Hornet CB1000
£8,999
Matt Iridium Grey
£8,999
Pearl Glare White
£8,999
Grand Prix red
- Matt Iridium Grey
- Pearl Glare White
- Grand Prix red
Honda unleashes its most potent Hornet yet, a motorcycle packing huge performance potential. The CB1000 Hornet loads with a four-cylinder CBR1000RR Fireblade engine, Throttle By Wire control, three riding modes with pre-set combinations of settings for Power, Engine Braking, HSTC and Wheelie Control, plus two customisable options. With gear ratios designed for optimal acceleration, the six-speed gearbox also features an assist/slipper clutch. 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks are matched by a Showa rear shock and Pro-Link; four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers work with 310mm floating discs. Twin LED projector headlights define the pure naked aggression of a streetfighter’s style. And for straightforward 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 111.6kW power and 104Nm torque – and built as a potent cocktail of strong four-cylinder performance and ultra-sharp handling, the CB1000 Hornet delivers maximum riding fun from city block to snaking back road.
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. The optically bonded five-inch TFT screen offers intuitive usability, clarity even in bright light and easy Honda RoadSync 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-spar frame is also used as a design feature, and the subtly blacked out 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD front forks and Showa rear shock deliver adjustable, high-quality suspension control. Four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers work 310mm floating discs while CBR1000RR-R-inspired cast aluminium wheels mount 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 front and rear tyres.
The CB1000 Hornet’s huge performance potential, high-quality specification, 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 their next step up the ladder.
Engine
- CBR1000RRderived fourcylinder engine with Throttle By Wire
- Smooth midrange delivery and hardhitting topend power
- Revised gear ratios for acceleration, assist/slipper clutch control
- Three default rider modes plus two USER custom options
- Three levels of Power and Engine Brake
- Four levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control and Wheelie Control
Chassis
- New steel twinspar frame holds the weight forward, with high torsional
rigidity to improve handling agility - Fully adjustable 41mm Showa SFFBP USD forks, Showa ProLink rear
shock - Fourpiston, radialmount front brake calipers and floating discs
- 120/70ZR17 and 180/55ZR17 front and rear tyres
Designed in Japan, the CB1000 Hornet’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, wheels 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 four-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 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.
The 25YM CB1000 Hornet will be available in the following colour options:
- Grand Prix Red
- Mat Iridium Gray Metallic
- Pearl Glare White
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 | 111.6kW @ 11,000rpm |
| Max. Torque | 104Nm @ 9,000rpm |
| Noise Level | Lurban 73.2dB Lwot 78.1dB |
| 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 | 17.0L (inc reserve) |
| CO2 Emissions WMTC | 136g/km |
| Fuel Consumption (WMTC) | 5.9L/100km / 16.9km/L (WMTC mode) |
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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 | 6 speed |
| 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 | 211kg |
| Turning radius | 2.8m |
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SUSPENSION |
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| Type Front | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Type Rear | Prolink mono with seven-stage preload adjuster, aluminium hollow swingarm |
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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 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70-ZR17M/C (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22F/ Dunlop Sportmaxx Roadsport 2) |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55-ZR17M/C (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22F/ Dunlop Sportmaxx Roadsport 2) |
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BRAKES |
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| ABS System Type | 2 channel |
| Type Front | Dual 310mm disc with Nissin 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 | Optional |
| Security System | HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System) |
| Riding Mode | Standard, Rain, Sport and 2x User |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| HSTC | 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
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