Suzuki Motorcycles has tonight revealed its new GSX-8GT and GSX-8GTT pair, the newest members to join the brand’s 776cc parallel-twin family, this time taking on a modern retro form.
Both the Suzuki GSX-8GT and the GSX-8GTT are built on a familiar platform that underpins the GSX-8S naked bike, GSX-8R sportsbike and V-Strom 800 adventure bike, but bring retro design cues like a round headlight, tuck-and-roll seat, bar-end mirrors, a unique fuel tank design and side covers, as well as a stainless steal muffler cover.
The ‘TT’ version plays as an up-spec variant, gaining a headlight cowl which is said to pay homage to late 70s and early 80s mini-faired bikes, among other minor touches.
The GSX-8T will be available at $17,990 rideaway, while the GSX-8TT is priced at $18,990. Both models are expected to arrive at Suzuki dealerships across Australia in the fourth quarter of this year.
Motivating both bikes, which tip the scales at just 201kg (wet), is a 776cc parallel-twin engine generating 61kW and 78Nm.
New is a lithium-ion battery and a fast-charging USB-C port, while familiar equipment from the family include a 5.0-inch TFT dash, an up-down quickshifter and KYB suspension.
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