Honda CB 750 Hornet versus Suzuki GSX-8S
Honda CB 750 Hornet
Naked
Suzuki GSX-8S
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 7.990 €
RRP 8.900 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- manoeuvrable and easy to drive
- lively engine
- good brakes
Pros:
- Powerful engine: character, power, power delivery, usable speed range
- impeccable handling
- nice V2 sound, not too loud
- QuickShifter Series
- good workmanship
- Driving pleasure in large bags
Cons:
- sometimes a bit simple processing
- Pillion comfort
- not an eye-catching bike
Cons:
- Windshield can only be adjusted with tools
- chunky bulb turn signals
- unsightly long tail
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 370 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 370 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Engine
Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 353 km
Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 353 km
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 83 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km
Performance: 83 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa USD 41 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Mono Shock Absorber (Travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa USD 41 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Mono Shock Absorber (Travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Coil springs / cartridge system, oil damping (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono-Link central shock absorber with progressive linkage (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Coil springs / cartridge system, oil damping (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono-Link central shock absorber with progressive linkage (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, 4-piston monobloc brake calipers, radially mounted (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, 4-piston monobloc brake calipers, radially mounted (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Result
Personally, we would have liked a little more courage in the design, but objectively speaking, Honda has created a naked bike with an extremely good price-performance ratio with the Hornet 750. There is hardly anything to criticize, the new Hornet just works. Both novice drivers and old hands will have a lot of fun with this device on the country road.The test bike was kindly provided to us by motofun, a Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the Hornet stands as a demonstrator in white and is looking forward to a lot of test drives. Test drive tip: The Schmalfeld curves - Nico from motofun tells you how to get there. Is only 5 minutes away from the dealer ...
Result
Wow, what a bike! A simple look at the data sheet of the GSX-8S is not enough to come to a correct assessment of this machine - you have to drive it! Then you realize that Suzuki has put together a very balanced streetfighter with a lot of love, which has hardly any weaknesses. The GSX-8S is extremely fun, has endless steam and does not have to hide from any of the current competitors. Awesome bike!The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch . There she stands in this magnificent blue as a demonstrator and waits eagerly for test drivers. And we can only advise you: Go to Tornesch and try them out. However, you should check your account balance beforehand, because many of you will catch it - caution is advised!
