The CB1000 is now the cheapest 1000cc, in-line, four-cylinder bike on sale in India
Quick News Highlights:
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The Hornet 750 is priced at Rs 8,59,500, and the Hornet 1000 at 12,35,900 (both ex-showroom Gurugram)
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We only get the 1000 SP and not the base 1000
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Bookings open, and deliveries start from June 2025
Honda India has launched two new big bikes – the CB750 Hornet and the CB1000 Hornet SP. The 750cc Hornet has been priced at Rs 8,59,500, while the 1000cc Hornet carries a price tag of Rs 12,35,900 (both prices ex-showroom, Gurugram). Bookings for both models are now open, with deliveries scheduled to begin in June 2025. The 750 will be available across BigWing and BigWing Topline dealerships, whereas the CB1000 will be sold exclusively through BigWing Topline outlets.
Design
Both motorcycles get sharp tank extensions, sleek body panels, and typical streetfighter styling. The Honda CB750 Hornet is offered in two colours: Matte Pearl Glare White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic. The CB1000 Hornet SP meanwhile is available only in Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, with gold alloy wheels and other highlights. That said, the overall design might look similar to the common man. While the Hornet 750 looks sporty, we wish Honda had made the Hornet 1000 look distinctly different.
Engine
The CB750 is powered by a 755cc, parallel-twin cylinder engine that makes 91.77PS at 9,500 rpm, 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm, and is shared with the Honda XL750 Transalp. The CB1000 Hornet SP gets a 999cc, in-line, four-cylinder engine that makes 157.17PS at 11,000rpm and 107Nm at 9,000rpm. Both engines are paired to six-speed gearboxes, with slipper clutch, but the CB1000 comes with a bidirectional quickshifter as standard.
Underpinnings
The 750 Hornet uses a Showa 41mm inverted fork with 130mm of travel and a monoshock with 150mm of wheel travel. The 750 gets 296mm dual discs, and both bikes have a 240mm disc at the rear and dual-channel ABS. It gets 17-inch wheels at both ends with a 120-section front and a 160-rear tyre. The 750 Hornet has a 15.2-litre fuel tank, 192kg kerb weight, 795mm of seat height, and 140mm of ground clearance.
The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP gets dual 310mm front discs with Brembo radially-mounted calipers. The 1000 also uses a Showa 41mm inverted fork, but with 118mm of wheel travel and an Öhlins monoshock with 139mm of wheel travel. Both are fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. The tyres are a 120-section front and a 180-section rear, wrapped around 17-inch wheels. It has a 17-litre fuel tank, 809mm seat height, 135mm ground clearance, and 212kg kerb weight.
Features
Both Honda Hornets are equipped with a 5-inch full-colour TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, calls, music control, and illuminated switchgear, USB charging port, all LED lighting, switchable traction control. The CB750 Hornet features four riding modes – Rain, Standard, Sport, and User. On the other hand, the CB1000 SP gets 2 User modes, and self cancelling turn indicators.
Rivals
The CB750 Hornet will rival bikes like the Kawasaki Z650 and Triumph Trident 660 in the 650-750cc streetfighter segment. The CB1000 Hornet SP, on the other hand, will go up against the Kawasaki Z900, Suzuki Katana, and BMW S 1000 R.
BikeDekho Says
With the launch of the CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP, Honda has added serious firepower to its big bike lineup. The CB750 caters to riders who are looking to buy their first big bikes in the 650+cc category. On the other hand, the CB1000 SP brings a litre-class experience at a bargain price, offering strong value in the performance motorcycle market. It is in fact the cheapest 1000cc naked bike in India. With these two bikes, in addition to the recently-launched Rebel 500, e-clutch-equipped 650cc range, and the unique X-ADV 750, Honda has something for pretty much everyone in the premium bike segment.
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