Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

The Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP is a litre-class naked motorcycle with prices starting from Rs 12.35 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the flagship naked motorcycle from Honda, which has finally been launched and that too in its full-fat SP version. In terms of rivals, the CB 1000 Hornet SP will go up against the Suzuki Katana and the Kawasaki Z900.

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Last Updated on 26th May'25: The CB1000 Hornet SP is the range-topping variant, and it also replaces Honda’s CB1000 R globally. Featuring a modern streetfighter design, its powertrain is borrowed from the 2017 Fireblade, but it sits on a new twin-spar steel frame and packs in more sophisticated hardware and features.

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CB1000 Hornet SP Highlights

On Target

The CB1000 Hornet SP is Honda's sole weapon in the naked litre-class segment, and also its debut in the segment.

What We Like

The engine produces a good amount of power in the mid-range, comes with premium hardware such as an Ohlins rear shock.

What We Do Not Like

The Ohlins shocker can feel firm at times, the design seems inspired by certain Italian rivals.

Engine

Engine Capacity	1000 cc
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Configuration	DOHC
Cooling Type	N/A

Competitor Comparison

Model	Engine Size	Engine Type
Street Triple 765	765 cc	Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
Ninja ZX 6R	636 cc	4-stroke& in-line 4-cylinder& DOHC& 16-valve& liquid- Cooled
Bonneville Speedmaster	1200 cc	Liquid cooled& 8 valve& SOHC
Bonneville Bobber	1200 cc	Liquid cooled& 8 valve& SOHC
Tuono 660	659 cc	N/A

Power

155.02 bhp @ 11000 rpm

CB1000 Hornet SP's 155.02 bhp Power is about 51% higher than the segment average of 102.67 bhp.

Power of CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors

Model	Power
Street Triple 765	118.4 bhp @ 11500 rpm, 128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm
Ninja ZX 6R	122.03 bhp @ 13000 rpm
Bonneville Speedmaster	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Bonneville Bobber	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Tuono 660	79.12 bhp @ 9250 rpm
RS 660	98.56 bhp @ 10500 rpm
Monster	111 bhp @ 9250 rpm
XL750 Transalp	90.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Ninja 1100SX	134 bhp @ 9000 rpm
CBR650R	93.8 bhp @ 12000 rpm

Torque

107 Nm @ 9000 rpm

CB1000 Hornet SP's 107 Nm Torque is about 28% higher than the segment average of 84.2 Nm.

Torque of CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors

Model	Torque
Street Triple 765	80 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Ninja ZX 6R	69.0 @ 11000 rpm
Bonneville Speedmaster	106 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bonneville Bobber	106 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Tuono 660	70 Nm @ 6500 rpm
RS 660	67 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Monster	93 Nm @ 6500 rpm
XL750 Transalp	75 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Ninja 1100SX	113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
CBR650R	63 Nm @ 9500 rpm

Kerb Weight

212 kg

CB1000 Hornet SP's 212 kg Kerb Weight is close to the segment average of 216.11 kg.

Kerb Weight of CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors

Model	Kerb Weight (kg)
Street Triple 765	188 kg, 189 kg
Ninja ZX 6R	198 kg
Bonneville Speedmaster	263 kg
Bonneville Bobber	251 kg
Tuono 660	204 kg
XL750 Transalp	208 kg
Ninja 1100SX	235 kg
CBR650R	209 kg

Seat Height

809 mm

CB1000 Hornet SP's 809 mm Seat Height is close to the segment average of 807.45 mm.

Seat Height of CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors

Model	Seat Height (mm)
Street Triple 765	826 mm, 836 mm
Ninja ZX 6R	830 mm
Bonneville Speedmaster	705 mm
Bonneville Bobber	690 mm
Tuono 660	860 mm
RS 660	820 mm
Monster	820 mm
XL750 Transalp	850 mm
Ninja 1100SX	835 mm
CBR650R	810 mm

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Price

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Brakes & Wheels

LED Headlight

Braking System

Seat Style

Instrument Console

Colours

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₹ 15.21 Lakh*

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Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels

Yes

Dual Channel ABS

Split

Digital

₹ 28,746/mon

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Specs & Features

Expert Verdict on CB1000 Hornet SP

4.0

Expert Rating

4.5

Design

4.5

Performance

4.5

Features

The CB1000 Hornet SP is Honda’s flagship naked, and it certainly looks the part. Yes, it lacks a few rider aids and the Ohlins suspension will make it stiffer than the regular bike. However, being a Honda, you know it will be fairly refined and reliable, and the price tag actually makes it quite attractive as well, sitting in the middle

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Pros & Cons of CB1000 Hornet SP

What we admire in this bike

There is finally a litre-class streetfighter naked from Honda.

The design is properly modern and fitting with the times.

The 1000cc, inline-four powertrain finds its roots in the 2017 Fireblade.

The SP variant comes with a more sophisticated hardware setup.

Packs in enough connectivity features.

What could have been better

Limited BigWing support outlets.

The Ohlins suspension will be more unforgiving on bad roads.

Lack of aids such as an IMU and cornering ABS.

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP ₹13.29 Lakh*	1000 cc	155 bhp	107 Nm @ 9000 rpm	-	212 kg	809 mm
Aprilia RS 660 ₹13.39 Lakh*	659 cc	98.56 bhp @ 10500 rpm	67 Nm @ 8500 rpm	20.4 kmpl	-	820 mm
Aprilia Tuono 660 ₹13.09 Lakh*	659 cc	79.12 bhp @ 9250 rpm	70 Nm @ 6500 rpm	20.4 kmpl	204 kg	860 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R ₹12.49 Lakh*	636 cc	122.03 bhp @ 13000 rpm	69.0 @ 11000 rpm	-	198 kg	830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX ₹14.42 Lakh*	1099 cc	134 bhp @ 9000 rpm	113 Nm @ 7600 rpm	-	235 kg	835 mm
KTM 890 Duke R ₹14.50 Lakh*	889 cc	119.35 bhp @ 9250 rpm	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm	-	166 kg	834 mm
Triumph Street Triple 765 ₹10.86 - ₹13.23 Lakh*	765 cc	128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm	80 Nm @ 9500 rpm	19.2 kmpl	188 kg	836 mm
Honda XL750 Transalp ₹11.81 Lakh*	755 cc	90.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm	75 Nm @ 7250 rpm	-	208 kg	850 mm
Indian Motorcycle Sport Scout Sixty ₹13.28 Lakh*	999 cc	85 bhp	87 Nm @ 6200 rpm	-	243 kg	649 mm
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster ₹12.88 - ₹13.68 Lakh*	1200 cc	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm	106 Nm @ 4000 rpm	22.2 kmpl	263 kg	705 mm
Triumph Bonneville Bobber ₹12.88 - ₹13.68 Lakh*	1200 cc	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm	106 Nm @ 4000 rpm	24.39 kmpl	251 kg	690 mm