Feel the power Talk about the right bike for the way we ride today: The CB1000 Hornet SP offers incredible old-school performance combined with modern features and refinement. And in addition to its powerful engine, where the SP really leaves the competition behind is when it comes to price. Nothing else on two wheels, or maybe four, gives you as much bang for the buck. Add with its awesome streetfighter look you can see why it’s proven one of the most popular open-class streetbikes in recent history.
OPEN RIDING POSITIONOpening up the rider triangle lets you sit up a little straighter, which gives you a higher vantage point than hardcore sportbikes. Plus, most riders will find it a bit more comfortable, too.
LEAN, LIGHT, STRONGWeighing a mere 465 pounds, this bike earns its welterweight champion status. A lean open-class inline-four, devoid of excess weight, you get maximum performance, agility, and sheer enjoyment.
HUGE REAR TIRETo get all that engine power to the road, the CB1000 Hornet SP comes with a massive 180/55-17 rear tire.
POWERFUL BRAKESLarge dual radial-mount four-piston Brembo front calipers bite 310mm floating rotors, while the rear caliper squeezes a 240mm rear rotor, the combination providing massive stopping power.
PREMIUM BREMBO MASTER CYLINDERFor even better front-brake performance and feel, the CB1000 Hornet SP uses a premium Brembo radial front master cylinder.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKESFront and rear ABS are standard, which keeps braking even more under control, especially in adverse conditions.
TOP-TIER SUSPENSIONUp front, a 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork gives you true premium sportbike handling. And at the rear the story is even better, with a specially selected remote-reservoir Öhlins TTX36 shock.
INLINE FOUR ENGINEThe powerful 1000cc DOHC four-cylinder engine uses an architecture and layout proven on Honda Superbikes, and based on our CBR1000RR, but specially tuned for more midrange horsepower and torque for the street rider.
FOUR-INTO-ONE EXHAUSTThe exhaust system can make a critical difference in power, and this classic four-into-one design boosts low- and midrange torque and power. And wait until you hear how awesome it sounds!
SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCHThis innovative design hooks up tight to get all of the power to the ground, yet still offers a light pull at the clutch lever. Plus, it helps mitigate rear wheel hop under deceleration.
QUICK SHIFTEREquipping the six-speed manual gearbox with a quick shifter means you can upshift without the clutch under full power.
SPECIAL GEARINGWe fit the close-ratio six-speed transmission with gearing designed to emphasize the bike's awesome acceleration. Crack the throttle and you'll feel it instantly.
UNDERSTATED STYLETough, no-nonsense streetfighter style and a black-on-black color palette sends a subtle message that this is a premium machine.
ALL-LED LIGHTING PACKAGEWhen it comes to lighting, an all-LED setup offers lighter, brighter, and longer-lasting illumination throughout its entire package.
HONDA SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL (HSTC)A great system that combines its old-school raw horsepower with a modern power delivery, our HSTC system keeps the bike hooked up and the power flowing under a wide variety of surface conditions.
THROTTLE-BY-WIRE AND FIVE RIDE MODESUsing our throttle, by-wire system, we've given this bike five riding modes (Standard, Sport, Rain and two rider-programmable User modes). The User modes let you choose between three parameters, and then save the settings.
FIVE-INCH TFT INSTRUMENT DISPLAYCheck out the instruments on this awesome machine. You get a big, bright, five-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display that gives you a choice of six display settings with all the information you'll need while riding.
HONDA ROADSYNCOur new Honda RoadSync app comes as standard equipment. With it you can also display music, phone navigation functions on the five-inch instrument screen.