That being said, the TT will gladly get jiggy
with it when the corners come into view. The TT
shares almost all of its hardware with the sport-
ier 8R, including the steel frame, swingarm, and
suspension package. Although the KYB forks
are nonadjustable, they're well-damped and
controlled, if a little on the soft side.
The TT tips into corners willingly, holds
a line without fuss, and gives just enough
feedback through the front to keep you con
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fident. The rear shock is preload-adjustable
(the same as on the 8R) and is comfortable
and composed, for the most part. Up the
pace somewhat and you'll be cranking up the
preload, and here, a little rebound damping
wouldn't go astray, either. You've got to be
smooth on the TT. It's not a bike that likes a
wrestling match.
Instead, it feels easygoing yet sure-footed,
and that makes for a satisfying partner on
twisty roads as well as when you're threading
through city streets. The 17-inch wheels wear
familiar 120- and 180-section tires, which
provide plenty of grip for road riding and don't
make the bike feel heavy in transitions.
Braking performance is good, not great.
Twin 310 mm discs up front with radial-mount
Nissin calipers have a decent bite and feel at
the lever, and although these aren't track-spec
Brembos, they're more than enough for most
of the kind of riding the TT and you will get into.
(Top) Metallic green paint has a nice
sparkle in the sunlight. (Middle) The seat
is wider and plusher compared to the
GSX-8R, inviting some longer days in the
saddle. (Bottom) The TT's muffler does
almost too good a job. The exhaust note is
somewhat uninspiring.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 SUZUKI GSX-8TT
