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MT-07 or GSX 8S? (self.motorcycles)

submitted 2 years ago by Fez to c/motorcycles

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Looking to upgrade from a Z400. I’m split between the tried and true MT-07 and the newer GSX 8S. Both seem like solid bikes. I’m leaning towards the MT-07 but am worried that I am missing out on features that the GSX 8S offers.

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[–] stumpagness 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am gunna be super biased here but my 2c:

The tech on the Suzuki is pretty cool, but after owning a 2017 MT07 for several years and upgrading to an 890 Duke R, I still miss my Yami. I really loved that bike.

In saying that, some, imo, required upgrades are a better exhaust (I went Akro carbon), a tail tidy and an R6 throttle tube. That really changed the bike for me, and I still miss it's throaty exhaust note.

Something I really liked about the MT was that it was an established platform, so there were aftermarket parts out there everywhere for it. I think the style of the 8S is really sleek, as is the MT07. In reality, you will probably be happy with either bike, but being a fanboy I would have to recommend the MT.

[–] Fez 2 points 2 years ago

Appreciate your 2c. Always good to get some perspective. Thank you