Is the Honda Hornet CB750 the new king of the parallel twins? | MCN

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We'd love to hear your views so get them down in the comment section! Which naked bike do you think is best? Honda's new Hornet CB750 or the perennially popular Yamaha MT-07?
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[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Which one would you Buy?

[@trailrider1980]

If buying new the honda. But realistically, a used mt07 is a much better bargain. I got my mt07 for less than 5k usd. 2019 model still with warranty.

[@ralphwarom2514]

Honda. Not my kind of bike. But it would be a honda if i had to choose.

[@pacheraaquatica87]

The Yamaha looks better but the Honda sounds better in my opinion. Does anyone agree with that? I would get the Honda based on this review and it would suit me better. What a bargain with all that tech!

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

I've ordered the Hornet. Can't wait!

[@MaxxMotoDotBe]

Too busy pulling wheelies on the old MT-07 to even consider.

[@BikesofRye]

The Hornet is one of the most exciting bikes for the money I have ridden in a long time. The engine is superb and its chassis is lively. Just a shame it doesn't look quite as good as it rides

[@jackiechan5626]

They should have put a 180 section rear on it… it would have done wonders for the looks IMO. It’s one of the reasons the GSX8S and MT look soo good.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@jackiechan5626 I thought that but the smaller tire certainly make it a whole lot more nimble. It’s a bike that handles better than it has any real right to

[@rayhan4502]

Eh wdym it doesnt looks good

[@Karozy4869]

@@rayhan4502 Honda has never nailed the streetfighter look comparing to Yamaha or Ducati. The bike doesn't look bad, but it's not that good either. I'd prefer the CB750 to follow the Neo Sport Cafe and have the look of the CB650R instead. With that we'll have a bike that looks good, is fun to ride and doesn't weight as much as an adv bike.

[@spotthedogg]

They certainly have made some awesome looking CB650/1000\300R naked bikes, this little molded headlight design has to die

[@trailrider1980]

Exactly the results I was expecting. After almost 10 years there is a new king...congrats to the hornet.... You have to keep in mind that you are comparing a newly designed bike to a decade old one. Yamaha is finally forced to improve the mt07.

[@fyorbane]

The MT07 got dethroned by the excellent Triumph Trident 660.

[@orentom2]

You can get the honda with michlen road5

[@danielcosta1987]

@@fyorbane i test rode the trident at lauch, the throtle response felt terrible compared to the mt07 or cb650r (the closest rivals at the time) love the design tho.

[@gsm_liv8980]

@@danielcosta1987 same. Also the front suspension setup feels a bit too hard for me being a lighter person, and the engine is considerably hotter which makes riding in traffic more uncomfy than it already is. At least the seat is quite nice

[@BodybuildingSteve]

@@fyorbane yeah but triumph reliability is LOL

[@LColUK]

I've had an MT-07 (2020) for 3 years now, and I cannot fault it. It's great fun to ride, reliable, quick, nimble, and looks fantastic. I rode a Hornet over the weekend, and tomorrow I'll put a deposit down on one. It had everything the Yam had (apart from the looks), and then some. The clutch and gearchanges were incredibly smooth, it was quicker, the optional quickshifter is fantastic, the bluetooth integration for satnav etc is great, and somehow there's even less wind buffeting at higher speeds. I've not been riding long, and I've only ever owned Yamaha bikes. I'll be genuinely sad to see the back of my beloved MT-07, but the Hornet impressed so much on that one test ride that I'm not sure how Yamaha will sell many more MT-07's this year.

[@filoIII]

YZ/MT series have never been known as "nimble." They're know for poor handling.

[@jeremywebber6353]

How tall are you? I’m trying to decide on these 2 bikes but he said the mt is better for taller riders, and I’m 6’2 so can’t decide which would be better bc it seems like the hornet is the superior bike

[@LColUK]

@@jeremywebber6353 I'm 6'1 and porky. I couldn't feel a lot of difference between the bikes, but I did only spend an hour or 2 with the Hornet. The MT is pretty uncomfortable after 90+ minutes but that's more to do with the crap seat. Otherwise, if you can run the extra cash to a Tracer, they feel much roomier.

[@whiskeythrottle333]

I would have bought a used MT-09 or XSR900 over any of these bikes. Yes I'm talking used bike, but probably around the same price as a new Hornet/mt-07. I own XSR900 -22 and MT-07 -20 and once you ride the 900cc tripple, the paralell twin feels like quiet, slow tractor. The only thing the MT-07 is good at is the price I think. Its a great commuter bike, if you are a short person. An XSR900/MT-09 probably feels like a Fiat Uno compared to a super sportbike.....but the price (both purchase and insurance) will double or tripple. :)

[@LColUK]

@@whiskeythrottle333 Aye, I get that - and to be honest you can pick up a 5 year old MT-09 for a very similar price. Not on a PCP deal though, and I like my little twins! Just goes to show, one bike just isn't enough 🙂

[@Banditmanuk]

Such a well-made video. Presented by one of the best motorcycle journalists. Looks like Honda are going to sell loads, especially if they can maintain the very competitive price. Hope you can in the future, do a 4 way test to include the Triumph Trident and the new Suzuki

[@banestock]

Also would be interesting to compare it to the older 790 duke, as I've riden that bike and they plan to relaunch it in the Asian markets.

[@chiefyy710]

yea id buy this over the Mt-07 if theyd freakin bring it to the states

[@mike1967sam]

I sold my Yamaha MT-07 and bought a Honda CB750 Hornet and I finally realized what a Yamaha would feel like if it actually had quality parts from the forks to the brakes to the engine to the torque.

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Have you watched the video?

[@MotoGoato]

The MT is showing it's age and dated low end technology ... the bike has barely changed in a decade or so other than re-styling and very minor tweaks. Time for a major update or maybe even totally new model. Honda have smashed it with the Hornet .. it's going to steal a LOT of sales from the Yamaha ...

[@gbner9991]

@@MotoGoato True. But I think Yamaha is taking so long because it will be big update to the CP2 engine, which is mounted in multiple bikes . My guess is that it will get a ride by wire system. That will allow them to give all the features that it's currently lacking, especially in the T7 and Tracer 7. At the moment they have reached a limit with the tech on these bikes and I think costumers won't be happy if they go for another round of useless updates like we got until now.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

It was meant to be an expensive, not bad ass. It’s pretty good for the value.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Yeah honda is known to have quality feeling its like comparing mazda to honda and toyota cars

[@ozzyg82]

Can’t wait for a 3-way between these and the GSX 8S, and maybe even a 4-way including the lovely Trident.

[@cxnnxrjxy]

Interesting choice of words but hey.

[@justaname9544]

Fk it, make it a 5-way with the CB650R

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

The hornet is a much better bike than the trident.

[@kbattraw]

​@@DavidSmith-hn5gg the trident wins the beauty contest in the segment though, IMO.

[@barrymergen6345]

3-way….😂

[@paulyflyer8154]

I love the Monty Python style desk on the runway... And now for something completely different

[@Secularworld60]

I find Michaels reviews always to the point , impartial and coming from a place of experience and importantly no “dude” or “bro” thrown into the commentary .

[@scotteilers5626]

Or unnecessary F bombs. Just turned a video off the other day not because I was offended morally but intellectually.

[@HybridMiranda]

I like the looks of this MT07 more, but I'd prefer the performance of the Honda... I'm a 5'7" woman, so it'd probably fit me really well. And as for the tires, if the MT07 has better tires, then I guess I'd be switching to those on the second set for the Honda (or another comparable pair that plays well with the Hornet). I wonder if I could also take the rear-view-mirror stalks from the MT07 as well, then repaint parts of the Hornet... I'd love to see the lights from the Aprilia RS660 on the Hornet with the adaptive lighting for corners.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Great comparison review; very well considered and fun to watch. I test rode the Hornet last week and fell in love with it almost immediately. Loads of torque, really agile, lightweight, sounds awesome (even with stock exhaust), really easy to ride. I originally had my heart set on the Neo Café CB650R, but as soon as I sat on the Hornet it just felt right. An hour later I placed my order. Also, I think it looks great too! Not classic like the CB650R naked perhaps, but sharp and purposeful. Much better in the flesh than on images or fillm imo

[@ktmkevin]

Fun comparison! Let's hope the Hornet (and maybe the GSX8S) will finally give Yamaha the push they need to thoroughly upgrade the mt-07. I mean the last facelift... A weird looking headlight and funky colours won't make up for poor suspension, axial brakes and a right side up front fork. Also 70 bhp suddenly seems like a bit of a dud compared to the Hornet, GSX8S and also the Tuono 660 which has a comparable engine setup!

[@jokensy101]

The mt07 looks better than the Honda and the headlight is not weird! 😋

[@We-Cook-It]

I own an 2022 MT-07 & never had a thought of regret it is super awesome & raw I enjoy it.👌🏽👍🏽👏🏽💯 Other brands like the Honda & Suzuki are trying to copy and add more for that I would upscale to a MT-09 & be even more happier.👌🏽👍🏽👏🏽💯

[@BagpipekilR]

The GSX8S is gonna be a game changer. I have owned many suzukis. All have been dead reliable, to a fault. Such a well built brand. I really hope they come out with a fully faired 8R version. I will be pre-ordering mine soon. Great to see some middle weight Japanese competition 👏

[@wille1086]

Suzuki is out of the game unfortunately

[@zackphelps3052]

Only thing is it weighs as much as a 1000c bike for no reason 😂

[@Gofr5]

I remember everyone giving the Hornet so much grief when it was unveiled. Nice to see some vindication for it.

[@brettcummings7834]

Actually didn't see that coming. You can't argue with a Honda. I had a 2002 CBR f4I and it was a beauty of a machine which I'm sure the Hornet is now too. Thx for the review, Excellent as always.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

This is the video I have been waiting for. Kudos for tackling it ahead of everybody else.

[@n.elliott9122]

Another brilliant overview. Showing that photo of the RD was terrific. Thanks!

[@Steve-motorcycles]

I think you was being kind to the MT07 in the handling department. Having owned a MT07 its suspension is way to soft. The Hornet is much better mid corner. However, my Hornet come with Road 5 tyres

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@SirMountainpass]

The MT07 is still ideal for a shorter and reasonably light person starting to ride (35 kw version) - then the (low) ride height, suspension (soft), weight (low with 184 kgs wet) and handling (easy, also at low speeds) tend to shine. Alternative (if the budget should be available): The MT09 in the 35 kw version (189 kgs wet) 😉

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@SirMountainpass Yes it is. I love the MT07. I covered around 34000 miles on mine without a single hitch. Fun and very reliable. It’s a bike you can do just about anything on. Anyone who has or is considering buying a MT07 will have a great bike.

[@jonahblaymires3482]

The damping in the stock forks on the mt is a joke. I put thicker oil in mine the day after I bought it.

[@whiskeythrottle333]

@@jonahblaymires3482 I agree, I thought I was going to crash the first time I entered a roundabout at high speed (pogostick effect). I also put thicker oil and cut the spacers 10mm. Next time im using even thicker oil in the forks.

[@jonathandavies6862]

Really liked this comparison review. Fun, light hearted and still entertaining and informative. More please!

[@johnDukemaster]

Imagin the Hornet with the CB650R headlight. Between these two, I'd buy the Honda.

[@gsm_liv8980]

+ 650's swingarms as well. Those simple swingarms on the Hornet surely don't look very good

[@trippyrides5674]

One of the best review videos recently - kudos for your efforts Neevsy.

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@STcolin]

Great format for this type of video. Really enjoyed the 0-100 drag race. Please do more of this! Surprised to hear the Hornet won you over in the end. Still not sold on the looks though and it does look very much its price in parts.

[@holeshot1721]

The choreography in this video is by far the best part of this video! If i meet the director i would shake his hand! A man at a desk in a full bike suit with paperwork on an dragstrip/air runway says it all! Is nothing short or short hand comedy

[@brandonjoseph3422]

I was looking for an upgrade from my mt03. And this wonderfully done video solved the problem. Always a pleasure to listen to Michael. Second bike of my life, Hornet !

[@filoIII]

CB500F

[@Discofpv]

Brought my mt 2020 and I don’t think iv ever been out on it and not done a wheelie or 3 😂 😆Honda is peaking my interest tho as is gsx8s can’t wait for your review of that 😊 ❤❤ enjoy your channel 👌

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

Go ride the Hornet it’s awesome!

[@dbauernf]

This is a shockingly good review & video. Good job guys!

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brucerossonthetube]

Always the highest quality reviews. I hope Honda does the equivalent of an XSR version of this Hornet. I think the bike is awesome but they borrowed the styling from an older CB1000R which makes it very dated or bland in my eyes.

[@zsalemmackall]

Curious to see if 10 years of making a Honda version of an MT07 is truly that much better. The MT will always have a special place in my heart regardless but can’t wait to try this bike too

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

The Hornets amazing! I test rode one while my 12 month old bike was being serviced and bought one straight away 😂

[@baharakgul3478]

I had a 2017 Model Mt-07 motorcycle. I've never used a new model Mt-07 before, but Although I've been using Hornet for 3 days, this Motorcycle is a complete crazy one. I couldn't stop as much as I went with Yamaha, it goes very fast with the help of the quickshifter with the Hornet and I can stop safely thanks to the power brakes. You should definitely test a Hornet. Then you will understand what I said. 😊

[@sigma9326]

Yesssss … I literally just found out about the Hornet 750 today

[@yassim0008]

A lot of reviewers came to the same conclusion but I didn’t believe until you confirmed it. New middle weight king. Wow! Competition is great for the consumer. A lot of good bikes out there.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Id say the Aprilia Tuono 660over both of them. To me it’s by far the best bike but I guess a different price range. I think it would have to be considered the King by every metric.

[@yassim0008]

@@daytonasayswhat9333 The Tuono is a great bike as well. If money wasn’t a factor I’d probably agree with you. That being said, 90ish hp, Honda reliability, and finish….the hornet probably has the best bang for the buck🤷🏽‍♂️. Yamaha fan boy here just being honest

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

@@yassim0008 well, the comment was middleweight “king.” That’s more like the middleweight “prince” if it’s based on price, lol. Yeah, I race the R7 professionally

[@Hash9377]

Love seeing the legend neevesy

[@DarkSpartan317]

I've had a lot of Yamahas in my life, and only Yamahas in my garage currently. My buddy had a cb500r that was really pathetic on power, handled fine but it wasn't anything to write home about, and the engine characteristic was just bland, no revs, not a good sound. Honda's for the past few years have been in a weird place in the market, usually down on power, and steep on price compared to the competition, but this new Honda fills me with hope. Yamaha's had the corner for power and reliability, and of recently prices have been climbing astronomically. That Honda makes a GREAT noise, has the power numbers to back it up (and not by a small margin), you get reliability as Honda is known for, AND you get into it for less money. LOVE it, that's the competition I want to see, I'm strongly considering Honda for my next bike.

[@andregrastyan3403]

Very cool, detailed description of both of these bikes. It was very enjoyable. Greetings from the NJ shore.

[@regislacomme5238]

Thank you for this interesting review, and it makes sense indeed... looking fwd to test ride the new Hornet sometime when it arrives here in South Africa!

[@joeblow5037]

That was great work Micheal and team., btw great video and content 👌

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@garypoyntz6948]

Great video with lots of imperial detail which is much appreciated. Well done!

[@ControlLingOo]

Really nice Video. Waiting for the follow up comparison between the Suzuki GSX8S and the Honda CB750 😊

[@jonamthapa8210]

Amazing video and the production quality is great.

[@Onereelrider]

I was waiting for the typical Honda leads then some how journalists still give the nod to the other bikes....especially a staple like the MT07. So I applaud the video and what appears to be a genuine head to head, ty

[@Arestal77]

You've helped me make a choice my friend, thank you. Awesome video

[@calculatorade]

Love your reviews. Thank you for doing what you do. Can't wait for the new Hornet to reach USA.

[@IgWannA2]

Rode an MT-07 in Spain for a few days back in 2016 and as someone coming from sports bikes and Street Triples at the time, I remember it being pretty underwhelming in terms of power and also handling. The suspension felt soft and bouncy. The fueling was great though and throttle very forgiving at low speeds, it felt like an easy going lazy bike, but at the same time felt a bit cheap in terms of build quality. Interested in the new Hornet though, with its massive power advantage (27% more!) and it's cheaper! Not a fan of the looks personally - the beak looks too pointy.

[@mineblock9024]

Love the format - more please!!

[@robbie12207]

I actually like the looks of the hornet a lot but to be honest, I like the look of the CB500F also. Hope these hornets come to Australia!

[@MotoGoato]

Not sure about the Yamaha's top end being "interesting" .... unless by interesting you mean "a bit lacking". They have great bottom end and mid range grunt but start to run out of breath fairly early ... very sweet in the 30 to 80mph range though. I enjoyed the one I owned for a year and a half or so. No doubt the Honda has it beaten very comprehensively though ... seems like a better bike all around and for less money too, could even spec the quickshifter on to it and it would still be cheaper than the MT, plus the Honda quickshifter is a proper two way job not just the up shifter thats offered as an option on the MT.

[@theorthobiker]

That would be reviewer talk for "it could be better." XD

[@dw1168]

I love this video and this type of comparison, more videos like this! Thank you!

[@dukie1616]

Now this was a damn good well done review👏

[@Firestorm637]

Love you opinions. Your the king of reviewers

[@cliveomahoney4096]

Excellent vid. I rode the Honda with Michelin Pilot 5s and it felt great.

[@broosewee]

So exciting to have a true competitor in that market segment. Congrats hornet!

[@tonymartin4274]

Just got a Hornet as a little replacement commuter bike, very pleased with it, especially as it came with Road 5's and I use Road 6's on my s1000r.

[@SirTrizzle]

I have an MT07 for 4 years now. Love it since day one. The Hornet looks like the next MT07. Hopefully Yamaha steps it up in the future and maybe I’ll sell my MT07 for that one. Good review!

[@laurentmehn9714]

Hello, very good analysis, next video, Honda Hornet vs Suzuki GSX 8S. In France a lot of bikers wait of your feed-back.

[@Maccaroney]

Happy to hear that the new Hornet is actually good!

[@pistolpete6321]

Great comparison video, really like this format!

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

Hey man I used to watch your videos way way back in the day, probably one of the first OG channels on KZbin. Happy to see you still at it and you haven't changed a bit😅. Very professional review as always. Cheers!

[@patw9175]

The best part about the Hornet and the new Gixxus is that Yamaha is basically forced finally to update the MT. The ultimate winner here is us, the riders.

[@Higgino97]

Am excited to see if Yamaha fire back and actually develop the mt-07 again

[@mohammedislam8992]

That engine in the Honda is what makes it so appealing with a nimble chassis, it’s a winner. Priced incredibly well but no doubt this will increase soon.

[@mwng5186]

I was at lake vyrnwy at the weekend and someone on a hornet rode around and I must say it does sound good echoing off the water and through the trees...

[@pinkies_up_garage]

Looks go to the MT but sound goes to the Hornet. For my money, I think the hornet edges out the MT by quite a bit... but I wish it was prettier 😅

[@fredstah714]

We love the desk. Keep it in your comparison tests in the future.

[@sebastianhagman1937]

Good review, thanks, and well done Honda! One comment though, about the "fun" (and yes I know I am an unskilled old fart when riding) but poppin wheeles as a measure? Hmmm. So which bike is more fun if you prefer to be more safe (and legal) and keep both wheels on the ground? Also - no words about which would be better if indeed you would do a longer trip, say over 4 hours away? I know, that's for sure not what these bikes should be about, but still. Again, enjoyed the video, thank you!

[@todddavis240]

Excellent review sir! This is perfect, and thank you. I'm working out and hoping the CB750 comes to the U.S.

[@glsracer]

The new Hornet looks like an excellent bike. I was never a big fan of the MT-07 but then I prefer sportbikes. I'm still holding out hope that Honda will release a CBR750R but with the 650R out there (when you can actually find one), I may be holding my breath a while.

[@papercut1987]

650r is a sweet sweet 4 banger

[@chrisclark1761]

It is a sportsbike.

[@glsracer]

@@chrisclark1761 no it's a naked bike. It lacks a full fairing and windshield that a sportbike has.

[@A--lex]

Yamaha should update the mt07's engine and Bore it out a little just like they did with the mt09 in 2021 from 847cc to 889cc maybe from a 689cc to 749cc for the 07 so that it can keep up with the hornet. Although it definitely doesn't need more power it'll help with the marketing

[@MartyrDK]

Great video. Would love to see this battle between the Hornet Vs. GSX8S.

[@CaptainCockerels]

Great review. Now I just wish it would come to the US.

[@kaykay8954]

Thank you for this detail comparison

[@hatefeulblast]

when your on the mood like in here, I Love your beautiful smile and I enjoy everything else, complete and informing as always.

[@VladoooThe]

Crazy how expensive these "cheap" bikes have gotten. I remember buying my MT-07 brand new in 2016 for $6000 CAD, which is like 3600 pounds.

[@photographerjonathan]

I really wanted to see this comparison. love the zero to 100 test. I wish you had included the new Suzuki twin and the Triumph Triton in this video. The Hornet seems like a great bike. except the looks don't do it for me. especially the ones with the red forks.

[@niborski2997]

Initially I liked the red frame and forks, but now I think it looks cheap and nasty, especially as they seem to have two different shades of red. I agree, the yellow and metallic grey models look a lot classier. Great review as always MN.

[@davidpersson986]

Great to see Honda back - it has been a while!

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

I love this table in the middle of nowhere

[@cjjorge6636]

i have a 2004 hornet and I LOVE IT !!! I"M NOT SOLD HONDA I"LL KEEP MINE FOREVER IF I CAN !!!! INLINE 4 ALL DAY !!!!

[@Rayhold]

Pretty good analysis in my opinion. But, things considered, MT07 is basically a 10 year old bike that stills holding the position in there, but has been overtaken by the new/fresher Honda CB750. Electronics, new engine, dash, etc. The problem with the CB750, is that literally everyone (and myself), was waiting a 4 cylinder 600 (the true Honda Hornet) and we got that. Carries this feeling of "disappointment" I would say, that makes it not shine as it should. And the aesthetics, I would prefer the MT07 over the CB750, but that would be more a matter of personal taste. Very nice video, again!

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

That’s what I thought until I rode one last week, I’m never buying an inline 4 again! The hornets engines way better, sounds better and has instant low down power you don’t get with an inline 4. Honda made the right decision with the engine.

[@Bugside]

The intro with the paper thing had me giggling in the gym

[@ducedevlstear2471]

That table and chair 👌🏻 It's like a statement 🎩🥃

[@loztagain8278]

Booking a test ride. If I can get on with it I'll buy it, else it's 2nd hand market and a bit more premium... But tbh I'd like a relatively hassle free 90ish hp bike that's good fun, so it likely will get a purchase

[@adam346]

the hope is that Yamaha strike back with an updated MT-07 to rival or beat the Hornet... that is why competition is gud.

[@dheeraj_nadimpalli]

The best proper honest review period IMO ❤

[@paulrollinson1305]

Not sure what the relevance of all the wheelies is except to flex your riding skills.

[@_Makanko_]

Hi guys, just want to note that the music was suddenly quite loud and overly bass sounding for a minute there at 13:28. Not very pleasant to my ears. Either my headphones are shot or you guys really messed something up with sound levels

[@queenslander954]

if the CB750 is .. then it’s only taken Honda 8 years to catch up , the MT-07 came out in 2015 and won bike of the year everywhere . So well done to Honda for finely catching up .. and Xtra well done to Yamaha for bringing out a brilliant bike in 2015 & ever since.

[@JegErDaDansker]

If they update the looks of the swing arm on the hornet i will go with that. But for now i just cant ignore how much better the mt looks

[@Maverick0190]

Will you make a Video on the GSX S8 and compare it to the Hornet?

[@ChunterGB]

I'm an old school Hornet owner (02 600 model) and had a chance to ride one of these over the weekend here in Germany. I managed to clock up about 350km's in the time i had it and tbh once i handed the bike back i didn't have one twinge of sadness. Its an ok bike but not as good as my older Hornet ( not using rose tinted spectacles btw). Too many oddities for me to truly like it, throttle, mirrors, steering to name a few. The mid range of the newer model is fantastic i must admit, plenty of overtaking grunt, but the bike "for me" summed up as a whole is uninspiring. It's lost its "Hornet-ness". This is the marmite bike, some people will love it and others won't.

[@BikingChap]

I think the original was genuinely to trying to do something a bit different. This one seems to be a good engine but in a really bland looking bike. Almost as though it’s searching for an identity, almost feels like a CB750F. Did you find the throttle snatchy just off fully closed?

[@ChunterGB]

@@BikingChap yes, like it was kind of fuel starved, not very useful around a slow roundabout. I think its down to the fly by wire throttle, but i didn't like it.

[@BikingChap]

@@ChunterGB got it. Honda also have this issue on the AT and NT1100, distinctly abrupt coming off a closed throttle. Not so bad if you’re caning it but tiresome if you’re pottering commuting. All down to trying to hit emission limits I don’t doubt.

[@ChunterGB]

@@BikingChap Exactly what you describe, tiresome. Caning fine, normal its a Pita.

[@clivep500]

Another excellent test from the ever impressive Mr Neeves.👍

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Why don't we get that bike stateside? They can't claim they wouldn't sell.

[@coltonnewman8283]

I have a 06 919 hornet. I really want to ride the new hornet to see how it holds up compared to the old. The lack of the inline four does throw me off though

[@Saucey65]

13:28 you're tapping out the bass limits on my laptop with that background music. I'd buy the MT, it looks way better and seems more polished. Granted Yamaha has had more time with that bike. Even though the Hornet is a blast from the past, it's a new package. I'm sure future iterations will be better if they keep it going.

Great and transparent test, thank you Bike Magazine. Now, we are waiting for the New Suzuki GSX-8S test, another parallel twin against both...

[@BenButler50]

Do you not consider the Tuono 660 to be in this class as well? Didnt hear you mention it as a competitor in the class.

[@whitedevilvaz]

Yeah it is simply absurd as it is by far the best in the class. Best tech, best equipment and most hp. Yeah it is expensive but it is undoubtedly the best in the class.

[@Poketgnome]

Loved the video! I like the style and the direct comparison between the two. I am curious because you brought up the Suzuki and Triumph. If you bring the Suzuki 8S into the conversation, you may have to talk about the KTM 890, MT09sp, Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple, . If the Hornet and MT07 is the "middle weight naked" category, what about the 800-900cc bikes? Beefy boy Middle weights? Heavy-middle weights? Light Heavyweights?

[@chrishart8548]

I think the horsepower and cost is how the bikes should be placed. actual weights would really mess things up. As in the past a 900 fireblade was lighter than a cbr600f I believe a mt-09 is actually lighter than the Gsx-8 .

[@Firestorm637]

90-100 horsepower in a 400 plus pound bike makes perfect power/weight fit the street. You do not need 200 horsepower, $20,000 plus bikes. Harley’s CVO $50,000 for a motorcycle. I think Any motorcycle over $20,000 is crazy. This is from someone that owns a Super Duke and MV AGusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Middle weight class is just fine

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Great detailed comparison, Honda have nailed the performance element shame they were not so adventurous on the styling it looks very plain Jane

[@johnbrooks241]

Great video gents! I've got the Honda for Sound, but the Yamaha for looks. Big question for Honda - how about a CBR750F???

[@brunobll]

really like how these bikes are so affordable in Europe and America, the 07 here in Brazil is something closer to 50k (don`t convert it, it`s just to compare the value of it)

[@miguelcosta530]

for the test to be complete, all you need is the suzuki 8s, very cool