Honda CB1000 Hornet Full Ride Review | Stung by the Hornet!

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

Apologies everyone - small mistake in the intro talking about the forks on the standard bike as it turns out these ARE fully adjustable and same as on the SP, just black not gold.

[@GavinEdwards67]

Thanks for the review. Its the first review I've seen from a British KZbinr and was really nice not to have a computer generated voice over commentary like all the other foreign ones I've seen so far. Well done and keep up the good work. I'm definitely considering one when they're out in the new year 😁

[@tommytraddles]

Great review, really appreciate the honesty about nerves before the ride. I’d have been concerned about the power of the bike but also about going on a ride with some of the other journalists. All good guys but pretty hard core, experienced riders. Some of my least enjoyable days on a bike have been group rides with more experienced, faster (and let’s face it, much better) riders, feeling pressure to keep up before working out it’s better to be 5-10 minutes late to the cafe and face gentle ribbing than push too hard and never get there!

[@bandito1250]

Great review. Really good lines on those twisties, from 7:44 onwards. I'll need to test ride one when they're available.

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

@@bandito1250 Thanks!

[@phillipchandler8862]

Very good review. Thanks. I think it just needs a small fly screen to give some wind protection.

[@Ducatijay72]

For comparison, I have a bmw c 400 x i use for commuting, it was ex demo with 200 miles but with the led lights, nav and heated grips etc they are £8300 new, I actually really love it but this new Honda could really help save the motorcycle industry, this price with a Honda badge on and a detuned fireblade engine could be a game changer 😮

[@Trevster65]

Awesome bike for the price, these will fly out of dealers showrooms. Great review.

[@hanhtoobala7510]

Finally someone without the shitty AI voice over. And nice review

[@motorcycle-man]

Yeah the motorcycle scene is getting quite infested with that huh.

[@_Archambaud]

Definitely on the short list,thanks for the review👍

[@situzone]

Good review! Glad this popped up in the algorithm, smashed that subscribe button. As an owner of a cb 650r, and previously a ‘99 600f hornet, this bike really is tempting, even if I prefer the outgoing cb1000r looks, the price on this one makes it that more justifiable to upgrade

[@trumpetreneau]

How do you like your CB 650R? I’m on a CB 300R-my first and only bike so far.

[@rossm9676]

Nice review, i reckon you'll add subscribers pretty fast. You mentioned your day job gets you on these events, lucky you, what is your day job btw?

[@SteezyG]

How are new bikes so good and reasonably priced and cars are just expensive and shit.

[@MrTekeshi]

What other bikes are reasonably priced?

[@SteezyG]

@MrTekeshi Royal Enfield 450s, Suzuki Gsx 8s, Yamaha mt07

[@SomewhereInside]

For the benefit of anyone not familiar with the Honda Engine Braking feature via the TFT screen , it’s pretty amazing , you can dial the EB to maximum and it’s like having an automatic third brake .👍

[@telemaster]

First English review - thanks Dan! I think Honda has nailed this bike. I’m a retro fan usually (Thruxton owner) but there’s something really appealing about the look of the Hornet compared to other insect-like “super nakeds.” Keen to try one! Would you rather a free Hornet or Speed Twin RS? :)

[@SBKPete]

Although the SP version is under £10k, I suspect dealers will see this as an opportunity, to offer you a low price for your part ex. Good review, BTW 👍🏻

[@531c]

Sell it privately then

[@unenthusiast]

I'd like a half faired version.

[@peterkoning21]

I think I could live with one of these. POwer, torque and weight figures are right, looks like a good purchase.

[@constantin1959]

Thank you! I love 4 cylinder engines; pity there are so few of them now. But then, the power class of this bike is beyond my league.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

It will let you go as slow as you like

[@tonydare7614]

I don't think there's ever too much power, or that it's intimidating. If the brakes are good and the chassis is precise, the rider uses what's needed for the situation. Too little power or bad brakes or a poor chassis can be intimidating! Looks like a good package for the money, not sure you can get the best from it in with today's roads unless you live and commute in such perfect conditions.

[@78Outlaw]

Good review fella, would you have over the CB1000R ?

[@jfro5867]

For such a tiny channel you are pulling in some surprising reviews on the newest of the new bikes. Last month the Classic 650 now the Hornet. Must be doing something ‘they’ like. Think this bike is the modern day version of the super successful Suzuki Bandit 1200 of the mid 90’s (yes I had one!).

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

@@jfro5867 Thanks! Day job gets me on the events - KZbin is just a nice thing to do on top.

[@BlazinBlades]

Absolutely! I had one too 😊

[@Biggles83]

Amazing bike.. swap that exhaust can and it’s a beauty

[@BlazinBlades]

Kawasaki is holding back on pricing for the new Z900 because of this bike…they are in a serious bind. They do have cruise control and a 6 axis IMU which the Hornet lacks. They have to be at least 1,000 E/£ below if they want to take sales from this bike 😮 Thanks

[@fearhand12]

I personally would buy the Kawasaki simply for the factory cruise control and IMU. It turns it into a 365 commuter

[@stuartsharpe5513]

Looks like a great bike at an amazing price 😊

[@ragerider6283]

Great review. This is an interesting proposition because it's USP is obviously the price. However, in reality it's seemingly a good, but broadly unremarkabley typical Japanese 1000cc naked. Nonetheless, it's quite the achievement & Honda have put the competition to shame by offerring it at this price. Personally I don't think any of them can even get remotely close to competing at this price & Honda will sell truck loads of them.

[@crisadriancruzat5428]

would love to have that pricing in the Philippines when CB1000 hornet will be available. 🤞

[@jimihomoloko]

Great review. As a taller rider, I rly wish the content creators started to state their height in their description.

[@tommytraddles]

Totally agree. Many bikes these days are painful to ride for more than a few minutes if you’re over 6 ft.

[@jeremyr62]

@@tommytraddles I don't agree. I am 62yo and 6ft 4in. I can ride pretty much anything and long days in the saddle on sports bikes hold no fear. Not being a fat bastard helps and staying fit and flexible.

[@tommytraddles]

​@jeremyr62 I'm your age and same height. Also not a fat bastard! I remember when the R1 and new, smaller, Fireblade came out. I found with bikes like those the worst aspect was awful cramping in the legs. Weight on wrists not an issue once at a reasonable speed but I couldn't cope with the cramped riding position - and that's over 25 years ago! What's your secret.... yoga?

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

The forks are adjustable on the standard bike.

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuffMy apologies, you are right. Thanks for pointing it out, I’ll pin a comment on to that effect.

[@Lord_Winchester]

I'm torn between the Hornet SP and the new MT-09 SP. I like the black/gold of the Hornet quite a lot more than the colourful Yamaha. But I feel like the Yamaha is the more nimble, more refined bike due to the lower mass.

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

It got a Yamaha MT9 front, Kawazaki zxr tail and seat, and a Suzuki tank shape.. Clever move Honda.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

The tail is from 2005

[@joebloggs1583]

Good to see how the other manufacturers respond to this with there silly price hikes and ridiculous interest rate charges just like back in the 90s high interest rates and ridiculous new bike prices only an idiot would buy a new bike anytime soon with a huge correction on its way like the car market.😎👍

[@brunocarmona4958]

One of my first thoughts when I knew the prices of this new Hornet 1000 was that it is a two wheeled version of the Ford Mustang. The Hornet 1000 is the 2025 equivalent of the 1970s UJMs, japanese motorcycles that were simple, cheap and dominated by a big inline four engine. Despite the impressive price of the Honda I think that, overall, the Yamaha MT09 continues to be the best motorcycle deal in the current market. I really think Honda should offer cruise control (even as only an option). I don't think I could buy a motorcycle in 2025 without it. And because we are talking about Honda I have to say that I haven't yet recovered of the disappointment of not being able to buy the Hawk 11 in Europe. That, for me, is the most exciting motorcycle Honda makes, too bad it is reserved to the Japanese market.

[@elithegreat6463]

There has to be a catch for such a low pice ??, have you checked the VIN # on the bike you rode, and check if it was assembled in either Thailand or Singapore ??, cause a fully made "Japanese" made Bike , will be pricier ??

[@Lord_Winchester]

It's partly Chinese. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Almost all manufacturers outsource some production to china.

[@gregdominiclibunao2245]

How is it overall compare to 2024 xsr900?

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

@@gregdominiclibunao2245 Similar in character and the Yamaha is much lighter but the Honda wins on sheer grunt, I think.

[@alanhay-i5d]

i hope we can fit luggage

[@Ducatijay72]

Bet someone will do after market 😊

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Wonder how neutered the power is on this.

[@PlayerSalt]

cruse control option or standard? also the navigation any good ? i think its default

[@amococ2487]

I'm surprised you say that you are able to use all the revs without being too powerful. Just because you are getting up high in the rev range, doesnt mean you're going to get the full 157hp. You will only get that with WOT obviously. Your throttle control dictates the power regardless. I just thought it was a strange thing to say.

[@midlifecrisismotorcyclist]

@@amococ2487 You’re right - I probably didn’t get near full power but I think the short gearing helped the feeling you were getting more from the engine than you perhaps actually were.

[@motorcycle-man]

@@midlifecrisismotorcyclist To be fair, I highly disagree with what amo is saying here. The statement 'you will only get full power at WOT' is factually incorrect considering I do not need a WOT to be able to reach 11.000RPM which is where this engines peak power lies.

[@R-Tap]

Flew from Ireland for a few hours over to Motorcycle live to see this bike. This must be the 1st review online. Amazing value, looks great, a few exposed cables (it's not pricey). Looking forward to this. Could be my first litre bike. 🤔

[@7mag]

Thanks for this; good review. Was there anything about the bike you didn't like?