The 2023 Honda Hornet is a Hooligan! | First Ride Review

[@Englishbikerdan]

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[@user-ve7kd1pq4d]

Coward, speed under 60. How pathetic of you.

[@glideman]

Hate unrelated advertisements in videos, that's why I pay for premium KZbin!

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@glideman I hate not being able to earn a living.

[@nicenow25]

Hey Dan can you test ride a Suzuki b-king please? Your test rides are epic and informational mate

[@pggp273]

Do not question why the new Honda Hornet is so cheap question but why the competition are so expensive. The British public have been mugged off for far too long. I thank Honda for manufacturing a quality bike at a realistic price.

[@captainaverage721]

So disappointed that Honda didn't apply their neo retro styling to this bike, it just looks so dull and generic. Fantastic engine, great price, good tech and meh looks

[@dsofe4879]

And here I thought Yamaha was bad for how they butchered the MT lineup. This 10 year old CB500 rehash is Honda's declararion of creative bankruptcy.

[@stevenagy88]

Think positive: this design might be retro in 40 years. Then again, probably not.

[@gsm_liv8980]

they would make a retro ver of this bike and then bump the price up. just like how yammie and kawi did it lol

[@HIYAharry]

​@@gsm_liv8980yeah I could see and R version, if this was the F

[@captainaverage721]

@@gsm_liv8980 hope so I'd pay 500 quid extra for it

[@gkbike7002]

My mate works at Staffordshire Honda and says they're flying out the doors. There's lots of tech for the money and 90 bhp is enough for most people. Its not in your face looks which I get, they're not aiming it at hardcore riders, just riders. Well done honda, I hope this creates more riders. Great video Dan.

[@dashuntas.m4045]

I feel like there’s a lot of extreme opinions online that disregard the average, real life consumer who think with their wallets

[@gabrielion9313]

I bought is as my first bike :D hope I don't crash into a wall with it, waiting for delivery.

[@filoIII]

@@gabrielion9313 Only goes as fast as you twist it. Remember to counter steer.

[@YungMerlyn]

​@@gabrielion9313how it's going so far?

[@gabrielion9313]

@@YungMerlyn no complaints, the bike is running very well and is a breeze to ride. Recommend to anyone at any skill level.

[@yonniboy1]

I was thinking of buying a Hornet as my commuter so took one for a demo ride and was really impressed, it's so much more than a commuter, IMO it was like an MT-07 that handles and is laden with electronic goodies, it's not quite up to the Trident's finish but still very good, undoubtedly the bargain of the century.

[@CharloBagis]

I went to the local Honda dealership yesterday and they had 2 Hornets, the black and red, and the white and red, and both were marked as sold. When I first saw the pictures online, I thought that it looked horrible but once I saw it live, I thought it really is a fine looking machine actually. Still prefer the CB650R look over iy though, it's what I actually ended up ordering. Thanks for the review Dan! 🖖

[@CanadianDupa]

Awesome! Unfortunately we don’t have these in Canada and won’t get them for a while. So I just put a deposit on a 23 CB650R. It will be here in 3 weeks can’t wait!

[@marowak87]

yeah the looks are downer for me as well. I have 2019 cbr 650r and man that machine looks proper aggresive and sexy even at a standstill. But if honda made those same hornet specs onto styling of cbr or cb neo sport cafe styling - man I would buy one right now...

[@PwnstarUK]

An exciting Honda that’s not a fireblade! About time. Great video I appreciate the effort. I am so tempted to get one of these! Fun and a Honda that fits a smaller guy.. sounds perfect.

[@N269]

Before you do... try get a 2004/05/06 model.... a far better build (if it's been looked after) as well as a true 4 cylinder carb'd Hornet. (Plus USD forks too) Or look at the CB900F Hornet.

[@vasiliyt8600]

​@@N269 My first big motorbike was a CB600F 2004 model (second hand). In summary: It was just a basic bike with cheap suspension, heavy weight and high fuel consumption for its ccm (also no fuel gauge). Needed high revs to make sense. If you like time travel and want to go back to the motorcycle iron age, go for it. Nowadays, you can get better bikes for your money. And the new Hornet is definitely one of them. It's not how many cylinders a bike has, but if the whole package is well trimmed.

[@N269]

@@vasiliyt8600 Agreed that the efficiency is getting better. However, I disagree that the new TWIN (not inline 4) is NOT a Hornet.... That is my argument with Honda. Personaly, I have a CB600F-6 (and cb900F-5s) that have some mods - rear and front suspnsion, steeirng damper and after market exhaust. (Tail tidy etc with alternate discs, sperockets.... etc)... but still have the ORIGINAL engine/forks/wheels/electronics. It's beautiful.... not like the bastardized version Honda called Hornet 2007->now. Why dont' they call is a "Wasp"?? Or something to promote a new "breed"? This new one should just be called a CB750. Sorry, I can't identify the 2007->present "hornet" as a proper Hornet. Honda market these based on the originals... but Honda can do what they want to get your $$ Don't get me wrong. I really like Honda. I'll always prefer H over Y/K/S/HD(duhhh)/KTM etc, but I'm unmovable on my statement that the 2007-> present bike, that Honda call Hornet, should not have the name Hornet.

[@Starstreak170]

@@N269 Twins are better on the road than inline fours. Way more accessible torque.

[@ianleaver4967]

Got mine last week in the same colour as the one you’re riding and doesn’t it put a big smile on your face. Personally I love the looks and the frame colour but, I must agree I do find the throttle a bit snatchy at low speed, which you adapt to after a while. Great review Dan.

[@acvn-hg9gy]

Well, spot on. Got mine two weeks ago but we got blessed with a good snow, and riding in sub zero is a no no for me. Love the bike. Great punch, dash is great, suspension is great, videos REALLY do not do the exhaust ANY justice. The exhaust note is SO good. Honestly, why the hate on the looks..? Yea it's not intimidating and flashy, but i love that. Well, the police here love that lol. My only problem is that it gets dirty só fast. Might be because its black

[@acvn-hg9gy]

Because of the black paint* oops, that sounded a bit off haha

[@acvn-hg9gy]

How is the quickshifter for you, granted you have one? Upshifts are, well, jerky at best for me. Down is perfect.

[@philhogarth9492]

I got the white one,,so much better in the flesh and riding it is a blast

[@ianleaver4967]

@@acvn-hg9gy Love my quick shifter I have it in the soft setting, so nice and slick up and down.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Was really looking forward to your take on this bike, and it didn't disappoint. Fantastic stuff, Dan! :D Hopefully don't have to wait for the follow-up video... ;) It would be cool if you did a comparison with the CB650R (I think a lot of people would like to hear your thoughts on that). Awesome video, cheers! :)

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'm currently testing the new 2023 CB650R, so keep 'em peeled. Thanks!

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

@@Englishbikerdan ohhhh! Looking forward to it! 👍

[@Easton_Johns0n]

I’d love to hear more about how this compares, on the road, to the 650 bikes. I was pretty sold on the 650r, but this seems a bit better for the street and normal highway riding. I’m looking forward to the in depth review!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I'd say the inline4 is better for highway riding. It really depends on style preference I think. On one hand you have a 180 rear wheel and the retro looks, on the other you have a 160 rear wheel, modern edgy looks and a butt ton of tech which I wished Honda put in their 650. And hopefully the 650 lasts another year or so, and that the black (cbr) version doesn't get a retarded blue paint job on the tank so i can get one with no icks in the back of my head.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

And also hopefully ditch the wack half mat half gloss thing and either go fully gloss or fully matt with the black one as well

[@Englishbikerdan]

I've got a 2023 CB650R just in for review. So I'll do something.

[@robbie12207]

@@Englishbikerdanthat’ll be a great video

[@wolfpackpete6408]

​@@silversurfer4326 for most road riders in this category of bikes, twin cylinder is probably better a lot of the time. Something I'd really like to see from Honda, is for them to take on the new Kawasaki Zx4rr. It would be awesome to see the CBR400 or VFR/RVF400 remade to the highest standard of today!!!! Only rumour I've heard is that Yamaha are working on an R4.

[@hauntingzero]

This is the first I've even heard of the Hornet and I can't wait to see more of your videos about it!

[@simian6757]

I test rode this and it was great fun. It sounds amazing, loads of torque and brilliant in all ways but one - the size. It is made for smaller humans. I’m 5’11, 32 leg and there was no room to move around and it felt like my heels were up by my arse. Gutted I would have bought one otherwise

[@rogerp4612]

Excellent review. They got everything right but the styling.

[@ziondanny7081]

In your opinion.

[@rogerp4612]

@@ziondanny7081 yes. Also, the Pope is Catholic. Your turn to make a pointless statement of the obvious.

[@marowak87]

yep, have to totally agree

[@Spacchio]

I agree, especially for the front light

[@gsm_liv8980]

the front headlight and the swingarm are the main problems I suppose.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

But my heart still lusts after a triumph 765 and the triple cylinder sound……….😊 But this hornet is still a great bike (esp for the price)

[@Englishbikerdan]

Me too!

[@badir1907]

Can’t make myself like that headlight. Nice vid as always

[@jeffstenberg7445]

Honda refuses to sell them in America. Not realizing that the is a BIG market for them here. I would be all over this great bike and I have read many others would be also, even though I own a one of a kind type Honda CTX 1300, 2014. Made one year, awesome power, reliability, handling, comfortability, mileage. Almost has it all.

[@quinnkirlew9892]

Small note, it's a single cam engine, not double. Great review though Dan! I liked the concept/production/CB500 comparison graphic too.

[@landerstttt]

I like this bike. Nothing wrong with its physics, it's just more common which is not bad compared to cyborg look of others....

[@Dan_B_Rides]

Great review as always Dan. That bike is bladdy amazing for the price. You get so much for the money. It does look like the CB500F's bigger brother but I can live with that. I still think the CB650R is one of the best looking/sounding bikes. I am not sure what one I would choose as they both ride differently. I am a sucker for a inline 4 though! I am very surprised by that PT engine though. Punchy and it goes :) carnt wait for the next review. Have a good weekend sir.

[@Shane-ln5zz]

His laughter sounds like he is a Batman series villain escaping on his moto

[@Englishbikerdan]

You never see me or the Joker at any public events together. Just saying!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Really liking the Hornet. Looks so good! Bet it's fun to ride! Will definitely see if I can ride one as well!

[@alantheloneranger]

It's really just a CB750F but Honda have called it a Hornet so that it would appeal to more buyers. The CB650R should have been the Hornet

[@erkutgurun]

I hereby find you guilty my man for making me change my mind from wanting a white Hornet, to wanting a yellow one! :) Choice aside, great review ;) I'll be ordering mine tomorrow to receive it in 1-2 days.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yellow is the correct colour for a Hornet! :D

[@Steve-motorcycles]

It hasn’t got a snatchy throttle. It has a very direct, aggressive throttle but if you finesse it, it’s as smooth as you could wish. It is not a great bike for the price, it is just a great fun bike that happens to be a bit or a bargain

[@Englishbikerdan]

Disagree. I stand by my opinion.

[@nigelfisher3756]

Great bike for the money. Only trouble after you buy one is you’ll look anonymous out with your mates!

[@Englishbikerdan]

I don't mind that, it's about riding experience for me.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The engine is a "Unicam" engine, presumably a single overhead cam operating both intake and exhaust valves. Not quite the same as a typical DOHC setup. I'm really liking this "more than a 650cc, less than a 850cc" class of twins, which also offer "more than a 650" in terms of the bones, with USD forks and radial brakes and a better chassis that can deal with a higher pace. And the prices are spot on.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Strewth that engine note is great.

[@Karozy4869]

I wish they would design it in a Neo Sport Cafe style to replace the CB650R. I like everything about the CB650R, but hate the 4-cylinder for its stupid weight. A bike with CB650R appearance and CB750 engine will be a must buy for me.

[@kamiljay2697]

i would take retro version of that with round headlight

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

Honda made their own MT-07?

[@cpuuk]

Nice breakie at Blackbushe. Nice Hornet spec.

[@base3403]

Great review! Waiting for my white cb750 coming next week. Believe the yellow and white are the nicest colors on this.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

I'm glad Honda finally built this engine (long overdue) but i feel like it belongs in CB650R. The Hornet looks more like it should have an inline 4 and CB650R/CB1000R need a punchy parallel twin with a 270 crank.

[@frankstocker5475]

In France, we get a 5-year warranty plus the first service is free labor.

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

its about time honda makes a bike with good color scheme!!!!!!!! hopefullt itll come to us soon

[@jimgordon3468]

Why are people so caught up in the styling? This bike looks spectacular. Factor in tech, engine and what it cost. It's a win no matter how you look at it.

[@AmritGrewal31]

Why are you so caught up with people being caught up in the styling? Why am I so caught up with you being caught up with people being caught up in the styling?

[@kwak1k]

They've got to remember it's £6999. Lot of bike for the money

[@intensegamer7559]

The hooligan that looks like an accountant 😂

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Dan! Great to see you filming at Blackbushe! I hope you come along there to our Wednesday lunchtime meetings! 🙏

[@deepakdongre7712]

This Hornet has been hoarding accolades considering that Honda has been off-late considered to be rolling out nothing exciting. I only wish if the styling would have been on level with the performance on offer. A hooligan within has to look a hooligan outside- KTM does so well in this regard.

[@Spacchio]

Pity for the front light. Something on the rounded side would have made this bike to look great

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I don't think a round headlight would have fit to the rest of the bike.

[@Spacchio]

@@Daniel-dj7fh you are probably right but there is something wrong with the actual one. It looks cheap and boring

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@Spacchio nah it looks good, they could have taken the shape of the 2022 cb500f instead of the 2018 one tho.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Very nice review. Nice bike. Its the first review where personal settings have been illustrated. I like the yellow version. Thank you.

[@MuhoBektas]

I upgraded from CB500F to CB750 Hornet a month ago and I'm really happy with it. What this bike offer is very good for the price, when you buy it, definitely get a quickshifter installed, it will make you love the bike more :D

[@Captain-Donut]

Looking forward to this one 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@warhobbit7951]

I’ve just bought one

[@RoeyHaviv]

This bike would be amazing it they just styled it after the Grom and called it Grom750. Cruise control would be nice too, I don’t understand bikes that have throttle by wire and no cruise control (my bike included).

[@Ariautoace]

This is basically a Duke 790/890 Scalpel by KTM - but more reliable because Japan.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

I'm ok with then looks. If it looked more agressive/sportier then people would expect it to have 150hp nowadays. Anyway, I got a new cb900fa 42 years ago - even in the blue shared, along with styling, the cb250n, cb400n and cb750fa. And I loved it for that under the radar look.

[@filoIII]

Colour is FIRE!

[@dougiequick1]

"exhaust note" Sounds so much better than my lawnmower

[@cmii9966]

Love the red frame and forks and the exhaust brushed aluminum like color and black; well done Honda!

[@someguy9520]

2:10 Nice red deauville in the background

[@ganuvien]

Needs a full exhaust and a tune to open it up for sure knowing how conservative bikes are these days with restrictions, definitely curious to see how it compares to the MT07.

[@QuickRipzz]

Likewise. Will it dethrone my wonderful mt07?? 😢😢

[@JohnRob98]

Just going off memory, I think it’s sitting directly between the MT-07 and 09 as far as power is concerned. I’d assume torque is a similar story. There’s also a good bit of shared styling with the 2018 MT-07, and the 270° crank definitely won’t hurt sales. Not sure how the rest of the package compares, but with those numbers and a slightly lower MSRP than the MT-07, I’d be shocked if Honda doesn’t catch a decent share of would-be MT buyers.

[@cripticdestiny]

That parallel twin is the most welcoming thing but they should've used a round headlight cluster and a shorter tail section. Yes it would look more like the CB650r NSC but wouldn't that be better? What was honda thinking?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I actually really like the current cb500f design and an surprized that they went with the older cb500f design (because my 2018 cb500f looks almost exactly like the hornet). I just hope they bring out a nice cbr750r, and have the 650r on sale in parallel so I can test both and decide what to upgrade to haha

[@cripticdestiny]

@@Daniel-dj7fh there will be a cbr7XXrr.. but it won't have the same engine as this. they will most probably bore out the 650r engine and tune it to it's maximum potential. i do like the current cb500r as well, but honda tricked us with the radical hornet concept which is shameful. knowing honda, i knew they won't make anything that radical but it's still just lazy cost cutting measure.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@cripticdestiny I really don't think they'll do anything to the 650. I don't even think it will be continued once the 750r comes. The 650 is not designed for high hp, and if you look at what Yamaha is doing the a cbr750r would be the biggest slap in the face for the R7, they only need to design it right.

[@cripticdestiny]

@@Daniel-dj7fh lets see what happens. i said 7XX because it'll be easier for honda to bore out the 650cc motor to 700cc. and swapping in and out/ slightly redesigning crank/cam/valves in an existing motor for more performance will reduce R&D cost for them. i'm 70% sure it's not gonna be a P twin 750. but rather a an inline four 700.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@cripticdestiny that's gonna cost so much money, money they didn't spend on making the cbr600rr euro5 complaint. Because the bike still exists

[@kwak1k]

To all the people picking faults, it costs £6999. A lot of fun for the money

[@MikeeLeeLing0118]

Isn't a 8valves Unicam? Not DOHC?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Good spot, it is. not easy remembering it all and nailing it while concentrating on riding.

[@user-ui1lw5zr8u]

I want this hooligan. HONDA is No.1

[@mohammedislam8992]

Would love to see this engine in a cafe racer style bike. Like their Neo Cafe.

[@Mo-xx9gg]

The quickshifter can't be described as "one thing", but rather something that can be set to preference. You can set it to be better at low RPM, keep it in the middle, or set it for higher rev performance!

[@Englishbikerdan]

The settings don't relate to where the QS works in the rev range. It's just how hard/soft the changes happen (basically how it cuts the ignition).

[@Mo-xx9gg]

@Englishbikerdan Ah, not like mine, that has a shift point range as well as mechanical hard soft and false trigger sensors / locking outside of optimal rev ranges 😀

[@acvn-hg9gy]

I cant really get the quickshifter to be as smooth as it should be. Downshifts are absolutly perfect. I mean truely, with closed throttle, the downshifts are orgasmic. The upshits are jerky with me. On all three settings. But this ís my first time riding with a quickshifter, so i might just have to learn how to use it better

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah, not that smooth on this one either. It's better at higher rpm and 2nd gear onwwards.

[@acvn-hg9gy]

@@Englishbikerdan yea, spot on. It will find neutral when you use it between 1 and 2 sometimes aswell

[@ParaBellum2024]

Looking at older bikes, their speedos and rev counters either work ok, or can be fixed or swapped for used ones. I wonder how many of these TFT screens are going to still work when the bikes are forty years old, and how easy they'll be to fix.

[@Englishbikerdan]

An interesting point.

[@nymetsfan912]

Is this also available in America?

[@svaralen]

Niceeee bike, nice price...looks like the cb500f on stereoides 👍 the sound is so cool ✌️

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

It's pretty much that yes. Man if Honda put a 270° in the 500, I'd have a way easier time deciding what bike I want to upgrade from my cb500f. Right now it's ZX4r, Cbr650r, r7 or potentially the cbr750r (if it comes), but I don't know if I can use the extra power from my 48hp atm..

[@Scrambler695]

Looks performance reliability !!! Total package 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@morganil93]

I am fairly confident there will be a cl750 and a cbr750r before long. The engine seems great for all purposes across the board. Great to see Suzuki also joining the modern mid-sized fight. Only Kawasaki that is really lagging behind now with their unfortunately dull 650 engine.

[@AdamAus85]

Man it's be sweet if that cluster would plug in and replace the one on my cbr650r.

[@VelisTheProdigy]

Dan , you are the right person to ask considering you owned an MT-07 . which of the two has a funnier n better engine (torquier , better sound , general response on the road...) I was so sure about my next buy -MT07- and now this one got me confused.. As for the price , in my country (Greece) the Hornet is actually a bit more expensive 650euros more than the MT .

[@theunheardprophet4315]

Mate you write like you have an accent :D Is your s key broken? I'd pay 650€ more to have the twitchy throttle response fixed in-house already to be honest - but, the bottom line, as always, is you should try before you buy and see for yourself.

[@Bob-tq2jv]

The MT07 is a fab engine and surprisingly torquey - but I think the Honda is the winner here with more HP for less money (at least here in the UK)

[@kamsa1243]

I owned an MT07 for a year and a half, it wasn't my first pick for the bike I wanted but I enjoyed it nevertheless. It was a great overall experience, but I didn't feel sad about selling it. The one thing you miss out on with the MT07 is electronics, it has absolutely none, which was perfectly fine for me as it was my first bike, but I wouldn't buy it again while this bike exists. Just my 2 cents. Keep in mind, you CAN adjust the engine braking on the Hornet which largely negates the throttle jerk, but you can't on the MT07 and its known for it. I would highly encourage you to take the hornet, as someone who's owned one. Get the extra cash and get the better bike.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'm getting a newer MT07 to test in April, I will report back once I've ridden it. Thanks!

[@steveparish9210]

Thanks for the test, sounds like you were having a blast. I'll take mine in iridium grey or yellow

[@Blackhart50]

Cool bike great sound too

[@merseamoto3098]

Great first review on this bike Dan. Look forward to the in-depth one.

[@GGGG1fanofgoldglove]

you did say in the beginning that the throttle was snatchy if you have it in sports mode it will be very responsive and feel better :) ride safe bro and I loved the video thank you for the review

[@DrKampfpudding]

How could they go from a beautiful honda CB 650 r to this ??

[@mattyouds5843]

This seems like extraordinary value considering it's the exact same price as the SV650.

[@ronaldthomas9396]

I'll still be getting the SV650! I enjoy looking at the SV650 more than the Honda and I have alot more trust in the Suzuki's quality as Honda has been experiencing more problems in the last few years than previously!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@ronaldthomas9396 I've not had a single issue with my cb500f from 2018, and the thing looks amazing (pretty much the same like the hornet but fully black). If you have Instagram I can dm you some pics ;-)

[@chrisb4504]

@@ronaldthomas9396 Yeah I just bought the Sv it looks so much better in my eyes. The quick shifter is a bonus though on the hornet and the looks aren’t for me although I’d definitely go for a gsxs 750 but then the price is higher. The Suzuki’s look class to me but each to their own.

[@mattyouds5843]

@@ronaldthomas9396 Don't get me wrong the SV is great and I'd agree about the styling. I just expected this Hornet to be more expensive.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Don't I know it! 😂

[@l-mac5105]

It looks like my 2019 CB500F, which looks outdated.

[@p0rt0b0y]

Looks very similar to my Suzuki GSX-S750!

[@jocktigernuts680]

Basic bike, no screen, no heated grips, no cruise control, no wind blast or rain protection, no stowage/panniers.🤣

[@Englishbikerdan]

Go buy a GS then? 🤷‍♂

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

Or a car lol

[@mikeharris7905]

Dan, you provided awesome videos, and I feel most comments are spot on. I am looking forward to the follow-up. Hope this bike makes it to the US. You guys are fortunate to have access to new bikes & such great dealerships. I really appreciate your channel. Bought a 2022 cb500x after watching your review!

[@canaanitetv]

750r please with 1000r love

[@mrbambix]

Yes great bike and great value for money too! Was planning on buying one but as you said the will sell bucketloads of these and they do, i wanted the white and had to wait pretty much till after the summer... Sooo I ended up with a two year old KTM Duke 790 ;-) ah not too shabby either lol

[@MotoGoato]

The 790 is a cracking bike (I have a 2019 I've owned from new) .... this Hornet doesn't offer quite as much but is nipping at it's heels for sure and the price is outstanding ... £1,300 less than I paid for my 790 - but that did come with the full electronics suite all included. The Hornet is gonna be a popular bike and quite a common sight on the roads 😉

[@mrbambix]

@@MotoGoato yes agreed I just couldn’t wait until later this year so far very happy with my 790 mine is also loaded with all options but I agree the hornet is a winner

[@philhogarth9492]

I only waited 5 weeks for mine in white

[@mrbambix]

@@philhogarth9492 well I guess worse here in the Netherlands then i suppose dealers said all slots of delivery taken ow well 790 is great fun too

[@Andrew-qc8jh]

After looking at the triumph line, you can really tell just the external difference in quality from the hornet to triumph. The triumph all around looks tighter.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yep, can't argue with that.

[@alexpryce555]

As a utilitatrian do it all bike with abit of a hooligan side, it's actually very good. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. I appreciate why they've fitted a 160 rear but it makes it look like a 500. Should of gone with a 180

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

it looks exactly like my 500

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

but even my 500 does look like a full big bike if there is nothing with a 180 near by.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I actually like the 160. Turns in quicker and cheaper to replace!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@Englishbikerdan I checked yesterday a 160 Michellin Road6 rear tire is also like 180bucks. But the bike would look alot better with a 180

[@guypotter2301]

Simple thing, but I heard there are no bobbin screw holes on swingarm, little point but I always put my bike on the paddock stand

[@rustworks2588]

7k! This is insane for what you get for your buck! Ridge has amazing products. Love their carbon fiber wallets!

[@davidg2116]

Great engine, big improvement on display too. The red frame looks like an old Chinese 125, looks overall generic and boring. Bit of a mixed bag. They took the switch gear from their scooters

[@The1977andi]

It's a shame the styling isn't better as I may have been tempted to trade in my cb300r , reminds me of a z650 but sounds a lot better.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

It looks like the cb500f but sounds maybe abit better would have been a better description. It really depends what you want, if you're looking for more power than what your 300 offers this might be interesting, but at the same time you could also just get the cb650r which is your bike with a nicer engine.

[@The1977andi]

@@Daniel-dj7fh it's a shame they never did a cb500r, I did think about the 650r but my last bike was a street triple before the 300 and I don't need or want that much power anymore, have been tempted though with a xsr700, a bit more up my street.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@The1977andi the biggest bike I've ridden is a 650 too, but I have no need of more power than what my 500 gives. I just want styling and a nicer engine note. The cbr500r would do the styling bit, but a cp2 or inline4 sounds considerably better.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

@@The1977andi a bit like you i have an old 955 Triumph which sounds great but i want something lighter/easier to manage and am willing to come down on power but hopefully retain bottom end torque. I am taller than Dan so may be uncomfortable on this. Dan seems to make almost anything fly whatever the cc.

[@bertsimpsan]

I really like your videos dan, keep up the good work

[@ramonjrusa]

I like the style of the bike. Thanks for a great first ride

[@ianowens7519]

At the price point Honda have set for this bike, they should sell well. Take note Suzuki. Not a fan of the bland looks though.

[@ragerider6283]

Agreed. Although what price do you put on style & chassis specs I guess? Subjectively the GSX8S looks better, has a QS as standard, bigger rear wheel & bigger brakes too. It also has a separate bolt on subframe but it depends if any of that really matters as I'm not sure it equates to justifying the £1000 difference. However it does to me but I totally understand why someone else would disagree & buy the Hornet instead.

[@Hinckley_Biker]

Awesome Bike and a great review! I think Honda have kept the Hornet bloodline as it still has a sting in it's tail! I think this would make an excellent second bike for those of us that ride big touring machines? Looking forward to more reviews. Nice work 🤩

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks mate!

[@daltonkelley6636]

Great video, I'm so bummed that there's no talk on this coming to the U.S

[@cannertemple9817]

Remember old hornet sound 😢😢

[@Englishbikerdan]

Of course, they can still be had with the CB650R.

[@KapitanPisoar1]

What is the point of having your hazards to come up under hard breaking? Isn't the whole point of riding a sports bike hard braking and hard acceleration?

[@Englishbikerdan]

To warn others that you are braking hard.

[@ozzyg82]

Good first impressions vid. Only grip for me personally was the over-use of “we have…” The bike looks fun.

[@Englishbikerdan]

It always tickles me when people get annoyed at my vocabulary. If that's you're only gripe then I'm doing something right. :D

[@-V8-]

The Hornet 750 doesn’t have DOC it has a Unicam

[@CaptainFlagella]

I would mention the Aprilia Shiver 750 as a direct competitor to this bike, as they're designed pretty much identically, only the aprilia has a real V-twin engine in it instead of a crossplane parallel. The spread out pistons give the italian a bigger bore, more horsepower & torque (95bhp, 81Nm), but with less fuel efficiency and low end power - it needs to be revved a little before it wakes up due to the short stroke nature of the crank, but then it goes like a rocket. Both also come equipped with various riding modes and ABS, the shiver 750 is an older model and probably cheaper to find these days than a new honda.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I don't compare new to older bikes. There's too many second hand bikes to choose from.

[@joecamel6835]

Looks nice af, we don't have it here in the states yet , maybe some in commifornia not sure .

[@freeagent8225]

Such narrow roads compared to Australia.

[@Stanley88845]

Will you be getting on a 2023 KTM 790 Duke at some point by any chance? It is one of the competitors in this class afterall!

[@SantiWax]

Would be great to see a comparison

[@robbie12207]

I like the look of it. Then again I like the look of a CB500 also. Yeah, the 650R looks retro prettier but these look like real world bikes that’ll blend in all over the world rather than a western world mid life crisis kinda bike.