Suzuki confirms dates for first UK test rides of its new GSX-8T, 8TT models
You won’t want to miss out on the chance to test ride Suzuki’s all-new GSX-8T and 8TT models this weekend.
Suzuki has confirmed its new modern classic GSX-8T and 8TT models will be available to test ride in the UK this weekend.
The test ride opportunity will take place courtesy of the Copdock Motorcycle Show, at the Trinity Park Showground in Ipswich on Sunday 7, September. It marks the first time that UK customers will have had the chance to ride the new bikes since they were introduced by Suzuki earlier this year.
But to give you a detailed look at what you could experience while riding one of these bikes, you might like to read our Suzuki GSX-8T review.
Suzuki went back through its archives when it thought of the new GSX-8T and 8TT, which have officially arrived as modern naked classics, and as siblings to the GSX-8R and 8S models.
Also available to test ride will be the GSX-8R and GSX-8S, which use the same engine and chassis platform as the 8T and 8TT, meaning all four bikes use the 798cc parallel twin that produces 80bhp at 8,500rpm and 57 Ib ft of torque at 6,800rpm.
Joining the GSX-8 family in being available to test ride is the V-Strom 800DE and V-Strom 800RE. The bigger V-Strom 1050, Suzuki’s flagship Hayabusa, the GSX-S1000GX and the GSX-S1000GT are also on Suzuki’s test ride fleet for the event.
On the stand will be a number of other display bikes, and official staff from Suzuki and local dealership, Orwell Motorcycles, which will be there to support the event and offer information on Suzuki’s current range and sales offers.
The Copdock Motorcycle Show takes place on Sunday 7 September at Trinity Park Showground, Ipswich, with the event set to get underway at 09:00am. For tickets and more event information visit: www.eacbikeshow.co.uk.
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