2023 Suzuki GSX-8S vs Honda CB 750 Hornet | Which one is the best?
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2023
- There’s a new twin cylinder trend in middle weight naked class. For 2023 Honda and Suzuki came up with two new models that are pretty close one to another. Therefore, we put them to the test that had one goal, to find out which one is the best.
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Having ridden these bikes back to back I’m amazed at the media bias towards the Suzuki. The Hornet is much more of a fun motorcycle with way more usable power which brings a real grin to your face. It’s better handling more comfy a lot cheaper easier to ride slowly. Quick shifter option is way better than the Suzuki’s. Has phone connectivity. The Suzuki May have a little more low down torque but nothing worth mentioning compared to the Hornet.
100% agree.
Cheaper doesn't mean better, most would agree the hornet feels slightly cheap, and the Suzuki is constantly praised for quality ride and more midrange punch.
Exactly
Love the water-park background, made me want to dig out my speedos ;-) Thanks for the comprehensive review.
Gracias por el video y sus ideas! I have been thinking about the GXS-8S for few weeks now. I sold my HD Electra Glide Standard and I'm looking a great commuter. My motorcycle career began with a Suzi and I feel like it time to return to Suzuki after 43 years.
You have shown both bikes in good favor. The video was informative and had honest opinions, that are reliable to be accepted by tubers looking at these bikes as the ride on which venture forth. I'm going to grab an 8S soon. Thanks amigos
I wanted the yamaha mt07, but apparently yamaha doesn't want to sell them, so I got tired of waiting and I bought the gsx8s yesterday after I got off work and I gotta say I didn't go wrong. That bich IS bad, comfortable, the display is awesome, it handles like a dream, and it's the all blacked out version. It's like suzuki made it just for me. That being said, I'm 230 pounds, I have a 36 inch inseam, I'm 6ft 6in tall, and ware a size 15 shoe. My legs are in a very comfortable position and shifting gears feels natural in the position my foot stays in. The bike didn't have 1 full mile on it when I got it off the show room floor. The only thing I'm worried about is that it's obviously a 2023 model so it's the first year of this bike, so nobody knows the short term issues that will go wrong with it if it has any. The yamaha seems like the rear wheel needs to be on a 2 inch longer swing arm, the suzuki has a longer wheel base than the Honda hornet and mt07. Honestly I want all 3 but I gotta stay in reality since I'm not a millionaire 😂. Iv always ben a honda and yamaha man, iv always liked kawasaki too. This is my first suzuki iv ever owned, I'm trusting in their reputation for this one. I hope it's a good long lasting bike because I really do like this gsx8s.
I’m sorry but I hate the front end on the Suzuki and the huge number plate hanger, I prefer the Hornet 🤷
just buy a tail tidy for the Suzuki, the hornet only has a 160 rear tire, really looks like a beginners motorcycle.
@@tubejorrit put a tail tidy on it and get covered in crap when you ride it no thanks, that still wouldn’t solve the ugly front end 🤷 and so what if the hornet has a 160 rear tyre that’s all you need. If you need a 180 maybe you should take some riding lessons. The Hornet handles very well.
@@DavidSmith-hn5gghornet front end is also ugly
@@dreadlock17 no it’s not, I think it looks great unlike that space age crap on the Suzuki 😂
@@tubejorrit SV650 ran the 160 rear tire since 1999. I do prefer the 180 for aesthetic and grip, also being one of the most common tire sizes for rubber from any brand.
I rode both in the last week and I loved the Honda, not the looks but a bike were everything works well together, I didn't feel that with the suzuki, fabulous engine but thought the suspension was stiffer for my weight 65kg, i felt it had less feedback in the bends, I didn't feel any love for it where the Honda I wanted one straight away, it's coming next week😊
thank you guys for movie with english speaking. Help me a lot. Nice job you are doing. I have a good time when i was looking at this film. I am struggling betwen these two. I was sitting on hornet in one shop, and i said yes this is it. But than there was some motorcycle fair and i sat down on a suzuki gsx-8s and it blown my mind. I thought that the motorcycle is a part of me, and I didn't want to get off it. I am pretty short 172cm but suzuki it was so comfortable... it blows my mind... so now ehhh i am struggeling of what i can afford of. Greetings from PL
I think you already answered! Suzuki is for you!
Well done. It seems that both brands made some crucial steps ahead this year. I would love to try the Suzuki. I rode the new Hornet and it offers a lot for the money. Those interested can check it. :) Got my like here.
Thank you!
@@RacingandAdventure You are welcome. :)
New subscriber here, great video. Should be getting my Hornet early next week, can't wait! 👍
Cool. You are gonna be happy with it. Can check my video about the new Hornet. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I will do! Cheers :) 👍
@@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha Thanks a lot mate.
@@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha Thanks a lot mate. :)
Amazing green forests you have in Romania! Nice review btw.
Thank you!
Interesting. Honda with the more aggressive rider position is less fun than Suzuki in the corners. Suzuki must come with a better suspension 🤔
Nice review just please optimize that difference between voice and music. It's just too big and unpleasant when music kicks in,
tested both but will keep my sv650 mk2. Amazing bikes both honda and suzuki with power, torq and amazing brakes. Engines and overall the bikes are not as charismatic as the sv650 but they have more than enough power, are fun and addictive and as usable as the old v2. If i could make a bike it would be a sv650 with suspension and brakes from 8s.
Interesting, and yes, the SV (I have one 2017) with better brakes and suspension is all I ever wanted, the motor is so good
I had an SV650 and I had an MT07. I liked the motor from the MT07 way more but love everything else on the Suzuki.
The GSX-8S is literally an love child from both of my 2 favorite bikes and with an mix of electronics that reminds me of my MT-09.
I couldn’t be happier with the GSX800. I love it! :D
Suzuki demo truck has been getting around the U.S. Worth feeling that motor. It is great.
Hornet CB750
GSX-8S
I'd say the longer name is the Honda. No one had trouble saying GSX-R for 30 years, now it becomes a GSX-S and everyone ties their tongue in knots.
I just call it an GSX800 which is what Suzuki calls it in the manual
@@HifeMan Wonder why they couldn't manage to make the engine 799cc instead of 776cc.
@@exothermal.sprocket Maybe they wanted to stay in A2 limits for Europe which your limited to 93.8 hp max for restraining down to 46hp. Could be an price point to hit too. Would be cool if they did go with 799cc
@@HifeMan That could very well be. Such things have regulated capacity of small engines for a long time.
I've heard rumors of Suzuki using the new 776cc engine for a tarted-up version of the bike in the near future. If true, could be something like Yamaha's move with the R7 and coming R9 replacing the diminishing supersport class of bikes that haven't been selling well for a decade.
nice video
Suzuki looks better imho.
Great review! I know both are nakeds, but was there any difference in wind on the bikes at high speeds? The GSX S750 was badly designed for wind at speed.
A windshield will make life easier. In stock trim is bearable until 120km/h. Thank you!
@@RacingandAdventure This is pretty common on any naked. :)
If the ergonomics are similar to the GSX-S1000, I'd say the wind isn't a problem. You are leaned forward enough to make it a strain-free experience. One thing I prefer is the clean air stream around the helmet for much less noise. Windshield typically create a LOT of noise which really wears over time.
Touring?
I think the Suzuki would take that.
Better mid range and shorty exhaust (Paniers/Bags)
Hepco and Becker or Givi should have some options soon.
@@no_name4080 I'll take your advice after you've actually ridden one. You'll be surprised.
The 12 kg heavier slower Suzuki wins on looks. It is a bigger bike physically. However the Hornet’s performance, fun and agility and handling wins the overall title. riding back to back, the Suzuki feels like more grown up, predictable, planted and stable. The Hornet is the Hooligan kid that will wheelie dart around and want to have fun. I guess it depends on your riding choices as they have vastly different characteristics. The Hornet engine is the star though as it has plenty of character
From what I checked the Suzuki is 1000 Euro more !! so Honda for sure. I wish Honda had the exhaust made like the Suzuki... the original one is BULKY !!
Nice review! Can you please also mention in your reviews the roads that you are riding in Romania? It is really interesting, you guys are locals and you know where the best twisty roads are located.
We have a lot of roads near Brasov, when U want to visit send us a message and we will give the best options in relation to the roads conditions
@@RacingandAdventure Thank you! I appreciate it so much! Planning to visit Romania and especially a region near Brasov in about 2-3 weeks from now.
Everyone is making inline twins now. I'm disappointed Suzuki didn't make a V-twin. They could have differentiated themselves from everyone else. BTW, great shot of the two bikes from pavement level in the city. How did you do that?
Don't know why everyone is crapping all over the twin engine. The 270° crank twin is an excellent engine, with tremendous torque ideal for street roads, but still with lots of end power.
Thank you! The shots are taken by drone
Moto morini has announced a 750 cc roadster with their short-stroke V Twin. It will be presented at EICMA 2023.
@@Napoleon_Blownapart I think it's a cost and ease-of-production thing as much as anything else; a twin is always going to cost more to produce and maintain.
Soon as the central banks stop stealing all the goods and services out of every Nation they loan currency to, then manufacturers can get back to injecting cash back into the development system. Soon as the regulations get junked where they belong, then manufacturers can create more interesting things, take more risks, not spend heaps of money on tree hugging, fake carbon issues, and fake greenhouse vapors.
Duke 790 be like hold my beer
Suzuki is the best
Would love to try one. The new Hornet is a real surprise for the money. Can check my video about it. :)
It really isn’t.
DUKE 790
Just here for the comments owning a MT07 2022 😂👌
one word MT09
Completely different class of bike and both this Suzuki and Honda dominate the MT07.
@@bfactorengine wise they sit between mt09 but price. I would say you cant compare 80+kw bike with MT07 that has 54kw. They both are a lot closer to mt 09 than 07.
@@mad3st The Hornet is literally halfway between the 09 and 07 in shaft horsepower, the GSX8S is closer to the 07. Compare the MT09 to the bike its meant to be compared to, the Street Triple, and watch it lose.
I had an MT09 and so far I’m really enjoying my GSX800 more. I just don’t need all that extra power and made me miss my MT07, but this combined the MT07 engine with the electronics of the MT09 and I’m totally in love! :D lol
Honda looks like a 125 cheap bike