02/18/2026
Cycle World has a new review of Suzuki's retro-styled GSX-S8T. They like it a lot!! https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki-gsx-8t-review/
What impressed me the most was how many nice things they said about the parallel twin motor Suzuki is using in the VStrom 800, the GSX-8S, the 8R, the 8T, and the GSX-S8TT.
They say things like "...strong off the bottom, rich through the midrange, and never desperate for revs. Peak numbers matter less here than the quality of delivery, and the delivery is excellent."
and, "The engine has a rhythm and pulse that feels closer to Suzuki’s old 90-degree V-twins than most parallel designs. It idles with character, sounds genuinely good under load, and delivers power in a way that suits real roads."
We have these bikes in stock! Get ready now for a great riding season!
Is an upcharge of $1400 for the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T worth it over the GSX-8S? Suzuki’s retro-styled standard makes the case for a fashion tax.