Honda CB750 Hornet vs Suzuki GSX-8S: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Honda CB750 Hornet 90.5 hp, Suzuki GSX-8S 83 hp.
• Torque: Honda CB750 Hornet 75 Nm, Suzuki GSX-8S 78 Nm.
• Weight: Honda CB750 Hornet 196 kg, Suzuki GSX-8S 202 kg.

Key figures

Specification	Honda CB750 Hornet 2026-present · E-Clutch Remove	Suzuki GSX-8S 2023-present Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2026-present	2023-present
Engine	755cc liquid-cooled SOHC 8-valve parallel-twin, 270° crank	776cc Parallel-Twin
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	755 cc	776 cc
Power	90.5 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest	83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	78 Nm @ 6,800 rpmBest
Transmission	6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch, chain final drive	6-speed constant-mesh gearbox, slipper/assist clutch, bi-directional quick shift, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	196 kg (wet)Best	202 kg (wet)
Seat height	795 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	15.2 LBest	14 L
Front suspension	41mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down (USD) fork, non-adjustable, 130mm travel	KYB inverted fork, 41mm, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, non-adjustable
Rear suspension	Pro-Link monoshock, 150mm travel, preload adjustable only	KYB link-type single shock, 130mm (5.1 in) travel, spring preload adjustable
Brake system	2-channel ABS, dual front discs with radial-mount calipers plus single rear disc	ABS standard front & rear
Front brake	Dual 296mm floating discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers	Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin 310mm discs
Rear brake	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper	Nissin 1-piston caliper, single 240mm disc
Front tire	120/70ZR17	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear tire	160/60ZR17	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless
Quickshifter	No	Yes
Launch price	GBP 7,549 (UK)	USD 8,849 (US MSRP, 2023 model year)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.