- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet unveiled
- Comes with a 2017 CBR1000RR engine
- Kitted with premium components
Honda has finally launched the CB1000 Hornet, a year after showcasing the motorcycle for international markets. Well, now that it is here, the naked motorcycle looks like it is decently loaded and up-to-date with tech.
Underneath a sharp and derived (read Ducati Streetfighter) styling, the Honda CB1000 Hornet uses a 999cc, inline-four from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade. This motor offers 150bhp at 11,000rpm and 104Nm at 9,000rpm. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch as standard. It also comes with a throttle-by-wire that brings in three ride modes with preset combinations for power, wheelie and traction control as well as engine braking. The rider can also customize the ride settings. Alongside this, the CB1000 Hornet boats of a five-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity.
The cycle parts include a steel twin-spar frame, adjustable 41mm Showa Big Piston forks and a Showa monoshock for the rear. Nissin brakes have been employed to handle braking. Lest we forget, there is an SP version of the Honda CB1000 Hornet too. This one comes with premium components and a tweaked motor that offers around 156bhp and 107Nm. It uses fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP forks and Ohlins TTX36 rear shock. Braking is done by Brembo Stylema calipers and it comes fitted with a two-way quickshifter as standard. Other than all of these special components, the CB1000 Hornet SP is adorned in matte black paint with golden forks and wheels to set it apart.
Honda is offering the Hornet in three colourways- white, red and grey with accessories like an Alcantara seat, quick shifter, flyscreen and heated grips. It is expected to make its way to global markets by the end of this year and to our shores by early 2025.
