2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Design Preview

Powered by the formidable 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade engine, with extra power and torque over the CB1000 Hornet (115.6kW/107Nm instead of 111.6kW/104Nm) and featuring Öhlins and Brembo components, the CB1000 Hornet SP forms an even more potent cocktail of strong four-cylinder performance and ultra-agile handling, with a distinctly sporty focus.

The electronic throttle, Throttle By Wire (TBW), offers 3 default riding modes with pre-programmed combinations of Power, Engine Brake, Wheelie Control and HSTC settings, plus 2 USER options that allow the rider to choose their own preferred settings. A quickshifter is fitted as standard. The 5-inch TFT screen, with optical adhesion, offers intuitive control, clarity in full light and easy connectivity with the smartphone via the simple switch located on the left handlebar.

The minimalist styling exudes pure aggression, led by the piercing gaze of the dual LED headlights. The new twin-spar frame is also used as a design feature and is finished in a subtle black colour. The 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD front fork is complemented by a fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 rear shock for high-quality suspension. Brembo Stylema radial-mount four-piston calipers work with 310mm floating discs and the cast aluminium wheels, inspired by those of the CBR1000RR-R, mount 120/70-ZR17 tyres at the front and 180/55-ZR17 at the rear.

The CB1000 Hornet SP’s huge performance potential, premium features, compact dimensions and new contemporary styling make it a bike that is hard to ignore, especially for those mid-range naked riders looking for something a little more special.