Suzuki GSX-S 1000 versus Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP
Suzuki GSX-S 1000
Naked
Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP 13.400 €
RRP 11.500 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- powerful, elastic motor
- great 4-cylinder sound
- agile, manoeuvrable chassis
- easy to use
Pros:
- Elastic motor with plenty of power!
- addictive sound
- smooth QuickShifter series (SP only)
- Brembo Stylemas (SP only)
- great handlink and road holding
- Very good price-performance ratio
Cons:
- no navigation in the display possible
- no updates except for the display
Cons:
- No cornering ABS
- No cruise control
- No automatic turn signal reset
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) kg
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 809 mm
Weight : 212 (max: 400 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 809 mm
Weight : 212 (max: 400 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Series 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 4-cylinder series, four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km
Performance: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 km
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 157 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 107 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 288 km
Performance: 157 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 107 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 288 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD fork, spring base, adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 118 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, Pro-Link deflection system, spring preload, damper rebound and compression adjustable (travel 139 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17'
Rear tyres: 180/55 17'
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD fork, spring base, adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 118 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, Pro-Link deflection system, spring preload, damper rebound and compression adjustable (travel 139 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17'
Rear tyres: 180/55 17'
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)
Front brake
Double discs, Brembo Stylema radial four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Single Piston Brake Caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double discs, Brembo Stylema radial four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Single Piston Brake Caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Result
The new Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2025 is not that new. Except for Euro5+ and the TFT display, nothing has changed. Is that a bad thing? Nope, we don't think so, because the GSX-S has always been a racy streetfighter and has not lost this character even with Euro5+ homologation.We received the test machine from Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to many test drives.
Result
The new Hornet SP is a great and affordable motorcycle. It is fast, easy to ride, looks good and is reasonably equipped. We really liked the ease of use. It's a shame that Honda has dispensed with cornering ABS with so much power. Nevertheless, the Hornet is a real fun grenade that you don't really want to get off of. Driving performance, brakes, sound - everything at a high level, which, by the way, should be the same with the even cheaper standard Hornet. And then all this for less than 10,000 euros !!The test machine was provided to us by motofun . motofun is a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. Anyone who would like to test drive the new SP is welcome here. Or would you prefer the 750 Hornet? Or a Gold Wing or Africa Twin? Anyway, motofun has everything there, so it's worth a visit.
