Competition's funeral: Honda Hornet 750 2023 review

[@dedosauro]

interesting how 100hp is entry level. now i undertsand why there is people flying over guardrails everyday

[@RodstersTVEN]

That is a very good point indeed! Of course, 100 HP could not be considered an "entry-level" machine, far from it. Considering the Honda Hornet a "mid-size entry level standard motorcycle" is more dependent on other things, like the price point, the equipments (chassis, braking, suspension) that makes it a direct comparison with the likes of the Z650, the MT-07, etc... Ride safe!

[@nicerides9224]

Was about to say the same thing. Maybe on a racetrack it could be considered entry level but on the streets 750cc can get you into trouble quickly if you aren't careful. When I started riding 750's were just considered big bikes and the superbikes races were 750's as well.

[@morganil93]

I believe it is supposed to be interpreted as a entry level bike in the midsize segment, not an entry level bike for beginners. Remember that the z900, mt09, triumph etc are also considered midsize.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@RodstersTVEN And of course no amount of crank plane diversion can take away that this is just a parallel twin engine. These are CKD Honda's and not Made in Japan hence the low price and features. I have seen them and their fit and finish isn't very good.

[@erkutgurun]

Thanks for a great detailed review. Just got my Hornet last week. Loving it so far. Subscribed.

[@carlosmanuelvicenteherrero3048]

I have the white one and it’s absolutely awesome!! I’m very happy with it. I’m not quite experimented rider, but It’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your review!

[@hanhtoobala7510]

Does it take premium fuel or regular

[@carlosmanuelvicenteherrero3048]

@@hanhtoobala7510 Regular 95

[@GameSettingss]

You forgot that is a 270 crank engine that make that sound good.

[@Napoleon_Blownapart]

It is A2 compatible IF the dealer restricts the power. The bike is not by default limited to the A2 category.

[@mrnobodytheuser2950]

I love the way it looks.Not every bike needs a round head light.

[@richardwarsinske7064]

After looking at a couple of dozen more Hornet videos it appears that the shape of the front light and to TFT pod add significant wind protection (according to several of the video testers) making the Hornet one of the most comfortable naked bikes at highway speeds. Probably won't change the minds of those who don't care for the Hornet's styling but I'm like you and appreciated her just the way she is and will happily accept this added benefit!

[@Bob-tq2jv]

I like this bike a lot in the black and red trim. Great video, Merci

[@Bob-ts2tu]

me too - in fact i bought one !!

[@philhogarth9492]

Its a much better looking and sounding bike in the flesh. I bought one in white and it is fantastic

[@marcwelstand6791]

Nice review, 😊and congratulations on being one of the few French speakers who can actually pronounce the hard and soft “th” sounds so prevalent in the English language. 😊

[@nickv1902]

I was wondering if the “deluxe”seat is more comfortable than the original seat, because you didn’t mention it in the review 😊

[@itzFYEB]

from what i can tell, it isn't. It seems to me like it's just a different cover for the same padding (the honda website just mentions the cover and not the padding too).

[@TheCdubbleyoo]

This is my first time seeing the new Hornet in this color. I now realize that a Hornet doesn't really look like a Hornet when it isn't in a metal tone. (I think we only got silver/gunmetal/bronze here). I thought it was the exhaust placement, but I really think it's the color. In this color, this looks like a Hornet (I kind of prefer the number names used in the US). On the side stand, I see the "meanness" of the design. I'll be interested in seeing how the design evolves and the what retro version comes out. Yes, this resembles the CB500F...but that bike resembles the CB1000F. Hondas lool like Honda. Who woulda guessed.

[@mikemph7779]

I hope they have lots of inventory !!! These bikes will sell like crazy !

[@RodstersTVEN]

I surely hope for them it will be the case, but given the riding experience I had, I wouldn't be too worried! Ride safe!

[@mikemph7779]

@@RodstersTVEN didn’t really care for it ?

[@richardwarsinske7064]

Of the four bikes you mentioned the Suzuki would be the one I'd buy. To me the GSX 8S is by far the best looking bike of the four. I also like the Hornet's appearance/performance/value and it possibly would be my first choice if it weren't for the fact it's not currently available for sale in the US. The cost of Suzuki's inclusion of the quick shifter as standard equipment and the brands typical lower shipping charges should also be factored in when comparing retail pricing.

[@gsm_liv8980]

If you add in the Honda's quickshifter the price would still be nowhere near the 8S

[@itzFYEB]

i don't know about the US, but in europe the bikes are not that close, 7990€ for the hornet (+284,66€ for the quickshifter), 8900€ for the gsx 8s, so even with the quickshifter the hornet is still about 600€ cheaper, plus it is 12 kgs lighter (26 lbs) and it has 10 hp more, as for the looks, i didn't see the gsx 8 s in person, but i saw the hornet and i gotta say, it doesn't look half bad (definetely much better than in photos).

[@richardwarsinske7064]

Agree that the Hornet offers more for your money. After looking at quite a few more hornet video's I've decided I'm waiting for Honda to release the Hornet in the US though pricing is secondary to the Hornets performance characteristics. The Hornet looks like a more rowdy/fun bike which is exactly what I'm looking for!

[@mt1885]

Like that EXHAUST - bike looks fine and it has upside front forks. How does it handle compared to the Yamaha MT-07?

[@ThermicLight]

I really don't know why people are being so pedantic about the looks. As if we have never seen manufacturers ever make bikes that resemble each other relative to engine capacity and type. Personally I am not even especially fond of nakeds. But this one doesn't even look bad. Sure it's not the most eye catching bike but isn't by any means the worst either.

[@ripmax333]

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally I’m not very fond of its looks but that is because I’m more into classic bikes instead of a transformer style or design, but there were some exceptions too. If I don’t look back to admire the motorcycle after I parked then its not for me, But I’m it’s a fun ride nonetheless.

[@Ainy-xd6zz]

Great review, thank you.

[@2ride_along]

how gave us a very good finishing with a regular steel exhaust system

[@AJG76]

For a similar price and performance I'd rather have the CB650r personally. Looks nicer IMO

[@jeremymcleod9641]

I am cross shopping those two bikes for me next bike. I was leaning the Hornet because of the new engine parallel twin, but then saw the blacked out 650r and was pretty excited about that.

[@AJG76]

@@jeremymcleod9641 I've got the faired CBR650R , having stepped down from an S1000r. The 650 is more than enough for the road and a great bike . The 1000 was a touch pointless just for the road rider ( in the UK at least )

[@Ronalllddo]

Segundo as avaliações pilotos 🇧🇷 categoria 2 cilindros: 1• GSX-8S 800cc DISPARADA 2•Hornet 750cc 3•MT07 700cc 4•Z650 600cc Gsx e Hornet, chegam ainda este ano aqui no 🇧🇷.. vou de Suzuki ✌

[@Speedytrip]

Nice review, thanks!

[@RodstersTVEN]

Thank you so much, appreciated! Ride safe!

[@KC-Abk]

Tip top même en anglais 😉

[@yachatruc]

For the record the Aprilia Tuono 660, being a smaller engine, makes 95 HP.

[@tkraft1442]

MT07 still has better sound and look. HP ain't all.. if so then there's superbikes for that 😛

[@gsm_liv8980]

Better looks sure. Better sounds only with a full system

[@ripmax333]

If it’s a 2015 MT07 yes, that it’s 10x better looking but the new models are awful.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Z650 engine has been around since 2006 without much changes. Kawasaki, get with it.

[@cmii9966]

Looks good to me

[@jonathanamburn2791]

It’s both this and the gsx8s from Suzuki

[@daverman68]

That is one ugly bike. The built quality is shocking….no wonder it’s so cheap

[@thor9418]

Please speak French, thank you! Not a bad review though.

[@wambman]

No!

[@Mr450pro]

Learn English

[@davmanlop333]

160 rear tyres makes me say that's shit 😂