HONDA CB750 Hornet vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA CB750 Hornet 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 64.2 hp (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS) up to 92 hp (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Torque spans 57.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS) up to 75 Nm (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Weight spans 190 kg (HONDA CB750 Hornet) to 198 kg (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS) to 750 cc (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB750 Hornet | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | SUZUKI |
| Model | HONDA CB750 Hornet | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
| Engine size | 750cc | 650cc |
| Power | 92hp | 64.2hp |
| Torque | 75nm. | 57.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 190kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial mount 4 piston calipers | Tokico Dual, 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BPTMTM USD, 130mm travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.2 L – 6 L/100km | 14.5 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $7949 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -Assisted slipper clutch, 5 inch TFT screen, Type C USB -ESS, Three default rider modes; RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT -Three levels of Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control -USER customisation option between the three levels. Emergency Stop System (ESS) |
-Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV), Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM), Finite Element Method (FEM) -Idle Speed Control (TI-ISC), The Engine Control Module (ECM), Suzuki’s Easy Start System |
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2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet and 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS differ on the listed specifications: the CB750 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB750 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 64.2 hp).
Torque
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 57.4 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB750 Hornet has a modest listed weight advantage (190 kg vs 198 kg). CB750 Hornet and SV650 ABS have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB750 Hornet vs SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB750 Hornet or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
HONDA CB750 Hornet has 92 hp compared with 64 hp on the SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB750 Hornet or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is lighter at 190 kg vs 198 kg for SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which is better, HONDA CB750 Hornet or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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