2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet breaks cover
After a year to the unveiling at the EICMA 2023, Honda has launched the new CB1000 Hornet in the western markets. The naked motorcycle comes with two trims, including the top-rung SP version, featuring advanced equipment.
The new CB1000 Hornet looks aggressive with the split and angled headlamp setup. There are sharp cuts and creases on the chunky fuel tank, while the swept-up tail section gets edgy panels. It also gets a new twin spar frame with a high torsional rigidity. Apart from its sporty bodywork, the exhaust appears really big and is eerily reminiscent of that of the TVS Apache RR310 or RTR 310.
Powering the new CB1000 Hornet is the same four-cylinder engine as the CBR1000RR Fireblade, producing 152PS at 11,000rpm and 104Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. This motor is married to a six-speed gearbox with short gear ratios. On the other hand, the CB1000 Hornet SP delivers an additional power output of 157PS and 107Nm.
Honda says that the additional boost over the standard CB1000 Hornet is because of a Revolutionary Controlled (RC) valve in the 7.1L exhaust muffler; it is fully closed in all gears then, at 5,700rpm it fully opens allowing the engine to breathe harder.
The standard model comes equipped with Showa's big piston SFF-BP upside-down forks, a rear monoshock, and Nissin brake calipers. Whereas, the SP gains adjustable Ohlins TTX36 rear monoshock, quickshifter, and Brembo Stylema braking setup. Other features include engine braking control, and Honda Selectable Torque Control, a five-inch colour TFT display, Honda RoadSync connectivity, wheelie control, four riding modes (Standard, Rain, Sport, and User), traction control, and Honda's Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), among others.
The seat height of the CB1000 Hornet stands at 809mm and has a ground clearance of 135mm. It weighs 212kg.
The CB1000 Hornet comes in three colour options: Grand Prix Red, Matte Iridium Gray Metallic, and Pearl Glare White, while the SP is available in a special Matte Ballistic Black Metallic paint job, which is paired with gold-finished forks and 'desert gold' metallic wheels.
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