2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Review

[@jamesf8864]

I want to thank Honda personally for making this bike. We don't need 600 grams shaving off crankshafts, radar-guided sidestands and winglets for £22,000. Some updated looks and the odd minor advancement is fine, with a real world price tag. Thank you, Honda! This is the kind of approach most of us want to see, I think ❤

[@patrickmalone9380]

These so called utubers yes my fleet old dungers cbr blackbird latest I need fit wings and quick shifter to go to the local shops. But my leathers on with Name on the back.

[@dashuntas.m4045]

Speak for yourself, I absolutely need my laser-guided side stands for my trips to get coffee

[@jamesf8864]

@@dashuntas.m4045 You'll probably be wanting the Bluetooth helmet straw option to go with that, for wireless slurping on the go! 😁

[@Chambers36TheEnter]

More specifically the China Sundiro Honda Motorcycle Co, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get this for £9999 without them.

[@markm9978]

@@Chambers36TheEnter In a Video from 1000PS from Austria you can see at 15:15 that the wheel rims have an embossing 'Made in China'. Look and feel is on the cheap side. I assume the bike will sell very well but It is what you pay for.

[@doug3011]

150 odd horsepower 180 rear tyre, good front end ,,quick shifter , under 10k and makes Fagan smile..what a machine ..well done Honda

[@noeserd]

The narrow rear tire works wonders on the hornets, my 750 has 160 and you can't compare the fun you have to the other bike in its league

[@midhungopan9270]

​@@noeserd how about the cornering confidence?.... I'm using a CB500X that too has 160 rear for a 471cc motor with only 47ps power it is enough but how about the 750 with almost double the power

[@musguelha14]

​@@midhungopan9270 it's completely fine, bigger tire doesn't mean more grip.

[@BillCook62]

Honda finally catching on to what riders really want. Not 6 axis imu's with front and rear radar with wheelie control and automatically lowering suspension with 75 rider modes. Give us the basics at an affordable price. Royal Enfield done exactly that.

[@gingerelvis]

Enfield are a prime example of less is more at a reasonable quality and price. They are killing it at the minute for good reason.

[@Nathan-n5d6o]

this bike has wheelie control

[@avrc9285]

“It’s 155 hp it’s not gonna rip your balls off” ….growing up the vmax had something like 118 hp and we’d sht our pants just with the idea of riding one. Now 150+ hp not cutting it.. who would have thought that back then.

[@siraff4461]

Chassis, brakes, suspension and tyres are in a different world now. I remember back then using tyres that felt like plastic, brakes which needed your whole hand and all your strength, clutches which made you a real man (even if you were a woman) and frames/suspension that were more like a bouncy/bendy suggestion than actually useful for getting grip/control. On top of that its 155hp is at 11,000rpm and it doesn't even make its peak torque until 9,000rpm while older bikes tended to have similar torque but at lower rpm - so they pushed just as hard but for less time.

[@PTSeTe]

I was thinking the same, I absolutely shit my balls on small roads like the ones in the video when giving the beans to my 97hp GSR600. I also remember trying 10 odd years ago a GSXR750 with 150hp and that felt like going warp speed on the street.

[@markm9978]

Traction control, wheely control etc. make it less mindblowing but safer.

[@melthebelgian.5837]

My first big bike was 95hp on a good day, it was the step up in torque that I loved over my 250, brakes and handling well let's not talk about them. My next one had 110hp but more importantly had brakes, and handling.

[@stewartmckinley7058]

They will probably be 13 k here

[@davidscott7238]

I could happily open KZbin and see a daily upload from you guys honestly makes the rubbish weather etc bearable

[@tonyw3250]

Rubbish weather, it's beautiful outside here in Sydney😁

[@garymcbrearty5845]

For all those who moan about 180 rear tyres being too small, a quick walk past 500 bikes at a BSB race should prove most road riders only use 80% of width & only a fool would ruin a sweet steering front end with a hard to turn fat rear tyre. Also 155bhp radial calipers T/C and sub 10 grand is beyond any time warp beating spec. As for wooden brakes do what most real world riders do, quality branded sintered pads and braided lines

[@bearcatracing007]

100% this

[@maxzimmermann6605]

Easy, that's how it should be. Add a little Aftermarket exhaust to it, different mirrors and a short rear end, and you've got a beautiful Thing.

[@siraff4461]

Considering you can get a very nice aftermarket master, hoses and fitting for a few hundred quid its worth looking into if it botheres you. I have a feeling decent sintered pads, lines and fluid may well be enough anyway. Then throw out that exhaust can that was obviously designed to be replaced (thats why its made like junk) and you have a very capable, nice sounding and nice riding bike. All still under £11k if you shop wisely.

[@johnflavin1602]

“What a waste of a Saturday” 😂

[@alm4132]

Spit out my coffee on that one!!!🤣🤣

[@ametistihiomo]

I may be old but if 150+ hp is not cool for a bike I may just lie down and wait for someone to bury me :D

[@ellwoodwolf]

It's more than I will ever need and I'm a fattie

[@Villani_AV]

I've been happy with 75, 94, and 121, so idk how 150 isn't enough on the street

[@LeoNidasPlayForFun]

agree, I got a '94 fireblade with 124 hp, 3.3 sec to 100kmh, top speed 260kmh, pretty enough for me too

[@siraff4461]

@@LeoNidasPlayForFun This Hornet is only 8lb of torque up on that and needs to get to 9000rpm to make it. From 10% more engine. Don't let peak power figures fool you. When you crack the throttle in the appropriate gear there isn't going to be much in it until the Hornet can run through its entire rpm range. Its also slightly heavier than your blade and has no aerodynamics to speak of - not that the old blades were much good in that department - but the Hornet is still going to lose out as speeds get very high. Not knocking it though. I wouldn't call it cheap but its nowhere near the rip off we're used to and looks like a nice bike.

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

this bike is 3k cheaper in my country then a ktm smc 690 wich has 1/3rd of the amount of parts . mindboggling . chapeau honda for keeping it real and putting other brands on the spot

[@arunps7719]

which country ?

[@Juuul89]

@@arunps7719 really?! Here the Honda is 1000 more

[@Chambers36TheEnter]

Well if you look at the wheel it's stamped "MADE IN CHINA" so i'd imagine quite a lot of the parts are Chinese on the cb1000.

[@arunps7719]

@@Juuul89 'here' is where bro?

[@Juuul89]

@@arunps7719 Netherlands

[@doolar]

So happy to see all the uploads guys! Makes a dull December Monday, well, not dull. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@FortyFourTeeth]

No, thank you!

[@cv5645]

This is the first blue collar bike for ages. With a pipe, map and some aftermarket bits like the master cylinder it'll be a real weapon. You only have to listen the inner woolard from Statham on this review to know, we are looking at greatness on a budget. It's not like you can use more than 100 hp 90% of the time anyway...all it is missing is a funky bikini fairing, kerker, and a CB900 silver and blue classic paint job. Perfect.

[@AmstedamVallon]

FINALLY someone actually puts this bike through its paces. All the other videos from this release are people going 60-80 and that’s it. You’re punching it out of corners and lighting it up on the straights. Thank you for showing what this bike can do. Cheers.

[@dstev55]

I agree. Didn’t see usernamekate push it above 8k. She kept going on about the mid range which is fair enough but nothing about the top end.

[@aria8928]

It's what we come to 44teeth for

[@zakelwe]

I just watched the Bike World video where he did a 117km/h wheelie ... you need to watch other channels. They are all ducklings following though to be fair. I prefer Al's more POV though

[@UsernameKate]

@@dstev55 was waiting to watch this video to see what speeds I can get away with including when I post more of the ride haha

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

Smart of Honda, tighten their margins and build an inflation buster. In this economy where new bike prices are escaping the majority these will see very well.

[@johnojoseph]

Great now build a fared version - add £1k to the price and you will have the sports bike I want. A big step up from a 600, but without costing £20k.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Bingo me too

[@xavierh.5102]

I was thinking the same thing... this bike is good, but a 1000cc sportbike for less than the current 600s? that would be insane. a lot of people don't need or want more power than an early 2000s liter bike.

[@TheCyberMantis]

So find a used 2012 to 2016 Honda Fireblade. That is the bike you want.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

@@TheCyberMantis to uncomfortable now for my older bones. I want the upright bars and uncramped legs position. 😀

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@thecornishbiker9323 That is totally understandable. Keep riding as long as you can.

[@timmckinley54]

Jesus I miss riding bikes in Spain. I also remember when a 180 was the preferred choice and 150hp was eye watering. Great video as always!

[@hopalong8715]

Yesss!! I am so glad Honda have nailed the new Hornet. I have the 900 (again an ex fireblade engine) and love it to pieces. Sure, it'll feel nothing like this new one, but a lot of the praise you've placed on this bike I feel is applicable (whilst bearing in mind the age) to the old 900 and 600. Fun engines in a twitchy yet stable frame. Bikes that make you giggle and smile WITHOUT braking the bank. Thank you Honda! This is what the industry needed so badly

[@Ken.ch452]

I've watched numerous vids on this bike, nearly didn't watch this one. What a mistake that would have been. The others have been great, worth watching, but this one, the most worth it! Good on yer, Al and Honda.

[@izzy8609]

You guys make me enjoy riding bikes just due to the passion and effort that goes into your videos. It makes me feel proud to relate on so many levels and still have something new to learn with each new upload. I own the 2024 cb1000r black edition so I was chomping at the bit to hear your guy's input on the new revamped sp iteration and you didn't disappoint. (no surprise there)

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

This bike could be Honda's dream ticket for massive sales, it looks a hoot to ride, like my old S1000r, brilliant at all speeds with great handling, nice review Al

[@mattwilcox8134]

The only bad thing about this bike, is that they aren’t bringing it to North America currently. It would have been a guaranteed purchase by me if they did

[@CockatooDude]

It's likely due to EPA noise regulations and how they work vs Euro noise regs. I'd recommend watching FortNine's video on the Honda TransAlp, it describes the issue much better than I could here in a comment.

[@alm4132]

+1. of many.

[@mpkback]

All I want for Christmas is my 44 teeth

[@lasseolsen9212]

Great review, loved the passion in the riding and the narration :) Haven’t tried it, but I was quick to order one - can’t wait 🤩

[@fyorbane]

Great vid Nige! What a bike for the money. This will make the other manufactures look up and take note. Like others have said, shame it only comes in flat black. Still, for that price you could get it painted in the colour of your choice and still be quids in. I will be keeping my 1100 Tuono but hats off to Honda for producing a bike like this.

[@Kawasakifreak1]

After over 8 years not riding bikes this is what I've been looking for to start riding again.

[@calvinhall4878]

Fantastic solid reviews from MCN and 44 Teeth....I'm sold.

[@TheScortUK]

Looking forward to a test ride - seems mad that in 2025, we'll be able to buy a naked superbike with 155 0 odd ponies, for the same money that got me a new Street Triple RS back in 2018. Bravo Honda!

[@tomevans4078]

“What a waste of a Saturday” haha! Glad you enjoyed the bike so much, Al.

[@deanp6929]

What a great vid Al! This is the only Hornet vid I've watched as thought it didn't appeal. I was wrong. 👍

[@SuperSavage35]

The fact that you'd seriously consider getting this says an awful lot and it really comes across how much fun you're having on that thing. I think Honda need to bring more of these into the UK than they first thought.

[@matto250]

21:40 ‘I think if I had to give a pound, for every wheelie I’ve done today, the CEO of Green Peace would be a multi millionaire’ - underrated comment

[@marcusgeorge1825]

The 750 Hornet really surprised me, especially with its 160 section rear. Absolutely brilliant apart from that original headlight assembly that has now been fixed. This should be similar, with the 180, just turned up to 11 (factoring in the price and success of its little brother). Reviews watched, deposit paid! First time in 46 years of riding that I’ve put a deposit on a bike that I haven’t ridden.

[@TRJx86]

Been great seeing the Trio back on the BBB. The best part of winter and the subsequent bike launch season is the 44T reviews, by far the most valued opinion I follow, I think its Al, boothy or Chris' relatability for me . Great stuff

[@The.JZA.]

It's funny how at the start Al seemed like he had already decided that it was just gonna be a relatively boring and cheap naked sports bike and then as the video goes on he gets more and more enthusiastic about it even saying it "takes the piss out of bikes that cost twice the price". This bike is exciting. I have the "baby brother" CB650R and it's anything but boring. Tune, Akrapovic titanium exhaust, quicker throttle tube, good tyres, QS. Get it on a windy road and rev it to the red line over and over. What a hoot!

[@harpersneil]

My old 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R had 140hp and it never felt boring to me. You can't put a price on character.

[@the3rddecline]

Wow, thank you so much for the great review Al! Man, if I look at what one could otherwise get for 10k!! To me, those alternatives now look like a bunch of greedily overpriced, fashionable midrange bikes. I'd rather buy this, any day! I'd love to see a budget tune up with the bike. Change the can, brake lines and pads, before deciding if one really needs another master cylinder. Phenomenal bike!

[@squidsleap]

Wow, I wasn't expecting to have this on the short list. Im impressed. I was thinking about the R9....a lot, but this is more relaxed and at my age more in line with how I'd be riding. I think it will come down what kind of small windscreens are available. Even my street triple RS ended up with small screen. I like some wind protection, but dont want to ride sport bikes anymore. I sold a daytona R for the street tripple rs and fell in love with the more upright position. The RS was still very track day friendly though. I dont think I'd be happy with this new hornet on a track day. Those pegs would eat ground a lot. That price is insane though, well done Honda!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

It has a cable clutch? All the better!

[@kleinbottled79]

Kate doing the floss made my evening.

[@Plasticjesus504]

Another fantastic video from the best motorcycle channel in the business. That price definitely made me pause. They are gunna sell a shit ton of these bikes.

[@aria8928]

Manufacturers realizing why inline 4's that rev to sweet jesus were everyone's favourite

[@mvoutour]

Once my buddy traded bikes with me for the afternoon and I fell in love with his CBR 1000 RR (Fireblade). Wished they made a naked version of it like my Triumph Speed Triple and now they've done it. What a neat bike especially for the price.

[@DL180sx]

Sounds like it's pretty easy to get the brakes right with an rcs master and lines. Exhaust everyone swaps anyways so that's a given. I ride the 17 blade and can see the similarities.

[@matthewkabbash]

Loved the opener. Heartfelt. No way you could have pictured that.. Who is Mr. Need sliders in front of you?

[@MrBrimsy]

Looks like a fun and sensible-priced motorcycle is finally hitting the showroom. Well done Honda and also a great an informative review from the 44 teeth cre again. Look forward to seeing these in dealerships soon.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Great road test Al and without a doubt anyone thinking of buying who watches this will. Some years ago now I brought a CB100R and soon got bored with it. I would imagine you have ridden one so how does this compare if you have. Got to say watching you riding this has made me realise just how old I am at 73 and how much slower I am these days.

[@ODGreenZa]

Used to deliver medicine on a CB250 in the late 90s. Nice to see CB still going

[@simonwallis9520]

Wow, top praise indeed that Al might buy one. I'm thinking of one myself from a Street Triple RS. Loving the low seat, agility and price although love the red colour on the basic model. The best review on this bike ( sorry Kate and Chopsy) - pulling wheelies, ragging it, swearing at the rider in front and talking about lunch 😂 I wear my 44 Teeth t shirt with pride 😊

[@shadowred1980]

I've ordered one. Dealer said they have 8 ordered, all the Sp version.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Honda reckon it'll be 60/40 in favour of the SP but not sure why you'd bother with the base model unless you hated the black

[@Leethemetalwarrior]

@@FortyFourTeeth I think colour would be the only reason. Spec wise it's a no brainer.

[@shadowred1980]

@@FortyFourTeeth That dealer, has 4 sp's coming for his stock and 2 of the base bike. It might be that the sp's sell out and the standard is all people can get.

[@N6J6]

You from Israel by chance? Because we also only get 8 in February and I’m lucky to have gotten my hands on one. 4 years biking, 3 years car and I frickin can’t wait to get back on that beautiful Hornet

[@thecornishbiker9323]

​@@FortyFourTeethwould be nice in the hrc colours. Id pay another 57p for that upgrade

[@cavanon]

Fantastic review as usual 44Teeth. I think this machine will pair perfectly with my Honda Civic e:HEV in the garage.

[@luckylanno]

I think Honda always does horn over indicators, but other manufacturers do it the other way around. At least for the bikes I've seen in the last 10 years or so.

[@ewganhoff]

I've owned a few Hondas since they swapped the horn and indicators. It actually makes more sense.

[@icklepob88]

I've said it for years. 99% of people don't need all the extra power, extra gadgets, over complicated gimmicks, when in reality, stripped back, affordable, fun bikes, would be a better option. I know manufacturers sell on "more is better" but honestly, analogue basic cheaper bikes is where manufacturers need to start looking. And Al, give over with the leg dangle ya daft sod.

[@Wardeneo]

“Go one mate, you got sliders on, fucking use them” had me in stitches 😂

[@davidfischer7528]

Wow, when i sat on this new hornet it looked a bit bulky, especcialy the tank looks HUGE. I will have to test ride it! Thank you for the review :)

[@bitzannbobz]

this bike, decat and slip on and tail tidy. job done. i have an MT10SP which i will never get rid and a 2007 CB600F hornet, but i will wait 2 years and get this hornet as my commuter when it drops to 7k used. ❤

[@rosco950ss7]

Started of motorcycling as a Honda fan in my teens a couple or more decades ago but they lost me, this is the first Honda in yonks that has my attention. Finally something a little edgy that I'd be proud to own. I'm think I'll go test ride....

[@marekzacek5400]

Sweet review confirming what I already thought. This bike is going to be a banger! Upgrading from my MT07 is going to be between MT09 and this puppy :D

[@Gorbyrev]

Entertaining as ever Mr Statham. What a machine!

[@nl5095]

Great review, gives me a real sense of what this bike is like!

[@SongJLikes]

“ dOeS iT mAkE gIrLs WeT?? “ ** SUBSCRIBED **

[@DaveCBR600F]

That was an amazing review, I’ve been interested in this bike from when I first see it. Thank you 👌

[@davetalton6939]

Back again! I should stop commenting otherwise it looks like I’m just sat here waiting for your videos…

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂 Cheers Dave

[@Just-one-more-thing81]

What a bike. Good on Honda for giving the world a bike with that capability at that price. Should make other manufacturers sit up & pay attention. Honda will sell shit loads of these

[@ellwoodwolf]

Not in North America.... Because they won't bring it here for 3 years

[@Aint1S]

It just looks so clean... Glad to see that it rides the same as it looks!

[@ravenwp6648]

Im stuck at 10:29 wondering if the subframe is removeable. From a repairs stance surely it should be or is this a saving cut from honda. i almost feel bad if it is knowing how many will end up being stripped for parts cause it wont be repairable.

[@ironzep]

Well fuck, this might be my next bike! Did not expect to want this bike at all but this review convinced me I need to ride this bike. Good job Al, 44 Teeth and Honda!

[@jaredmotopnw]

155 hp is perfect, usable, power. Also, on the cheap weld on the exhaust… besides a tail tidy, that’s the first thing you replace.

[@gingerelvis]

I'm really not surprised that this is a stonker, people are quick to shit on Honda for being dull, they're just doing things differently and not getting involved ine top trumps willy waving. It looks like a cracking bike for people who actually ride rather than polish their bikes, cheap and simple, powerful enough and exciting for a weekend blat but manageable and comfortable for a weeks commuting. It's kind of a throwback to what bikes used to be like before you had to be on management money to buy them. It's actually become a bit unusual to have an inline four these days after decades of them being the status quo, it's quite nice to see I'm bloody bored of paralell twins in everything.

[@Markus97]

how does the bike feel in comparison to a 990 Duke? I ridden the Duke and love the handling compared to my MT 10 right now but the honda seems like also a good choice.

[@RobertJones-pm3zk]

Wonder if they will be bringing the hornets to the USA? Thank you as always for the video, ride safe!

[@ellwoodwolf]

9 months after they dump the last cb1000r in the world is sold somewhere in the mid-west.

[@johnstephens1447]

Looks great value, but I would pay a little extra for cruise control, you really need it these days, especially if you go touring.

[@richardclements6718]

That bike seems like a hoot, sit up & meet Jesus handle bars plus 155hp has to be fun🤙

[@BrianMcCann421]

I have seen all the reviews for this bike, and a lot of journalists are calling it cheap. It's not cheap, it's still £10k. £10k is what the price should be, we have just gotten used to being ripped off. Other nakeds are just stupidly expensive. For instance, a bog standard KTM Duke 990 is £13k and the R model will be approx. £15k. Honda has got the price bang.

[@luismsaguiar]

mt-09

[@Terraceview]

No it's not "cheap" but Honda is showing that the other brands are literally killing motorcycling.

[@BrianMcCann421]

@@Terraceview very true 👍

[@BrianMcCann421]

@@luismsaguiar Yes the MT09 is almost £2k more expensive if comparing the SP models on both bikes, the MT09 has only 3 pistons with 117bhp, so far less bike for much more money. So your point is?

[@luismsaguiar]

​@@BrianMcCann421in Portugal the difference between Mt-09 sp and Hornet Sp is 500€ and Mt-09 as more torque and is lighter, it's better? Can't tell ..

[@WestCoastVisitor]

Most people don't need the things that the Hornet doesn't have. Going back to more basic fundamentals means people can afford a very good bike. Who woulda thunked it?

[@RustyBarnacle]

Easily the best review from any of the riders on this launch event.

[@stigweird3155]

Nice bike and review but its your jacket that caught my eye....what is it please?

[@gnarshread]

Looks like the perfect package for real life. I will absolutely look at one when they show up in the US.

[@getdownmikelove]

I owned the 2004 Honda 599 (600 Hornet), and it was much better than the sum of its parts. I miss that bike. It was blast to ride and not too intimidating. If this is the same ethos as the 600 hornet, I would love to try one.

[@michaelch6536]

The last honda i rode was a 09 fireblade until this day the best bike ive ridden and ive owned a fair few litre bikes

[@Theo_Soul]

Nice review, as always mate.

[@JezzaGee]

Low cost, looks good, can't complain really! :D

[@gzaf83]

Greece lookin pretty as always. Great vid

[@chubbybrown4real]

Greasy Spain

[@gzaf83]

@@chubbybrown4real All mediterrainian countries are greasy. Thats the best part, I would say.

[@amococ2487]

Greece??? It was Spain

[@quacker998]

It’s the 180 rear and a forward weight bias that makes it agile and quick and fun

[@ducky237]

Can't be that far off an MT10 performance wise 🤔 at £10k it's a great buy. Always enjoy watching you boys hoon around 🤣

[@Juuul89]

Here the MT10 is 6k more expensive than the Honda, absolute insanity

[@ducky237]

@Juuul89 about the same price difference here too 👍, makes the hornet look like a steal 👍

[@ianclose123]

Doesn't the MT10 also have awful mpg? For the kind of buyer that wants a bike under 10k, chances are the Hornet having better mpg will only further encourage it to be a popular bike.

[@ducky237]

@@ianclose123 MT10 is thirsty but a lot of that is the hooning around it was built for 🤣. You can get reasonable mpg out of it but you'd need the riding temperament of a Saint! Would have thought the same goes for the hornet to be fair with it fireblade derrived engine & short gearing 👍

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

I’d argue handling wise this might have the MT10 beat, simply because the MT10 has less front end feel due to the more upright ergonomics and longer nose feel, and the Hornet SP has much better suspension and brakes when compared to the base MT10 while still costing a few grand less… yeah it lacks an IMU but 99% of riders will never be able to even maximize the potential of an IMU, or of these bikes for that matter. In terms of power, there’s a 3 hp difference between the Hornet and MT10. Absolutely negligible real world… performance per $ spent the Hornet is now the class leader…

[@SuperBounce1987]

Great Review. Reminds me of my old Hornet 900. The fact that it had an older FireBlade engine was the main reason I bought it. Usually means there already is a vast catalogue of parts readily available for it. Not that you ever needed them but it was nice to know. Also meant I could do some funky Frankenstein shit with the gearing. We swapped it out with a '98 FireBlade's gearbox, did some tweaks to the fuelling and exhaust and it flew (Fly Screen Recommended!!!) Again it didn't need these mods for general use as it was great already. An amazing all rounder that you could ride all day and still have a ton of fun. Then came the CB1000R... Not the first few gens... Skip those ugly fuckers... I mean the Neo Cafe Sports versions, beautiful but expensive and heavy. I actually preferred the smaller CB650R and I still have it. Rider aids are getting better but you still get that kick in the foot from the rear brake pedal when the bike senses just the slightest bit of lock. TC is very noticeable, I too was asking how to turn it off frequently but I am glad it still allows me to lift the front up easily. Looking at you Yamaha!!! My only gripe is the modern styling. I do still prefer the traditional round headlight look and it is really a shame that the CB R range is more expensive. What used to be the budget range is now premium. It's all backwards.

[@mpicanza4491]

When will we see reviews of the standard version?? 😍

[@willwye410]

Brembos but no braided hoses = Easy upgrade to improve feel?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

It needs a master cylinder really

[@Hypersonik]

Hoses are braided. They use an internal braid - they always have. Why are stainless lines used? They disperse heat better. You will not get better feel from a different line - that's an old wives tale :) Infact see if you can measure the expansion on the OEM line with a micrometer. No pressure to full two handed squeeze no measurable difference from when I did it hence I know now. When people change lines, they also refresh and bleed the fluid - this is what gives you a better feel. MC on the other hand - massive difference.

[@youtubed9695]

Only downside is it's soo good it's going to be popular.. also the SP is only one colour but bravo honda im booking a test ride in the new year

[@willyoung5465]

God Al, you actually sound like a motorcycling journo. 😅 Nice review Nige.

[@FrankFurther]

The first recent Honda I'd actually buy

[@Villani_AV]

This is the type of bike we need

[@Villani_AV]

If they made a cbr1000f i would be so sold too

[@maiken8434]

Loved the vid as always fagan. Ive got an '18 CB1000R which is almost the same bike....is this a better bike?

[@MrMandown46]

I was really surprised how disinterested in this you all appeared at the last video when you talked about it, especially given the news segment about dealers shutting. If it's successful it's got the potential to force every other manufacturer to start building better, more realistic bikes. It really shows how fucked the media is when you're talking like 150+hp as being nothing special, it's what, 15hp down on a Blackbird? It's got more power than early superbikes. Media and manufacturers really need a reset with what people can actually afford to buy, insure, run and maintain on real roads.

[@stephenp4563]

I bought an MT09 SP this year. Am I going to be annoyed if I test-ride this?

[@ellwoodwolf]

Stop looking after you buy lol

[@marksimpson5218]

I don’t think so, I love the CP3 motor in my tracer. I’ve never been a lover of in-line four motors, apart from my 22MT10 of course.

[@garethmartin2911]

How does it compare to a mt10?

[@Phillc748]

I think Honda are making the best standard sounding 4cylinder these days, the stock exhaust lets it down looks wise but it’s been made clearly to be possible to change which is great. So sub £11k with a nice slip on exhaust and the blipper and it would be bang on

[@waltermcinnis]

I'm "155 hp is a lot for a bike" years old.

[@monco3512]

Quick shifter has Hard/Medium/Soft settings for up and down separately, but they cheaped out on cruise control? Honda hates my right hand.

[@ilyf00ta]

Love the look of this bike. I'd seriously consider this as a daily.

[@Daniel-gb9ex]

If we could get the SP in the red color of the base bike that would be perfect

[@henrysmith5604]

Very entertaining review 😊