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COMPARISON I HONDA CB HORNE T SP vs. SUZUKI G S XS
in the category like the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
and the BMW M 1000 R. No IMU saves costs
and, honestly, do you really need IMU-fettled
slide and traction control on your commuter
street bike? I don't, either.
Regardless, the Honda has four-level traction
control (1-3 plus off) with the wheelie control
integrated, basic ABS, and the five-inch TFT dash
uses Honda's free RoadSync app for Android
or iPhone. This allows you to pair your phone to
That big 'ol
cannon of a
muffler seriously
quietens down
the CB. Too
much, for our
money.
The Old Dog:
Suzuki GSX-S1000
On the other side of the ring is the Suzuki GSX-
S1000, a model that was renewed back in 2022
but can trace its heritage back to the original
GSX-S of 2015. The lineage runs even deeper
than that, with the 2025 GSX's 999cc inline
four-cylinder motor derived from Suzuki's king of
kings in the 2005 GSX-R1000 superbike.
The GSX has a bit
more anger to its
aesthetic. Gee,
those blue wheels
look good.
the bike via Bluetooth for turn-by-turn navigation,
music, calls and more. While the system works
best with a headset, riders can still use visual
nav cues without one.
You do get a handy USB-C charging port un-
der the seat for your phone, but there's no cruise
control and no heated grips, although you can
buy some for $157.95 (do a bit of haggling at the
dealer and we're positive you'll get them for free).
