The new 2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle’s huge performance potential, compact dimensions, high-quality specification, and refreshing styling make it extremely hard to ignore. The sports motorcycle is designed in Japan; its transformative appearance is driven by two ideas: Aggressive and Pure. Led by the piercing gaze of extremely compact dual LED projector headlights, the new Hornet-signature fuel tank – including wings folded forward – is broad-shouldered up front but kept radically to the rear, mirrored by the minimal seat unit that emphasises the traditional narrow-waisted Hornet appearance.
In the wake of the all-new 2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle, the all-new Honda Hornet spreads its wings, packing aggressively stripped-back styling, impressive four-cylinder Honda CBR Fireblade performance, a high-specification chassis, and premium equipment.
The 2023 Honda CB750 brought the evocative Hornet name back to Europe, and its perfect combination of a taut street-fighter silhouette, exhilarating power, and razor-sharp agility has justifiably earned much praise and greater sales, making it 2023’s best-selling naked motorcycle in Europe year to date through August.
Now, for 2024, the Honda Hornet family has expanded with the introduction of two exciting new family members. With the Honda CB500 Hornet taking its place alongside the Honda CB750 Hornet, headlining the trio is the new 2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle, which turns the enthusiasm dial up to an extreme. Powered by the 17-year model Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade’s formidable engine, and designed as a strong cocktail of strong in-line 4-cylinder engine performance and ultra-sharp handling, the Honda CB1000 Hornet delivers greater riding fun from busy city block to winding back road.
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Designed in Japan, its transformative appearance is driven by two words: Aggressive and Pure. Led by the piercing gaze of extremely compact dual LED projector headlights, an attractive Hornet-signature fuel tank – with wings folded forward – is broad-shouldered up front but kept radically to the rear, mirrored by the optimal seat unit that underlines the traditional narrow-waisted Hornet appearance. The new frame is also used as a design feature, but kept blacked out – like the tubular trellis-style rear sub-frame.
The new 2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle’s huge performance potential, compact dimensions, high-quality specification, and interesting styling make it hard to ignore, especially for riders looking for their next step up the ladder.
New flagship naked Honda CB1000 Hornet to join Honda’s European range
Headlining the unveiling is the introduction of an all-new head of Honda’s growing Hornet family – the 2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle.
The new flagship naked motorcycle will be powered by a retuned version of the inline-four-cylinder powerplant from the 2017YM CBR1000RR Fireblade, delivering over 110 kW and more than 100 Nm of torque.
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Wrapping the engine in an all-new steel twin spar frame that gives a unique blend of dynamic cornering performance and stability, via Showa 41 mm of Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) suspension adjustable for both rebound and compression, matched to a Pro-link rear Showa shock.
The overall styling is pure and aggressive. Led by the piercing gaze of extremely compact dual LED projector headlights, an all-new Hornet-signature fuel tank – with wings directed forward – is broad-shouldered up front but kept radically to the rear, mirrored by the optimal seat unit that underlines the traditional narrow-waisted Hornet appearance. The frame is used as a design feature, but kept blacked out, like the tubular trellis-style rear sub-frame.
Electronic aids will run via Throttle-By-Wire and enable the rider to choose between three unique riding modes, displayed on the Five-inch TFT colour display. Connectivity is available for both iOS devices and Android devices via Honda RoadSync.
2024 Honda CB1000 Hornet Sports Motorcycle – Key Features
- 999cc, inline four-cylinder DOHC 16V engine: over 110 kW peak power and more than 100 Nm torque
- Downdraught intake, 4-2-1 exhaust system
- Throttle By Wire (TBW), Three default riding modes plus Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) & assist/slipper clutch
- All-new steel twin spar frame
