Suzuki took advantage of the Interlagos Festival to reinforce its range of sports bikes. Starting with the new GSX-8T, a naked with retro style inspired by the T500 of the late 60s.
The new GSX-8T was designed by Suzuki’s Italian studio and uses the current GSX-8S as a base. The style brings reference to old models, such as the round headlights and the seat with horizontal seams. It also has details of café racers, such as mirrors.
The GSX-8T was inspired by the T500 of the late 60s (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)
A modernity that debuts with it in Brazil is the lithium battery, which weighs only 900 grams. As a comparison, a similar lead battery weighs 3 kg.
The heart of the Suzuki GSX-8T is the 776 cm³ engine with two cylinders in line. It yields 83 hp and 7,95 kgfm. The curb weight is 201 kg. The launch will be in December, the price has not been disclosed.
Suzuki’s other novelty was the Hayabusa Special Edition, with blue and white paint. The motorcycle that was once the fastest in the world will have this edition limited to 120 units in Brazil, all identified by a plaque.
This 2026 line from Suzuki Hayabusa brought the lithium battery, which weighs 900 grams, and a new adjustment in the electronic assistants. The launch will be in November, the price has not been revealed either.
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