My opinion about the Hornet

in this video, I hear my opinion on the new Honda Hornet
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[@Bob-tq2jv]

Honda have bloody nailed it with this. Yes, the looks are a little bit marmite but… for 7 grand brand new - it’s a hell of a lot of bike for the money and a fun bike that fits the niche for both beginners and experienced riders perfectly. Yamaha must be worried about this new kid on the block

[@GT.Bugger]

I'm in the process of getting my licence and I've decided to get this bike when I pass...I can't wait

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Love your enthusiasm, sounds like you had a lot of fun riding it. Incredibly tempted by this machine!

[@vinaypaul4884]

Bought one.. waiting to pick up next week..

[@landerstttt]

People will find it pretty, it's an acquired taste. I would add red stickers on the wheels, it improves greatly the look imo

[@clusterm2]

Folks, folks, folks....I never want to hear that word again....Great bike mind, and a good review ...put my deposit on one yesterday.

[@bakeredwards]

My friend bought one a year ago, didn't like it, made the mistake of having a ride on it, ordered one yesterday, my misses isn't chuffed🙄😆

[@RockingRodders-dn7wm6vc7h]

I"m not short but do have a 27" inseam and I can flat foot this..such a cool bike..can't wait to get one..nice review man..✌🏻

[@raymorris952]

Quick shifters on twins are always notchy, it's because of the uneven firing order, they are always better with higher revs , I don't use mine in the bottom 3 gears, f900 r Nice bike great value, not sure about bringing back the Hornet name, CB 750 is all it needs.

[@martinrea8548]

Looks like a lot of fun. I might hold out for a while, see if anyone buys one, decides biking isn't for them, then sells the bike with only 1000 miles on the clock. I'd get that camera of yours checked out, mate. Every time you're on a nice bit of open straight road this big blob of pixels blocks out the TFT 😅

[@jestersrides5457]

🤣🤣 thank you for your kind comment. Yea I've noticed that myself. Will get it looked at ASAP 🤣🤣

[@martinrea8548]

@@jestersrides5457 Yes, probably some loose conection or something. Cheers for a nice review. 🏍👍

[@jestersrides5457]

@Martin Rea I've since had it checked mate and apparently the blob of pixels come as standard with the hornet 🤣🤣🤣 winner

[@martinrea8548]

@@jestersrides5457 An extra feature that no other reviewer has even mentioned. 👍

[@jestersrides5457]

@@martinrea8548 🤣🤣🤣🤣 legend. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mt1885]

Does this Transmission shift very slick while on the throttle - where and how does the quick shifter work never owned a bike with one always clutch/shift.

[@jfro5867]

Takes a few weeks to get the best out of the QS, they work really well. Like this bike a lot and may get one myself.

[@neodurden6793]

Hello ! A bit late but I got myself a Hornet 😊 About the QS. Bike is currently 1000miles (with fresh oil). I am having trouble with the QS, especially harsh upshift until 4th gear. Also, the clutch and standard shifting is clunky if you do not pull all the way in clutch lever. I find the biting point to be too close to the handlebar ! What are you thoughts? Cheers !

[@jfro5867]

@@neodurden6793 I didn’t buy a Hornet in the end but I still very much like them. I found with my QS (on another Honda) it worked better in the higher gears, in other words more smoothly up and down but I tended not to bother with it in the lower gears anyway, just rode normally. I still think the QS is something that I don’t really need on a bike, I find I have to concentrate MORE to use it than just ride normally when I don’t even think about what I’m doing.

[@neodurden6793]

@@jfro5867 thanks for the update. Ride safe mate,✌️

[@adediver]

Was really interested in this bike, but when I had a sit on one, I found it very small for my 6'1 90kg build. Even the salesman agreed. Shame as it's really good value.

[@jestersrides5457]

Yea I can imagine. I'm 5'10 and I'm pushing it. Lol

[@rsq72]

If it was prettier and had cruise I’d already have a deposit down. Cheaper than an MT-07 and a big saving over an MT-09, and possibly more fun than either? KTMs n Triumphs are also tempting but I always buy Japanese.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

It’s not in the same league as the MT09.

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

@@Steve-motorcycles it’s not far off considering it’s a 750 twin.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@Otto-AutoPilot absolutely, it’s not fair to compare the Hornet to the MT09. However, the Hornet is a fun bike in its own right.

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@Otto-AutoPilot I don’t think you will be disappointed. In my opinion, and also now having rode the new GS8 a couple of times, the Hornet is the bike that will put the biggest smile on your face.

[@skippercaship]

The exhaust which doesn't impress me over the stock exhaust makes the bike more like £8000 ??, I have ordered my bike comes next week but I would never spend £900 pounds on an exhaust waste of money in my opinion. thank you for the review

[@jestersrides5457]

Nice one mate. Hope you enjoy it. Keep me posted on how it goes.

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

I test rode a demo with the SC project exhaust and had to have one lol it sounds awesome and I hate the look of the stock one. Yes it’s expensive but it is a lot better than stock.

[@trevor2830]

VERY FUN Review :D

[@jestersrides5457]

Thank you for your kind comment mate. I'm glad you found it fun. I aim to put a smile on people's faces 👍🏻👍🏻

[@trevor2830]

@@jestersrides5457 well Mission Accomplished🎯. Next up is the GSX-8S

[@leehardie3207]

Bought a VFR 800 VTEC are you missing yours

[@jestersrides5457]

In some ways, yes. However I needed more comfort ready for the big tours this year. How are you liking it?

[@leehardie3207]

@@jestersrides5457 i absolutely 💯 ❤️ it it's my first big bike passed my mod 1 and mod 2 last week

[@Kurti83_]

I like it. How tall are you? Im 6’2 (188cm) will i feel like a giant on a small pocket bike? So it will look stupid?🤔😂

[@jestersrides5457]

I'm 5 foot 10 and felt ok mate

[@Daniel75gr]

As "first" bike only? This is a 750cc

[@jestersrides5457]

Like I say, I'm looking at buying one for a second bike. I'd say not just for a first bike. Its very fun to ride

[@mindcave]

First and last bike for many who would.

[@jestersrides5457]

@Rob Hargreaves I had a VFR800 for my first ever bike. Was a good bike. I'd easily say this would be perfect for a first timer or even someone that been riding for years. It depends on how confident the person feels.

[@tkraft1442]

I don't have license but consider taking motorcycle up again. My first was HD Sportster 833 that was somewhat custom that i drived around 😜

[@GBMatthew07]

Such a disappointing and ugly bike.

[@joelbrittenour8197]

And what value is your opinion. I think it's fine for what it is.

[@jestersrides5457]

Fair play mate. It may not be for everyone, each to their own. 👍🏻

[@ianleaver4967]

Each to their own but, I personally love the looks so much so got one on order.

[@rsq72]

Looks are subjective but I don’t agree with ugly, bland maybe, but aside from that and the lack of cruise it’s an absolute home run and they’ll sell tons. It nails 2 key areas; value and fun. It’s this decades MT-07.

[@GBMatthew07]

@@rsq72 I just don't like the modern bikes styling. The 600 and 900 Hornets looked so much better back in the day. This is so generic and typical of modern styling everything just looks the damn same nowadays.