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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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CB1000 Hornet SP Highlights
The CB1000 Hornet SP is Honda's sole weapon in the naked litre-class segment, and also its debut in the segment.
The engine produces a good amount of power in the mid-range, comes with premium hardware such as an Ohlins rear shock.
The Ohlins shocker can feel firm at times, the design seems inspired by certain Italian rivals.
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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.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Detailed Review
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The CB1000 Hornet SP is Honda’s reimagination of a naked flagship motorcycle, as it comes with a properly modern design, thus replacing the erstwhile CB1000 R, which came with a more neo-retro, classical approach. It follows the typical streetfighter design language, featuring a beefy fuel tank giving it a muscular stance, along with sharp visual elements, compact fenders, an upswept tail section and a stubby exhaust pipe.
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The compact rear section looks familiar to other Honda sportsbikes. However, when viewed from the front three-quarters, you might get reminded of the Ducati Streetfighter V4. However, the Streetfighter is a far more expensive motorcycle and it is also more powerful than the Honda, even if they both pack four-cylinder engines.
CB1000 Hornet SP body specifications:
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm |

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The CB1000 Hornet SP shares its powertrain with the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade. However, the bikemaker has made many changes to the internals of this powertrain. It is a 1000cc, liquid-cooled four-cylinder unit which produces 155bhp at 11,000rpm and 107Nm of torque at 9000rpm. The 6-speed gearbox comes with a quickshifter as standard in the SP variant.
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These figures make the Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP stand quite close to motorcycles like the Suzuki Katana and the Kawasaki Z900, both of which also feature inline-four engines. However, the Kawasaki is more affordable than the Suzuki Katana and the CB1000 Hornet SP.
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The CB1000 Hornet SP is built on a new twin-spar frame, which hangs off of 41mm Showa SFF big-piston forks, along with an Ohlins TTX monoshock and a pro-link swingarm at the rear. For braking, Honda has deployed 310mm twin discs up front with radially-mounted Nissin four-piston callipers, along with a 240mm disc with a Nissin single-piston calliper at the rear. The bike makes use of 17-inch wheels with alloy rims on both ends, and it tips the scales at 212kg.
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In terms of features, the CB1000 Hornet SP is equipped with things such as a 5-inch colour TFT screen paired with Honda’s RoadSync connectivity suite. This gives it access to turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts. There are three default riding modes on offer, along with two custom modes, and it also comes with four-level Honda Selectable Torque Control, engine braking control and wheelie control.

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Competitors
| Models | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height | Compare |
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![]() ₹13.29 Lakh* | 1000 cc | 155 bhp | 107 Nm @ 9000 rpm | - | 212 kg | 809 mm | |
| 659 cc | 98.56 bhp @ 10500 rpm | 67 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 20.4 kmpl | - | 820 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs RS 660 | |
| 636 cc | 122.03 bhp @ 13000 rpm | 69.0 @ 11000 rpm | - | 198 kg | 830 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Ninja ZX 6R | |
| 659 cc | 79.12 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 70 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 20.4 kmpl | 204 kg | 860 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Tuono 660 | |
| 765 cc | 128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm | 80 Nm @ 9500 rpm | 19.2 kmpl | 188 kg | 836 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Street Triple 765 | |
| 937 cc | 111 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 19 kmpl | - | 820 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Monster | |
| 1099 cc | 134 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 113 Nm @ 7600 rpm | - | 235 kg | 835 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Ninja 1100SX | |
| 889 cc | 119.35 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm | - | 166 kg | 834 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs 890 Duke R | |
| 755 cc | 90.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 75 Nm @ 7250 rpm | - | 208 kg | 850 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs XL750 Transalp | |
| 1099 cc | 134 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 113 Nm @ 7600 rpm | - | 221 kg | 815 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Z1100 | |
| 1200 cc | 76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm | 106 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 21.7 kmpl | 251 kg | 690 mm | CB1000 Hornet SP vs Bonneville Bobber |
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Latest Updates on CB1000 Hornet SP
Honda BigWing motorcycles have become costlier in India, with price hikes going up to Rs 2.92 lakh across the premium lineup. The increase affects models above 350cc like the CB650R, CB1000 Hornet SP and Gold Wing Tour. The update is purely due to revised GST structure, with no mechanical or feature changes.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is Honda’s litre-class naked streetfighter in India, priced around Rs 12.35 lakh (ex-showroom). It uses a 999cc inline-four engine making about 155 bhp, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The SP variant adds premium bits like Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, TFT display and full electronics package for performance-focused riding.
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