You just need to look at the TT to see
where Suzuki is aiming. The small bikini
fairing with the signature round head-
light, tiny belly pan, funky '70s-style tank
stripes, and the gold wheels (at least on
my test bike) are all ripped straight from
the glory days of superbike racing.
The ride position is similar to the
GSX-8S, with the single-piece handlebar
providing a fairly relaxed stance, although
the seat is (thankfully) a little wider. The
seat itself comes with some funky stitch
-
ing to give it a more premium feel, and the
reshaped gas tank is wider with a handy
0.6 of a gallon more room for the go juice.
Thumb the starter, and the 776cc
parallel-twin fires up with the same
muted thrum as it does in the GSX-8R.
A 270-degree crank gives it a character
not unlike that of a V-twin. The sound is,
unfortunately, rather boring, which is a
shame given its performance spectrum.
An aftermarket muffler is a must to give
the twin a little noise.
(Above) Gold wheels
give added bling
and the feel of a
much higher-priced
machine. (Below)
Suzuki's styling
department deserves
a raise after their job
on the TT. The front
fairing cowl and round
headlight hark back to
the GS1000 days.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 SUZUKI GSX-8TT