Revamped and Roaring: A 2023 Honda Hornet Review

[@kenbrooks7794]

Great review buddy, You put a lot of work into this one and it shows!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Ken, Yes it was huge amount on this one and some more coming up... People say they don't know where I find the time....Neither do I!

[@terrygander639]

Great review, it was a surprise to see me in your vid, riding the Forza.

[@exeterrider]

I bet it was, that's really cool 😂😂👍🍻

[@carltongayle5461]

Terry. Out of interest, how do you find the forza? I'm thinking of the 350 or this hornet. Probably the forza tho because of wind protection and storage.

[@jimsadler8704]

An excellent in depth review, ER. A superb machine at a fantastic price. Honda have done it yet again and I can see it selling by the shed load. Such a pity it's a tad too small for taller riders.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for the coffee jim...I should be buying you one after the class camera work! The Transalp looks like it would tick the boxes for taller folk. I hope to get one at some point!

[@icedidi]

great review ER and some brilliant footage, looked fab next to the water. Extremely fun bike with oodles of power and grunt.

[@exeterrider]

Glad you enjoyed it, Next week you will see someone you may know.......

[@johndavy8801]

Love the New look video format ER,especially the follow me footage. (MCN will be after your services) Like your good self I’m an owner of a NC 750x dct & looking to change so I’m wondering if it’s possible review the Hornets sister bike the Transalp. This bike to me is very tempting to a six footer like me & a natural step from the NC. I luv the dct & would only move to a manual bike with quickshifter/blipper. Hope you can make it happen Bud.

[@exeterrider]

Fingers crossed! At the time of booking the Transalp wasn't available but yes I must admit it would be right up my street I think. Transition to the Alp form the NC makes very good sense to me for sure. The quickshift makes all the difference.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

A dandy review 👍👍 I'm probably was not a Hornet guy going in but you highlighted the features and characteristics so well I'd give it a look if I was considering buying a new motorcycle.....well done!

[@exeterrider]

Thank FC, I think you would enjoy the sports mode . It goes more like a litre bike than a 750, a lot of fun!!!: )

[@paulegan7250]

Hiya ER , Excellent review well done mate. I do believe this is possibly the best review you have done in a long while, it's apparent you like this bike and for all the right reasons, this one reminded me of your NC750 reviews which were also great. Thanks for your time and effort it is appreciated.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Paul. Yes it's a really good bike. I think the Transalp would be more my thing.... I wonder if it would tempt me to sell the NC.?! Have a good week 👍🍻

[@paullee6663]

Wow! You hired a camera crew! 😉 Best review I've seen to be honest. I confess I'm not a fan of the 'front end' but watching your video it doesn't look so bad with the lights on 'on the road'. The grey / silver is the best colour to my eyes although, why they would put red bar ends in the 'pack' is beyond me. I think I'd just add the quickshifter. I'd probably want to add a Puig screen later (for the kind of riding I do) as at first glance that looks the best one. I need to try one for size. The size of the tank is a PITA to be honest, although you'll probably need to stop often because of the PITA 🤣 You never mentioned the short front mudguard or the lack of a rear hugger, maybe if it had been raining instead of glorious sunshine it may have been more 'apparent'. 🙂 What do you make of the 'on/off' throttle at low rpm some have mentioned? (Apparently not as intrusive on the Transalp?)

[@exeterrider]

Hi, Yes I did mention it but somehow I must have cut it out the main cut (happens a lot) each walkround is an hour long so a lot is cut out. Yes I mentioned the on/off throttle in the traffic riding segment...Its definately on/off but its not a deal breaker and almost becomes normal after riding it a few times. I would really like to try the Alp : )

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

Been waiting for this, and it was worth it. The B roll crew was an excellent idea and puts your review above the others. It's great to see what the bike looks like on the road 👍😊

[@exeterrider]

Much appreciated! If only I had the time to do this on all my reviews! I enjoy getting the B roll stuff....so much I want to do but it needs to pay more first : !

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

@@exeterrider I find it hard to stop editing, often thinking up ideas I can add to the video, little overlays, animation or clips. Typically a video recorded in a day as a catch up gets more views that a video that's been sitting on the timeline for a couple of weeks. I also have no idea what video is going to get views or what will get left on the shelf like some dried up husk of an old spinster of this parish hereabouts 🙄🤔

[@exeterrider]

😂That's the fun of the creative side. A bit like fishing, like my parking vid I thought was a bit boring and put the shields up, but it flew in the end.... Other vids I've nearly binned I put out and again it flies, I still think those vids are crap but still get views, just keep throwing it all at the wall is my moto now 🍻

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

@@exeterrider Well I have some rendering to do next week, so I'm going to try your tip of throwing it all at the wall 😜

[@exeterrider]

@@BeansOnToast_YT perfect, don't do what a mate of mine did and knock it up with the consistency of soup though. Takes all sorts 👆

[@Miriablo]

Seriously? I see tons of reviews, also have same bike with grey color but this is absolutely best review i have ever seen. Absolutely perfectly covers everything about this fun bike and provide plenty of 3rd person scenes. Thank you!

[@exeterrider]

Wow, thanks!Honestly comments like that really make it all worth while ....Thanks so much !

[@morgantalbert7103]

What a fantastic review! But that is so typical for one of my favorite motorcycle vlogger! Nice video camera work and scenery. Whoever is helping you, does a great job of giving you steady footage. Please ride safe and keep them coming.

[@exeterrider]

Much appreciated! Thanks Morgan...First time you have commented isnt it? Yes I have a couple mates who I pull in every now and then, and the Honda stuff, and if its a really good bike then I go "all out" on the process . Thanks for your kind words.

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Tremendous review ER you get better and better😊😊 Lovely machine and my bro ordered one recently 😊 Great 😌 All the best phil

[@exeterrider]

Thanks 👍 Thats good to know...I think the next dates are September/October now. They are really quick in sports mode! Much funness😉🙃

[@davidhawkins120]

You have surpassed yourself with this video ER! Well done for so much detail👍

[@exeterrider]

Thank you Dave, Yes it turned out quite well this one Thanks mate.

[@tonycollins2394]

Blimey ER, these videos are getting more professional every time. Lots of time and effort gone into this one and it shows, nice bike the hornet, I like you ride a NC750x dct but I’m getting bored not changing gears, this with a QS sounds a good idea. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Tony, I wish I had the time to do all my reviews this way but its time, and the pays rubbish so have to draw the line haha..... I know what you mean with not changing gears etc , I get the loan bikes and have my 98 BMW where I can loose that feeling.....but loosing the NC is such a big thing isnt it...I dont think i could sell mine....loosing the frunk as well would be a tough one. I know exactly where your coming from though.

[@Banditmanuk]

You've certainly put some work into this review. Looks an ideal sized bike for you, probably less so for a huge guy like me. Narrowed down seats are literally a pain in the backside on longer rides but I see why Honda do it, especially if they want to attract newer riders who want to easily get their feet down. Looked weird seeing the front indicators sort of flashing but I guess that's the camera frame rate Personally I prefer the looks of this compared to the new Suzuki GSX-S8 but being older I'm more attracted to retro styled machines

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Richard. Yes , I think the Transalp is more suited to taller people...Infact ,the Transalp is very much on my list to try....But I really think it could be right up my street!.

[@TAYM]

Marvellous review 😊 on the indicator point, I am not sure car drivers look that long when trying to pull out and I think there is a danger that they might just look and see an indicator on and look the other way and pull out. Just my thought on it. 😊 thanks ER 😊

[@exeterrider]

Fair comment TAYM , But they would instantly see both were on which hopfully would make them question it perhaps? When I see Hondas around that have this, thats what it does for me at least. Thanks

[@garysouthwell5762]

Great Review! Great Bike! Great Colour scheme, Grey and Gold!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Gary. Yes I think it's a good looking bike 👍🏍️

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Great review ER. Appreciating the extra effort gone into this with the extra camera.

[@exeterrider]

Much appreciated! I was a monster edit! I had to edit this over time . Hope your having a good summer ! infact I think its over now lol.Cheers

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

@@exeterrider fingers crossed the summers not over just yet.

[@ChristopherD-M]

Lovely video mate. I don’t give a monkeys how professional your videos are, I still watch them, but this one’s a cracker!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Chris, This is how I would like them all really...But its time as normal, but glad you liked it ,Thanks

[@wwfww]

I need my bike to be good looking, i need to be sitting at the cafe and look at it and think to myself wow what a beautiful machine, i need to be proud to show it to my friends, the new hornet just doesn’t cut it on that department unfortunately…

[@exeterrider]

Ok, I still like it a lot. but its not for everyone I guess. Thanks for watching : )

[@johnnybloodshoes7401]

I own a vstrom 😢

[@exeterrider]

Nothing wrong with a strom😉😉👍🍻

[@crumblymal8479]

I like this ER some don't but I reckon I could go for one of these ( maybe ) 😉Good review and look forward to the chat about the bike too cheers👌👍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Crumble, Yes the chat is quite good I think.

[@manosmanos4663]

I own nt1100 dct 4 months now . I test ride the hornet 750 . What a fantastic city bike.

[@exeterrider]

It is a brilliant bike 🏍️👌🍻

[@MT03Guy]

@@exeterrider In that colour it is superb! In Australia Honda only import the awful candy apple purple frame and white & black tank monstrosities. They look AWFUL! I do have issues with the rear tyre at 160/60ZR-17 with a bike producing 90bhp. I actually ended up buying a 7,400KM's mint July 2020 delivered Yamaha XSR900 in the heritage white and red scheme and it's just amazing.

[@exeterrider]

White and red is a nice mix, all turned out OK in the end for you then, that's good 👍

[@MT03Guy]

@@exeterrider That and those Honda's are Thailand CKD assembled cheapies. They also look very cheap close up. Shame on Honda San!!!((((

[@exeterrider]

@@MT03Guy I have no issue there tbh, it was nicely finished and the welds were good etc 👍

[@anonymousr5051]

Great review! I'm just waiting for my grey to turn up!

[@exeterrider]

Hope you enjoy it! I know you will 😊👍

[@malcolmpatton9314]

Good video lots of good views of the bike and how it sounds well done good effort.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks 👍I enjoyed making it, although a lot of work : )

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Really nice and enjoyable review especially with the chase car (or bike footage), I'm marginally in the Suzuki GSX-8S camp perhaps just because Honda are selling 4x as many bikes as Suzuki and I like an underdog 😁😁

[@exeterrider]

Thats fair enough, I haven't ridden the Suzuki yet but will be soon : )

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

@@exeterrider I'm riding it on Saturday 😀😀. Only a dealer demo day but hopefully it will be enough to get a feel for it. BTW I saw you at ABR but I was sat on a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 helmet on and about to ride off with the group ride so I couldn't say hello. I was also only there one day (the Friday), as I'm looking after my GF at the moment who has had surgery. It's a nice event my first time there, saw Itchy Boots' talk and I will look forward to your video and the analysis/ test rides etc 😊😊

[@henrysmith5604]

Great filming! 😊👍

[@exeterrider]

Thank you very much!

[@mt1885]

Still no Hornet 750s in the USA like so many bikes available in UK why they do not bring them to the USA?

[@exeterrider]

It makes no sense to me either. I would have thought it would sell well in the US!

[@mt1885]

@@exeterrider Me to great videos and maybe one day. Love the reviews!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks very much. I appreciate you watching them ❤️

[@paulfowler6665]

Nice review of a bike I own and in an area I know well. Me snd my Mrs often eat at the water front in Exeter. As for the Hornet I have a white one with a quick shifter and heated grips and it is amazing for the money. To be honest take money out of the equation and its still smazing. Take no notice of people running it down its the current best buy in biking. No question. Look forward to seeing the video with the owner but i bet he loves it too🙂

[@exeterrider]

I could not agree more Paul. I also think its the best value bike about at the moment.

[@Saddlebags73]

Top notch review again ER. Well priced, good quality bike. Not my cuppa but will work for many 👍🏼

[@exeterrider]

Thanks SB. Thats fair enough, Same here really but its a heck of a bike, I think the Transalp could really tick my boxes!

[@Saddlebags73]

@@exeterrider I’ll be very interested to see what you think of the Transalp 👍🏼

[@exeterrider]

@@Saddlebags73 we will be meeting up on that one 👆😉🍻

[@Saddlebags73]

@@exeterrider 😀🤞🏼🤗

[@kenkenken628]

A slight lift of front tire.....will it be problematic specially in turns? Any ways to stop it from happening completely? ❤

[@exeterrider]

It only goes up on demand, it won't come up without pushing it so no worries there.

[@blearyview2254]

Nice review sir. It not my normal type of bike but I really do like the look of the bike in the flesh and as you say it is terrific value at £7k. By all accounts a great little ride. and when I compare the finish to the new Transalp, I think the Hornet comes out on top.

[@exeterrider]

Ive not really had a proper look at the Transalp yet but it seems right up my street for sure : )

[@peterprior1]

Another excellent review. Thank you.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Peter👍🍻

[@Dead_Assassin]

When seen it in background on your live stream yesterday I thought is a kawasaki zed. 😊

[@exeterrider]

Close! Kinda 😂

[@Explorerda]

Great review!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks very much 🙏👍

[@findingneutral]

Great review & tutorial.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks very much 👍🍻

[@paridmalita4987]

Great Review

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for watching!: )

[@lilynorthover8378]

I've not really been into naked bikes but I somehow really like this. I quite like the look but you cant see a bike when you're riding it, so the feel is tons more important. Good job it's a little tall for me because I can imagine I'd get into trouble on this very easily 😂 A fandabbydozy review, really. HOW did you film it? That wasn't just you was it? Gave me all the info I'd need and all the views of what I'd look like. Plus how it feels. Top class⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@exeterrider]

Nope it was a mate of mine who was on the insurance which is really helpful because I can get the shots in then...on the twisty shots it was my mate @jimsadler : )

[@lilynorthover8378]

@@exeterrider I thought he looked familiar. That worked out brilliantly. You'll have to put him on the payroll 😁

[@Hitoversat]

Hello mate, thanks for the review. Can I ask how tall you are please? Just to have a size reference for the third person shots of you on the bike. Cheers then.

[@exeterrider]

Hi, thanks for watching, I'm 5/8 with a 30 inch inside leg. 👍🍻

[@edsx201]

Reseña perfecta!!

[@exeterrider]

😎👍

[@cyryl3693]

Can you please review the Z900RS?

[@exeterrider]

I struggle to get hold of Kawasakis sorry to say, so it's unlikely😔

[@Starstreak170]

For a stock exhaust, it sounds pretty nice.

[@exeterrider]

It's impressive isn't it, it makes you wonder why they can't make other bikes sound as good as this 🔊

[@Quariths]

Saw this dude at county tires earlier

[@exeterrider]

Who me? It was someone else I expect. I've been in Exmouth all day 👍

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

I'm 6'4" and found this fairly comfortable in the showroom at least. Does it have a snatchy throttle as some report?

[@exeterrider]

Yes it does but its not a deal breaker. I mentioned it in this review on the town section part. You will when riding it for a while get a numb bum but you can live with it.....check out my owners chat video where we go into it a bit more.

[@janmegatron]

How tall are you ? Im 185cm, and in the showroom this bike felt ok , not big not small.

[@exeterrider]

I'm 5/8 which is about the same.

[@janmegatron]

@@exeterrider thats more like 173cm :) but thx for the info , I will double check the video to analyze your position on the bike

[@void-i8u]

Does the fan turn on a lot ?

[@exeterrider]

More than I would expect. But I was riding this bike progressively.

[@void-i8u]

@@exeterrider This is why i cant stand these modern bikes

[@azut75]

The dash needs Ambient temperature Honda !

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

nice

[@exeterrider]

Thanks

[@ericlemonnier2187]

Honda a idéalement conçu l'ergonomie au niveau selle et implantation des reposes pieds pour un conducteur comme moi d'1,68m..En revanche le guidon est trop large pour les petits bras.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks very much for watching and your input 👍📺

[@davincifpv3983]

The issue is at very low speed: From in between 12km/h ish to 20km/h ish you get a sudden "kick"....Not ideal in urban and urban curves

[@exeterrider]

I totally agree 💯👍

[@davincifpv3983]

@@exeterrider Found the SOLUTION!! Throttle Calibration. Fixed the issue! Yayyyyy

[@secretspyfrog593]

Like and subscribe from me.... I just picked up my new Hornet with SC Can today from Bridge Motorcycles Exeter where I had an excellent sales experience. It was fun just buying it. The SC Can will set you back another £900 but it's well worth having if you can stretch to it. I traded my CB650R for it. Take it from me the Hornet Rocks!!! I think the price point will rise soon mind you. If you're looking for a middle weight try the Hornet.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for your input there, that's a really good upgrade there. Yes the Hornet does rock! I'll see you around sometime I expect 👍😎

[@jefflambert8603]

You will always get People going on about the past your Right if it was a Four Cylinder it would be more Expensive & Heavy ( CB650R) Lots of Manufacturers Use Old Model Names why do people get so Hung up about it ? I have a 2020 CB 500F (That was a Four in the 70s) The New Hornet is Fantastic Value & Honda's Order Book is Full I was Told September is. The Earliest I could get one ..

[@exeterrider]

October now , I agree with all your points. Thanks for watching : )

[@splodge57]

Good review, great bike but think I'd spend the extra £1000 for the Suzuki GSX800S. Looks nicer, more roomy and more for your money. Spoilt for choice.

[@exeterrider]

Yes the market is giving us plenty of choice at the moment isnt it. Thanks for watching : )

[@joedudz]

Nice looking bike but for me it needed to be a four.

[@exeterrider]

Fair enough Joe. Thanks for watching.

[@igosoniker9755]

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[@simongilbert2704]

go on ,,,, treat yourself ;;; but round headlight , ;;;;;

[@exeterrider]

Transalp is more my bag mate...you never know though

[@1990-t1j]

Bland, generic naked bike. Much prefer the new Suzuki.

[@exeterrider]

Its safe but then again it will still look good in 10 years time like the old cb500f from 2016...I appreciate your view ,Thanks

[@frenchenstein]

🌟Sadly the looks let it down badly. Looks like an insect 😐

[@lilynorthover8378]

It's a Hornet 😏

[@exeterrider]

😂

[@exeterrider]

@applecorp Fair comment mate. I have always liked the looks of the 500F and now the Hornet myself.