New Honda CB1000 Hornet SP priced from just $17,990.
The new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP will be priced at just $17,990 plus on-road costs, with some dealers already advertising it at $19,990 ride away, representing one of the better deals on the market for those after a potent 116kW (155hp) super-naked.
Using the powerplant from the 2017-on Fireblade, albeit with a slightly reduced compression ratio and revised camshaft to maximise midrange torque over top-end power, the new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP features a steel twin-spar frame with a fully-adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork and an Öhlins TTX36 rear monoshock. Rake and trail are set at 25° and 98mm, with wheelbase of 1455mm.
Honda describes the riding position as pure streetfighter, with an 809mm seat height is 809mm and a handlebar position that is set up and back, paired to a “sporty footpeg position” and a rider triangle with relatively upright upper body position.
Braking is by way of twin 310mm discs up front with Brembo Stylema four-piston radial-mount calipers.
A ride-by-wire throttle enables three riding modes with preset combinations of settings for Power, Engine Braking and traction control (HSTC) with integrated Wheelie Control. As well as Rain, Standard and Sport modes, there are two customisable modes so riders can tailor settings.
Honda says the gear ratios have been chosen for optimal acceleration, while the six-speed gearbox features an assist/slipper clutch. A two-way quickshifter is fitted as standard.
On the styling front, the new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP features twin LED projector headlights that are said to “define the pure aggression of a streetfighter’s style”. The frame, engine and swingarm are finished in black.
A five-inch colour TFT offers Bar, Circle and Simple display patterns, and features smartphone via the Honda RoadSync app. Menus are accessed via a backlit four-way toggle switch on the left handlebar.
If you want to get in early, Honda dealers are now taking pre orders, or jump on to the Honda website to register your interest at this link.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke DOHC inline four
Displacement: 1000ccBore and stroke 76mm x 55.1mm
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Max. Power Output: 115.6kW @ 11,000rpm
Max. Torque: 107Nm @ 9000rpm
FUEL SYSTEM
PGM FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17L (inc reserve)
CO2 Emissions (WMTC): 136g/km
Fuel Consumption (WMTC): 5.9L/100km / 16.9km/L
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Type: AGM
Battery Capacity: 12V 6.3AH
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch: Type Wet multiplate, Assisted slipper clutch
Transmission: Type Six-speed Manual
Final Drive: Chain
FRAME
Type Twin Spar
CHASSIS
Dimensions (L´W´H)” 2140mm x 790mm x 1085mm
Wheelbase 1455mm
Rake: 25°
Trail: 98mm
Seat Height: 809mm
Ground Clearance: 135mm
Kerb Weight: 212kg
Turning radius: 2.8m
Seat Height: 809mm
SUSPENSION
Front: Showa 41mm SFFBP USD forks 118mm travel
Rear: Ohlins Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 139mm travel
WHEELS
Front: Multispoke cast aluminium, 17M/C X MT3.50
Rear: Multispoke cast aluminium, 17M/C X MT5.50
BRAKES
ABS System Type: Dual channel
Front: Dual 310mm floating disc with Brembo Stylema radial-mounted four piston calipers
Rear: Single 240mm disc with single piston caliper
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
Five inch TFT Meter with customisable layout, including speedometer, tachometer, clock, gear position, upshift indicator
Connectivity: Honda RoadSync
USB: Yes
Quickshifter: Yes
Security System: HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System)
Riding Mode: Standard, Rain, Sport, 2x User
HSTC (traction control): Yes
Wheelie Control: Yes
