Honda Hornet 900 vs Suzuki Sv1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 900 vs Suzuki Sv1000. Honda Hornet 900: 109 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Sv1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Hornet 900
Suzuki Sv1000
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
198 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed)
230 km/h (est.)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 900
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards buyers who choose carefully."
Pros
+Fireblade engine, naked price
+Bulletproof when serviced properly
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Thrashed examples are common
−Cam chain tensioner issues lurk
−Front end feels slightly vague
Suzuki Sv1000
8.0/10
"Underrated V-twin gem that rewards riders who buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin torque delivery
+Fantastic value used market
+Engaging flickable chassis
Cons
−Regulator-rectifier known failure point
−Fairing parts scarce expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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