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We ride the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP (US version) and break down what's changed, how it rides, and why it’s the best value in the naked sportbike class. Premium parts, killer looks, and a price that crushes the competition—can it beat the MT-10 or GSX-S1000? Watch the full review now!  Let me know if you want a longer version or include Bangla/Banglish too.

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00:002025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP. Second ride impressions and what's new for the US.

00:07Let's talk about one of the best bang-for-your-buck naked sport bikes hitting the US streets,

00:12the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP. After a first ride in Europe earlier this year,

00:19we've now taken the US spec version for a spin at the official launch in Sacramento,

00:24California. Spoiler, it rips, but there's more to the story. United States what's different in the

00:31US version. The biggest change for the US model is the exhaust system. Thanks to stricter noise and

00:38emissions regulations here, our Hornet SP ditches the Euro model's exhaust valve. That means a

00:44exhaust and updated ECU tuning. The result? Probably a slight dip in power compared to the

00:51European version, but we won't know for sure until we get it on a dyno. Still, Honda claims 155

00:58horsepower and 78.9 pound Ft of torque in Europe. Based on what we know, expect around 150 horsepower

01:07in the US. Not bad at all for a bike that costs way less than the competition. Also, interesting to

01:15note, in Europe, there's a base model CB1000 that we won't get in the States. Our SP version essentially

01:22takes the base exhaust but keeps all the upgraded components. Money bag let's talk price. This is

01:29where Honda throws a knockout punch. At $10,999, the CB1000 Hornet SP offers serious value. For context,

01:39Yamaha MT10, $14,799. Yamaha MT10 SP, $17,299. Kawasaki Z900SE, $11,849. Suzuki GSX-S1000, $11,909.

02:02And if you're eyeing European brands like KTM, Triumph, or Ducati, bring your wallet. They often

02:09start at nearly double the Hornet SP's price. Motorcycle what you get for the money. Honda

02:15didn't cut corners. Here's what's standard. Olean's TTX36 rear shock, fully adjustable.

02:23Showa fork, fully adjustable. Brembo Stylema calipers with Brembo Master Cylinder. Up-slash-down

02:31quickshifter. That's some serious gear on a sub-$11k bike. It's built to ride hard. Compass

02:39how does it ride. Out in the mountain roads near Sacramento, the CB1000 Hornet SP impressed,

02:46with a few caveats. There's a noticeable flat spot in the power delivery between 3,500 to

02:536,000 RPM. It's clear that Honda had to work around emissions rules here, which makes this

02:59inline-four feel a bit restricted in that range. Above that? It screams. Keep it revving,

03:06and it feels alive. But staying in that higher RPM zone can be a challenge on tight roads.

03:12You'll find yourself shifting more often, hanging in first or second gear to get the drive you want

03:18out of corners. VS button compared to the CB750 Hornet. Riding the CB750 Hornet the next day really

03:26put things into perspective. That parallel twin makes better low-end torque and feels more forgiving

03:31and fun on the street. It's easier to ride fast, especially when you're not chasing lap times.

03:38The CB1000 SP, on the other hand, feels like a caged animal. You've got to work to unleash it.

03:45On fast, flowing roads or track days, that's a blast. But in stop-and-go or twisty canyon runs,

03:52it can be more demanding. The CB1000 Hornet SP isn't perfect, but it's really close considering the price.

03:59If you want a premium feel sport naked without dropping $15,000 plus, this bike is hard to

04:06ignore. It brings style, performance, and serious componentry in one of the best value packages on

04:12the market. So what kind of rider are you? If you love revs, fast roads, and aren't afraid to work

04:19the gearbox, this is your ride. If you're after more low-end grunt and street-friendly manners,

04:25you might want to peek at the CB750 Hornet instead.

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Review 🇺🇸 | Insane Value Naked Bike!

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