Suzuki GSX8T and GSX8TT image gallery

Suzuki has revealed two new neo-retro models based on its 776cc twin-cylinder engine.

Suzuki GSX8T front left static side by side with Suzuki T500

The GSX8T has proper roadster styling.

Both are powered by the same 776cc motor making 83hp and 78Nm of torque.

Both share their feature-set with the GSX8R sportbike sold in India.

The GSX8TT gets a bellypan, small bikini fairing and a special seat in comparison to the 8T.

Suzuki GSX8T front right static in field

The 8T models share their chassis and electronics with the GSX8R.

The GSX8TT is priced higher than the 8T, both come with lithium-ion batteries as standard.

Suzuki has taken the wraps off two all-new neo-retro roadsters - the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT. These new 8T models are built on the same platform as the GSX-8R sportbike, with some obvious visual differences and some not-so-obvious changes under the new suave design.

Powering the new GSX-8T and GSX-8TT is the same 776cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor making the same 83hp, 78Nm as it does in the GSX-8R and V-Strom 800DE - both of which are sold in India. The 6-speed gearbox is carried over as is the bidirectional quickshifter and the gearing on the 8T models is more or less the same as the 8R.

What’s remarkably different on the 8T models compared to the other 776cc Suzukis is the styling. With their round LED headlights, chisselled, muscular tank and flat ‘bars, the 8T models follow the neo-retro roadster design textbook down to the tee. The 8TT is more cafe racer than roadster with its bellypan and slick little bikini fairing perched atop that handsome LED headlight. The 8TT’s seat also has a more premium finish.