After more than a year of waiting, we finally know what the official price of the Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025 is: 10,990 euros. A figure that, a priori, and as with its sister of “seven and a half” seems really tight to us. We made this assessment after having carefully verified what the new Hornet 1000 offers us and, in turn, after comparing this data with those that become de facto its greatest rivals within the category.
As if this were not enough, Honda, because of the long wait, offers us an SP version intended for those who want to go one step further at all levels. Broadly speaking, it is equipped with the same four-cylinder engine as the CBR1000RR Fireblade, although offering maximum power and torque figures of 157 HP and 107 Nm respectively.
In addition, we find improvements in key aspects such as suspensions, braking and equipment. In any case, we recommend that you take a look at this link where you have all the details.
Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025: Unsurpassed versatility
As always, Honda, with its new Hornet 1000, has created a motorcycle where performance, smooth operation, and manufacturing quality are up to expectations. Furthermore, as is usual for the Japanese brand, the level of versatility shines at the highest level. For this, the new CB1000 Hornet 2025 uses the well-known engine of the CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017, the new Honda mount offers a final power of 152 HP at 11,000 rpm and a torque of 104 Nm at 9,000 rpm.
In the chassis part it uses a double beam frame along with a suspension system equipped with a 41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD front fork and a rear shock absorber from the same brand. Its braking system is made up of radially mounted Nissin four-piston front brake calipers along with 310 mm floating discs. The 240mm rear disc uses a single-piston Nissin caliper, while the CBR1000RR-R-style cast aluminum wheels mount 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear tires.
At the equipment level we find elements such as full LED lighting, 5-inch full-color TFT screen, Honda RoadSync connectivity for IOS/Android smartphone, rear turn signals with emergency stop signal (ESS) function or electronic accelerator, Throttle By Wire (TBW), offers 3 driving modes by default. As if this were not enough, Honda offers us up to three equipment packages:
- Style Pack: Designed to further enhance the style of the Hornet. The Alcantara driver’s seat adds a premium touch along with the oil filler cap, handlebar mount, radiator grille and driver’s footrest. The wheel bands are the finishing touch.
- Sport Pack: Reinforces the sportiness with a Quickshifter, a visor for the instrument panel, keel and seat cover. A tank pad adds practical protection.
- Comfort Pack: Greater comfort in cold weather with heated grips, plus flexible and easy-to-fit cargo capacity with a tank bag and rear seat bag.
In them we find all the options that the brand currently offers us for its new CB1000 Hornet 2025. If we decide to equip them all on our new mount, the amount of the final invoice will amount to 12,547 euros. Likewise, we can choose up to three different color schemes with which to show off your silhouette: Grand Prix Red, Matte Iridium Gray Metallic and Pearl Glare White.
Honda CB1000 Hornet 2025 and its rivals
There is no doubt that when you are thinking about getting a motorcycle like the CB1000 Hornet 2025, take a look at what it offers the most direct competition from the Japanese mount. At this point, the most notable options are limited to seven models, three from Japanese lands and another four from European origin.
BMW S 1000 R 2025
Although we are looking at a mount that is superior in performance to this CB1000 Hornet 2025, its price is light years away from the Japanese one. With a rate that starts from 18,650 eurosthe German offers us a maximum power of 170 HP and by 2025 its newly designed front stands out, where the brand uses a dual-optic headlight to replace the one it currently uses.
Although we can consider that the S 1000 R 2025 is a more efficient motorcycle in sporting terms, the general calculation makes the Honda a more desirable mount on a daily basis. If we add to this the more than 6,000 euros difference compared to this one (equipped with all the possible extras), a good part of the fans will finally opt for the Japanese one.
Ducati Streetfighter V2 2025
As with the BMW, the Borgo Panigale also opts for a sportier personality than the Honda. The brand declares 120 HP for 175 kilograms dry, which gives us an idea of the behavior of the imposing Italian. With an official price that starts from 16,590 eurosDucati gives us the option of the S variant, for an extra price of 2,300 euros more. The sportiest version, complete with Ohlins suspension, lithium battery and single-seat configuration, with the passenger seat available as an accessory.
Kawasaki Z900 2025
The everlasting Z900 is probably one of the rivals that is closest to the CB1000 Hornet 2025, although Akashi’s continues to maintain that most marked point of sportiness in its compartment. Taking as a reference the price of the 2024 version (that of the 2025 model has not yet been revealed), the Z900 with its 9,324 euros Output becomes the most affordable option of the group.
The well-known four-cylinder in-line 948 cc 4-stroke engine with 124 HP of power at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 97.4 Nm at 7,700 rpm is maintained. In addition, as with the new CB1000 Hornet 2025, Kawasaki offers us as an option the SE version of the model with improved suspensions, including an Ohlins rear shock absorber, Brembo front brake system and exclusive finishes in colors and graphics.
KTM 990 Duke 2024
KTM handed over the generational change this year to the 890 with a notable increase in its capabilities in any area with its new 990 Duke. With a philosophy halfway between the Z900 and the CB1000 Hornet 2025, the Austrian has a completely new designed chassis and swingarm, as well as completely updated ergonomics and technology.
At a performance level, its LC8c engine has increased its displacement to 947 cc, now offering up to 123 HP of maximum power at 9,500 rpm and 103 Nm of torque at 6,750 revolutions. However, its price is also higher than that of the Hornet 1000, starting in its standard version from the 15,699 eurosa rate that increases significantly if we opt for the 990 Duke R variant.
Suzuki GSX-S1000 2025
Probably, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 is the rival that most resembles the 2025 CB1000 Hornet, both in philosophy and general behavior. For the new season, Hamamatsu launches a range of shades, consisting of a striking Matte Silver color (with blue rims), Metallic Triton Blue and Glazed Glossy Black (the latter with black rims).
Also a new 5-inch color TFT screen that allows a clearer, more intuitive and modern display of all driving-related information. Its final price starts from 13,895 euros and in exchange it offers us 152 HP of power. That is, the same figure as the Hornet 1000 in its standard version, although its base rate exceeds this by almost 3,000 euros.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2025
Although the Hinckley brand’s frame is considerably inferior to the CB1000 Hornet 2025 in aspects such as displacement or general size, it offers us an effective compendium of performance and versatility that, as with the Z900, manages to be on par. a very high level within the maxinaked category.
Its three-cylinder in-line engine, with 12 valves in the cylinder head and liquid cooling, declares 130 HP at 12,000 rpm and 80 Nm of torque at 9,500 rpm. Of course, the base price of the Street Triple 765 RS starts from 13,590 euros30% more than that of the CB1000 Hornet 2025, an increase to take into account once we have clear our priorities.
Yamaha MT-10 2025
The last of the rivals of the new CB1000 Hornet 2025 is the MT-10 from Iwata’s firm. Halfway between the Honda and the sportiest in the category (BMW, Triumph and Ducati), the MT-10 declares 166 HP and 112 Nm of maximum torque. Its initial price starts from 17,999 euros and, like the Hornet, it has a special SP version (21,399 euros).
In both cases we are looking at a model loaded with technology and with a level of performance at the highest level of the category. As with the rest of its rivals, each person must weigh whether or not it is worth paying the extra price compared to the new CB1000 Hornet 2025 or any of the competing models. In any case, we are looking at a motorcycle with high performance in any riding circumstance.
Conclusion
The new CB1000 Hornet 2025 arrives to turn the current maxinaked category upside down. A frame that, based on what it offers and what it costs, we can openly say that it is positioned as the rival to beat thanks to that very Honda compendium where versatility, performance and adjusted price, finds a practically insurmountable balance.
If you still have doubts and want to learn more about this new frame, you can consult directly on the official website of the golden wing brand.
