Honda CB1000 Hornet: The new Honda CB1000 Hornet has been unveiled by Honda Motor Corp at the present EICMA 2023 exhibition in Italy. The new Honda CB1000 Hornet boasts a strong engine and a sleek appearance. It has an aggressive look that is similar to the Ducati Streetfighter. In early 2024, it could be introduced in India. Because of its potent engine and impressive performance, Kawasaki and Yamaha will also be concerned.
Honda CB1000 Hornet Launch Date
Although the Honda CB1000 Hornet’s launch date has not been made public, motorcycle experts predict that it will arrive in India in early 2024.
New Honda CB1000 Hornet Design
The Honda CB1000 Hornet shares similarities with the 2017 Honda CB1000R in terms of its low-slung full-LED headlights, fuel tank recess, and tail section design. But you also get style features like dual projector hand lights and dual DRLs on either side with this. This gives it a striking appearance.
New Honda CB1000 Hornet Features
| Aspect | Details |
| Launch Date | Expected launch in India in early 2024. |
| Features | – 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, and navigation. |
| Engine | 999cc, inline-four-cylinder DOHC 16V engine producing 147bhp maximum power and 100Nm peak torque. |
| Features Throttle By Wire (TBW), 3 default riding modes, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and an assist/slipper clutch. | |
| Suspension and Brakes | – Front: Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks. |
| – Rear: Adjustable compression and rebound damping setup. | |
| – Brakes: Radial-mount four-piston front brake calipers with a 310mm floating disc. | |
| Color Options | Three color variants: Grand Prix Red, Matte Iridium Grey Metallic, and Pearl Glare White. |
A 5-inch TFT display is part of the Honda CB1000 Hornet’s feature list. This will inevitably contain intelligent features like Bluetooth, smartphone communication, and navigation. In addition, it’s likely to have a speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, gear position, fuel gauge, service indicator, stand alert, email notification, phone alert, SMS alert, and clock with a time indicator.
New Honda CB1000 Hornet Engine
The Honda CB1000 Hornet is powered by an inline four-cylinder DOHC 16V engine with 999cc displacement. This produces 100 nm of peak torque and 147 bhp of maximum power. Mechanisms such as Throttle by Wire (TBW), three riding modes by default, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and an assist/slipper clutch are all advantageous for the Honda CB1000 Hornet.
New Honda CB1000 Hornet Suspension and brakes
It uses Showa 41 mm SFF-BP USD forks up front and an adjustable compression and rebound damping suspension setup at the back to handle its hardware and suspension needs. Additionally, a 310mm floating disc brake and radial-mount four-piston front brake callipers are part of the braking system.
New Honda CB1000 Hornet Color
The Honda CB1000 Hornet is available in three different color options. The Grand Prix Red, Matte Iridium Gray Metallic, and Pearl Glare White will be its premiere colors in India.