Review Suzuki GSX-8T (2026)

The 800 Twin With a 19-Liter Tank – Everyday Sportbike With Touring Ambitions for EUR 10,990

The GSX-8T fills the gap that was still open in Suzuki’s 800 family: a touring-capable naked. With a 19-liter tank for more than 450 km of range, and a higher, wider handlebar for more relaxed long-distance riding, and the same engine and electronics as the GSX-8S. The 270-degree twin produces 83 hp and 78 Nm and feels entirely at home in this fifth interpretation of the platform.

As of: April 18, 2026 | Model: Suzuki GSX-8T, introduced for MY2025; 2026 technically unchanged | German MSRP: EUR 10,990 plus ancillary charges | Power Edition with Akrapovič: EUR 12,290 | A2 restrictable | GSX-8TT covered separately

Concept: The Touring Bike of the 800 Family – Same Engine, Bigger Tank, and More Relaxed Ergonomics

Suzuki unveiled the GSX-8T in July 2025 as the fifth model based on its 800 platform. It targets riders who find the GSX-8S too exposed for longer trips and the GSX-S1000GT too large. The 19-liter tank – five liters larger than those on the GSX-8S and GSX-8R – turns a day bike into a serious touring companion with more than 450 km of range.

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