Suzuki Sv1000 vs Honda Cb900f Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv1000 vs Honda Cb900f Hornet. 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. Honda Cb900f Hornet: 109 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv1000
Honda Cb900f Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
91 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (est.)
220 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb900f Hornet
8.2/10
"Honda's most sensible used buy — reliable, fast, and genuinely affordable."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, genuinely maintenance-free
+Torquey midrange pulls everywhere
+Parts cheap and widely available
Cons
−Seat punishes long distances
−Mirrors vibrate, essentially decorative
−Rear suspension crude and tired
Top 10 Accessories
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