Joining the Suzuki GSX-8S (RM50,800 in Malaysia) and GSX-8R (RM53,800 in Malaysia) is the 2025 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, its take on the retro naked sportsbike, inspired by the Suzuki T500. While the GSX-8TT does not exactly draw upon inspiration from any of the legacy models in Suzuki’s line-up, for some Malaysian readers, the colour scheme and cowl fairing is somewhat reminiscent of the vaunted Suzuki TR-S from the 1980s, or the Wes Cooley GS1000S race replica.
The GSX-8TT is fitted gold painted wheels and the aforementioned cowl fairing and a belly fairing as well as a special seat with stitched upholstery, with the radiator shrouds a satin silver on the GSX-8T and painted black on the GSX-8TT. Meanwhile, the GSX-8T comes with an uncovered single round LED headlight, and is differentiated from the GSX-8TT with black painted wheels and gold anodised fork legs.
Sharing the same engine as its GSX-8 siblings as well as the V-Strom 800, the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT is powered by a parallel-twin with liquid-cooling and DOHC, displacing 776 cc. No power numbers were released for the GSX-8T/GSX-8TT but we can expect output to be similar or identical to the other ‘8’ models in Suzuki’s range, with 82 hp at 8,500 rpm dan 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
Inside the cockpit, there is a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen displaying all the necessary information along with ride modes, three-level traction control (plus ‘off’ mode), up-and-down quickshifter, low RPM assist to prevent engine stalling and single push starting, as well as a USB Type-C socket with fast charging. Braking is done by Nissin, with twin radial-mount callipers in front and single piston calliper at the back, with two-channel ABS.
Kayaba supplies upside-dwon forks in front, non-adjustable, with a monoshock in the rear adjustable for preload while tyre sizing on the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT is 12/70-17 in front and 180/55-17 at the back. Weighing in at 203 kg, the GSX-8T/GSX-8TT comes with a 16.5-litre fuel tank while seat height is set at 810 mm.
Front ends and livery look mint. They could have given the rear some retro treatment. But didn’t prolly to save cost. Looks great overall though.