Suzuki GSX-8TT 2027: Red and Gold Look and Cruise Control, the Technology Stays

• New Candy Daring Red colour with gold wheels for the GSX-8TT, Glass Blaze Orange for the GSX-8T
• Unchanged 776 cc parallel twin with 83 PS (61 kW)
• Prices vary by market: in the UK from £8,999, in Germany currently from €9,999, but still in the 2026 colours

In summer 2025, Suzuki launched the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, two retro models based on the GSX-8S. In 2026, the design of both bikes earned a Red Dot Award for product design. The jury particularly praised how classic design elements were carried over into a modern motorcycle. For the 2027 model year, both models get new colours, which Suzuki unveiled in August 2026. According to the manufacturer, the technology remains unchanged. The most striking update is on the GSX-8TT with its small fairing.

What is new on the Suzuki GSX-8TT 2027?

The main change is the Candy Daring Red paint scheme with gold wheels. Suzuki carries over the engine, chassis and electronics unchanged from the previous year.

The deep red covers the tank, the seat unit and the headlight fairing. Gold and black pinstripes run across the fairing and the tank. The model lettering on the seat unit is finished in the same colours. Then there are the gold wheels. The front mudguard, radiator shrouds and lower fairing are black. This creates a clear contrast between the red surfaces at the top and the darker parts further down.

What inspired the red paint scheme?

Suzuki does not name a specific historical model. According to the manufacturer, the new red is meant to emphasise the sporty character of the GSX-8TT.

The combination of red, gold and black is reminiscent of Suzuki motorcycles from the late 1970s and the 1980s. Obvious comparisons are the GS1000S from the late 1970s and the GSX750E from the 1980s. According to Suzuki, the shape of the headlight fairing also has a historical link: it is inspired by the brand’s road racing machines of the 1970s and 1980s.

Which colours are available for the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT 2027?

For 2027, the GSX-8TT is available in Glass Sparkle Black and, new, in Candy Daring Red. The GSX-8T comes in Metallic Mat Green, Metallic Mat Black and, new, in Glass Blaze Orange.

The orange of the GSX-8T is not new at Suzuki. It has already been seen on the Hayabusa. A comparison with the launch year shows that the colour range has not simply grown. At launch, the GSX-8TT was offered in Pearl Mat Shadow Green and Glass Sparkle Black. The green is missing from the 2027 colour list. The GSX-8T was also available in Candy Burnt Gold at launch. This colour is no longer on the list for 2027 either.

How quickly the new colours arrive in individual countries varies. In the UK, Suzuki already offers the GSX-8TT in Candy Daring Red. In Germany and Austria, Suzuki currently still lists the models in the 2026 colours.

Technology and equipment remain unchanged

Beneath the new paint, the 776 cc inline twin with double overhead camshafts continues to do its job. Its crankshaft has a 270-degree crankpin offset. As a result, the cylinders fire at irregular intervals, similar to a V-twin engine. This gives it a distinctive sound and a noticeable pulse. A twin balancer shaft system, which Suzuki calls Cross Balancer, keeps vibrations low.

According to the manufacturer, the engine produces 83 PS (61 kW) at 8,500 rpm. Peak torque is 78 Nm (57.5 lb-ft) at 6,800 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox. A bi-directional quickshifter is standard. It allows clutchless up- and downshifts. KYB supplies the suspension, and at the front two discs with Nissin brakes do the stopping. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres are fitted as standard.

Electronics and controls

Suzuki groups the electronics under the name Suzuki Intelligent Ride System. This includes three riding modes (A, B and C), which change the throttle response, and a three-level traction control that can also be switched off. There is also Low RPM Assist to help when pulling away and the Suzuki Easy Start System. Information is shown on a 5-inch colour TFT display. There is also a USB-C socket and a lightweight lithium-ion battery.

Dimensions and weight

The tank holds 16.5 litres. The seat height of the GSX-8TT is 810 mm, and Suzuki quotes a weight of 203 kg (448 lbs). The bike is 2,115 mm long, and the wheelbase is 1,465 mm. The manufacturer quotes fuel consumption of 4.2 litres per 100 kilometres. For A2 licence holders, the GSX-8TT can be restricted to 48 PS (35 kW).

How does the cruise control for the GSX-8TT work?

The cruise control is available as an accessory and holds a set speed between 40 and 150 km/h. It is mainly intended to relieve the right hand on long motorway stretches.

The system is switched on at the push of a button. The speed can be adjusted using plus and minus buttons. A short press changes the speed by 2 km/h, holding the button changes it by 10 km/h. Braking, pulling the clutch or switching it off manually deactivates the cruise control immediately. The resume function then lets the rider return to the last set speed. Suzuki has not announced a price for the accessory.

What is the difference between the GSX-8TT and the GSX-8T?

The GSX-8TT has a headlight fairing and a lower fairing, whereas the GSX-8T is a classic naked bike. The fairing on the 8TT is designed to reduce wind pressure at higher speeds.

The GSX-8TT’s fairing houses LED indicators that also serve as daytime running lights. Its fork is finished in gloss black, while the GSX-8T’s is gold. The seats also differ. The GSX-8T has a so-called tuck-and-roll seat with transverse stitched pleats, the GSX-8TT a smooth seat with red stitching. Among other things, both share the round LED headlight and the bar-end mirrors. These two models were the first Suzukis to feature them from the factory. Depending on the country, the GSX-8TT costs €300 to €500 more than the GSX-8T.

How much does the Suzuki GSX-8TT 2027 cost and when is it available?

The price depends heavily on the country. In the UK, the GSX-8TT in the new colour costs from £8,999 (approx. €10,460 / $12,030), while in Germany Suzuki currently lists it from €9,999 (approx. $11,500), though still in the 2026 colours.

In the UK, the price already includes first registration and road tax. The GSX-8T starts there at £8,599 (approx. €10,000 / $11,500). The package includes a warranty of up to ten years.

In Germany, Suzuki quotes a recommended retail price for the GSX-8TT from €9,999, or from €10,588 (approx. $12,180) including delivery charges. The GSX-8T costs from €9,699 (approx. $11,150). At its 2025 launch, the German price of the GSX-8TT was still €11,590. The colours currently offered are Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Mat Shadow Green. Suzuki has not yet announced when Candy Daring Red will arrive in Germany. The situation is similar in Austria: there, the GSX-8TT is listed from €9,990 (approx. $11,490), also still in the 2026 colours.

The Netherlands was one of the first markets for the new colour. There, the GSX-8TT costs from €11,499 (approx. $13,220) and the GSX-8T from €10,999 (approx. $12,650), both unchanged from the 2026 model year. For Japan, it has not yet been decided whether and when the new colours will arrive.

For the 2027 model year, Suzuki is therefore relying on new colours and accessories rather than technical changes for the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT. Both continue to share their platform with the GSX-8S and the fully faired GSX-8R.

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