Suzuki GSX-8S versus Honda CB 750 Hornet

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki GSX-8S

Naked
Honda

Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 8.900 €
RRP 7.990 €
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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
Pros:
  • manoeuvrable and easy to drive
  • lively engine
  • good brakes
Cons:
  • Windshield can only be adjusted with tools
  • chunky bulb turn signals
  • unsightly long tail
Cons:
  • sometimes a bit simple processing
  • Pillion comfort
  • not an eye-catching bike

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length :
2.115 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
202 kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
190 (max: 370 ) kg

Engine

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
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

Performance

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
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

Chassis

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
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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, 4-piston monobloc brake calipers, radially mounted ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston brake caliper ( 295 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston brake caliper ( 240 mm)

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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.900€
  • Availability: from 05/2023
  • Colors: Blue, Black, White

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 ...

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 7.990€
  • Years of manufacture: 1998-2014
  • Availability: from 03/2023
  • Colors: yellow, white, gray, black