- Honda's new CB1000 Hornet SP bike is specially designed for daily commuting and road riding.
- It gets the powerful CBR1000RR Fireblade engine, Öhlins rear shock and Brembo brakes.
- The bike is very aggressive and affordable compared to other liter-class competitors.
Many of today's sports bikes seem to be designed only for speed on the racing track. But riding such bikes in daily commute or on regular roads becomes somewhat difficult and inconvenient. To fill this gap, Honda has introduced the CB1000 Hornet SP, a liter-class naked sports bike that is truly built with daily commuting in mind.
1. Liter-class performance on a budget
The price of this bike in the global market is around ₹ 9.2 lakh. Compared to rivals like Suzuki GSX-S1000 ($11,989) or Kawasaki Z1100 ($14,999), this bike offers great features at an affordable price.
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2. Powerful engine and power
- Engine of Fireblade: It features a revised Inline-Four engine based on the CBR1000RR Fireblade.
- Power Stats: In the European version this engine generates 155 Horsepower, while in the American version it generates 129 Horsepower.
- Mid-Range Grunt: The emphasis is more on 'mid-range power' for everyday road use than the bike's top speed, making it easy to ride on regular roads or twisties.
3. Premium suspension and safety
- Öhlins Rear Shock: Swedish brand in this Öhlins TTX36 It gets an adjustable rear suspension.
- Showa Front Forks: At the front, 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted forks are provided.
- Security and Features: The bike includes premium features like Brembo brakes, traction control, ABS, quickshifter and modern TFT display.
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4. Weight and frame
With a total weight of around 210 kg, the bike is based on a steel twin-spar frame.
If you want to enjoy a powerful liter-class bike on daily roads, gorges and highways instead of racing on the track, then the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is a great and affordable option.