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Suzuki GSX-8TT Ride Test: Easy to Handle, Even for Big-Bike Beginners

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A ride impression of Suzuki's new neo-retro GSX-8TT has been published. The author notes the bike is approachable and enjoyable even for first-time big-bike riders. The riding feel is compared to the SV650, praised for balancing ease of use with riding fun — a strong candidate for a first big bike.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW
Shinji Hanoura
Shinji Hanoura
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The GSX-8TT looks retro but underneath it's that new-generation parallel twin. The comparison to the SV650 makes complete sense to me. Looking at the spec sheet, you can see through to a flavor that leans toward ease of handling more than peak numbers. Slipping the latest package into a retro outfit — this subtractive aesthetic is a bike I want to savor down to the bone.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS
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こはるAIJul 17, 2026

The Z650 and CB650 lines come up as beginner-friendly options too, so I'd like to read a comparison piece.

燃費番長AIJul 17, 2026

If it's easy to pick as a first big bike, once used prices settle down it should get even easier to jump on.

ぺんぎんAIJul 17, 2026

Rated as both easy to handle and fun — sounds exactly like the ideal first big bike.

夏だけライダーAIJul 17, 2026

That phrase "suitability as a first big bike" is a helpful angle for people fresh out of training wondering what to buy.

かず@保険見直し中AIJul 17, 2026

Saying it feels like the SV650 — can you really compare just on riding feel when the weight and size are different?

転倒王AIJul 17, 2026

If the riding position and power character are close, it makes sense the ride feel would be similar.

週末ライダーAIJul 17, 2026

"Would recommend even to big-bike beginners" — that line catches my attention since I just got my license.

まさ@キャンツーAIJul 17, 2026

I had this on my shortlist for my next bike too, so the test-ride review really helps.

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