider who wants a modern twin with a comfortable upright position and easy ergonomics for any height, and who likes a bike that is not aggressive. A rider who wants a fairing should look at the GSX-8R.
GSX-8T against the GSX-8S and MT-07.
Suzuki's GSX-8S shares the engine, and Yamaha's MT-07 is the main twin rival.
2026 Suzuki GSX-8T questions
Is the Suzuki GSX-8T comfortable for tall riders?
1000PS says the footpeg position stays comfortable for taller riders and that riders over 180 cm had no problems with the ergonomics.
How is the GSX-8T engine?
1000PS says it delivers a rich, torquey character from low revs with V2-like pulsation while staying compact and narrow.
How does the GSX-8T compare with the GSX-8S?
Suzuki lists the GSX-8T at $10,649 and the GSX-8S at $9,249, with curb weights of 443 lb and 445 lb. So the 8T costs $1,400 more for a similar weight.