Suzuki GSX-8T (2026–2027) vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Suzuki GSX-8T (2026–2027)EM15	Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)GT79
Oil change	3,750 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,000 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,500 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Suzuki GSX-8T (2026–2027) or the Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)?

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.