Suzuki’s 8T and 8TT modern retros have won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award.
The two new retro-inspired machines – based on the same platform as the award-winning GSX-8S and GSX-8R – take design cues from iconic models from Suzuki’s back catalogue.
The 8T draws inspiration from the Suzuki T500, down to the headlight, tank, and seat style, while the 8TT is more than a subtle nod the 1979 GS1000S. Stylish ‘bar end mirrors add another element of retro flair.
Though the designs are routed in the past, the underpinnings are thoroughly modern; there are selectable traction control settings and power modes, a colour TFT screen, and a bi-directional quickshifter as standard.
The 8T comes with an OTR price of £8,599, the 8TTis available for £8,999.
Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Takashi Ise, commented, “We are honoured that the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT have received the prestigious Red Dot Award. Both models are neo-retro street bikes that appeal both the unique and attractive elements of Suzuki’s past iconic models, and modern performance. Designed to suit a wide range of riding situations, from everyday use to touring, they offer enjoyment to customers across diverse lifestyles. Suzuki upholds the corporate slogan of ‘By Your Side’ and will continue to make efforts to create products that satisfy our customers in both performance and design.”
Red Dot Design Award is an internationally recognised and prestigious design award that was established in 1955 and has been continuously presented to this day. It evaluates products based on nine comprehensive criteria including innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, ecological compatibility, and emotional content. The award was granted in recognition of the high evaluation of the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT for their precise transfer of classic visual features into a clearly structured, modern aesthetic.
Suzuki is offering a low finance rate of 2.9% across its GSX-S1000 range, plus the Katana and the Hayabusa, while buyers of the Hayabusa can also benefit from £1000 off the official Akrapovic exhausts when ordered at the time of purchase. For V-Strom 800DE and 800RE customers there is the added sweetener of free aluminium panniers.
Suzuki’s low-rate finance offer of 2.9% APR representative is available on both PCP and hire purchase deals on Suzuki’s GSX-S1000 naked, the GSX-S1000GT+ sports tourer, and the updated GSX-S1000GX+ crossover. Both the GT+ and GX+ come with 36-litre panniers as standard. It also extends to the Katana, inspired by its 1980s namesake, and the Hayabusa, including the new special edition.
The official accessory Akrapovic exhausts for the legendary hyperbike are also available with £1000 off when ordered at the time of purchase. They can also be included in any finance deal and wrapped into the monthly repayments.
Free aluminium panniers with V-Strom 800DE and 800RE models provide 74 litres of storage space at no extra cost. Customers can choose from either silver or black boxes. The offer also includes the rack. Both models are built on Suzuki’s award-winning 800 platform and get a comprehensive suite of electronics. The 800DE’s longer travel suspension and wire-spoked wheels make it the perfect choice for those looking to venture further away from the asphalt, while the 800RE ‘road explorer’ is equipped with cast wheels, a lower seat height, and a taller screen.
With a £2,509.85 deposit the GSX-S1000 can be ridden for £89 per month on a four-year PCP deal, the new Hayabusa special edition can he had for £165 per month over the same period with a £4,013.10 deposit, and with just a £1,961.10 deposit the V-Strom 800RE will cost £115 per month, inclusive of its free luggage.
2.9% APR REPRESENTATIVE GSX-S1000 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2.9% APR Representative finance available on HP and PCP. £1,000 minimum deposit required. Offer applies to the purchase of a new GSX-S1000 from a participating Suzuki Dealership. The motorcycle must be purchased and registered between 01/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 to qualify for the offer. Credit subject to status, UK residents aged 18+. Suzuki Financial Services Ltd, St.William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 5BH. ?Offer is valid in the UK only from a participating Suzuki Dealership and may be extended or withdrawn at any time.?
2.9% APR REPRESENTATIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2.9% APR Representative finance available on HP and PCP. Minimum 20% deposit required. Offer applies to the purchase of a new GSX-S1000GT+, GSX-S1000GX+, Katana, Hayabusa SE and Hayabusa from a participating Suzuki Dealership. The motorcycle must be purchased and registered between 01/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 to qualify for the offer. Credit subject to status, UK residents aged 18+. Suzuki Financial Services Ltd, St.William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 5BH. ?Offer is valid in the UK only from a participating Suzuki Dealership and may be extended or withdrawn at any time.?
AKRAPOVIC OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Upgraded Akrapovic exhaust offer applies to the purchase of a new Hayabusa or Hayabusa Special Edition. The purchase and registration of the Hayabusa and Hayabusa Special Edition must take place from 15th?November 2025 and is available whilst stocks last. The offer includes 1 x Akrapovic Slip on exhaust (part number 99190-10L10-000) at a discounted price of £1,999.00 inc. VAT (normal RRP: £3,025).? The offer does not include fitment – this may be an additional cost. Offer is valid in the UK only and may be extended or withdrawn at any time. There is no cash offer, credit or other alternative offered. Promoter: Suzuki GB PLC, Steinbeck Crescent, Snelshall West, Milton Keynes, MK4 4AE.?
FREE SIDE CASES OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Free Suzuki Genuine Side Case offer applies to the purchase of a new V-Strom 800DE and V-Strom 800RE only from a participating Suzuki Dealership. The purchase and registration must take place between 01/07/2026 and 30/09/2026. The offer includes 1 x set of Suzuki Genuine Aluminium Side Cases (Black – P/N 95402-25810-000 or Silver – P/N 95401-25880-000), 1 x Side Case Carrier (P/N 93700-25860-000) and 1 x Lock Set (P/N 95700-25830-000) . The offer does not include fitment of accessories – this may be an additional cost. Offer is valid in the UK only and may be extended or withdrawn at any time. There is no cash offer, credit or other alternative offered. Promoter: Suzuki GB PLC, Steinbeck Crescent, Snelshall West, Milton Keynes, MK4 4AE.
Suzuki’s new SV-7GX will be available from just £6,999 OTR when it arrives in dealerships this summer.
Revealed at Eicma in November, the 7GX – a new middleweight crossover in Suzuki’s range – gives the brand’s proven and well-loved middleweight V-twin engine a new lease of life. Updated to meet the latest Euro5+ emissions standards, it still delivers the same punch and characterful power delivery that has cemented its place as one of the greatest engines ever built. In the 7GX it gets a new magneto, transmission gears, a ride-by-wire throttle, and new exhaust.
That new ride-by-wire throttle enables the standard fitment bi-directional quickshifter, three traction control modes, and three power modes, with all information displayed via a colour TFT screen with smartphone connectivity.
Taking design cues from the range-topping GSX-S1000GX+, the 7GX comes in four colour schemes, with a simple, crisp white version available with an OTR price of £6,999.
The metallic blue, greige, and black versions, adorned with extra decals and matching wheel colours, will come with an OTR price of £7,399.
Suzuki GB’s head of motorcycles, Jonathan Martin, commented, “We’re really pleased to be able to bring the 7GX to market at such a competitive price point and with a great spec sheet to match, which really reaffirms our commitment to value. We have obviously made a number of recent revisions to our pricing – including taking nearly £3,000 off the OTR price of the GSX-S1000GX+ – and I think this confirms to customers that those changes are not short-term, offer-led changes, but represent a genuine long-term shift.”