Honda CB1000 Hornet Revealed Globally, Borrows 999c Inline-Four Engine From Fireblade

Honda has unveiled its new flagship naked motorcycle at the EICMA 2023 along with a host of new and updated models. Dubbed the CB1000 Hornet, it will replace the litre-class naked street bike – the CB1000R, which adopts Honda's new design language called Neo Sports Cafe. The Honda CB1000R Hornet successor was once available for sale in India, featuring a 998cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine that cranks out 143bhp at 10,500rpm and 104Nm of peak torque at 8,250rpm. However, the new Honda CB1000 Hornet is expected to take its place sometime next year. 

Designed in Japan, the brand-new, big-bore CB1000 Hornet is an aggressively styled naked bike that comes with all-LED lighting, compact dual LED projector headlights, a Hornet-signature fuel tank – with wings folded forward, as well as a 4-2-1 exhaust system. The design is complemented by a 5.0-inch full-colour TFT screen with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, a throttle-by-wire system, Honda Selectable Torque Control, assist-and-slipper clutch, and 3 default riding modes.

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Honda CB1000 Hornet: Engine, Hardware

The new Honda CB1000 Hornet gets a CB1000RR Fireblade-derived 999c, inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is tuned to produce more than 148bhp and 100Nm of peak torque. A new steel twin-spar frame nestles this engine.

When it comes to handling, the new motorcycle gets Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down forks, adjustable for compression and rebound damping, and a Showa rear monoshock operating via Pro-Link. The Honda CB1000 Hornet is offered in 3 colour options: Grand Prix Red, Mat Iridium Gray Metallic, and Pearl Glare White. 

Honda CBR600RR: Iconic Supersport is Back in Europe 

Following a nearly six-year hiatus, the Honda CBR600RR has made a comeback to the European market. The legendary middleweight supersport receives hardware and design upgrades, along with contemporary electronics. The 599cc inline four-cylinder liquid-cooled motor powers the refreshed CBR600RR, developing 119bhp at 14,250rpm and 63Nm of torque at 11,500rpm. The supersport includes a slipper clutch and quick shift as standard. As for rider aids, the bike is equipped with wheelie control, nine-level traction control, and cornering ABS.

The bike features a twin-spar aluminium frame, suspended by 41mm USD forks at the front and Honda's Pro-link monoshock at the rear, both of which are fully adjustable. Stopping power comes from 310mm discs with a pair of radially-mounted 4-piston callipers at the front and a single 220mm disc with a single-piston calliper at the back.

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Honda has no plans to introduce the 600cc supersport bike in India. Customers can, however, purchase the CBR650R, which is available in our market for Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honda CBR650R, CB650R Updated: Now Get E-Clutch Tech

Showcased as Honda's inline-four middleweight bikes, the 2024 Honda CBR650R and the CB650R now get a sharper design language, a 5.0-inch TFT display, as well as Honda's E-Clutch technology (optional).