@@BeyondPrideMF This is a bit of a boomer on such powerful bike, it's good to have a bit of safety net. Suspension and brakes of the SP will be fine i think.
just get the SP, it has Ohlins rear-shock and brembos, what more can you wish for? the only thing i actually miss in the SP is a 6-axis IMU. It has become pretty much standard for modern bikes.
@@RambO5018 Yeah that really annoys me. I was so looking forward to this bike because it finally ticks all the boxes for me - but not having the newest tech as the latest bike makes me not want to buy it. Safety is a huge factor for me
agree, the trend is go upmarket and add more features, however, it seems that this strategy is hurting sales now. Honda again has hit a home run and read the future trend before anyone else has. Transalp and Hornets will dominate.
@@peterturner830 i think honda sets this price because they want to take marketshare if they put the same price as a mt10 or duke990 or a z1000 they wouldnt sell that much
When I bought the “regular” Tuono V4 1100 for like $16,500 in 2022, I thought it was one of the best deals for a higher end motorcycle. Especially in smiles per dollar. This however, is an outrageous deal. Well done Honda, I hope to see a lot of these out in the wild.
I got my base '23 Tuono v4 for $15,000 new and if you get a leftover they go as low as $14,000 new. Then again they're Aprilias and we just hope the valve guides don't melt away into nothingness by the 12k service. The deals are out there, though...
In New Zealand it will still be the most expensive bike in its class in the Japanese range because BlueWing the distribution agent always completely takes the mickey.
100% looks like Honda nailed it. Almost bought a Hornet750 23 earlier this year, but I found a 2nd hand Speed twin with low mileage for the same price and went with the Twin. With this 1000cc it's a no brainer. Really love the look of the bike and THE PRICE.❤❤❤
I don't know how a parallel twin with twin standard shocks at the rear could be anywhere near the bike the CB1000 is. Dollar for dollar, you went with the wrong bike, assuming that they had fairly equal mileage.
@@cypresscycle8326 pretty obvious choice. one has a 750cc engine while the other 1200cc. And i dont drive around town with the bike. Plus I own a 400Cb sf and a 1200Fj, the speed twin is basically a fusion of the two...
Hats off to Honda, what an awesome bike and excellent value for money, the design reminds me of my old 2004 Z1000 , which I loved. I will definitely be heading down to my nearest Honda dealer in the new year to book a test ride.
For me, I still prefer the Neo Sport Cafe over the Hornet. Even though it got a lot more power, I still can't use all the ponies performance anywhere. And like I said many times. The Neo Sport Cafe are the first round headlight bike that makes me fall in love with it.
@@superduperkid3143 I had my CB150R though. So... I already bought the smallest siblings version of it. If you mean the CB1000R. Give me the money and I will go to the dealer and buy it right now.
I LOVED that old neo retro CB 1000! Never had one but I always wanted one. It was the only naked bike that I ever had any interest in buying. This new design looks like all the others now! But I’m glad that a lot of people here in the comments seem to like it! And I’m always amazed by how many people quibble over a couple thousand dollars. A bike is a complete “heart” purchase for me. I wouldn’t consider NOT buying the bike I wanted just because there was another motorcycle that was a little cheaper! We’re not talking about buying ketchup here!
Seems like they're directly aiming at people considering an MT-09 or MT-10. I hope they bring these over to the US sometime soon and at the a similarly competitive price. The MT lineup is popular over here so these would definitely grab people's attention.
Eh. It's more in competition with the Z900 and GSX-S950/S1000 due to it being a inline-4. The MT-10 has been much more powerful overall than the CB1000 has been in the last decade.
@@exothermal.sprocket Fair point. But the MT-10 (which is also an inline 4) and the other bikes in that lineup are the premier Japanese naked bike platform. I don't think you make a bike with that many features at such an aggressive price point just to be the number 2 through 4 Japanese producer in market share for naked bikes.
@@lightxgrenade MT-10 may as well be a V4 in the sense of sound and firing intervals. It's very different than the even-firing i-4 offerings, even if the cylinder bank is the same orientation. I'd guess there's going to be at least 10-12 horsepower between the CB and the MT if you fully tuned both. We'll have to wait and see if Honda has done anything with the engine, or if it's a understressed mild version of a mid 2000's CBR1000RR.
It is under cutting the Yam MT 09 by a significant margin. It looks better than the Yam and makes a whole lot more power. The SP looks incredible value. Well done Honda. This is what the bike industry needs. Some manufactures think we have bottomless pockets and keep upping their prices. But people are not buying those bikes now. Sales are well down and bike shops are going under.
I'll throw in a bit of reality here. The price of new bikes has increased over recent years to the extent now where £20k isn't unusual. PCP has made the unaffordable, affordable allowing manufacturers to keep putting up prices. Of late, some large, notable motorcycle dealerships have gone down the drain, presumably, in part due to a lack of sales. Greed has come home to roost and it seems that Honda have realised and are now producing a good bike at a fair price. Hopefully, their standards are maintained. On a cheery note, the black and gold SP looks great.
2 years down the road we'll get the neocafe version of this, this is a no brainer. The modern styling caters to a wider audience and makes the design cheaper. When the platform updated from this it'll get a retro look probably. But IMO this looks like a Best buy option for a big naked bike
I have a Ducati streetfighter v2 which I love, that’s why this new Hornet is good looking to me but wow Honda incredible job on this machine and what a great price point!
yes! I saw this bike and think to myself "hmmm I can bet I've seen it somewhere live before" and your comment woke mi up on that, this is Ducati streetfighter look, especialy this style of headlight. I mean "imitation is the highest form of flattery" right? ;)
I’ve had my 750 Hornet for 18 months now and absolutely love it, amazing bike. I could easily see myself upgrading to one of these next year. I sat on the 1000 at Bike Live last year and wondered when it was coming out, look forward to seeing the final production version next month.
Got rid of mine after 9 months kept cutting out, misfiring and the snatchy throttle drove me nuts. The build quality for Honda was very poor too, crappy welds paint coming off the frame.
I've bought a Z900 2 years ago and first I was joking that it's a Z900 and Ducati Streetfighter knockoff. However the looks of the SP are absolute gorgeous! On top of that the prices are crazy. Probably will cost almost the same as a Z900 but is loaded with tech. That is my only gripe about the Kawa. Almost no tech not even a quickshifter and blipper for the same price is crazy. Thinking about replacing it with on of these next year.
Hold your horses on that thought. A new substantially updated Z900 is fully expected for next year. Kawi have been keeping it quiet but expect it to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Fantastic VFM! The SP is a very attractive proposition. Gotta say I'll be keeping my CB1000R+ tho. Well done Honda, this is the way forward, give people what they want & can afford!
Amazing news. The SP colours look fantastic with the gold wheels. Respect to Honda for nailing the price, especially when all other manufacturers are getting more and more steep (KTM). This happens to be coming out as soon as I pay off my current bike!
Honda realises where the market is going and is reacting accordingly. Good move and a nice looking bike too. This may attract more cash buyers instead of finance too, which is better for the industry as a whole. The one sore point is the NC750, which started off cheap but has crept up to a different price point and is now quite pricey for the relatively basic spec. China and India are coming so adapt or die.
For the price and purpose of the NC750 it desperately needs cruise control for no additional cost. That alone would greatly increase the value quotient.
Having seen the SP in person, the colour is actually a graphite metallic dark grey in matte finish over most of the bike but with a glossier satin finish on the tank. It's stunning and "black" certainly doesn't describe it.
My Street Triple Moto2 has the Quickshifter and I added cruise and heated grips but that thing was $$$ expensive! I have not rode a Honda 4-banger since the late 1980’s so this one looks 🔥 to me. If Honda brings this to the U.S. market my wife is going to kill me!
Bikes are toys (in US anyways), so the prices going up, up, up is lousy and not worth it. This is a shocker, especially from Honda of all people. Really nice! Can’t wait to see the ride reviews.
Look forward to those who haven’t reached retirement, when you retire , ditch your sat nav , go out for a ride discover places you never knew existed, and when you go home just aim in the general direction. Perfect 😊👍👍
I'm probably 35+ years off retirement and this is what I do! When I'm heading out for a ride I just pick a direction and follow signs for places I've not been to yet, lots of adventure to be had.
This just might be the first ever new bike I buy, if I can actually find one at a local dealer within driving distance here in the US... I've been all over the place with bikes for the last few years, now I'm loving the first real bike I ever rode, all this time and I've finally settled (I think) on the same bike and generation- a 2011 CBR-1K, and it's EXACTLY how I remember it. I just realized that I need a second, more "laid back", bike to really put miles on without being hunched over all day. If the Hornet is anywhere near as good as the CBR, then it's a huge win in my books!
I am glad they left the Neo sport cafe alone. That 2nd gen of the 1000 is just beautiful to my eye. I am glad they chose to change it up. Attracting ducats lovers 7/8 of their dream bike for 1/2 price Honda❤ so smart.
I owned a 2015 model, and i changed out the suspension components on that bike, plus a lot of other bits and bobs to make it my own. But this SP version makes me think i should consider this as my next bike. I am currently riding a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 (Concours) its a big bike! I loved the sporty feel of the CB 1000R, overall a really good street bike.
Wow this thing is even cheaper than a MT-09 and it's a 1000cc bike. I know the build quality and general features are on the budget side, but a 1000cc class bike that undercuts a upper class middleweight is just strange. Didn't expect it to undercut other Japanese 1000cc nakes in terms of weight as well. Good job Honda
@@kaecy6I’d argue that the MT-09 still has its place with superior tech, torque rich CP3 engine and ultra-agile handling, and the MT-10 is still the better bike overall. The Z900 on the other hand, I don’t find the justification for that bike other than brand loyalty to be honest. The Hornet undercuts the price of the Kawa with more tech, a QUICK SHIFTER which the Z doesn’t have and can’t fit, slightly less weight, better componentry, and more power.
Started my life on a Honda then switched to Yami. This bike looks the part. I realy like it. Think Honda nailed it this time. Good looking bike with good specs.
Bought a brand new 750 Hornet, didn't have the money for the 1000r. I watched 6 hours of RUclips videos including yours and none mention the fact it was as snatchy as hell. Loads of rider complaining in FB Forums about it. I was sent a throttle reset by a former Honda R&D worker, completely smoothed out the bike. Love how light it is at 199kg, as I had a Honda VFR 1200f at 280kg. Only thing I'm not keen on is the exhaust sound. March 2026 this new 1000SP will be the bike I look at. Most of my bikes have been around 200kg so the little extra weight will be ok.
I just bought a 2023 CB650R a couple years ago thinking I would have it for a long term commuter because it's perfect for the power level. but this new one has me thinking.
I would keep the 650R mate I bought a 750 Hornet brand new because it looked like a fantastic deal with all the kit. You could see evidence of cost cutting everywhere! Crappy welds, paint coming off the frame! It used to cut out and misfire when Honda checked it I was told there’s nothing wrong with it! The 1000 Hornet will probably be the same! The frame looks similar so probably has the same poor paint job and welds. I dealed it in on a 2023 CB650R and absolutely love it even without a tft up and down quick shifter. The 650 is a beautiful bike and you can clearly see the build quality is far superior. I use mine everyday and it’s the perfect commuter, don’t need a heavier more powerful bike.
@DavidSmith-hn5gg That's honestly too bad. I love my 650 to death because it's been bulletproof and honestly think it's one of the best looking bikes made for a very long time. I get compliments constantly on it. Can't do the 1390SDR because of the reliability, the Streetfighter V4S maintenance cost is ridiculous and lacks so many basic features, I don't mind the S1000R but the gearing is so long and with a weak bottom end just feels dull. If the hornets what you say then honestly I'll keep my CB (I put about 10,000 miles a year on it) as my commuter and think about a CBR1000RR as a second bike. Was your 750 a first year production bike? I've never pegged Honda for a bad build quality so I'm wondering if they needed a year to get the manufacturing dialed in.
@@themechanicaladvantage yes it’s was a brand new 2023 bike when they first came out, there’s been lots of people online complaining about the same issues I had. The hornet felt like it had loads more torque than the 650r but was snatchy as hell at lower speeds and drove me nuts in heavy traffic. I’m still very happy with my decision to swap it.
Hats off to Honda! Terrific affordable value. The looks are a great improvement in line with Ducati styling, at half the price. Fantastic! As for the 750 hornet, it needs an SP version for an already good bike, but it needs to be more premium. Hence an SP version.
This bike is going to revolutionise the sport naked market (assuming its not dead yet) the way the yamaha tenere did for the adventure market. Amazing price for what you get, especially that SP model. Only criticism I have is that I think the 1000R model looked better but thats a tiny gripe
If they do , and I mean IF.... it will be 2027 and only black - HONDA HATES NORTH AMERICA. Honda wouldn't even take some different color plastics for the cb650r and move them to the USA product line ...ITS MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY.....
I loved my old 2007 919…until someone decided to run into me on it and totaled the bike. Unfortunately the Hornet isn’t sold in the US. I would happily buy that 1000 SP.
Yes siree Bob! That is a great bike that will no doubt sell well. Glad to see the the neo cafe racer look is gone along with the single sided swing arm. I could never get on with that look for some reason. The black SP has thr right amount of sinister! This will open many doors to customization.
Wow well done Honda for releasing it and the base model looks perfect for customisation? Looks awesome in red 👍SP be great in black for 10k you have to go for the SP well explained and good video!!
@@fyorbane The price isn't the issue, the displacement and horsepower/torque are what make them comparable. When you then compare the MT-10/MT-10SP with new Hornet 1000 offerings...clearly Honda smashes them on price. Comparing bikes based on price as opposed to engine displacement & performance struck me as odd.
@@toddlippin1281 Not if your in the market for a new bike. The price is the clincher. No doubt about it. 155 HP bike with rear Ohlins and Stylema calipers and a price tag of UNDER 10 grand is insane for the SP. The MT 10 is in reality a cut above with more sophisticated electronics etc and is aimed more at the S1000R BMW class. This Honda is not quite that ,but for the money it is unbeatable. People are struggling with the cost of living crisis and bike shops are closing at an alarming rate. This new Honda represents a breath of fresh air.
Nice to see a manufacturer go on the more affordable side of things
Suzuki says hello
@@axelfiraxa I actually own a suzuki 😂
Only because of CF MOTO!
@@axelfiraxaBut the Suzuki is an injury to the eye… and likely a little rough around the edges…
i have the cb750 2023 and now i want the 1000 :P love the looks
Oh my gosh Honda is going to sell tons of these bikes. Take a bow Honda you’ve made an amazing bike at a phenomenal price.
True. Shame though that the traction control does not have lean-angle sensors :/
@@BeyondPrideMF This is a bit of a boomer on such powerful bike, it's good to have a bit of safety net. Suspension and brakes of the SP will be fine i think.
just get the SP, it has Ohlins rear-shock and brembos, what more can you wish for?
the only thing i actually miss in the SP is a 6-axis IMU. It has become pretty much standard for modern bikes.
@@RambO5018 Yeah and they've got it on the CBR600R, so why not add it to hornet. Is it that expensive?
@@RambO5018 Yeah that really annoys me. I was so looking forward to this bike because it finally ticks all the boxes for me - but not having the newest tech as the latest bike makes me not want to buy it. Safety is a huge factor for me
Now that's a great price. Hope all the other manufactures take note and start offering something we can actually afford. Well done Honda
agree, the trend is go upmarket and add more features, however, it seems that this strategy is hurting sales now. Honda again has hit a home run and read the future trend before anyone else has. Transalp and Hornets will dominate.
@@peterturner830 i think honda sets this price because they want to take marketshare if they put the same price as a mt10 or duke990 or a z1000 they wouldnt sell that much
When I bought the “regular” Tuono V4 1100 for like $16,500 in 2022, I thought it was one of the best deals for a higher end motorcycle. Especially in smiles per dollar. This however, is an outrageous deal. Well done Honda, I hope to see a lot of these out in the wild.
I got my base '23 Tuono v4 for $15,000 new and if you get a leftover they go as low as $14,000 new.
Then again they're Aprilias and we just hope the valve guides don't melt away into nothingness by the 12k service.
The deals are out there, though...
I paid 15 for my 23 tuono factory with 300miles. I didn't hesitate to purchase this bike. Such an amazing motorcycle
If you can tolerate the annoying sound of inline four.....yes. IMO can never compete with a V4.
The Tuono is still a superior track bike... and I have a MT10 lol.
Price is absolutely craaaazzzy. Genuinely can't believe they've priced it so low. It's gonna fly out the showrooms.
In New Zealand it will still be the most expensive bike in its class in the Japanese range because BlueWing the distribution agent always completely takes the mickey.
@@WillPower46 How can you guys counter this?
I think they do it to get marketshare in that segment
I prefer the Neo design. I think the designer of that bike hit it just right.
This looks just like everyone else... But honestly, at the price point I'm interested - it's mt-09/ gsxs1000 money
Agreed. The Neo is a much better looking bike. This looks like an uglier Streetfighter. Or like a Z1000. Pass.
@@TheDfelan Look at the price and power.
@fyorbane probably a great performer for the money. Doesn't matter to me if it doesn't look good too.
Yes the Neo was something special.
well done Honda, I am genuinely impressed by the SP, and a great price
100% looks like Honda nailed it. Almost bought a Hornet750 23 earlier this year, but I found a 2nd hand Speed twin with low mileage for the same price and went with the Twin. With this 1000cc it's a no brainer. Really love the look of the bike and THE PRICE.❤❤❤
I don't know how a parallel twin with twin standard shocks at the rear could be anywhere near the bike the CB1000 is. Dollar for dollar, you went with the wrong bike, assuming that they had fairly equal mileage.
@@cypresscycle8326 pretty obvious choice. one has a 750cc engine while the other 1200cc. And i dont drive around town with the bike. Plus I own a 400Cb sf and a 1200Fj, the speed twin is basically a fusion of the two...
Hats off to Honda, what an awesome bike and excellent value for money, the design reminds me of my old 2004 Z1000 , which I loved. I will definitely be heading down to my nearest Honda dealer in the new year to book a test ride.
This is amazing for people who were looking at middle weight but always wanted a liter bike
For me, I still prefer the Neo Sport Cafe over the Hornet. Even though it got a lot more power, I still can't use all the ponies performance anywhere. And like I said many times. The Neo Sport Cafe are the first round headlight bike that makes me fall in love with it.
Cb650r's round headlight is just *chef's kiss* perfect. Not the teardrop ones, those look weird even in person.
@@bbt0101 even the smallest siblings like CB125R, CB150R they are still looking sexy as hell!! (I used to own 150 though.)
But you won't buy either
@@superduperkid3143 I had my CB150R though. So... I already bought the smallest siblings version of it.
If you mean the CB1000R. Give me the money and I will go to the dealer and buy it right now.
I LOVED that old neo retro CB 1000! Never had one but I always wanted one. It was the only naked bike that I ever had any interest in buying. This new design looks like all the others now! But I’m glad that a lot of people here in the comments seem to like it!
And I’m always amazed by how many people quibble over a couple thousand dollars. A bike is a complete “heart” purchase for me. I wouldn’t consider NOT buying the bike I wanted just because there was another motorcycle that was a little cheaper! We’re not talking about buying ketchup here!
they should offer both!
I totally agree, I loved the old look, this is just flat out ugly up front. 😢
I have a cb1000r neo (2022) and this new Hornet is not so ugly. Cb1000r was not a "success story".
Agreed
@@clemtuanagree I loved that bike, beautiful details, this looks cheap
Seems like they're directly aiming at people considering an MT-09 or MT-10. I hope they bring these over to the US sometime soon and at the a similarly competitive price. The MT lineup is popular over here so these would definitely grab people's attention.
I was just looking into an mt09 sp recently. This is nice.
Eh. It's more in competition with the Z900 and GSX-S950/S1000 due to it being a inline-4. The MT-10 has been much more powerful overall than the CB1000 has been in the last decade.
@@exothermal.sprocket Fair point. But the MT-10 (which is also an inline 4) and the other bikes in that lineup are the premier Japanese naked bike platform. I don't think you make a bike with that many features at such an aggressive price point just to be the number 2 through 4 Japanese producer in market share for naked bikes.
@@lightxgrenade MT-10 may as well be a V4 in the sense of sound and firing intervals. It's very different than the even-firing i-4 offerings, even if the cylinder bank is the same orientation. I'd guess there's going to be at least 10-12 horsepower between the CB and the MT if you fully tuned both. We'll have to wait and see if Honda has done anything with the engine, or if it's a understressed mild version of a mid 2000's CBR1000RR.
It is under cutting the Yam MT 09 by a significant margin. It looks better than the Yam and makes a whole lot more power. The SP looks incredible value. Well done Honda. This is what the bike industry needs. Some manufactures think we have bottomless pockets and keep upping their prices. But people are not buying those bikes now. Sales are well down and bike shops are going under.
I'll throw in a bit of reality here. The price of new bikes has increased over recent years to the extent now where £20k isn't unusual. PCP has made the unaffordable, affordable allowing manufacturers to keep putting up prices. Of late, some large, notable motorcycle dealerships have gone down the drain, presumably, in part due to a lack of sales. Greed has come home to roost and it seems that Honda have realised and are now producing a good bike at a fair price. Hopefully, their standards are maintained. On a cheery note, the black and gold SP looks great.
This looks like an absolute game changer, like he said. That Hp/Torque, and the styling. Wow
I wanna try that, but it's gonna be hard to beat the MT09 SP, I think 😁
2 years down the road we'll get the neocafe version of this, this is a no brainer. The modern styling caters to a wider audience and makes the design cheaper. When the platform updated from this it'll get a retro look probably. But IMO this looks like a Best buy option for a big naked bike
I certainly hope so! That’s the only thing that would make the discontinuation of the CB1000r bearable
I have a Ducati streetfighter v2 which I love, that’s why this new Hornet is good looking to me but wow Honda incredible job on this machine and what a great price point!
yes! I saw this bike and think to myself "hmmm I can bet I've seen it somewhere live before" and your comment woke mi up on that, this is Ducati streetfighter look, especialy this style of headlight. I mean "imitation is the highest form of flattery" right? ;)
It looks like a new Z1000. That's not necessarily bad. Kudos to Honda, it should become a bestseller in the category.
Dude that was my first thought. Currently ride a z900 and it’s basically the same. Visually.
@@JE-MGit's very similar to
1/z900
2/Ducati street fighter 4or 2
3/ Hero xtream 125R 😂😂
A bit surprised the E Clutch isn't here. That would have given it a good point of difference when compared to the other bikes in the category
Cost, they're already squeezing extremely tight as it is.
Glad to not see it here.
Those bikes look fantastic! I have just been researching the MT-09, but these definitely deserve a look.
Me too!!
Better looking than the MT 09.
Thanks mate, you are always first on YT with the news. Great content 💪
At 57 I thought my in line 4 days were over ,… looks like I’d better think again. Not usually a Honda fan , but that looks the biz 👍
Perfect balance between streetfighter z1000 and, well, honda, to me style wise.
The red one will get its place in my garage.
Out of the Park. No downside. I'm a gen1 fz1 rider and this bike has me drooling.
Well, as a Gen2 FZ1 rider it has me like meh lol
@@austinperkins1986 No lean angle traction control
@@BeyondPrideMF nice feature, but not needed on street bike. Hondas traction control is very good already
Yamaha need another FZ1,not a MT10
@@Calvin19244 Can you please elaborate? Thanks man!
I’ve had my 750 Hornet for 18 months now and absolutely love it, amazing bike. I could easily see myself upgrading to one of these next year. I sat on the 1000 at Bike Live last year and wondered when it was coming out, look forward to seeing the final production version next month.
Got rid of mine after 9 months kept cutting out, misfiring and the snatchy throttle drove me nuts. The build quality for Honda was very poor too, crappy welds paint coming off the frame.
I've bought a Z900 2 years ago and first I was joking that it's a Z900 and Ducati Streetfighter knockoff. However the looks of the SP are absolute gorgeous! On top of that the prices are crazy. Probably will cost almost the same as a Z900 but is loaded with tech. That is my only gripe about the Kawa. Almost no tech not even a quickshifter and blipper for the same price is crazy. Thinking about replacing it with on of these next year.
Hold your horses on that thought. A new substantially updated Z900 is fully expected for next year. Kawi have been keeping it quiet but expect it to be revealed in the coming weeks.
@@fyorbane That's the rumor every year and the only thing they are changing is the color so I dont have high hopes 😅
This is the first Honda in ages that actually gets my blood pumping-good job!
Fantastic VFM! The SP is a very attractive proposition. Gotta say I'll be keeping my CB1000R+ tho. Well done Honda, this is the way forward, give people what they want & can afford!
Amazing news. The SP colours look fantastic with the gold wheels.
Respect to Honda for nailing the price, especially when all other manufacturers are getting more and more steep (KTM).
This happens to be coming out as soon as I pay off my current bike!
Filling the whole the z1000 left in the market.
Yep. Similar looks as well.
SP looks mint. I had the CB1000R black edition, so rate the engine.
Wow. Honda is making things right once again. Totally thinking getting the SP.
Made in Taiwan 😢
Well done Honda. In a time where value for money is non-existent, they have stepped up and delivered.
I had a CB500F which was a great bike, just gutless. The Hornet SP in black and gold looks killer!
All these features on offer and at this price tag, Honda played really smart considering the economic conditions.
I suspect it's only introductory.
The price should sell loads of these on it's own, looks good too 👍🏻
Honda realises where the market is going and is reacting accordingly. Good move and a nice looking bike too. This may attract more cash buyers instead of finance too, which is better for the industry as a whole. The one sore point is the NC750, which started off cheap but has crept up to a different price point and is now quite pricey for the relatively basic spec.
China and India are coming so adapt or die.
For the price and purpose of the NC750 it desperately needs cruise control for no additional cost. That alone would greatly increase the value quotient.
I'll be placing my order on the SP version. Looks amazing, decent tech, impressive performance for the road and at that price 👏
Having seen the SP in person, the colour is actually a graphite metallic dark grey in matte finish over most of the bike but with a glossier satin finish on the tank.
It's stunning and "black" certainly doesn't describe it.
Even here in Austria with NOVA the price is insane. This is gonna sell like crazy.
My Street Triple Moto2 has the Quickshifter and I added cruise and heated grips but that thing was $$$ expensive! I have not rode a Honda 4-banger since the late 1980’s so this one looks 🔥 to me. If Honda brings this to the U.S. market my wife is going to kill me!
Bikes are toys (in US anyways), so the prices going up, up, up is lousy and not worth it. This is a shocker, especially from Honda of all people. Really nice! Can’t wait to see the ride reviews.
Look forward to those who haven’t reached retirement, when you retire , ditch your sat nav , go out for a ride discover places you never knew existed, and when you go home just aim in the general direction. Perfect 😊👍👍
That’s how I do it!
Lol you have been watching my rides lol 😂
I'm probably 35+ years off retirement and this is what I do! When I'm heading out for a ride I just pick a direction and follow signs for places I've not been to yet, lots of adventure to be had.
We won't be able to. Your generation pulled the ladder up
@@DB-sd3cw Some might say it's the current generation that burned the ladder rather than it being pulled away from them. 🤔
Wow! Both bikes offer excellent value, especially considering Honda reliability!
The SP just might be my next bike. I love it!
That SP just looks phenomenal with those golden rims...
Absolutely love it...😍😍😍
This just might be the first ever new bike I buy, if I can actually find one at a local dealer within driving distance here in the US...
I've been all over the place with bikes for the last few years, now I'm loving the first real bike I ever rode, all this time and I've finally settled (I think) on the same bike and generation- a 2011 CBR-1K, and it's EXACTLY how I remember it.
I just realized that I need a second, more "laid back", bike to really put miles on without being hunched over all day. If the Hornet is anywhere near as good as the CBR, then it's a huge win in my books!
Well, it’s the bike I’ve been waiting for! I’m off to Honda tomorrow to put down a deposit and it will be for the black SP with gold wheels!
When's the touring spec coming to market? Similar to GSXS-1000 & GT.
that would be a sweeeeeet bike that
I owned two Honda 919 Hornets the first and second year they brought them to the States. It was an amazing bike.
Now THAT is a bike, that will sell well😀
Love that SP model, also banger price. Just want to hear it now
I am glad they left the Neo sport cafe alone. That 2nd gen of the 1000 is just beautiful to my eye. I am glad they chose to change it up. Attracting ducats lovers 7/8 of their dream bike for 1/2 price Honda❤ so smart.
I owned a 2015 model, and i changed out the suspension components on that bike, plus a lot of other bits and bobs to make it my own. But this SP version makes me think i should consider this as my next bike. I am currently riding a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 (Concours) its a big bike! I loved the sporty feel of the CB 1000R, overall a really good street bike.
Welcome back Honda - great to see you back to your standard setting best after a couple of bleak decades
Wow this thing is even cheaper than a MT-09 and it's a 1000cc bike. I know the build quality and general features are on the budget side, but a 1000cc class bike that undercuts a upper class middleweight is just strange. Didn't expect it to undercut other Japanese 1000cc nakes in terms of weight as well. Good job Honda
This will definitely take some market share from the MT09, Z900, and the MT10.
@@kaecy6I’d argue that the MT-09 still has its place with superior tech, torque rich CP3 engine and ultra-agile handling, and the MT-10 is still the better bike overall. The Z900 on the other hand, I don’t find the justification for that bike other than brand loyalty to be honest. The Hornet undercuts the price of the Kawa with more tech, a QUICK SHIFTER which the Z doesn’t have and can’t fit, slightly less weight, better componentry, and more power.
Started my life on a Honda then switched to Yami. This bike looks the part. I realy like it. Think Honda nailed it this time. Good looking bike with good specs.
This is not a disappointment not many had experience a 1000cc. This is good and practical choice for smaller amount of money compare to other 1000
A year on and 5000 miles, and I'm still loving my Transalp
9000 is an insane deal!!! You could add brembos, ohlins, and more and still cut cost
Gorgeous machine and more than enough power for the road. SP all the way.
Love the SP, Bought a Z900 2 months ago and after seeing this I think next spring I might have a Honda in my garage.
Tail tidy, different exhaust and maybe a rear seat cowl and this'll be a pretty cool bike I reckon.
That’s outrageous value for money, definitely on my shortlist when I decide to change. Nice one Honda on the price.
Wow, Honda, this will sell like crazy. 🎉 What a move! Kudos and thanks, Honda!
absolutly epic value.thinking seriously about putting in an order
All around great bike. Price is everything right now.
I'm getting one of these for sure! Love it
Bought a brand new 750 Hornet, didn't have the money for the 1000r. I watched 6 hours of RUclips videos including yours and none mention the fact it was as snatchy as hell.
Loads of rider complaining in FB Forums about it.
I was sent a throttle reset by a former Honda R&D worker, completely smoothed out the bike. Love how light it is at 199kg, as I had a Honda VFR 1200f at 280kg.
Only thing I'm not keen on is the exhaust sound.
March 2026 this new 1000SP will be the bike I look at.
Most of my bikes have been around 200kg so the little extra weight will be ok.
SP is a no brainer. Amazing how Honda have put together a spec and bike at this price.
Oohhh Nice! I'll put that on my shopping list!
Can’t wait for the latest Tracer 9/9GT+ for 2025. Keep these videos coming. Thanks you!
Same with honda scooter “click” or “vario” the game changer in scooter segment
I just bought a 2023 CB650R a couple years ago thinking I would have it for a long term commuter because it's perfect for the power level. but this new one has me thinking.
I would keep the 650R mate I bought a 750 Hornet brand new because it looked like a fantastic deal with all the kit. You could see evidence of cost cutting everywhere! Crappy welds, paint coming off the frame! It used to cut out and misfire when Honda checked it I was told there’s nothing wrong with it! The 1000 Hornet will probably be the same! The frame looks similar so probably has the same poor paint job and welds. I dealed it in on a 2023 CB650R and absolutely love it even without a tft up and down quick shifter. The 650 is a beautiful bike and you can clearly see the build quality is far superior. I use mine everyday and it’s the perfect commuter, don’t need a heavier more powerful bike.
@DavidSmith-hn5gg That's honestly too bad. I love my 650 to death because it's been bulletproof and honestly think it's one of the best looking bikes made for a very long time. I get compliments constantly on it. Can't do the 1390SDR because of the reliability, the Streetfighter V4S maintenance cost is ridiculous and lacks so many basic features, I don't mind the S1000R but the gearing is so long and with a weak bottom end just feels dull. If the hornets what you say then honestly I'll keep my CB (I put about 10,000 miles a year on it) as my commuter and think about a CBR1000RR as a second bike. Was your 750 a first year production bike? I've never pegged Honda for a bad build quality so I'm wondering if they needed a year to get the manufacturing dialed in.
@@themechanicaladvantage yes it’s was a brand new 2023 bike when they first came out, there’s been lots of people online complaining about the same issues I had. The hornet felt like it had loads more torque than the 650r but was snatchy as hell at lower speeds and drove me nuts in heavy traffic. I’m still very happy with my decision to swap it.
Hats off to Honda! Terrific affordable value. The looks are a great improvement in line with Ducati styling, at half the price. Fantastic! As for the 750 hornet, it needs an SP version for an already good bike, but it needs to be more premium. Hence an SP version.
It looks great and definitely priced right!
This bike is going to revolutionise the sport naked market (assuming its not dead yet) the way the yamaha tenere did for the adventure market. Amazing price for what you get, especially that SP model. Only criticism I have is that I think the 1000R model looked better but thats a tiny gripe
Honda bring this to the USA ASAP!!!
If they do , and I mean IF.... it will be 2027 and only black - HONDA HATES NORTH AMERICA. Honda wouldn't even take some different color plastics for the cb650r and move them to the USA product line ...ITS MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY.....
If we do get it, it will be offered in one color while EU will get four.
@@kignacioshame, just get a Harley instead
@@kignacio for real. Honda and Kawasaki always drop the ball with the colors they bring to the USA. Even Canada gets better options
Insane value! Expect to see a lot of these on the roads
I loved my old 2007 919…until someone decided to run into me on it and totaled the bike. Unfortunately the Hornet isn’t sold in the US. I would happily buy that 1000 SP.
My next bike, thank you for all the infos
All I care about is the Hornet design queues. Love the tail end!
Yes siree Bob! That is a great bike that will no doubt sell well. Glad to see the the neo cafe racer look is gone along with the single sided swing arm. I could never get on with that look for some reason. The black SP has thr right amount of sinister! This will open many doors to customization.
I used to love the neo cafe racer style headlights and styling, but oh boy. This is a cream machine for me now!
Wow well done Honda for releasing it and the base model looks perfect for customisation? Looks awesome in red 👍SP be great in black for 10k you have to go for the SP well explained and good video!!
I have decided I will definitely upgrade from my 2023 Grom MSX125 to this 2025 CB1000SP. Can’t wait for the extra power.
After owning two naked bikes, my next bike will definitely be a super sport.
After owning two super sports, my next bike will definitely be a naked...
I don't think I can live with just one or the other.
The headlights are really similar to the Streetfighter when they are on. Great value and looks very good indeed.
I think the 1000R is a great looking bike. I had my eye on it for down the road. Sad that it won’t be there when the time comes.
Definitely going to take a look at this come next year. I don't care for all the tech so for a commuter bike this looks perfect.
Cheaper than latest vintage of the previous CB1000R with essentially same look and much improved specs. Killer.
Yep , and an extra 10 hp too.
The SP actually looks pretty good and I’ve never like Honda’s that much….I’d actually consider buying it!!
Really a beautiful bike, was thinking of getting the Transalp as a second bike but now I'm seriously considering this one!
SP for me looks stunning and no brainer on price. Honda nailed it with this one, if your pricing is correct other manufacturers will need to rethink.
Wow, that SP has me reevaluating my next bike
Wouldn't the MT-10 & MT-10SP be the more appropriate Yamaha models to compare these bikes to?
Not with that insane price. The 1000 Hornet undercuts the MT 09 by a big margin. Incredible. This bike will hit Yamaha hard.
@@fyorbane The price isn't the issue, the displacement and horsepower/torque are what make them comparable. When you then compare the MT-10/MT-10SP with new Hornet 1000 offerings...clearly Honda smashes them on price. Comparing bikes based on price as opposed to engine displacement & performance struck me as odd.
@@toddlippin1281Not if you are looking for a new bike. With this incredible price you will buy this over the far more expensive competition.
@@toddlippin1281 Not if your in the market for a new bike. The price is the clincher. No doubt about it. 155 HP bike with rear Ohlins and Stylema calipers and a price tag of UNDER 10 grand is insane for the SP. The MT 10 is in reality a cut above with more sophisticated electronics etc and is aimed more at the S1000R BMW class. This Honda is not quite that ,but for the money it is unbeatable. People are struggling with the cost of living crisis and bike shops are closing at an alarming rate. This new Honda represents a breath of fresh air.
Excellent value the SP is a must, actually tempted.
The nissin brakes are no joke,Africa twin has them and they have amazing braking.
I have a 2024 MT09 and this is just awsome, that price, that engine those looks that are better IMO than the MT09 this is a W for Honda good job!