There have been several years in which the possibility of launching a new Honda CB1000Xincreases by the moment. What you cannot imagine is that one of the rival brands of the golden-winged firm ends up talking about your “non-model” in a corporate talk where one of its main novelties for 2025 was being presented. We are talking about Kawasaki, its brand new Versys 1100 and how the latter has served to put us on the track of the future CB1000X.
In any case we always like to take a look at the path we have traveled until we reach this moment. Over the last 5 seasons we have been getting to know different concepts or virtual renders that put us on the track of a possible model signed by Honda, equipped with a series of dynamic, mechanical and comfort features, intended for high-performance tourism. .
Furthermore, with the proliferation of the ADV segment for some time now, everything suggested that the long-awaited CB1000X could end up being part of this category. Some examples of what we are talking about are, for example, the Honda CB4X Concept, “A concept for everyday life with Sport and Touring features.”
Also the first rumors from Japan about a possible Honda CB1000X or the possibility of a CB1000X variant similar to the well-known NC750X.
Kawasaki has the keys to the new CB1000X
Now, thanks to the colleagues at La Moto Argentina, we have learned new details of what could be to come if the CB1000X finally materializes. Furthermore, and as a curiosity, it has been Kawasaki who, in the last few hours, has mentioned the possible Honda model. An event that occurred during the official presentation of the Versys 1100 2025, where Akashi’s signature clearly speaks of the CB1000X as a real competitor of its newly released mount.
Undoubtedly, those present did not understand why Kawasaki spoke of the CB1000X as a direct competitor, if the model has not even been made official by Honda itself. Beyond this important fact, probably due to a laxity on the part of the speaker, it is clear that, with EICMA 2024 just around the corner, the Japanese brand could surprise us with the premiere of its new frame.
So far we know that the CB1000X would be developed for all those looking for an ADV variant of the standard 2025 CB1000 with more adventurous capabilities. This translates into a more upright riding position than its naked sister, as well as having the protection of a front fairing. All this seasoned with the 999 cc DOHC inline tetra-cylinder inherited from the CBR1000RR Fireblade SC77.
Finally, we must mention that a model of this type would be intended to battle with competing models such as the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, so it would be possible that it would come equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, although these details would still be confirmed. if Honda finally jumps into the pool with the long-awaited CB1000X.
