[Boringrider]

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.

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.

The only difference in terms of spec to the 8R on the 8T models is the larger fuel tank capacity here. The Suzuki retros come with a bigger 16.5 litre fuel tank, compared to the 8R’s 14-litre unit. Despite that, the GSX-8T weighs 201kg and the 8TT tips the scales at 203kg, 4 and 2 kilos less than the 8R, respectively. The 8T duo have the same seat height and ground clearance as the 8R, standing at 810mm and 145mm, respectively.

The Suzuki GSX-8T comes in three colours - matte black, matte green and a metallic gold, while the GSX-8TT can be had in two dual-tone shades of - black/red (gloss) and green/yellow (matte).

The bikes are yet to be announced for an India launch.

Source - Autocar India

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...-retros-436009

[DicKy]

Am I getting older?

Or are retro bikes no longer retroing?

Just naked design and round headlight do not maketh a retro bike IMHO.

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by DicKy

Am I getting older?

Or are retro bikes no longer retroing?

Just naked design and round headlight do not maketh a retro bike IMHO.

This is not marketed as a retro bike like the Triumphs or REs. These are called Neo-Retros. They have modern sports bike base with throwback styling elements. The competitors are the likes of Kawasaki Z650RS/Z900RS, Yamaha XSR900/750, Honda CB650R etc

[vinya_jag]

For me, the design misses the sweet spot by a mile. How can a triumph or even an RE hunter hit the sweet spot, and yet so many try and fail, like the Harley 440 or the Ronin.
Likewise, their Gixxer was also missing the sweet spot, the R15 could easily pull off.
I wish, the got us a baby Hayabusa, a sports tourer, and create a segment, than make these unremarkable efforts

[loki]

The TT looks neat !! Need to understand that these bikes are not competing with the bonnies. The theme is neo retro which means bikes like the XSR700 etc are competition.

I see these two selling more than the 8S and 8R. Will Suzuki bring it to India? Not sure though.