Honda’s flagship naked bike is here—if here is Europe for you. We are crossing our fingers that we will see the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP in the United States—perhaps without the Hornet name. So, with that in mind, let’s get into the Fast Facts about what makes this an SP. There is quite a bit to cover.
- The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP gets an inline-4 based on the CBR1000RR Fireblade powerplant. The claimed peak output numbers are modest—115 horsepower at 11,000 rpm and 79 ft-lbs of torque at 9000 rpm—with valve timing responsible for the change compared to the Fireblade superbike. Honda boasts a “smooth mid-range delivery and harder-hitting top-end response” compared to its previous naked literbikes.
- The SP’s motor gets an electronics suite. There are three presets—Sport, Standard, and Rain. From there, riders can adjust the power output, engine braking, and a combined traction and wheelie control setting. The rider can also add two User settings to the three presets. A five-inch TFT screen and backlit switchgear act as the interface. The dash can be paired with your smartphone for added functionality.
- The muffler has a Revolutionary Control. According to Honda sources, it boosts performance over the standard CB1000 by being closed initially and opening fully by 5700 rpm.
- The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has a street-friendly gearbox and clutch. Compared to the Fireblade, 2nd through 5th gears are lower for improved acceleration. Sixth gear is higher for smoother highway operation. The quickshifter is three-level adjustable, while the clutch has slipper and assist functions.
- There’s an all-new chassis around the engine. It’s a steel twin-spar design with the rake tightened up to 25 degrees. The CG has been moved forward, with nearly 51 percent of the weight on the front wheel, and torsional rigidity increased by 70 percent. The seating position is upright, with the peg position adding a sporting slant. With the 4.5-gallon fuel tank topped off, the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP weighs 467 pounds.
- Showa and Öhlins share the fully adjustable suspension duties. The inverted fork is Showa’s Separate Function Fork Big Piston model with 41mm sliders. The shock is an Öhlins TTX36 unit with help from a linkage system. The swingarm is cast aluminum.
- Brembo and Nissan share the ABS-assisted braking duties. Brembo Stylema calipers grasp 310mm discs in the front, and a single-piston Nissin caliper slows the rear wheel’s 240mm disc. The wheels are cast aluminum in a 5-Y design.
- The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has a list price of £9999. A down-spec standard CB1000 Hornet cuts £1000 off the price. We don’t have a US price because we don’t know when, or if, the bike will be available here.
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Inline-4
- Displacement: 1000cc
- Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.1mm
- Maximum power: 115 horsepower @ 11,000 rpm
- Maximum torque: 79 ft-lbs @ 9000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.7:1
- Fueling: EFI w/ 44mm throttle body
- Valvetrain: DOHC: 4 vpc
- Exhaust: 4-2-1 w/ OBD2 sensors and Revolutionary Control valve
- Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ assist and slipper functions
- Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Twin-spar steel
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Showa Separate Function Fork—Big Piston inverted 41mm fork; 4.6 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable Öhlins TTX36 shock; 5.4 inches
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
- Rear wheel: 17 x 3.50
- Tires: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
- Front tire: 120/70 x 17
- Rear tire: 190/55 x 17
- Front brakes: 310mm floating discs w/ radially mounted Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers
- Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ Nissin single-piston caliper
- ABS: Standard, 2-channel
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 57.3 inches
- Rake: 25 degrees
- Trail: 3.9 inches
- Seat height: 31.9 inches
- Fuel capacity: 4.5 gallons
- WMTC estimated fuel consumption: 40 mpg
- Curb weight: 467 pounds
- Color: Mat Ballistic Black Metallic
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Price: £9999
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