CB1000 Hornet SP
£9,999
Matte Ballistic Black
- Matte Ballistic Black
An SP version of Honda’s new flagship naked CB1000 Hornet arrives alongside its stablemate.
It loads with the same four-cylinder CBR1000RR Fireblade engine – but with more peak power and torque – plus fully adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks, Öhlins TTX36 rear shock operating through Pro-Link, four-piston radial-mount Brembo Stylema front brake calipers and standard-fit quickshifter. A single, stunning paint option shows off the CB1000 Hornet SP’s difference.
Throttle By Wire control delivers three riding modes with pre-set combinations of settings for Power, Engine Braking and HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control, plus two customisable options. With gear ratios designed for optimal acceleration, the six-speed gearbox features an assist/slipper clutch. Twin LED projector headlights define the pure aggression of a streetfighter’s style. For easy on-screen navigation – and more – the five-inch colour TFT instrument display connects the rider to their smartphone via Honda RoadSync.
Powered by the 17YM CBR1000RR Fireblade’s formidable engine, with extra power and torque compared to the CB1000 Hornet – 115.6kW/107Nm (as opposed to 111.6kW/105Nm) – and building in Öhlins and Brembo parts the CB1000 Hornet SP blends an even more potent cocktail of strong four-cylinder performance and ultra-sharp handling, with a keen sporting focus.
Throttle By Wire (TBW) delivers 3 default riding modes with preset combinations of Power, Engine Brake, Wheelie Control and HSTC settings, plus 2 USER options allowing the rider to choose their own preferred settings. A quickshifter is standard fitment. The optically bonded five-inch TFT screen offers intuitive control, clarity in bright light and easy smartphone connectivity through the simple switchgear on the left handlebar.
Stripped back style drips with pure aggression, led by the concentrated stare of twin LED headlights. The new twin-tube frame is also used as a design feature, and subtly blacked out. 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD front forks are matched to a fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 rear shock for high-quality suspension control. Four-piston radial-mount Brembo Stylema calipers work 310mm floating discs and CBR1000RR-R inspired cast aluminium wheels mount 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 front and rear tyres.
The CB1000 Hornet SP’s huge performance potential, premium features, compact dimensions and refreshing new style make it a hard bike to ignore, especially for those riders with a mid-capacity naked bike looking for something that extra bit special.
The 24YM CB1000 Hornet SP will be available in one, unique colour option:
- Matt Ballistic Black Metallic with Desert Gold Metallic wheels and Gold front forks
Engine
- CBR1000RR derived four-cylinder engine with Throttle By Wire and power/torque boost compared to standard via RC exhaust valve
- Smooth mid-range delivery and harder-hitting top-end response
- Revised gear ratios for acceleration, assist/slipper clutch control
- Adjustable quickshifter standard fit
- Three default rider modes plus two USER custom options
- Three levels of Power and Engine Brake
- Four levels Honda Selectable Torque Control and Wheelie Control
Chassis
- New steel twin-spar frame moves weight forward, with high torsional rigidity to improve handling agility
- Fully adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks
- Öhlins rear shock operating through Pro-Link
- Four-piston, radial-mount Brembo Stylema brake calipers and floating discs
- 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 front and rear tyres
Modes
There are three levels of Engine Power (P) and Engine Brake (EB), and four levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) available; HSTC can also be switched off.
- RAIN mode employs the lowest Power setting for the least aggressive power delivery, medium amount of EB and high HSTC. The lower levels of power and torque delivery are focused on the first 3 gears.
- STANDARD mode uses the middle setting for Power, HSTC and EB. It softens the power delivery a little out of first and second gear and uses a power delivery just below that of SPORT mode, with reduced torque at partial throttle openings.
- SPORT uses the highest Power delivery and lowest levels of EB and HSTC to deliver 100% performance through all six gears, maximum torque and power at all throttle positions and minor intervention from HSTC.
- USER modes 1 and 2 allow the rider to choose between the settings for each parameter and save the setting for future use.
Overview
Designed in Japan the CB1000 Hornet SP’s transformative looks are driven by two words: AGGRESSIVE and PURE. Blending a sensual dynamism with balance of mass for the design team behind it the big Hornet’s stripped back style is very much an ‘expression of non-decorative aggression’.
Led by the piercing gaze of super-compact dual LED projector headlights (all lighting is LED) the Hornet-signature fuel tank – giving the impression of wings folded forward – is broad shouldered up front but tapers radically to the rear, mirrored by the minimal seat unit that underlines the traditional narrow-waisted Hornet look. The subtly blacked out frame is also used as a design feature, underpinning the lines – as does the trellis-style rear subframe. The engine and swingarm are also finished in black. Handlebars are a new tapered steel design.
Premium technology, in the form of a five-inch full colour TFT screen, uses optical bonding to improve visibility in bright sunlight. By sealing the gap between the cover glass and TFT screen with resin, glare is reduced, and backlight transmittance improved. It’s customisable between Bar, Circle and Simple display patterns and offers the IOS/Android smartphone connectivity of Honda RoadSync.
This feature – alongside a simple, easy-to-use, backlit 4-way toggle-switch on the left handlebar – allows straightforward, on-screen turn-by-turn navigation as well as the option (via a Bluetooth helmet headset) for the rider to make calls or listen to music. All an owner has to do is download the Honda RoadSync app from either the Play Store or the App Store, connect to the CB1000 Hornet, and go.
The rear indicators also incorporate an Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) function: Under hard braking, the hazard lights flash to warn other road users a hard stop is in process.
Specification
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ENGINE |
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| Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC inline four |
| Displacement | 1000cc |
| Bore and stroke | 76mm x 55.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Max. Power Output | 115.6kW @ 11,000rpm |
| Max. Torque | 107Nm @ 9,000rpm |
| Noise Level | L urban 74.1dB L wot 78.9dB |
| Oil Capacity | Upper 3.5L/ Lower 3.0L |
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FUEL SYSTEM |
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| Carburation | PGM FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L (inc reserve) |
| CO2 Emissions (WMTC) | 136g/km |
| Fuel Consumption (WMTC) | 5.9L/100km / 16.9km/L |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Battery Type | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 12V 6.3AH |
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DRIVETRAIN |
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| Clutch Type | Wet multiplate, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Transmission Type | Six-speed Manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
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FRAME |
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| Type | Twin Spar |
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CHASSIS |
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| Dimensions (L´W´H) | 2,140mm x 790mm x 1,085mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,455mm |
| Caster Angle | 25° |
| Trail | 98mm |
| Seat Height | 809mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135mm |
| Kerb Weight | 212kg |
| Turning radius | 2.8m |
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SUSPENSION |
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| Type Front | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks 118mm travel |
| Type Rear | Ohlins Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 139mm travel |
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WHEELS |
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| Type Front | Multi-spoke cast aluminium |
| Type Rear | Multi-spoke cast aluminium |
| Rim Size Front | 17M/C X MT3.50 |
| Rim Size Rear | 17M/C X MT5.50 |
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BRAKES |
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| ABS System Type | Dual-channel |
| Type Front | Dual 310mm floating disc with Brembo Stylema radial mounted four piston calipers |
| Type Rear | Single 240mm disc with single piston caliper |
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INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS |
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| Instruments | Five-inch TFT Meter with customisable layout, including speedometer, tachometer, clock, gear position, upshift indicator |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
| Connectivity | Honda RoadSync |
| USB | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Yes |
| Security System | HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System) |
| Riding Mode | Standard, Rain, Sport, 2x User |
| HSTC | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| Additional Features | ESS |
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
# Please note that the figures provided are results obtained by Honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. Tests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard version of the vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. Actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.
Finance
Awaiting examples
This is a new model for 2025 and the finance examples have not yet been provided. Please contact us to find out more, including delivery information.