Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Should you buy Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or Suzuki GSX-8R Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Suzuki GSX-8R price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB1000 Hornet SP makes 157.17 PS and 107 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of GSX-8R stand at 82.93 PS and 78 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB1000 Hornet SP in 1 colours whereas the Suzuki GSX-8R comes in 3 colours. Out of 6 user reviews, GSX-8R scores 4.4 whereas the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Mileage is around 17 Kmpl, while the Suzuki GSX-8R Mileage is around 25 kmpl.

CB1000 Hornet SP vs GSX-8R

Key Highlights	CB1000 Hornet SP	GSX-8R
Mileage (Overall)	17 Kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Parallel Twin DOHC 4 valve Per Cylinder

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Basic Information	Honda CB1000 Hornet SP	Suzuki GSX-8R
On-Road Price	Rs.14.74 Lakh onwards	Rs.11 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	17 Kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm	82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Reviews	4.4 Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 40,383 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 30,148 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.38,701 CB1000 Hornet SP Insurance	Rs.33,352 GSX-8R Insurance
Colours	Pearl Igneous BlackView All Colours	Metallic Mat Black No 2 YKVMetallic Mat Sword SilverMetallic Triton BlueView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Suzuki GSX-8R

On-Road Price

Rs.14.74 Lakh onwards

Rs.11 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

17 Kmpl

25 kmpl

Max Power

157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm

82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Reviews

4.4

Based on Suzuki GSX-8R Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 40,383

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 30,148

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.38,701
CB1000 Hornet SP Insurance

Rs.33,352
GSX-8R Insurance

Colours

Pearl Igneous BlackView All Colours

Metallic Mat Black No 2 YKVMetallic Mat Sword SilverMetallic Triton BlueView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Parallel Twin DOHC 4 valve Per Cylinder
Displacement	1000 cc	776 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Ignition	-	Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	76 mm	84 mm
Stroke	55.1 mm	70 mm
Compression Ratio	11.7:0.2	12.8 : 1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	107 Nm @ 9000 rpm	78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled

Parallel Twin DOHC 4 valve Per Cylinder

Displacement

1000 cc

776 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Contral (HSTC)	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Contral (HSTC)	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	17 Kmpl	25 kmpl
Top Speed	230 kmph	130 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

17 Kmpl

25 kmpl

Top Speed

230 kmph

130 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	17 L	14 L
Width	790 mm	770 mm
Length	2140 mm	2155 mm
Height	1085 mm	1135 mm
Fuel Reserve	3.7 L	2.1 L
Saddle Height	809 mm	810 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	145 mm
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	212 kg	205 kg
Engine Oil	-	3.9 L
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

17 L

14 L

Width

790 mm

770 mm

Length

2140 mm

2155 mm

Height

1085 mm

1135 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	LED Projector	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	310 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Beam	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Beam

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
- The inline-four engine should have a very smooth riding experience.
- The bike has all the needed electronic riding aids like a traction control system for rider safety.
- It also gets a bidirectional quickshifter as standard.
Suzuki GSX-8R
- Very easy to ride, even for newbies
- Light clutch action
- Predictable in the corners

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
- Looks may not appeal to everyone
Suzuki GSX-8R
- Looks may not be to everyone’s liking
- Could get boring to ride very soon
- Windscreen doesn't offer much protection

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB1000 Hornet SP
GSX-8R

H
hariom on Oct 27, 2025
4.7
powerful or premium, honda CB1000 hornet sp mast
I bought this bike because I wanted a powerful and stylish bike that would ride smoothly on the highway. its look and design feel very premium, and honda trust is also there. the suspension feels a bit stiff in the city but overall handling is perfect the ride experience has been quite pleasant so far. the engine is smooth, and the pickup is robust. it easily maintains speeds of 140+ on the highway without any vibration . comfort is also good, and long rides do not cause back pain. mileage is a bit low , but its decent considering the performance. i would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants both power and performance. A bit expensive and average mileage, but worth it for the ride feel and looks. if you prefer highway riding or weekends rides, this bike is absolutely perfect.
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veeransh on May 23, 2025
4.2
Segment killer
Nice machine overall decent mileage segment killer and the performance is legit best in this segment the black colour looks classy and the white isn’t that great although its the personal choice of person and yes the comfortability can be improved but overall great machine and yes a top class job by honda
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D
debasmit on Jul 25, 2025
4.3
BEST BIKE OF IT'S SEGMENT
I bought the GSR-8X about 4 months ago , mainly because I wanted a sportbike that could handle both daily commute and weekend trips . After test riding other bikes in this range , I felt that the Suzuki GSR-8X is the best , not too aggressive but definitely powerful enough to put a smile on my face every ride
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A
aayush on May 06, 2025
4.3
I recently bought suzuki gsx
I recently bought suzuki gsx 8r , Brakes are brilliant with 14 ltrs tank and 810 mm seat height makes it a good perfomance bike. Came along with quick shifter it's a little stiff but motor is extremely define. It's like a autombot transformer. Acceleration is intense like it unleashes itself and blue color is eye cathing.
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M
mandula on Nov 27, 2024
4.5
This weekly is good for
This weekly is good for all people to use in the daily life and also able to do all the works the bike is comfortable
1
A
akshay on Nov 15, 2024
4.2
Strong nbike
Best thimg of this machine is, durability and strong body. Suzuki always made strong bike's and this is one of them.
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vaibhav on Nov 09, 2024
4.8
Best bike with less cost of maintainance
Bike with good power and stability.it gives good average and its capacity of moving forward riders soul is unmatchable.best bike
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FAQs on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and Suzuki GSX-8R

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or Suzuki GSX-8R?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has a score of 4.5/5 while Suzuki GSX-8R has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and Suzuki GSX-8R is cheaper?

A) Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price starts at Rs 13.29 Lakh & Suzuki GSX-8R price starts at Rs 9.89 Lakh in Delhi . Suzuki GSX-8R is cheaper between these.

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