Honda·Roadster·999cc

CB1000 Hornet

↘ Evolution history · 2024 → present
3
Years of production
1
Generations
999
current cc
155
Horsepower
3
Vintages

Fireblade DNA in a raw naked — 155hp, razor-sharp chassis, MCN Bike of the Year 2025.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 1 · 2024 — present
FIRST GENERATION

999cc super-naked derived from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade engine, launched at EICMA 2023. TBW, HSTC, 5" Bluetooth TFT as standard. SP version (2025) with Öhlins and Brembo Stylema won MCN Bike of the Year 2025.

2026
AAesthetics
SP model carried over — updated colours. Post-recall production: compliant pistons as standard.
Minor
2025
CFrame
SP variant launched: Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, gold-coated Showa fork, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial callipers
SP at €11,799 (standard at €10,599) — UK: £9,999 SP / £8,999 standard.
Medium
MEngine
SP: 155hp via additional exhaust valve (+5hp vs standard 150hp)
Medium
EElectronics
SP: bi-directional quickshifter as standard with 3 adjustment levels (optional on base model)
Medium
SSafety
Factory recall (January 2026): abnormal oil consumption on 2024–2025 models — out-of-tolerance piston rings and pistons replaced
Risk of rear wheel lock-up if oil level drops. Replacement covered by Honda. Verify recall completion before any used purchase.
Medium
2024
MEngine
999cc DOHC inline-four from CBR1000RR — 150hp at 11,000rpm, 104Nm at 9,000rpm
Bore × stroke: 76 × 55.1mm. PGM-FI injection, Throttle By Wire. Standard assist/slipper clutch.
Major
CFrame
Steel twin-spar frame — +70% torsional rigidity vs CB1000R — 211kg wet
Showa SFF-BP 41mm fully adjustable inverted fork. Showa Pro-Link adjustable preload/rebound. Nissin 4-piston radial brakes, 310mm discs.
Major
EElectronics
HSTC 4 levels + 3 riding modes (Sport/Standard/Rain) + 2 user modes. 5" Bluetooth TFT Honda RoadSync. ABS as standard.
Major
AAesthetics
Design inspired by CB750 Hornet — aggressive silhouette, full LED lights, sharp 'stinger' tail
Major
Buyer radar
2024

Excellent bike but active engine recall (oil) — always verify recall completion before buying.

CAUTION
2025

SP named MCN Bike of the Year 2025 — confirm recall done, then top buy in the class.

CAUTION
2026

Post-recall production, mature and award-winning — excellent used market buy for 2025–26.

GOOD PICK